Aqua in Chicago

Aqua in Chicago

Beautiful skyscraper with unusual, “fluid” form created by the wave-like form of its balconies. It was constructed in 2009 and is 262 m tall, with 87 floors.

Marina City

Marina City (in the centre)

A complex of buildings that is dominated by two round towers – 179 m tall apartment buildings, each with 65 floors. Constructed in 1968. The construction of this “city in the city” started the reversal in the development of American cities from the suburbs back to the center.

860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments

860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments

One of the earliest examples of International Style in architecture. These two highrise buildings were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and constructed in 1949 – 1951. Their design was considered to be extreme – the whole façade consists of glass divided by girds of steel. This highly influential design has been repeated all over the world up to this day. Both buildings are 82 m high and have 26 floors.

John Hancock Center

John Hancock Center in Chicago - the tallest building in this group

This supertall skyscraper was built in 1969 and was the second tallest building in the world at this time. Its antennas are 457 m tall, the building itself – 344 m tall. It has 100 floors. On the 44th floor is a swimming pool. This highrise is a prominent example of structural expressionism with giant x-braces on its outside.

Rainbow Row in Charleston

Rainbow Row in Charleston

A group of thirteen historical row houses that are colored in diverse bright pastel colors. The longest and most impressive cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States. Houses were built in the time period between 1741 and 1845.

Las de Paquimé

Las de Paquimé, residential area

The most impressive ruins of the so-called Casas Grandes monuments. Remnants of ancient settlement from 1130 – 1300 AD. Gradually evolved into a multi-storied single structure that housed up to 2500 people.