A New Lens On Our Chicago Legacy

When the pandemic upended our global photography plans, photographer Dave Burk revisited some of SOM’s most noteworthy 20th century works in his backyard.

The John Hancock Tower (Photo © Dave Burk | SOM)
From left to right: The John Hancock Tower, Brunswick Building, and Inland Steel Building as seen in the summer of 2020. (Photos © Dave Burk | SOM)
The Inland Steel Building as seen in the summer of 2020. (Photo © Dave Burk | SOM)
From left to right: The Brunswick Building (now known as the Cook County Administration Building) and the DeWitt-Chestnut Apartments (now known as Plaza on DeWitt), as seen in the summer of 2020. (Photo © Dave Burk | SOM)
The John Hancock Tower (now known as 875 North Michigan) as seen in the summer of 2020. (Photos © Dave Burk | SOM)
The Sears Tower (now known as the Willis Tower) as seen in the summer of 2020. (Photos © Dave Burk | SOM)
Dave Burk, in action. (Photos © Dave Burk)

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We are a collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future. To learn more, visit www.som.com.