Carbide & Carbon Building

The photos do not do justice to this magnificent skyscraper of Chicago, for me one of the most attractive in the city. It is made of dark marble and a dark green colour that absorbs light and is very difficult to photograph. It is a 30s art-deco style building and originally housed the headquarters of a large conglomerate coal company. Hence the choice of colors. The top is covered with gold leaf, making the building resemble a bottle of champagne. Its rare colors produce a very special reflection that varies by the time of day. It underwent a restoration a few years ago to house the Hard Rock Hotel.