In Carl Sandburg’s famous 1914 poem “Chicago,” he praised the Windy City for its hardworking “Big Shoulders.” He might also have lauded the city’s sturdy and architecturally attractive buildings that ...

The Windy City is loaded with gorgeous art, from stunning Art Deco skyscrapers to a world-class collection of Impressionist masterpieces — here's where to look.

The Chicago Architecture Center’s free annual spectacle, Open House Chicago, returns this weekend, unlocking the doors to more than 200 sites that most of us might not otherwise see. Some old ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matt Shaw is a NY–based writer covering architecture, art and design. Oct 14, 2025, 11:37am EDT Oct 14, 2025, 12:50pm EDT The ...

As America Celebrates its 250th birthday, no city has had an impact on worldwide architecture and the nation's architecture like Chicago.

Loop skyscraper that replaced Louis Sullivan masterpiece heads toward landmark protection In an ironic twist, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks next month will weigh granting preliminary landmark ...

Cruise three branches of the Chicago River taking in views of famous Chicago landmarks while a knowledgeable guide provides ...

A state advisory council will vote on a measure to make all of the city's courtyard-style residential buildings eligible for National Register consideration.

(NEXSTAR) – Can you imagine a time before skyscrapers towered over the world’s great cities, shading the streets and sidewalks below? That was the reality until America entered a new architectural era ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. On Dec. 4, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks voted to ...