James Gauer

In Chicago, Dirk Denison Renovates Mies-Designed Dorms at IIT

James Gauer

November 14, 2022

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At IIT in Chicago, three dorms by Mies van der Rohe that sat vacant for years were completely gutted and rebuilt.

Belzberg Architects' XOMA Hotel Sails into Mexico City

James Gauer

May 25, 2022

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In Mexico City, a new hotel meets the street with a lightness that belies the concrete block composing its facades.

Willis Tower Transformation by Gensler

Chicago

James Gauer

May 1, 2022

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Gensler builds a complementary new base for SOM’s famed Willis Tower.

St. Regis Tower by Studio Gang

Chicago

James Gauer

December 9, 2021

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With the St. Regis, a turquoise riverfront tower, Studio Gang adds another innovative form to the Chicago skyline.

Smith + Gill Architecture Expands the Steppenwolf Theater Campus in Chicago

James Gauer

November 4, 2021

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Known for skyscrapers in far flung locales, Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill renew an arts complex in their own backyard.

Baja Club by Max von Werz Architects

La Paz, Mexico

James Gauer

June 4, 2021

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Max von Werz anchors a new hotel in the historic fabric of La Paz, Mexico, a city with a literary legacy.

Beloit College Powerhouse by Studio Gang

Beloit, Wisconsin

James Gauer

November 2, 2020

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An electrical plant is regenerated as a recreation center at Beloit College in Wisconsin.

Mover and Shaker: Steven Lewis

James Gauer

September 1, 2020

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The peripatetic urban designer has long advocated for Black architects in the profession.

Controversy Surrounds AIA Chicago’s Dismissal of Executive VP Zurich Esposito

James Gauer

August 28, 2020

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The reaction from the city's architectural community has been swift and strong, with an online petition for Esposito's reinstatement garnering more than 200 signatures in 24 hours.

Chicago’s Challenging 2019 Biennial Grapples with Architecture and Activism

James Gauer

September 23, 2019

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How far can you stretch the definition of architecture and its role in making the world a better place? According to the third Chicago Architecture Biennial, which opened last week, very far indeed.