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Reflections on the Chicago River

Humans are mostly water, and water is Earth’s most vital resource. But in the city, how often do we pause to feel its presence - or its wonder?

Chicago River Muse is a river-inspired design studio exploring the intersection of architecture and water at the Chicago River.

Meet the Founder

Nina Chen is an MIT-trained architectural designer and author of Vom Letten bis Rimini: A Look Into the Enduring Lake and River Baths of Zurich City.

A proud River North resident, she loves exploring the Chicago Riverwalk with her two dogs, Stardust and Galaxy.