Prentice Women's Hospital

Design for Prentice Hospital's Replacement Unveiled

When architecture enthusiasts lost their battle to preserve Bertrand Goldberg's iconic Prentice Women's Hospital in Chicago, many turned their hopes to the design of a fittingly stunning replacement. Will the new design fill the architectural void?

December 16, 2013 - ArchDaily

Could the Demolition of Prentice Hospital Inspire a Preservation Renaissance?

Last week, the long saga over the preservation of Bertrand Goldberg's Prentice Hospital entered its nadir with the start of demolition. But could the intensity of the building's defense lead to a reinvigoration of preservation around Modernism?

October 16, 2013 - Next City

Prentice Hospital Gets a Lifeline

Preservationists have won a victory in their efforts to save Bertand Goldberg's Prentice Women's Hospital from demolition.

November 17, 2012 - Chicago Reader

Architect and Critic Propose Rescue Plan for Chicago Landmark

Preservationists have been outspoken in arguing for the protection of Prentice Women’s Hospital. Rather than bemoan Northwestern University's intransigence in finding a way to reuse the hospital, two powerful figures have put forth a way to save it.

October 18, 2012 - The New York Times

Having Trouble Rallying Support to Save a Historic Building? Just Wait a Little While

Two recent success stories in Chicago prove that time can be a preservationist's best friend.

July 31, 2012 - Chicago Tribune

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