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Bend it like Burnham: A Regional Vision of Lake Michigan

Bend it like Burnham [Gensler & School of Architecture, UIC]

Bend it like Burnham [Gensler & School of Architecture, UIC]

Bend it like Burnham [Gensler & School of Architecture, UIC]

Bend it like Burnham [Gensler & School of Architecture, UIC]

Elva Rubio, Xavier Vendrell
Gensler & School of Architecture, UIC

Bend it like Burnham:
A Regional Vision of Lake Michigan

The plan envisions the lakefront – of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan – as the venue for the 2016 Olympics. Recycled, post-industrial infrastructure are developed as memorable sites that combine transportation, cultural activities, and events with the region’s history.

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