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Chicago Women in Architecture
Chicago Riverwalk. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers
Chicago Riverwalk. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers
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Take a tour in downtown Chicago to discover stunning buildings designed by female architects, including the Equitable Building, Aqua Tower and St. Regis.
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Chicago Riverwalk at State St. and Wacker Dr., at the bottom of the Riverwalk stairs
Join us as we celebrate several amazing Chicago women architects! We'll cover the groundbreaking work of renowned architects such as Jeanne Gang and Carol Ross Barney, alongside exploring the designs of lesser-known yet equally influential women architects.
Uncover the challenges these pioneering women faced and the remarkable triumphs they achieved, shaping the architectural landscape of today. Come along to discover timeless architectural marvels and be inspired by their extraordinary stories.
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Chicago Riverwalk. Photo by Angie Mcmonigal.
Aqua Tower. Photo by Emmely Aldave.
Equitable Building. Photo by Emmely Aldave.
St Regis. Photo by Emmely Aldave.
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