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Roman Mars Describes Chicago As It Is
99% Invisible
Beauty in Unconventionality
The building in question is an unconventional and almost bizarre structure with decorative elements that mimic traditional architectural features but serve no structural purpose. Despite being criticized by forward-thinking critics during the rise of modernism, the speaker finds the building interesting and even likes it. The building's unconventional design won the design competition despite going against the clean lines and simplicity celebrated in skyscraper architecture at the time.
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