An exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago raises the question: Does it mean anything to be a Chicago architect or designer, or has the city become just another Anywhere U.S.A? Read all about it and see the pictures here.
2 things - although the wealth and business activity of the region is increasing, the corporate headquarters are moving - mainly through accquisition by NYC firms or in manufacturers cases, to the south. The outflow of headquarters certainly has a direct impact on the plum commisions for advertising firms and architects, as well as top notch industrial and graphics design. Except in the international Fianance sector, we seem to be becomming a giant "back office" and hive of globe trotting service firms.
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2 things - although the wealth and business activity of the region is increasing, the corporate headquarters are moving - mainly through accquisition by NYC firms or in manufacturers cases, to the south. The outflow of headquarters certainly has a direct impact on the plum commisions for advertising firms and architects, as well as top notch industrial and graphics design. Except in the international Fianance sector, we seem to be becomming a giant "back office" and hive of globe trotting service firms.
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