AIA Guide to Chicago
| Author | : American Institute of Architects Chicago |
| Publisher | : University of Illinois Press |
| Total Pages | : 569 |
| Release | : 2014-05-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780252096136 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0252096134 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (134 Downloads) |
Download or read book AIA Guide to Chicago written by American Institute of Architects Chicago and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unparalleled architectural powerhouse, Chicago offers visitors and natives alike a panorama of styles and forms. The third edition of the AIA Guide to Chicago brings readers up to date on ten years of dynamic changes with new entries on smaller projects as well as showcases like the Aqua building, Trump Tower, and Millennium Park. Four hundred photos and thirty-four specially commissioned maps make it easy to find each of the one thousand-plus featured buildings, while a comprehensive index organizes buildings by name and architect. This edition also features an introduction providing an indispensable overview of Chicago's architectural history.
