Chicago Art Institute Shrinks Plans

The Chicago Art Institute is shrinking its plans for an addition designed by Renzo Piano. “When museum officials announced plans for the wing in 2001, they envisioned a five-level structure of about 290,000 square feet, with 75,000 square feet of galleries. But the latest plans, approved Monday, foresee a slimmed-down structure of 220,000 square feet, with 60,000 square feet of galleries. Museum officials said they have raised $100 million. The project’s construction cost is now placed at $198 million.”