Marina City - Chicago Architecture
One of the most iconic building in Chicago, Marina City opened in the late 1960's offering apartments, car parking, shopping, and a boat marina all in one building. Photo © copyright by Nathan Larson.
There’s a rhythm in its design, a sense of movement Marina City becomes both modern and timeless—a perfect reflection of Chicago’s bold spirit and architectural legacy.
Chicago offers up a captivating skyscape. Marina City is a mixed use building complex designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg that opened in 1963. Photo © copyright by Nathan Larson.
Marina City, a Chicago icon, rises like twin spirals of stacked petals against the skyline. Built in the 1960s, its design was groundbreaking—a daring mix of form and function, with curved balconies creating a ripple effect up each tower. These monochrome photos let the architecture take center stage, highlighting the interplay of shadow and light along its textured surface.
