Edward Keegan: O’Hare’s new parking garage rises to the occasion
The new Terminal 5 parking garage at O'Hare International Airport earns a place in Chicago's long history of parking and architecture.
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Edward Keegan: Redesign of the area around the United Center is being done (mostly) right
There needs to be clarification about how these extensive new “parks” in the plans to redevelop the area around the United Center will operate.
Edward Keegan: Has Donald Trump given up his interest in architecture?
The few design-related initiatives from Donald Trump’s first term revolved around classical architecture, which is not his previous style.
Edward Keegan: What kind of year has it been for Chicago architecture?
2024 was middling for Chicago architecture. No great new buildings came online, but the constant creation of the city continued apace.
Edward Keegan: Our stewardship of historic buildings has been abysmal. Chicago must do better.
Chicago has probably allowed the wanton destruction of more great design than any other city.
Edward Keegan: Are Chicago’s latest big projects too big to succeed?
Proposed projects in Chicago address vacant tracts of land. But realizing their potential doesn’t require another big idea, or even a big stadium.
Edward Keegan: 3 Chicago museum exhibits show us something new about architecture
Three exhibitions in Chicago museums tell some interesting stories about Frank Lloyd Wright, Edgar Miller and Germane Barnes.
Edward Keegan: New Damen Green Line station elevates transit above the mundane
Every Chicago "L" station doesn’t need to be as monumental as Damen, but why not?
Edward Keegan: Solverre in Uptown adds, provocatively, to Chicago’s long history of glass buildings
While Solverre presents as a predominantly glass tower, it’s not quite what you think it is at first sight.
Edward Keegan: New West Side Boys & Girls Club is a quintessential Chicago building for the 21st century
Beyond just hosting after-school programs, the Rusu-McCartin Boys & Girls Club inspires awe and wonder.