Mar 12, 2020 · Completed in 1975, the 16-story Brutalist building features rounded vertical bays and oversized curving air intakes that give its a futuristic sci-fi vibe.

Dec 9, 2016 · Here are five city buildings, located from the Loop to the suburban college campuses, that encapsulate the famed Brutalist style of mid-20th century. This space-age apartment complex that sits...

Jan 30, 2020 · Let’s look at one of the few dyed-in-the-wool brutalist examples in Chicago: 55 West Wacker Drive, originally the Blue Cross Blue Shield Building, is often unnoticed amidst the taller, glassy buildings lining the Chicago River, but it’s an archetypal example of brutalism.

Apr 18, 2018 · Marina City reflects the mid-century flourishing of concrete as a material, and new generations have come to appreciate its beauty through the Brutalism revival.

Aug 20, 2013 · Brutalist architecture is an austere style that was most popular in the 1950s-1970s. Characterized by massive forms, often of poured concrete, and usually devoid of …

Mar 13, 2018 · Concrete is the backbone of many iconic buildings in Chicago and thanks to a new map, design lovers can get to know some of the best examples. Concrete isn’t just for sidewalks or foundations, it...

Oct 18, 2017 · Here in Chicago, architects such as Goldberg, Harry Weese, Walter Netsch Jr., and Charles Murphy built a generation of noteworthy Brutalist champions—from the hulking encampments of the city’s ...

Mar 14, 2018 · Spotlighting the lesser known Brutalist buildings of the Illinois city, the map is a must-have for those seeking to discover Chicago through its awe-inspiring architecture.

Apr 24, 2018 · Chicago is home to dozens of such unique, concrete beasts. For a new map published by Blue Crow Media, Chicago-based architect Iker Gil has selected over 50 examples of concrete and...

Mar 20, 2018 · The Chicago Magazine assignment about brutalist architecture had me shooting around Chicago’s loop, southside and even one suburb. I’ve shared separate posts from Riv er City and the Regenstein Library, they were definitely my favorites of the seven locations.