Architecture

August 29, 2018

20,000-Square-Foot Chicago Architecture Center Opens Its Doors to the Public

The day has finally arrived. On August 31, 2018, the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) opens to the public as the new gateway for docent-led tours, educational activities, and interactive exhibits. Demonstrating just why Chicago is an architecture hub, the 20,000-square-foot center has views of city gems like the Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building. CAC is located at 111 East Wacker in a building designed by Mid-Century Modern pioneer Mies van der Rohe.

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August 25, 2018

Noma Serves Cozy Decor Alongside World-Class Food

Dining is an experience that starts the moment you enter a restaurant. Noma, an establishment in Copenhagen, nails this culinary encounter from the very beginning with their stunning contemporary decor. The airy, open space is affixed with neutral tones and a variety of textures that complement the world-class dishes of renowned chef René Redzepi. This is the second iteration of Noma—or as it’s known, Noma 2.0.

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August 14, 2018

Thrilling James Bond Museum Perched High in the Austrian Alps

Perched high in the Ötztal Alps, a cantilevered lair houses a new exhibition that celebrates James Bond. Located on the summit of Gaislachkogl Mountain in Sölden, Austria, the museum marks to the location of the winter action sequence in 2015's Spectre. And at an altitude of nearly 10,000 feet, it's one of the highest museums in the world.

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