The Chicago Preservation Architect Behind Several Modernist Landmarks Wants His Work to Be Invisible

Thomas “Gunny” Harboe discusses his approach to restoring modern masterpieces like Mies van der Rohe’s 1951 Lake Shore Drive apartments.
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This story was originally published in Dwell’s May 2009 issue.

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Jay Pridmore
Jay Pridmore is the author of Chicago Architecture and Design.

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