The Wild Mile is one-of-a-kind: a floating eco-park in the heart of the city. Visit this steadily growing wonder on the North Branch of the Chicago River for a conversation, walking tour, and optional kayak adventure with co-creators Urban Rivers and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). Backed by the City of Chicago as part of […]
Explore the art of architectural drafting in our engaging workshop and learn essential practices to bring your architectural visions to life on paper. Teens will explore the basics, learn sketching tools, practice perspective drawing and sketch architectural elements. Learn tips and techniques to improve your sketching skills and refine your design process. FREE; advance registration […]
Join the CAC and Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association at an interactive artistic event that explores the relationship between architecture and sound. Join us for an exciting event in partnership with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, where we’ll explore the vibrant relationship between music and architecture. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this hands-on […]
Join us for Girls Build! Day in the CAC's Skyscraper Gallery. Check in anytime during the event for Hands-on activities running from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. with a keynote speech and Q&A immediately following. Girls Build! Day—one of the CAC’s signature family offerings—is a special STEAM festival designed just for girls. During the festival, […]
Join CAC and partners the Mies van der Rohe Society, the Edith Farnsworth House, and Illinois Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture for this unique event marrying book launch, panel discussion and a reading from Edith Farnswoth’s memoirs. IIT Professor Michelangelo Sabatino will discuss his new book, Edith Farnsworth House: Architecture, Preservation, Culture, which traces a […]
Join the Chicago Architecture Center on August 28 at 12 p.m. for. virtual exploration of Jens Jensen's Columbus Park and Alfred Caldwell's Riis Park—two influential landscape designs inspired by our city's prehistoric shoreline and the region's rich ecology. Jensen designed Columbus Park in 1917, seizing the opportunity for a clean-slate design in his last major […]
This exhibition celebrates the legacy of Chicago women who have shaped architecture and design industries in the Windy City and beyond through the lens of the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA) professional group. DISRUPTERS showcases the trailblazing founders of CWA, who 50 years ago broke through the barriers of a male-dominated industry. […]
Midland, Michigan’s significance in the development of the Mid-Century Modern Movement is well deserved thanks to native son, and Michigan’s Architect Laureate Alden B. Dow F.A.I.A. Introducing modernism to Midland and creating over 100 structures there, Dow inspired numerous architects, designers and builders to create modern and organic structures in this small city. From 1930 […]
Please join Chicago Women in Architecture and the Chicago Architecture Center to celebrate CWA's 50th anniversary and opening of an exhibit that showcases the incredible journey of women in Architecture in the past 50 years. Chicago Women in Architecture is a non-profit organization formed in 1974 with the intent of creating a support network for […]
Are you curious about the art of façade design and the elements that contribute to aesthetic appeal? Join us for a workshop where teens will explore the fascinating world of architectural aesthetics! In this dynamic workshop, participants will embark on a creative journey to understand the importance of façade design in shaping the character and […]
A look at a quintet of designers who impacted bridge design in Chicago and throughout the United States. While it would be hyperbole to call Chicago “a city of bridges”, it certainly has its fair share crossing the Chicago River. The city has more moveable bridges than any other in the United States. Multiple waterways, […]
Join the CAC at the beautifully restored Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport. Proceeds from the event will benefit CAC's learning and community engagement programs. The festivities at the annual Designing Futures Gala will include live music, dancing and food by Ramova Grill, which is led by the team behind The Duck Inn, a Michelin Bib Gourmand […]
Join the CAC at the beautifully restored Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport. Proceeds from the event will benefit CAC's learning and community engagement programs. The festivities at the annual Designing Futures Gala will include live music, dancing and food by Ramova Grill, which is led by the team behind The Duck Inn, a Michelin Bib Gourmand […]
A FREE pop-up exhibition in Lawndale exploring the role of trees in our city. Opens October 4 and runs through the fall. In this pop-up exhibition located in Lawndale, visitors will discover the magical role that trees play in our city through a reimagining of an exhibition that was on display at the CAC in […]
Who says LEGO are just for kids? Join the CAC team at Big Star’s Wicker Park location for a hands-on workshop and enjoy an interactive evening of creativity, design, and fun. Bring a friend or make new ones! Learn about the design process while tackling a LEGO build challenge—perfect for first-timers and seasoned builders. Bring […]
Every October, the Chicago Architecture Center is proud to host Open House Chicago—a free public festival that offers self-guided history and architecture trails throughout Chicago, talks and programming, and behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites across the city. Open House Chicago remains one of the largest events of its kind in the […]
Do you dream of capturing stunning images that showcase the intricate details and grandeur of buildings? Join us for an immersive workshop where teens will embark on a journey to explore the art of architectural photography. In this exciting workshop, participants will learn how to merge their love for photography with their appreciation for architecture. […]
Who says LEGO are just for kids? Join the CAC team at Big Star’s Wicker Park location for a hands-on workshop and enjoy an interactive evening of creativity, design, and fun. Bring a friend or make new ones! Learn about the design process while tackling a LEGO build challenge—perfect for first-timers and seasoned builders. Bring […]
How can we address the housing crisis in a way that increases social equity? How can architecture and design help achieve these goals? Our panel of seasoned housing designers sets out to find answers. Cities across the nation face a severe crisis in housing affordability. More than 40% of the U.S. population struggles with monthly […]
How can we address the housing crisis in a way that increases social equity? How can architecture and design help achieve these goals? Our panel of seasoned housing designers sets out to find answers. Cities across the nation face a severe crisis in housing affordability. More than 40% of the U.S. population struggles with monthly […]