Architecture & Design Film Festival
This winter the CAC will be transforming our galleries into a temporary cineplex and welcoming the New York City-based Architecture & Design Film Festival. The line-up includes 15 feature films and […]
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Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States
Bold Byzantine Women: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia
Online IL, United StatesJoin NHM Discussions as we explore the lives and legacies of three of the Byzantine Empire's most influential figures: Empress Theodora, Anna Komnene, and St. Kassia. Theirs are stories of […]
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The Greek-Turkish Conflict: 500 Years Ago and Yesterday
Online IL, United StatesSince the Greek state declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821, the Greek-Turkish conflict has in many ways defined the history of modern Greece. In this NHM Discussion, we will explore the history of this conflict from the Ottoman Empire to the Balkans War to Cyprus. If you feel like you are missing […]
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Architecture Essentials
Online IL, United StatesLearn fun facts about significant Chicago buildings and key architectural terms, styles and materials with CAC's Director of Interpretation, Adam Rubin. A must-see for architecture enthusiasts! Chicago is synonymous with architecture and Chicagoans love to share their knowledge of architecture with family and friends. Gain fascinating insights about Chicago’s architecture that you’ll want to share […]
FREESinger Pavilion: Honoring Legacy Through Adaptive Design
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe CAC’s newest exhibition highlights the Bronzeville Lakefront megadevelopment slated for the former Michael Reese Hospital campus and how a reimagined Singer Pavilion can help bridge this site’s past and future. Join us for a conversation with designers, architects and educators on the promise of collaborative neighborhood development. This program is FREE with advanced registration. […]
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What Did Homer Sound Like?: A Brief History of the Greek Language
Online IL, United StatesGreek may well be the world’s oldest continuously spoken linguistic tradition. In this hour-long class, we will explore the long life of the Greek language, from Proto-Greek speakers arriving in […]
FreeChicago’s Most Endangered Buildings 2023
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Preservation Chicago as they reveal Chicago’s 7 Most Endangered list for 2023. For 20 years, this list of imminently threatened historic buildings and community assets is used to mobilize […]
FREEThe Greek-Turkish Conflict: 500 Years Ago and Yesterday
Online IL, United StatesSince the Greek state declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821, the Greek-Turkish conflict has in many ways defined the history of modern Greece. In this NHM Discussion, […]
FreeStained-Glass in Chicago’s Synagogues
Online IL, United StatesWhen we think of stained glass windows, we often think of Churches. Synagogues also have a rich tradition of stained-glass windows. Join us as we explore how these windows beautify […]
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From BordersCruzadas to Borderlines
625 North Kingsbury Street Chicago, IL 60654 625 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesImmigration is one of the most politicized issues in the United States, as politicians across both aisles debate the fate of people fleeing violence, poverty, trafficking, hunger, and and Cathy Edelman, from Illinois based nonprofit CASE Art Fund , presenting two sides of a very complex issue facing the US Southern border. BordersCruzadas: A Collaborative […]
FREEPullman National Park: Discovering National Parks in Your Backyard
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn 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 […]
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ReFramed: The Future of Cities in Wood
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis exhibition tells the story of building with mass timber and features architectural models of mass timber projects, from public spaces to office buildings.
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Talking Timber: Can Wood Save Us?
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
FREEArt Deco: Landmarks in Chicago’s Communites
Online EventArt 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 […]
$15Book Talk: Ballpark
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesWhat 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. […]
$15Windows on Design Workshop
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesStained 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 […]
$25ReFramed and ReCovered: A Conversation with the Curators
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis 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 […]
$15Walk Like a Preservationist
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesHow 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 Chicago Landmarks, and learn what to look for to determine if a building qualifies for preservation designation. Chicago’s historic resources lend our city its unique […]
$15Architecture Basics in Seven Structures
Online EventBelieve 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 to learn more.
$15Starship Chicago II: World Premiere
Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis 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.
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