Acerca de este artículo

Product Identifiers

PublisherUniversity of Illinois Press

ISBN-100252079841

ISBN-139780252079849

eBay Product ID (ePID)175211964

Product Key Features

Number of Pages568 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameAia Guide to Chicago

Publication Year2014

SubjectUnited States / MidWest / East North Central (Il, in, Mi, Oh, Wi), Reference, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi)

TypeTextbook

AuthorAmerican Institute of Architects Chicago

Subject AreaTravel, Architecture, History

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight24.7 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2014-936470

Preface byBaer, Geoffrey

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"Thumbing through this book, even the most astute observer of Chicago's architecture scene will likely be amazed by all the new building that has taken place in the last ten years in every corner of the city.... As with the previous two editions, the beauty of the Guide remains its scope. It features not only the famous (Willis Tower, Millennium Park, and the works of Louis Sullivan, Daniel Burnham, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Mies van der Rohe) but also hundreds of hidden gems scattered all over the city."--from the preface by Geoffrey Baer, "A many-voiced celebration of the rich flavors of Chicago architecture, the delights on the side streets as well as the landmarks that make the history books."-- Chicago Sun-Times, Praise for earlier editions of the AIA Guide to Chicago : "A many-voiced celebration of the rich flavors of Chicago architecture, the delights on the side streets as well as the landmarks that make the history books." -- Chicago Sun-Times "If you've ever needed a good excuse to take a walk around a Chicago neighborhood or study a particularly noteworthy building, this should provide the perfect push out the door." -- Chicago Tribune, "If you've ever needed a good excuse to take a walk around a Chicago neighborhood or study a particularly noteworthy building, this should provide the perfect push out the door."-- Chicago Tribune, "This masterwork from the American Institute of Architects Chicago is indispensable for a self-guided tour of neighborhood gems. " -- Travel Dreams, "Thumbing through this book, even the most astute observer of Chicago's architecture scene will likely be amazed by all the new building that has taken place in the last ten years in every corner of the city.... As with the previous two editions, the beauty of the Guide remains its scope. It features not only the famous (Willis Tower, Millennium Park, and the works of Louis Sullivan, Daniel Burnham, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Mies van der Rohe) but also hundreds of hidden gems scattered all over the city." --from the preface by Geoffrey Baer, Praise for earlier editions of the ''AIA Guide to Chicago'' ''A many-voiced celebration of the rich flavors of Chicago architecture, the delights on the side streets as well as the landmarks that make the history books.'' --''Chicago Sun-Times'' ''If you've ever needed a good excuse to take a walk around a Chicago neighborhood or study a particularly noteworthy building, this should provide the perfect push out the door.'' --''Chicago Tribune''

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal720.977311

Table Of ContentGuide to the Guide vii Acknowledgments ix Note from the Preface to the First Edition xiii Preface to the Fourth Edition xv The Shaping of Chicago by Perry R. Duis 1 Key to Maps 21 THE LOOP AND SOUTH LOOP Loop 24 South Loop/Chinatown 102 NORTH AND NORTHWEST North Michigan Ave/Streeterville 134 River North 158 Gold Coast/Old Town 182 Lincoln Park 206 Lakeview/Ravenswood/Uptown 232 Edgewater/Rogers Park 260 West Town/Wicker Park/Bucktown/Logan Square/Irving Park 280 Chicago-O'Hare International Airport 304 WEST SIDE AND OAK PARK Near West Side 292 Garfield Park/Austin 316 Oak Park 334 Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village/Lawndale 358 SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST Near South Side 312 Bridgeport/Canaryville/McKinley Park/Back of the Yards 340 Oakland/Kenwood 358 Hyde Park/South Shore 458 Beverly/Morgan Park 506 Pullman 518 Photo Credits 525 Index

SynopsisAn 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.", 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 ......, 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., 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.

LC Classification NumberNA735.C4A43 2014