In Public
Bike Boulevard a Bad Idea
Not good for bikers, and will make other streets less bike-friendly, too.
Oct 16th, 2017 by Tom Bamberger
18 Feet of Undulating Ambiguity
You can’t wrap your mind around Tony Cragg’s downtown sculpture. Maybe you don’t need to.
Aug 7th, 2017 by Tom Bamberger
Why I Fell for the Pink Lady
The Lynda Benglis sculpture takes time to charm you. It’s not drive-by art.
Aug 3rd, 2017 by Tom Bamberger
Horse Sense
Deborah Butterfield’s majestic Big Piney is one of the best sculptures on Wisconsin Avenue.
Jul 6th, 2017 by Tom Bamberger
Our First Great Glassy Skyscraper
The Northwestern Mutual Tower is an architectural triumph.
May 31st, 2017 by Tom Bamberger
Leader of the Avant Garde
Choreographer Deb Loewen seems to embrace all the creative artists and energy in town.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Tom Bamberger
Design By Committee
Or how Ald. Kovac and the Historic Preservation Commission bedevil architects.
Feb 21st, 2017 by Tom Bamberger
The Problem Of Architecture Review Boards
All the rules for developers kill bad buildings. But do they also kill the great ones?
Feb 1st, 2017 by Tom Bamberger
Hammes Building An Obvious Mistake
But is it worth fighting to stop it? Nah. Here’s why.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Tom Bamberger
A Riot of Good Intentions
Or how a small city green space was killed by countless improvements.
Oct 27th, 2016 by Tom Bamberger
The Plague of Boom Cars
Cars with massive music amplifiers violate noise ordinances, but rarely get stopped by police.
Aug 26th, 2016 by Tom Bamberger
No, the Domes Aren’t Great Architecture
Beloved perhaps. But let’s be honest about their kitschy design.
May 4th, 2016 by Tom Bamberger
