Goldberg, River City photographs, collection of five

Bertrand Goldberg
River City photographs, collection of five

USA, 1972-1986
mounted photographs
66.5 h x 43.75 w in (169 x 111 cm)

River City was the last major residential project built by Goldberg. Covering several acres along the Chicago river on the city's south-east side, River City was over ten years in the making. Initially planned as the site of several skyscrapers containing everything from homes, schools, shops and infrastructure, the project took various shapes over the years. After more radical design schemes were halted by the city, Goldberg and his team developed River City II, a scaled down and snake-like complex containing 446 residences overlooking an interior atrium named River Road. The complex also featured shops, restaurants, offices, recreation areas and a seventy boat marina. Goldberg and his wife Nancy moved into a penthouse unit and relocated the offices of Bertrand Goldberg Associates to River City from 1987-1990.

Provenance: Collection of Bertrand Goldberg | Thence by descent