The addition of the world-class and wildly popular Oceanarium in the mid-1990s marked the beginning of a new era for the Shedd Aquarium. Also at that time, the City of Chicago unveiled an initiative to link the Shedd with the Adler Planetarium and the Field Museum in an expansive Museum Campus. Recognizing new opportunities, the board of trustees launched an effort to explore new exhibits, research ventures, and programs. More than 30 Shedd teams worked with internationally renowned architects, engineers, and designers on a comprehensive facilities plan. Lipman Hearne was engaged to present the teams’ collective recommendations as a cohesive and compelling vision for the 21st century.

 

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