🌿The "Corn Cob" Residential Towers of 1964 🏟😅

🌿Marina City in Chicago, designed by architect Bertrand Goldberg, was completed in 1964. 🏭 🌍The most striking feature of the building is undoubtedly its unique "corn cob" shape. 🌇 🚗The exteriors of the two cylindrical towers are composed of a series of semicircular balconies, creating a rhythmic, wave-like structure that makes them stand out prominently against the Chicago skyline. 🌸 The towers' design breaks away from the traditional boxy form of skyscrapers.🏭 🌍Each residential unit is wedge-shaped and arranged around a central core, offering not only a 360-degree panoramic view but also creating interior spaces without right angles, resulting in a more fluid and open living experience.🌳 🌇In addition, Marina City represents a bold experiment in functional layout. 🌿 Often referred to as a "city within a city," it integrates various functions such as residential, commercial, and entertainment spaces. 💦 The spiral open parking garage at the base of the towers was an innovative move at the time, enhancing spatial efficiency while also adding to the building's sculptural quality. 🌍 🌸The entire complex also includes a theater, an ice-skating rink, a bowling alley, a swimming pool, shops, restaurants, and even a private yacht marina, encompassing almost all elements of urban life. It aimed to attract people back to the city center and reshape the urban lifestyle.🚗 #Chicago #ArchitecturalDesign #DesignAnecdotes