Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What’s New
- Duration1h 30m
- Max Travelers10 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryArchitecture Tours, City Tours
Overview
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.
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What's included
Admission to the Galleries of the Chicago Architecture Center.
Narration by a professional and certified guide.
What's Not included
Coat check
Hotel pick-up or drop-off
Storage for luggage or strollers
Itinerary
Start at the Chicago Architecture Center. Introductory remarks.nNote: stop durations are estimates.
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.
View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue.
Closing remarks.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Access to building interiors featured on this tour may be subject to change without notice due to weekend and holiday schedules or unforeseen closures.
Pets are not allowed.
The itinerary of this tour is subject to change without notice.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.