Crystal Tower

Inspired by Mies's glass tower studies of 1919–1921, we envisioned folded walls of clear glass.

A realistic speculation on the 21st century, our skyscraper is situated at Michigan Avenue and the Chicago river — a triangle where key thoroughfares converge. Responding to its prominent site with historic structures, we predicted that future towers will encourage street-level activity with openness and a design vocabulary focused on the pedestrian.