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Over the course of 90 minutes, explore some of the newest buildings around the Chicago Architecture Center, focusing on construction elements and their impact on the city’s built environment. What's New looks at some of the most recent additions to the built environment surrounding the Chicago Architecture Center. This walking tour focuses on each building's height, structure, materials, ornament and its impact on the environment, the neighborhood and the city's economy. The tour showcases several recently completed buildings, including 462 N. Park and the St. Regis, and compares them to each other in order to observe emerging patterns. These new additions are also contrasted with some of the older buildings downtown as a way to highlight developments. As a certified nonprofit, all CAC ticket purchases directly support our education efforts and community engagement projects.
Check Availability✓ Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.
✓ Narration by a professional and certified guide.
✕ Coat check
✕ Hotel pick-up or drop-off
✕ Storage for luggage or strollers
10 min
Start at the Chicago Architecture Center. Introductory remarks. Note: stop durations are estimates.
15 min
Discuss some buildings surrounding Pioneer Court
Discuss recent renovations and additions to the Historic Tribune Tower.
Discuss trends in recent designs of small urban rental apartments.
Discuss 465 N Park Drive.
View the St. Regis Chicago building.
10 min
View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue.
5 min
Closing remarks.