One good thing about architects vs. Washington governors is that, when they offer to host a reception, they pre-slice the cheese so that I don’t have any issues serving myself this plate: And although the conversation of the esteemed MCHAP Prize architecture panel was generally above my understanding, I did gather something that my Chicago […]
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Skyscraper lessons for acrophobics
I like Chicago. Sure, it’s known for the skyscrapers, which make me nervous in the same way that airplanes do, but I’m open to being convinced. One cool architectural theme of Chicago is the extraordinary parking prices. Prices this high are posted everywhere: Another thing I notice as I stroll around is that some of […]
The demoted architect
It never fails – when I think I have demonstrated to the world that my passion for architecture is deep and noteworthy – I do something to show just how average I am. Today, for instance, I arrived at The Rookery building for my 7-hour Wright Around Chicago bus tour. This is the lobby of […]
The architectural marine biology of Chicago
It’s the small things that do me in. The last-minute change to fly solo to a city I barely know was workable for me – I know how to group sites, time visits, and I definitely know how to walk miles and miles through big cities. Dinner on my own in a restaurant is fine. […]
Travels with Valerie 