{"product_id":"the-chicago-architectural-club","title":"The Chicago Architectural Club","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the late nineteenth century  Chicago -- the birthplace of modern architecture in the United States -- was a magnet for aspiring architects. The city was forced to rebuild after the destruction wrought by the Great Fire of 1871 and also to expand to accommodate a surge in the population. The seemingly endless demand for taller and more sophisticated buildings offered young draftsmen an unprecedented opportunity to influence the design of the American skyscraper. The Chicago Architecture Club: Prelude to the Modern documents the history of these draftsmen  the organization they founded  and its role in shaping architectural education and modern architectural practice. Founded in 1885  when architecture was an emerging profession and formal architectural education was in its infancy  the Club provided a setting where aspiring draftsmen could develop their skills by creating a professional network and participating in a lively program of lectures  design competitions  and social events. Wilbert R. Hasbrouck documents the personalities and politics of this impressive group  offering an in-depth look at the lesser-known men often largely responsible for the designs credited to their more famous employers. This comprehensive volume includes hundreds of drawings and photographs depicting a wide range of buildings that laid the groundwork for a uniquely American modern architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44987143389237,"sku":"ByrdShop_1580931448","price":53.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781580931441.jpg?v=1770926809","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-chicago-architectural-club","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}