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Theoretical Practice

A Daily Dose of Architecture Books

Theoretical Practice by David Chipperfield Artemis London Limited, 1994 Hardcover | 6 x 8-1/4 inches | 191 pages | English | ISBN: 9783760884233 | $45.00 FROM THE FLAPS : "As architects we are privileged to work with the physical world — with materials, brick, stone, wood, glass, metal, with forms and with light. We do not deal in speculation about or observation of the physical world but with the very stuff itself.

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West Town Skyscraper All Buttons and Bows Ahead of Debut

Chicago Architecture

Word on the street (well, the offices, but you know what we mean) is that the developers of the new skyscraper planned for 210 North Morgan Street have just filed paperwork for formal/final approval. We’re told to expect to see details and diagrams by the end of this week. October, 2021 rendering of 210 North Morgan. If you like Three First National Plaza in The Loop, you’ll love this new building designed by Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture for Newcastle Limited.

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Lincoln Park Nunnery To Become Lux Homes

Chicago Architecture

It was about six months ago that we told you that the nuns who run the Cenacle retreat in Lincoln Park were ready to move on. Now we know more about this property’s future. Considering its location, it’s not surprising in any way that Dennis Rodkin from Crain’s Chicago Business was on WGN Morning News this week telling the world that it’s going to become luxury housing.

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