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Questions for an architect: Chris Wilkinson
CAFChris Wilkinson founded London-based WilkinsonEyre in 1983 to explore new directions in architecture. Since then, the firm has grown into a leading international design practice.
Architecture
Innovation in Architecture
Key Issues
- Sustainable and responsive building materials
- Advanced technology in architecture
- Innovations in 3D scanning, 3D printing and other design visualizations
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Architectural innovations like the steel-frame skyscraper have reshaped the built world's look and function. And every day, new technologies enable architects to address the challenges of the future.
Chicago has long been an incubator for design innovation. Advances in engineering have led to supertall buildings that define skylines worldwide, big data has become an urban design material unto itself, and sustainable materials and 3D printing are helping us reimagine the built environment. Here, we’ll track the technical and creative developments that push architecture’s boundaries and impact our interactions with the world around us.
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