Most buildings were built during this time taking up the entire city block, but Mies was one of the first to take a step back and leave a space between the sidewalk and the actually building, making the city a more friendly and spacious environment.
For their time, these apartments were (and still are) high class. Today however they miss necessities that didn't exist when they were built, such as water outlets for washing machines in every apartments and individual air conditioning control (it is controlled for the whole building).
Located right downtown but on the shore line, a couple blocks back stands the John Hancock Center.
These particular sides of the buildings overlook to the lake.
Attention to details. The buildings are undergoing renovations this year, updating its systems and outdated materials.
This vertical pattern of Mies is because of the structure that he used, new in its time of steel frame and glass.
Between the Lake Shore Drive Apartments with Chicago peeking through.
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