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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
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Chicago Architecture Center
Start at the Chicago Architecture Center. Introductory remarks. Note: stop durations are estimates.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Discuss some buildings surrounding Pioneer Court
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Tribune Tower (Pass by)
Discuss recent renovations and additions to the Historic Tribune Tower.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discuss trends in recent designs of small urban rental apartments.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discuss 465 N Park Drive.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
View the St. Regis Chicago building.
Admission ticket free -
3
View the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Chicago Architecture Center
Closing remarks.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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