The Thompson Center is emptied ahead of reconstruction. Hygroshell dismantled, Walgreen's emptied, Post Office, Dunkin, Currency Exchange gone . . .

HygroShell harnesses the hygroscopic properties of wood to achieve form and structure. Read more: buff.ly/47GqIDZ

HygroShell explores a self-constructing timber building system that introduces new material cultures in architecture. parametric-architecture.com/…

#HygroShell: Ein ultraleichtes Holztragwerk, das sich selbst formt. Der HygroShell wurde von Studierenden und Forschenden des Masterstudiengangs ITECH und des @EXC_IntCDC der #UniStuttgart entwickelt ist auf der Chicago Architecture Biennial zu sehen. 👉 bit.ly/3u1JPtM

Chicago Architecture Biennial: HygroShell, former James R. Thompson Center. ITECH, University of Stuttgart. "...a first-of-its-kind, self-shaping timber building system ... [a] lightweight shell made from flat-packed components curved in situ." chicagoarchitecturebiennial.…

At this year's #CAB5 Biennial, you can explore unique exhibits in various neighborhoods and previously closed spaces. Check out this @axios article, which highlights the "HygroShell" sculpture and more on display at the Thompson Center! axios.com/local/chicago/2023…