Blair Kamin
Why China is turning to Chicago for advice on its new skyscrapers
Early skyscrapers were a uniquely American creation. More specifically, they were a Chicago innovation. But China has now taken the lead when it comes to building the world’s newest and tallest skyscrapers. Now, for its newest skyscrapers, China’s turning to Chicago for some help. Early skyscrapers were a uniquely American creation. More specifically, they were a Chicago innovation. But China has now taken the lead when it comes to building the world’s newest and tallest skyscrapers. Now, for its newest skyscrapers, China’s turning to Chicago for some help.