S.R. CROWN HALL“The outside stairs are reminiscent of a classical
temple. There’s a flight, a landing — which you
see here — and another flight. It’s very ceremonial,
like a processional. The materials weren’t cheap:
This is travertine marble.” Opposite page: “Inside
Crown Hall is this big single-space room. There’s a
collective identity to it — everyone is learning
together. What’s revolutionary about the structure
is that there are roof girders that carry the load.
The whole idea is that it’s column-free, which
makes possible a very open and airy interior.”Top: Josh Goot silk-blend dress, $300 for one-week rental,
By:Fashionaholic, byfashionaholic.com. Calfskin and leather
pumps, $870, Bottega Veneta, 800 N. Michigan Ave.
Bottom: Herve Leger rayon mix and mesh jumpsuit, $300
for one-week rental, By:Fashionaholic. Nappa and patent
leather pumps, $850, Jimmy Choo.104 CHICAGO | SEPTEMBER 2019