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Infinite Curves

When we looked up the meaning of the word “Asymptote” we found the following meaning at the Merriam Webster Site: : asymptote: a straight line associated with a curve such that as a point moves along an infinite branch of the curve the distance from the point to the line approaches zero and the slope […]

Architecture on Film

This fall there is a series of architecture-related movies available in Evanston, near Chicago. Films about Louis Sullivan (one of our heroes), Mies Van Der Rohe, and some fictional stories about architects are in the line-up.  Bring your own popcorn. Sorry, these movies are over now and the listing is no longer available.

Upward Flow

The Aqua Tower in Chicago is unusual for a couple of reasons. First, it has undulating balconies that make it appear to ripple. So it has a look that it is soft and flowing – which is not a common trait of steel and glass skyscrapers. Another unusual trait is that it was designed by […]