Wave of Consequence

The Wave of Consequence is a museum in Chicago’s Lincoln Park between the North Pond Sanctuary and Lake Michigan. This project seeks to exhibit the history of Chicago’s architectural innovations while highlighting the cost of such structures. Tasked with creating a museum dedicated to the history of Chicago’s built environment, this project understands that this environment has been less than equitable in its urban condition.

Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois

Fourth Year Project

Professors : Rob Whitehead and Rod Kruse

The building’s waved roof leads visitors through a stimulating sequence of contrasting volumes while creating a central compression space that houses the exhibits geared towards these consequences and disparity

This space is flanked by the larger volumes that house the exhibits designated for the innovations and grand gestures of the city. The sequence from large to small to large offers an initial look into the built environment, an insight into the cost, and a final informed view of a large grand space once again.