Cassandra Supak is a M.Arch student interested in Architecture, Engineering, and Historic Preservation. With a background in civil engineering, her studies in architecture explore concepts in sustainable architecture and building diagnostics, with a focus on function and safety for aging buildings and infrastructure.
Historic Interior of Chicago Union Station Concourse, photo credit to Chicago Union Station
Historic and Current Chicago Union Station Concourse Exterior, photo credit to Chicago Union Station and C. Supak
This exhibition presents research into the history of the Chicago Union Station in the context of Chicago and Transportation. Also presented are site investigations of the existing structure reviewed from a functionality standpoint. Then based on the findings, a design solution is explored that improves function for train services with respect to the existing buildings.