The Spertus Institute by Krueck and Sexton Architects in Chicago was surprisingly inexpensive. Only $39 million in construction delivered a stunning 10-story building that communicates a thoughtful and eye-catching purpose and contributes a modern taste into Chicago’s lakeside historic district, Michigan Avenue street wall.
The front wrinkle’s the built iconography, reflecting the historical structures around it, while crafting the light that enters the space. On the street level, one can look up and into the glass wall and study how it is connected to the interior spaces. Open floor plans and light wells also contribute to a spacious interior. As Arch. Record notes, it is about restoring cultural identity.
