Marina City is an architectural marvel in Chicago, standing on an entire block. The most significant part of its architecture from the outside is its two monstrous cylindrical towers in corncob shape. The towers are 65-storey high. The complex is a multi purpose one, with shops, restaurants, living spaces and floor parking spaces in each tower. Marina City is located on North State Street on the banks of Chicago River about to open out into Lake Michigan.

Constructed in 1964 James McHugh Construction Co. and architect Bertrand Goldberg, the cylindrical twin towers stand 179 meters tall. The most significant part about its architecture is that it does not have any interior right angles. A concept almost unheard of, especially for a complicated structure at the time of its construction, is the basis of space improvisation in this architectural beauty at Chicago.

You can go on walking tours at the venue, until you reach the 61st and top floor roofs. These are a great experience for any tourist as they get a panoramic view of Chicago, Lake Michigan and other parts of Illinois. The architecture at the time of its construction was something straight out of a science fiction movie, especially with the 32 feet wide centrally located elevator serving the entire building.

Tours are available for visitors at Marina City. You can have professionals explaining about the architecture and operations in Marina City. It probably holds the maximum population density in a given block owing to the ingenious shaping of walls and the construction allowing privacy and luxury at the same time.