Mod Squad Chicago - Chicago at Midcentury: Images by Lee Bey

Mar. 20, 2013
Lee Bey shared his photography of the city's modernist architecture and discussed the importance of documenting this unique architectural style.

Four IL buildings added to historic register

Feb. 8, 2013
The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency says four buildings in the state have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Your picks: TV intros that showcase architecture

Jan. 4, 2013
From Dallas to Perfect Strangers, Lee Bey reveals your picks for television intros that showcase architecture. 

'Mad Men'-era former hospital faces possible demolition

Dec. 28, 2012
WBEZ architecture critic Lee Bey looks at the shuttered Cuneo Memorial Hospital--a midcentury modern complex which could be demolished for a redevelopment project.

Goodbye, Loop office

Dec. 27, 2012
The pros and cons of working in the Loop.

Architect's last work? Try these shoes.

Dec. 24, 2012
The last work of famed modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer, who died two weeks ago at age 104, might not be a building, but a line of shoes he designed for Converse.

Deal could breathe new life into Congress Hotel

Dec. 20, 2012
A developer's plans to add residences and retail to South Loop's fading Congress Hotel could also end a nine-year strike.

Emanuel encouraged NU blitz on Prentice

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

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