The most famous residential structures of postwar Chicago are still Mies van der Rohe’s 860-880 Lake Shore Drive with the modernist expression of their steel skeleton. But Mies also designed in concrete, as did many Chicago architects and builders throughout the 20th century. Chicago developed home-grown expertise in flat slab, “rib-cage,” and tube construction that
Continuing our series on The Modern Concrete Skyscraper and the role of concrete as the material of choice in high-rise residential construction, David West of the architectural firm Hill West will return the focus to New York City. Tom Leslie’s earlier talk on apartments in Chicago from the 1960s to 1980s illustrated the experiments in
Drawing together original research, design studies, and cultural essays, Renewing the Dream offers the first comprehensive look at the changes remaking the mobility landscape of Southern California-and the opportunities to reappropriate vast tracts of the city for new uses. Edited by James Sanders and produced with the global architecture studio Woods Bagot, this book explores
Drawing together original research, design studies, and cultural essays, Renewing the Dream offers the first comprehensive look at the changes remaking the mobility landscape of Southern California-and the opportunities to reappropriate vast tracts of the city for new uses. Edited by James Sanders and produced with the global architecture studio Woods Bagot, this book explores the forces
A is for arch, B is for beam, C is for column… In this fun and educational program, kids of all ages will not only learn the alphabet, but also the fundamentals of architecture. With new connections between our alphabet and our built world, kids of all ages will learn how to identify notable structures
The weather outside may be frightful, but the view from a skyscraper is so delightful. What is more cozy than doing a craft indoors this season? Come out and build a magical winter wonderland lantern featuring Supertall skyscrapers from around the world. In this fun activity, illuminated lanterns can be decorated with various cityscapes or
New York’s Art Deco skyscrapers have striking façades and fanciful spires, but their beauty is on the inside, too! Many Downtown buildings have mosaic masterpieces that display the opulence of the time they were built. Join us during mid-winter break to learn about the design and the history of one of New York’s most famous
Mosques are places of worship for Muslims around the world. Their interiors often feature beautiful domes and intricate patterned designs inspired by repeating geometric shapes. Join us to learn more about the features of Islamic architecture and designs that migrated from the mosque, even into skyscrapers! This year, in celebration of Black History Month, we’ll
The American architect and sculptor Maya Lin became famous when, as a college student in 1981, her anonymous entry won the competition to design the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.! She has since won many awards for her work in designing memorials and exploring environmental themes through sculpture and land art. Celebrating Women’s History
Can we build tall buildings out of wood? We can. Modern mass timber is a new system of building materials that also beats steel and concrete in strength by weight, with only a fraction of their “carbon costs.” It's time to learn about this revolutionary material, and we have the perfect professionals to explain: Michelle
Rosie Revere is a kid engineer who uses household objects to invent her gadgets and gizmos. Can you do the same for skyscrapers? Join us for a read-aloud of Andrea Beaty's Rosie Revere, Engineer, as we learn about the role of engineers and then use our own creative minds to use everyday materials to build
The Skyscraper Museum’s director, Carol Willis, will offer a special Earth Day themed gallery tour of Tall Timber: The Future of Cities in Wood, which examines recent tall buildings in mass timber and proposals for its role in a more sustainable, low-carbon future for our cities and our planet. Curator’s tours are free, but you
