Open House Chicago 2016

Explore 200 cool places all over Chicago, from iconic Downtown skyscrapers to hidden gems in the city's diverse neighborhoods and suburbs. #OHC2016
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Take in unparalleled views of Federal Plaza through the city's largest "Chicago-style" windows. #OHC2016 Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago Style, Interior Design Firms, Open Floor Plan, Suburbs, Second Floor, Wright, Open House, Skyscraper
Wright Heerema Architects
Take in unparalleled views of Federal Plaza through the city's largest "Chicago-style" windows. #OHC2016
Be among the first to see the newly restored Women’s Lounge, just off the Great Hall.  #OHC2016 Chicago Landmarks, City Planner, The Windy City, Union Station, Chicagoland, My Town, Travel Maps
Union Station
Be among the first to see the newly restored Women’s Lounge, just off the Great Hall. #OHC2016
Access the glass-block walkways above the atrium. Then visit a basement vault that is full of architectural fragments from the building. #OHC2016 Robert Johnson, Financial District, Glass Blocks, Walkways, Atrium, Vaulting, Fragments
The Rookery
Access the glass-block walkways above the atrium. Then visit a basement vault that is full of architectural fragments from the building. #OHC2016
Closed for decades, view Chicago from the new 360-degree 41st-floor Sky Lounge observation deck at The Kemper Building #OHC2016 Chicago Sites, Places In Chicago, Chicago Photos, Downtown Chicago, Chicago Il, My Kind Of Town, Amazing Architecture
The Kemper Building
Closed for decades, view Chicago from the new 360-degree 41st-floor Sky Lounge observation deck at The Kemper Building #OHC2016
Climb the Mies staircase, which is normally reserved only for members of this club celebrating its centennial in 2016. #OHC2016 Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, Art Club, Reserved, Members, Chicago, Stairs, Architect
The Arts Club of Chicago
Climb the Mies staircase, which is normally reserved only for members of this club celebrating its centennial in 2016. #OHC2016
Step into an Art Deco oasis of calm at the Loop's only Catholic church. #OHC2016 Art Deco Home, Art Deco Interior, Interior Design, Church Design Sanctuary, 1920s Architecture, Art Deco Facade, Art Deco Inspiration, Chicago Artists, St. Peters
St. Peter's in the Loop Roman Catholic Church
Step into an Art Deco oasis of calm at the Loop's only Catholic church. #OHC2016
Warm up in a cozy fireplace lounge, then check out the views from the rooftop terrace on a visit to one of the city's best-kept secrets. #OHC2016 Chicago Architecture, Architecture Design, Line Photography, Architectural Photographers, Outside Living, Cozy Fireplace, Rooftop Terrace, Historic Buildings, Great View
Sky-Line Club
Warm up in a cozy fireplace lounge, then check out the views from the rooftop terrace on a visit to one of the city's best-kept secrets. #OHC2016
Visit the dramatic 10th-floor gallery space that includes models of SOM's various global projects, pinups of recent designs and their very own model of Chicago. #OHC2016 Architect Office Workspace, Architect Office Interior, Office Interior Design, Architect Design, Studio Office Space, Workspace Studio, Workspace Design, Som Architecture, Architecture Company
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
Visit the dramatic 10th-floor gallery space that includes models of SOM's various global projects, pinups of recent designs and their very own model of Chicago. #OHC2016
Experience the peaceful oasis of the church auditorium lit with natural light from skylights and bands of clerestory windows. #OHC2016 Clerestory Windows, Skylights, Chicago River, Churches Of Christ, Auditorium, Thesis, Natural Light
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist
Experience the peaceful oasis of the church auditorium lit with natural light from skylights and bands of clerestory windows. #OHC2016
See the Grand Ballroom of the former Illinois Athletic Club. #OHC2016 Athletic Clubs, Grand Piano, Ballrooms, Art Institute Of Chicago, Terrazzo, Illinois
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Grand Ballroom at MacLean Center
See the Grand Ballroom of the former Illinois Athletic Club. #OHC2016
Visit the 10th floor library and Ganz Hall to see the intricate designs of Louis Sullivan. #OHC2016 Roosevelt University, Proxy, Louis Sullivan, Mix Use Building, Dream College, Main Entrance, Hotel Lobby, Reading Room
Roosevelt University Auditorium Building
Visit the 10th floor library and Ganz Hall to see the intricate designs of Louis Sullivan. #OHC2016
Stroll along the futuristic River Road and out onto the rooftop park—typically only open to residents. #OHC2016 Marina City, Stone Arch, Architecture Old, Riverfront, Stroll, Rooftop
River City
Stroll along the futuristic River Road and out onto the rooftop park—typically only open to residents. #OHC2016
Tour the zany offices where the staff of this event production company work and play. #OHC2016 Event Production, Production Company, Chicago Beer, Firefly Music Festival, Warrior Dash, Company Work, Event Services, Reception Areas
Red Frog Events
Tour the zany offices where the staff of this event production company work and play. #OHC2016
Housed in the beautifully-restored Monroe Building, the museum and library is dedicated to the story of the citizen soldier in American history. #OHC2016 Molding And Millwork, Wood Molding, Tv Design, Coffered Ceiling, Modern Technology, Wood Paneling, Citizen
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
Housed in the beautifully-restored Monroe Building, the museum and library is dedicated to the story of the citizen soldier in American history. #OHC2016
Tour the last printing facility on Printers Row.  #OHC2016 Falmer, South Loop, Types Of Printing, Printers, Places To See, Facility
Palmer Printing
Tour the last printing facility on Printers Row. #OHC2016