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Crown Hall at IIT
Image: ©️ Jeremy Atherton, 2006

Crown Hall
Illinois Institute of Technology
10 W 35th St.
Chicago, IL 60616


Crown Hall, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is a masterpiece of modernist architecture located at the heart of Illinois Institute of Technology's Mies Campus. Known for its open, column-free floor plan and use of industrial materials like steel and glass, it exemplifies Mies’ minimalist philosophy and remains a National Historic Landmark. Serving as the home of the College of Architecture, the building blends seamlessly with its surroundings, featuring expansive windows that connect the interior to the campus landscape. Crown Hall continues to inspire architects and innovators, embodying both architectural simplicity and enduring functionality.