Crown Hall (IIT)

Crown Hall at the Illinois Institute of Technology is an iconic modernist building designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Completed in 1956, it serves as the university’s College of Architecture and features an expansive, open-plan interior with minimal structural interference, emphasizing clarity and simplicity. Its sleek glass and steel construction creates a sense of transparency and lightness, reflecting principles of modern architecture. Crown Hall's design prioritizes functional space for design students while also standing as a landmark of 20th-century architectural innovation, blending aesthetics with practicality in a way that influences architectural thought worldwide.