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The Space Within: Inside Great Chicago Buildings

The Space Within: Inside Great Chicago Buildings

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For the first time, the interiors of some of the Chicago area’s greatest buildings, designed by celebrated architects, are brought together and featured in truly stunning original photographs. These Chicago-area homes, religious spaces, and commercial and public structures give visual meaning to Frank Lloyd Wright’s belief that “the space within becomes the reality of the building.” Beginning with the Clarke House of 1836 and continuing to the present, every type and style of building is presented. Famous residences such as Wright’s Robie House and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House are here, but so are more modest (and not so modest) homes by Walter Burley Griffin, George Washington Maher, and Paul Schweikher. The ornate warmth of Adler & Sullivan’s Auditorium Building provides striking contrast to the modern, towering underground stacks of Helmut Jahn’s Mansueto Library. Commercial buildings by Daniel Burnham, John Wellborn Root, John Holabird, Martin Roche, and many more reaffirm Chicago’s position as a great business center. These architects and their contemporaries have made the Chicago area a mecca for both architects and lovers of architecture from around the world. Patrick F. Cannon’s text discusses each building’s architecture, architect, and place in history. While many of these architectural masterpieces are open to the public, others—particularly the private homes—can be seen only here.

Details

Hardcover Smyth-sewn book, with jacket
320 pages with more than 360 full-color photographs

Photography by James Caulfield
  • High-quality, premium stock matte art paper
  • Exceptional color reproduction
  • Printed with soy-based inks
  • Sewn binding ensures long-lasting enjoyment

Size: 11.75 x 9 in.

ISBN 9780764972058
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Carol Pettigrew
Like Being There!

Wonderful photos, just enough text to inform, helpful organization. I was totally absorbed in this book, enjoying the vicarious experience as I am no longer able to travel!

We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed 'The Space Within: Inside Great Chicago Buildings' . We strive to provide a visually stunning and informative experience for our readers. Thank you for your kind words and we hope you continue to enjoy the book.

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Katherine
Beautiful photos

Chicago is my hometown and I'm in awe of the architecture so I'm happy to add this book to my collection.

Art Integrity

Art Integrity

To bring the highest quality art to life, we collaborate directly with individual artists, international museums, galleries, foundations, and libraries to verify color and accuracy. This way you get the most true-to-life experience second only to an in-person viewing.

Durability

Durability

Our hardcover trade books are Smyth-sewn with lay-flat binding. Our puzzle pieces are thick, interlock immaculately, and have minimal dust. And all of our products are printed on high-quality art reproduction paper with minimal glare, ensuring your long-lasting enjoyment.

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Human Connection

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