Overview to Topic "Chicago"

Sears Tower, Chicago, Adrian Smith, Gordon Gill Architecture, Willis Tower, skyscrapers, Energy, upgrade

Energy upgrade of Sears Tower

First the twin towers of Deutsche Bank, then the Empire State Building in New York, and now Sears Tower in Chicago as well. Energy upgrade plans for well-known skyscrapers all over the world are now being made public. The project for the 442 metre-high office building, the highest in the western world, will no doubt put all previous projects in the shade.

Burnham Pavilion in Chicaco by Zaha Hadid Architects

Temporary Burnham Pavilion in Chicago

As part of the Burnham Plan Centennial celebrations, the Burnham Pavilion by Zaha Hadid Architects triggers the visitors’ curiosity and encourages them to consider the future of Chicago. The design of the temporary pavilion merges new formal concepts with the memory of Burnham’s bold, historic urban planning.

„Best Tall Building“ Awards 2008

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) in Chicago has announced the winners of its annual “Best Tall Building” Awards for 2008. The Award recognizes one tall building from each of four geographical regions worldwide for the integration of sustainable design strategies, architectural form, structure, building systems and life safety for the building’s occupants.

Chicago Athenaeum: International Architecture Awards 2008

At the end of September the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, Metropolitan Arts Press Ltd. and The European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies announced the winners of this year’s International Architecture Awards.

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