Chicago is the largest city on the shores of our Great Lakes. This city has a long history of preserving access to the lakeshore
for Chicagoans and visitors.
Daniel Burnham created a plan for the city preserving an open lakefront.
Today, there are park areas and a new playground being constructed on the lakeshore.
And much of the architecture here relates to Lake Michigan. My favorite is the Aqua skyscraper (in photo below) designed by Studio Gang Architects
led by Jeanne Gang.
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Aqua (center building) echoes the waves of Lake Michigan in the undulating balconies |
I am enjoying my time in this great city.
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Cloud Gate (also known as "The Bean") reflects both the city and the lakeshore |
