Grand Stairway, Chicago Public Library/Chicago Cultural Center
The crown jewel of a glorious mess, the grand stairway at the Chicago Cultural Center is an incredible celebration of the written word.
Stratumsedijk, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
Fusing the old village of Stratum and the modern city of Eindhoven—from 19th century villas to chic contemporary condos.
G.A.R. Memorial Hall, Chicago
The grandiose relic of an awkward compromise.
Strandvejen with Hvidøre, Denmark
Once home to two queens and formerly an innovative diabetes hospital, Hvidøre is about as storied as a corporate conference center can be.
Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Messed this one up, because it turns out Rio de Janeiro expanded its iconic Copacabana Beach in a major engineering project in the late 1960s.