A Unique Typeface
Armand Mevis & Linda van Deursen explain how the unique MCA typeface was formed.
Design
Coyote: Describing Images
To provide people who are blind or have vision impairment with access to the rich content of the MCA's website, the digital team built Coyote, a web-based tool that allows. . . more
Inclusive Design as a Way of Life
Sina Bahram, one of the nation's best respected accessibility consultants, praises the MCA's Visitor Services team for their commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
Squares Upon Squares
Armand Mevis and Linda van Deursen decide to use the square as the basis for the MCA’s visual identity.
Going Against the Postmodern Grain
Initial reactions by critics to the Kleihues building were mixed.
Searching for an Architect
The world-tour search for a new architect: Allen Turner describes the finalists for the building design commission.
Tuning in to Chicago
When Armand Mevis and Linda van Deursen came to Chicago to work with the MCA, they first undertook an exploration of the city, from its climate to its city plan.
Squares, Pyramids, and Fishes
Stefan Edlis describes the architectural materials and forms employed by Josef Paul Kleihues for the Chicago Avenue building.