Small World Big Projects - Perkins + Will

Dec. 19, 2012
Ralph Johnson, Director of Design for Perkins + Will, discusses two large projects in Africa that Perkins + Will has designed.

The steam story of Lathrop Homes

Dec. 17, 2012
John Lincoln wondered why steam is coming out of the ground at Chicago’s North Side Lathrop Homes housing project. Could it be a geyser? Heat from a clothes dryer? We solve the mystery with the help of the property manager.

St. Joseph Hospital's postwar cool

Dec. 17, 2012
We know what a tough time midcentury modern hospitals have had as of late, but St. Joseph Hospital seems to be doing quite fine.

Chicago's lakefront: A visual show-and-tell

Dec. 11, 2012
Curious citizen Miriam Reuter wondered how Chicago's coastline has changed over the decades. We learn that from nature to industry and back again (sorta), the lakefront’s changed so much that city founders wouldn’t recognize it.

Worldview: Brazil's architect, Spain's best eats

Dec. 7, 2012
On today's show: The life and work of Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, spoken word education and a culinary tour of Spain.

Emanuel encouraged NU blitz on Prentice

Dec. 6, 2012
Conversation said to occur well before mayor announced he supported demolition

Oscar Niemeyer dies at 104

Dec. 6, 2012
Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, who designed the modernist iconic buildings of Brasilia during his 70-year career, dies at 104.

Four Sheridan Road homes could get Landmark status

Dec. 5, 2012
In the postwar highrise canyon of North Sheridan Road, four surviving early 20th century homes could take a step toward city landmark status this week.

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