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Construction is well underway now on Northwestern University’s new music building on the Evanston lakefront and here’s a video look inside with the lead architect.

Architect James Goettsch spoke with Crain’s Chicago Business about the project.

Bill Smith is the editor and publisher of Evanston Now.

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  1. Did the architect really just

    Did the architect really just say that northwestern wanted to show chicago as the view in the performance space; that you  can better attract a student by showcasing chicago as the backdrop rather than evanston? (around the 1 minute mark)   Wow……

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    1. Noway, he didn’t say that

      He was saying that Chicago's skyline looks impressive from a distance and it is ok to visit but I wouldn't want to live there or go to school there.

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