AIA Guide to Chicago is an extensive architectural guide to Chicago, one of the world's most important cities for the development of modern architecture and the skyscraper. Prepared in association with the American Institute of Architects, the guide documents hundreds of buildings and sites throughout the city and combines practical information with architectural and historical commentary. The book explores both celebrated landmarks and lesser-known buildings across downtown Chicago and its many neighborhoods, providing a broad overview of the city's architectural development. Particular attention is given to the pioneering Chicago School, the emergence of the modern skyscraper and the work of architects who shaped the city's international reputation, including Louis Sullivan, Daniel Burnham, John Wellborn Root, Frank Lloyd Wright and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Later modern and contemporary architecture is also represented. With descriptions of individual buildings, information on architects, locations and historical context, as well as photographs, maps and other visual material, the volume functions both as a reference work and as a practical guide for exploring Chicago. It is particularly valuable for architects, students, architectural historians, preservationists and travellers interested in American architecture, urban history, skyscrapers and the extraordinary architectural heritage of Chicago.

Perry R. Duis John F. Hartray Alice Sinkevitch

AIA guide to Chicago.