What You Will Do
Over the course of 90 minutes, explore some of the newest buildings around the Chicago Architecture Center, focusing on construction elements and their impact on the city’s built environment.
What's New looks at some of the most recent additions to the built environment surrounding the Chicago Architecture Center. This walking tour focuses on each building's height, structure, materials, ornament and its impact on the environment, the neighborhood and the city's economy. The tour showcases several recently completed buildings, including 462 N. Park and the St. Regis, and compares them to each other in order to observe emerging patterns. These new additions are also contrasted with some of the older buildings downtown as a way to highlight developments.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Chicago Architecture Center, 111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago
1
Chicago Architecture Center
10 minutes
Start at the Chicago Architecture Center. Introductory remarks.
Note: stop durations are estimates.
2
Pioneer Court
15 minutes
Discuss some buildings surrounding Pioneer Court
3
Tribune Tower
Discuss recent renovations and additions to the Historic Tribune Tower.
4
Optima Signature
Discuss trends in recent designs of small urban rental apartments.
5
465 N Park Dr
Discuss 465 N Park Drive.
6
The Residences at The St. Regis Chicago
View the St. Regis Chicago building.
7
Apple Michigan Avenue
10 minutes
View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue.
8
Chicago Architecture Center
5 minutes
Closing remarks.
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