The Lincoln Memorial Turns 100 This Month: What You Need to Know about the Memorial and its Architect
Rachel Mueller
May 30, 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Lincoln Memorial. Dedicated to the 16th United States President Abraham Lincoln, the memorial celebrates the life of a man who protected the Union with strength and...
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ARCHITECTURE 2/7/2022Adapting Commercial Design for the Post-Pandemic World
Rose Morrison
Disruptions as widespread and impactful as the COVID-19 pandemic are rare. The social and economic impact of the outbreak is so substantial that it will undoubtedly cause lingering ripple effects that last well into the future. A...
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ARCHITECTURE 11/29/2021Chicago's Tribune Tower Residences Completed Along Magnificent Mile
Dylan Kleintop
Image source: Jack Crawford|Chicago YIMBY Tribune Tower, a historic Chicago structure, underwent a major renovation that transformed it into luxury condominiums. The 462-foot tall neo-Gothic tower was purchased by CIM Group and ...
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ARCHITECTURE 10/22/2021Spooky Architecture: 10 Halloween-Caliber Buildings from Around the World
It's October, which means Halloween is just around the corner. If you live in a country like the United States that celebrates Halloween enthusiastically, it means a season of entertainment and decorations with ghosts, pumpkins, ...
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ARCHITECTURE 10/21/2021How to Elevate Outdoor Spaces with Architectural Outdoor Lighting
Cooper Lighting Solutions
Everyone has heard the phrase, "Don't judge a book by its cover." But, when it comes to brick-and-mortar businesses, there's no getting around the fact that a building's exterior appearance is people's first impression. Without th...
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ARCHITECTURE 5/18/2021Gensler’s Chicago Post Office: Restoration and Revitalization
Vacant since the 1990s, the Old Chicago Post Office reopened its doors in October 2019. The building features 80,000 square feet of amenities, including a full gym with a boxing ring, bocce ball court, 1,700 square foot library-...
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ARCHITECTURE 5/11/2021Remembering the Legacy of Art Gensler
M. Arthur Gensler Jr., the founder of the global architecture and design firm that carries his name, has passed away at the age of 85. The news comes at the conclusion of an 18-month battle with lung disease. The architect found...
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