Chicago is the architectural capital of the United States. It was the birthplace of the skyscraper, led so many architectural movements, and houses innumerable design masterpieces. "Chicago Architecture 101" is a six-part series of 45-minute tours chronologically profiling the major architectural styles found downtown describing their influences and characteristics by showcasing beautiful buildings. All these styles build off of each other, so I hope you can see all six parts in the series.

"Brutalism & Postmodernism" is the fifth part of the six-part "Chicago Architecture 101" series. Mid-Century Modernism dominated high-rise construction in Chicago from the 1950s through the 1980s. These designs championed a “less is more” philosophy, but dissenters said, “less is a bore.” Two styles emerged reacting to Modernism in very different ways: Brutalism and Postmodernism.

There’s no registration cost, but tips are appreciated. All you have to do is register in advance here, and then watch the live-streamed tour from any web browser.