Dramatic Architecture | The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago with Geoffrey Baer

Dramatic Architecture

Chicago's architecture is world-renowned, and this category showcases some of the most stunning and dramatic structures in the city. From towering skyscrapers to historic landmarks, each building tells a story of Chicago's rich history and vibrant present. Take a journey through the city's impressive skyline and explore the intricate designs, styles, and influences that make Chicago's architecture truly unique.

AMA Plaza

AMA Plaza

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed this modernist building…

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El Centro

El Centro

While much of Chicago’s architectural beauties are concentrated downtown...

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Manhattan Building

Manhattan Building

It might be hard to imagine a time when 16 stories was considered a towering skyscraper...

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Marina City

Marina City

Architect Bertrand Goldberg wanted his dynamic corncob duo to become a “city within a city”...

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Reliance Building

Reliance Building

Passersby in the late 1800s must have been astonished by the Reliance Building...

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The St. Regis Chicago

The St. Regis Chicago

In 2020, the St. Regis was completed and became the third-tallest skyscraper in Chicago at 101 stories...

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Tribune Tower

Tribune Tower

Tribune Tower was built as part of a competition to create the most beautiful building in the world...

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