I visited Chicago in 2015 filled with the anticipation of finally seeing Mies van der Rohe's timeless giant glass towers, 860-880 Lakeshore Drive Apartments. Located on the border of Lake Michigan, these towers, crafted in glass and steel, are recognised as iconic landmarks of the city. Influenced by the international style, with their design and structural tenacity, the towers are nothing short of a masterpiece that redefined and set a global trend for high-rise living. What's more, they are the first typology of towers to be built from an industrialised kit of parts, making them a pioneering example of modern methods of construction.
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