What Chicago building are you?

Lavish, exuberant and dramatic, the Carbide and Carbon Building is a metaphor for the sumptuous décor of 1920s America. Like the Carbide and Carbon Building, you have a flair for the luxurious and a love for all things fabulous. An ode to the excitement of the roaring twenties, the structure stands out—just like you! Much like your gilded counterpart, you have a cheeky side and love to have a good time. Learn more about the Carbide and Carbon Building.

A classic mainstay of Chicago's skyline, the Willis Tower is a massive structure that held the title of tallest building in the world for nearly 25 years. Like the Willis Tower, you stand tall among your peers. An overachiever in every sense of the word, people admire you for your industriousness and reliability. Nothing can shake you—not even a name change. You're here to stay. Learn more about the Willis Tower.

If you're looking for an example of Chicago's role in innovative skyscraper design, look no further than the John Hancock Center (875 N. Michigan Ave.). This skyscraper’s groundbreaking engineering helped to make buildings taller than 100 stories—a new possibility—and freed skyscrapers from their traditional rectilinear shapes. Like the Hancock Center, you're a problem-solver. Your friends look to you for advice and colleagues frequently seek your input. Your groundbreaking ingenuity sets your apart. Plus you're speedy—just like the Hancock's elevators (some of the fastest in the nation)! Learn more about the John Hancock Center.

Marina City was an urban experiment designed to draw middle-class Chicagoans back to the city after more than a decade of suburban migration. Revolutionary for its time, Marina City dared to be different. Like Marina City, you love the hustle and bustle of life in the city. But downtown living can be draining, and you occasionally need an escape to nature. Just like your "corncob" counterparts, you pride yourself on standing out from the rest—some might even call you quirky. Learn more about Marina City.

In 1922, the Chicago Tribune announced an international competition for a new downtown headquarters. Hood and Howells’ winning Gothic Revival tower used architectural ideas borrowed from the past. Like the Tribune Tower, you are described as an old soul. You often think that you'd fit in better in Medieval Europe or Napoleonic France versus the twenty-first century. Just like the Tribune Tower, you love history and pride yourself on your connection to the past. Learn more about the Tribune Tower.

When business and the arts collide, beautiful architecture can emerge.
The Auditorium Theatre is the result of collaboration between civic leaders who envisioned a building that might make opera and the arts accessible to people in every income bracket. Just like the Auditorium Building, you love the arts and want to share your passions with the world! Your friends would describe you as loyal and altruistic—you see the best in everyone. Learn more about the Auditorium Building.

Size has always mattered in the Midwest. From the World’s Largest Ball of Twine in Kansas to the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle in Illinois, the pursuit of bigger and better is evident in the region’s landscape. The Merchandise Mart is no exception. Upon its completion, it was the largest building in the world. Just like the Merchandise Mart, you've got a huge personality. Your friends describe you as the life of the party. Your building counterpart was once a mecca for commerce. Fittingly, you love shopping—like, a lot. Learn more about the Merchandise Mart.

One of Mies van der Rohe’s final design, 111 East Wacker is the epitome of Mid-Century Modern architecture. With its sleek glass exterior and an emphasis on volume over mass, this tower stands out next to its Beaux-Arts neighbors. Just like 111 East Wacker, you are no-fuss and are often described as easy-going. You prefer to let your friends and family shine and love to help others reach their full potential. You value transparency and authenticity above all else. Learn more about 111 East Wacker.