Bleck & Bleck Architects

It's undeniable. We're seeing tremendous growth in the skilled #trades. A local bed building program at St. Joseph Church in Libertyville, IL teamed up with @ComEd Tools of the Trade program to cultivate the next generation of #skilled workers. wifr.com/2025/07/17/com….

Our friend Sally is the best online advocate for @crystalbridges ! Located in Bentonville, #Arkansas, the museum was designed by #architect Moshe Safdie. The art museum offers FREE drop-in architecture tours: crystalbridges.org/calendar/2025-…. #MosheSafdie #ArtMuseum

Celebrating World Water Week!  The much-loved #Chicago Water Tower and Pumping Station were designed to help bring clean #water from Lake Michigan to the city. The Gothic Revival buildings were designed by architect William Boyington. architecture.org/learn/resource… #WorldWaterWeek

Are you interested in the work of Frank Lloyd Wright? Us too! Located in nearby #Racine, WI, we recommend visiting the fantastic @SCJohnson Company. For an up-close, in-depth experience, take a campus tour: reservations.scjohnson.com/Info.aspx?. #FrankLloydWright #SCJohnson

Do you have a budding #architect in your life? Here's a neat opportunity!  On September 6, the Chicago Architecture Center hosts Girls Build! This FREE program offers a fun & inspiring experience for #female youth grades 6-12. Register here: architecture.org/events-program…. #GirlsBuild

Today is #WorldPhotographyDay! This year's theme is "My Favorite Photo". We're highlighting #photographer Jacob VanVooren and his beautiful #architectural photos of Gurnee Community Bank!  bleckarchitects.com/portfolio-item….

Want a real thrill?! Celebrate and enjoy #NationalRollerCoasterDay today! 🎢 Several new coasters opened this season, including Lost Island's Fire Runner. thelostisland.com/amusement-park… #rollercoaster #FireRunner

Chicago and Milwaukee are blessed with quality #multifamily buildings, many with #historic roots.  The Brewster, designed by #architect Enock Hill Turnock, is a Romanesque Revival residential building in Chicago, completed in 1896.  northpondproperties.com/brewster-build….

Exciting renovation progress! The Delta Upsilon #fraternity house in #Champaign is nearly ready for the school year! Check out the August video update from the chapter YouTube profile here: @illinoisdu?si=ckRaqnbRdOGejEX3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@illinoisdu?si…. #DeltaUpsilon

Do you benefit from time in nature? Reduced stress, increased creativity, and overall #wellbeing are a few of the benefits of #nature. Read about #biophilic design strategies that can lead to positive health outcomes: archdaily.com/1029257/biophi….  @ArchDaily

Swiss #architect, educator, and winner of the Pritzker Prize in 2009, Peter #Zumthor believes #architecture should resonate with human emotions and the environment. See Zumthor's reflective Bruder Klaus Field Chapel in Germany here: youtu.be/M_awimsO75o?si….

How are you finding thoughtful #architectural content?  Architizer suggests these inspiring @Instagram accounts that "consistently rise above the noise." architizer.com/blog/inspirati… #design #visualinspo

We heard about this unique summer camp that teaches #kids #woodworking skills:  columbiamissourian.com/news/woodworki….  Sawdust Studios in Columbia, MO teaches campers to use woodworking #tools to make household items. Pretty neat!

On a recent trip to Belgium, we saw the stunning #Antwerp Port Authority headquarters.  Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the project includes a striking diamond-inspired glass addition above a refurbished former fire station. zaha-hadid.com/architecture/p…

The Delta Upsilon House #remodeling project at @UofIllinois is coming along well!  See the chapter's latest Honoring The Past, Building For The Next Century construction video featuring Chuck Bleck: youtu.be/KRBVlbYibbI?si….  #DeltaUpsilon #fraternityhouse

Nice new @WGNNews article about our client, Lost Island Themepark! wgntv.com/podcasts/coast… "The theming and storytelling stand out when you walk through the Lost Island gate." #LostIsland #themepark #ThemeParkFun

Looking for a unique stay in #India? Check out these majestic, historic monuments that open their doors to visitors, even overnight:  architecturaldigest.in/story/breathta…. @architecturaldigest #hospitality #travel

Our client @CrayolaLearning went against the grain in the early 2000's, and chose to invest in local people and technology. They manufactured their art supply products better and faster in the U.S. fortune.com/2025/07/06/cra…. #Pennsylvania #manufacturer #artsupplies

Six Public #Heritage #Interventions in Europe were celebrated in June by the European AHI Award 2025. See the 2025 award #winners on @archdaily:  archdaily.com/1031790/the-eu….

When in #Antwerp, Belgium, don't miss the #Cathedral of Our Lady! The magnificent Gothic structure also houses masterpieces by #Rubens . FREE guided building tours are available during open hours.  See more photos here:  dekathedraal.be/en/gothic.