Architecture & Design
Find resources to enjoy and visit Chicago's architectural wonders, learn about design in Chicago, to connect with the city's planning and preservation efforts, or to learn the history of a favorite building.
John Hancock Center - Architecture, Facts, and Figures
Learn more about the John Hancock Center, one of Chicago's architectural gems.
Learn more about the John Hancock Center, one of Chicago's architectural gems.
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool - Photos
Take a photo tour of the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool in Chicago, IL, which was designed by the landscape architect and built between 1936 adn 1938.
Take a photo tour of the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool in Chicago, IL, which was designed by the landscape architect and built between 1936 adn 1938.
Chicago Architecture Foundation Home Page
The home of Chicago's most essential architectural tours. Find schedules, routes, classes, events, and exhibits promoting and exploring Chicago's rich and lively architectural scene.
The home of Chicago's most essential architectural tours. Find schedules, routes, classes, events, and exhibits promoting and exploring Chicago's rich and lively architectural scene.
Chicago Architectural Foundation - TOURS
This is the excellent search engine for the Chicago Architectural Foundation tours. Search by day, by mode of tour (bus, walking, boat, etc.), or topic.
This is the excellent search engine for the Chicago Architectural Foundation tours. Search by day, by mode of tour (bus, walking, boat, etc.), or topic.
Chicago Landmarks Home Page
The City of Chicago's comprehensive site to our architectural landmarks. Find architects, buildings, architectural style guides, maps, and search a database of more than 17,000 properties of significance.
The City of Chicago's comprehensive site to our architectural landmarks. Find architects, buildings, architectural style guides, maps, and search a database of more than 17,000 properties of significance.
Find Maps to Chicago's Landmarks
Locate maps to Chicago's landmarks organized by city area and created by the City of Chicago.
Locate maps to Chicago's landmarks organized by city area and created by the City of Chicago.
Observations on Chicago Architecture & Culture by Lynn Becker
This is the home page and blog for one of Chicago's most passionate and intelligent observers of Chicago's architecture and urban planning landscape. A must-read for anyone who wants to be in-the-know about Chicago's architecture.
This is the home page and blog for one of Chicago's most passionate and intelligent observers of Chicago's architecture and urban planning landscape. A must-read for anyone who wants to be in-the-know about Chicago's architecture.
Preservation Chicago Home Page
The official site for the non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Chicago's architectural history. Find a list of the most threatened buildings, policy initiatives, and success stories.
The official site for the non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Chicago's architectural history. Find a list of the most threatened buildings, policy initiatives, and success stories.
The Center for Religious Architecture Home Page
The center promotes interfaith tolerance through the understanding of religious architecture. Includes events, tours, education, and more.
The center promotes interfaith tolerance through the understanding of religious architecture. Includes events, tours, education, and more.
Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust
The official site for all things about American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his history and legacy in Oak Park. Find tours, programs, history, research and collections, and more.
The official site for all things about American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and his history and legacy in Oak Park. Find tours, programs, history, research and collections, and more.
Chicago Architects Oral History Project
This project was launched by the Art Institute of Chicago, and to date it has captured oral histories from more than seventy-five 20th century architects who have shaped Chicago's built environment. Download histories and transcripts.
This project was launched by the Art Institute of Chicago, and to date it has captured oral histories from more than seventy-five 20th century architects who have shaped Chicago's built environment. Download histories and transcripts.
Chicago's Architecture and History through Vintage Post Cards
This is one of those sites that can only come about because someone really cares about a topic. In this case, Atlantan Pat Sabin created an architectural tour of Chicago through vintage post cards. Search by architect, street, or neighborhood, take an online tour, or just admire the nostalgia of old Chicago pictures.
This is one of those sites that can only come about because someone really cares about a topic. In this case, Atlantan Pat Sabin created an architectural tour of Chicago through vintage post cards. Search by architect, street, or neighborhood, take an online tour, or just admire the nostalgia of old Chicago pictures.