Here’s a Russian-doll type of post; a new building in Chicago (urban architecture capitol of the world) that isn’t just a showcase of great design itself, but is also meant as an incubator for design students and their work.
The brand-new Media Production Center at Columbia College Chicago, complete with sound stages, up-to-the-minute editing facilities, and first rate sound and video equipment:
What lies within...
The MPC is just one of about a dozen Columbia College building scattered throughout the south loop of downtown Chicago. Beyond it’s outward beauty, the building is also LEED certified, and has a lovely green roof; as in vegetation grows upon it, creating energy and serving as natural insulation (which the press file has no photograph of, bizarrely).
And they built it just in time for my graduation! In May 2009! Blerg.
