One of Bertrand Goldberg’s twin Marina City towers being built in Chicago. When completed in 1968, the towers were the tallest reinforced concrete structures in the world. (Courtesy Geoffrey Goldberg) ...
The exhibition, which will remain on display at least through October, sheds light on this often-overlooked aspect of the history of tall buildings with models, diagrams, photos, drawings, and videos.
Explore the fascinating evolution of the world's tallest buildings, from the early days of Philadelphia City Hall to the groundbreaking height of the Burj Khalifa. This video uncovers the history of ...
When the first skyscraper was built in Chicago in 1885 — a modest ten storeys — people were afraid to walk under the steel-framed building, fearing it would collapse. Today, as towers made of wood go ...