Why Chicago’s New Buildings Keep Looking So… Basic

If you’ve looked at recent apartment developments across Chicago—especially on the North Side—you may have noticed a recurring theme: lots of dark brick, fiber cement panels, boxy balconies, and simple facades. Few ornate cornices. Few limestone masterpieces. Very little of the architectural drama that defined Chicago’s golden age of construction.

The reason isn’t a lack of imagination.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson keeps a private gift room stocked with luxury items from supporters

Photo from X – @maybemayorbj

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Sterling Bay’s 1840 N. Marcey Project Narrowly Avoids City Council Rejection

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Lululemon on Southport targeted in overnight smash-and-grab

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Burglars Target Heritage Bikes and Coffee for the Fourth Time: ‘There Needs to Be Accountability’

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The defeat of Bring Chicago Home represents a significant setback for the mayor

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Galleria Liqueurs smashed and grabbed three times in one week; Old Town and Southport Corridor

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