Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New

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.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10 min

   Start at the Chicago Architecture Center. Introductory remarks. Note: stop durations are estimates.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   15 min

   Discuss some buildings surrounding Pioneer Court

3. 3

   Tribune Tower

   Pass by

   Discuss recent renovations and additions to the Historic Tribune Tower.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   Pass by

   Discuss trends in recent designs of small urban rental apartments.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   Pass by

   Discuss 465 N Park Drive.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

   View the St. Regis Chicago building.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10 min

   View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   5 min

   Closing remarks.

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.