NLÉ

Lagos, Nigeria; Amsterdam, Netherlands

NLÉ is an architecture, design and urbanism practice founded by Kunlé Adeyemi in 2010, and based in Lagos and Amsterdam. Recent work includes the Makoko Floating School, a floating structure located on the lagoon heart of Lagos, Nigeria; this acclaimed project is part of an extensive research initiative, African Water Cities. Adeyemi has previously worked for OMA for nearly a decade. In 2014, he was Baird Distinguished Visiting Critic at Cornell University.

CAB 1 Contribution

Project Overview

Rock (collaboration with the School of the Institute of Chicago)

Venue

Millennium Park

Address

201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602

Neighborhood

The Loop

Description

Millennium Park is a prominent public park located on Michigan Avenue, directly across the street from the Chicago Cultural Center. The park is home to the Pritzker Pavilion, designed by Frank Gehry, as well as works by Anish Kapoor and Jaume Plensa. Since it opened 10 years ago, it has frequently hosted works of contemporary architecture and art. During the Chicago Architecture Biennial, Millennium Park featured newly commissioned installations, developed through collaborations with local architecture schools.