1
AIA Guide to Chicago
Birthplace of the skyscraper — comprehensive
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2
The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings
TED curator Marc Kushner's worldwide picks
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3
Atlas of Amazing Architecture
Illustrated world tour of iconic buildings
Available on Amazon ↗
4
Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century Architecture
1000 buildings that define our era
Available on Amazon ↗
5
The Architecture Book: RIBA
500 landmark buildings across all of history
Available on Amazon ↗
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Our top recommendation is listed first. We've curated 5 books covering chicago architecture from introductory guides to comprehensive monographs.
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