IIT - Crown Hall in Chicago
IIT - Crown Hall in Chicago
Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago contains 20 buildings designed by Mies van der Rohe, including the famous Crown Hall, which add up to be the greatest concentration of Mies-designed structures in the world. Designed in 1956 to house IIT's school of architecture, Crown Hall has 18-foot ceilings and an open plan, without the disruption of columns, creating what Mies described as "universal space." The only partitions in the building are free-standing oak partitions that mark different spaces for different activities. With a massive floor area of 120' by 220', the architecture school contains perfect studio spaces that allow creative interaction among users. A timeless artistic expression of steel and glass, Crown Hall is now a National Historic Landmark.
Photographer: Balthazar Korab
Date: 1956
Image: MR-003C
THE ARCHITECT: German-born architect and educator Mies van der Rohe is widely regarded as one of the primary design figures of the 20th century. By developing a sophisticated visual language that emphasized minimalist open spaces, eschewed ornament, and revealed the industrial materials used in construction, he played a pivotal role in defining modern architecture. Learn more about Mies van der Rohe.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER: One of the brightest talents of modernist architectural photography, Balthazar Korab's photos are true works of art that hang in some of the world's most prestigious galleries and museums. Korab created dazzling images of architectural masterpieces by the most celebrated architects, including Eero Saarinen, Mies van der Rohe, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Learn more about Balthazar Korab.
Framed Print Sizing Details
SMALL
Dimensions with frame: 11.75" x 15"
Dimensions of photo: 7.375" x 10.5"
MEDIUM
Dimensions with frame and mat: 18" x 23.25"
Dimensions of photo: 12.5" x 16"
LARGE
Dimensions with frame and mat: 21.75" x 28"
Dimensions of photo: 15.25" x 21.5"
