In December 2022 Pullman National Monument was designated a National Historical Park. It’s only the second national park site in Illinois. Join Pullman Park Ranger, Grace Kruse, to learn about […]
This exhibition tells the story of building with mass timber and features architectural models of mass timber projects, from public spaces to office buildings.
Join us for a special panel discussion exploring the wide world of mass timber design and construction, coinciding with the opening of our new exhibition, ReFramed: The Future of Cities in […]
Art Deco is not just for downtown. Explore the city’s north, west and south sides and discover a variety of landmark Art Deco buildings whose lavish and colorful ornament reflect […]
What can Chicago’s ballparks tell us about the evolution of our city? Pulitzer Prize winning architecture critic Paul Goldberger will discuss the connection between American cities and America’s favorite pastime. […]
Stained glass has been enhancing buildings around the world for thousands of years. Discover how these windows are designed and then make your own acrylic stained-glass window. This hands-on session […]
This intimate event brings co-curators for ReFramed and ReCovered into conversation around the many benefits that trees impart to cities. Learn about the vision and themes of these complementary exhibits […]
How can you look at an historic building and know that it should be preserved or landmarked? Join Adam Rubin, CAC Director of Interpretation, and member of the Commission on […]
Believe it or not, all of architecture boils down to seven basic structures. Yet they can be combined in more than 5,000 ways to create our built environment. Join us […]
This film features Chicago’s James R. Thompson Center as it transforms from a public office building into Google’s downtown headquarters, raising questions about architecture.
Perkins&Will principal and design director Ralph Johnson will reveal his collaborative design process and highlight key projects over the course of an illustrious career.
Chicago Architecture Center's river cruise docents don't have time to tell every story they know. Listen to CAC docents share extra stories of the Chicago river, its buildings and people.
Skyscrapers transformed how Chicagoans lived and worked. Hear author Tom Leslie discuss his new book Chicago Skyscrapers, 1934-1986.
Join Chicago Architecture Center for a history of Chicago's brewery architecture: industrial breweries, palatial homes of beer barons, and vernacular neighborhood pubs.
Is Chicago ready to embrace tall timber construction? Panelists discuss local and regional precedents, structural research, and evolving codes and attitudes.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s work in Oak Park comprises 25 homes out of nearly 5,000 structures. This engaging presentation takes a look at Oak Park homes not designed by Wright.
Chicago Architecture Center's panel of architects and researchers will unveil development plans, skyscrapers, and innovations harnessing mass timber for sustainable growth.
Join Us As We Honor 6 Exemplary Members of our Community! PRAA invites you to attend the 2024 Felisa Rincón de Gautier Awards event. This event was created in 2017 […]
This event is FREE and open to the public. THROUGH FISH EYES: A DANCE PRODUCTION THAT COMBINES ART, SCIENCE, AND A CALL TO ACTION “Through Fish Eyes” is a unique […]
This event is FREE and open to the public. THROUGH FISH EYES: A DANCE PRODUCTION THAT COMBINES ART, SCIENCE, AND A CALL TO ACTION “Through Fish Eyes” is a unique […]