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SUMMARY:Teen Saturday Studio - Design with LEGO
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to introduce you to the principles and practices of architecture and provide you with hands-on experience in building your own structures. Through a series of interactive activities and design challenges\, you’ll learn about the design process and how architects think and create. Using LEGO bricks\, teens will work in small groups to generate their own design solutions\, and discover how to start small and build BIG! \nFREE; advance registration required
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/teen-saturday-studio-design-with-lego/
LOCATION:Harold Washington College\, 30 E Lake St Chicago\, Chicago\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Architects on Housing Solutions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCities across the nation face a severe crisis in housing affordability. More than 40% of the U.S. population struggles with monthly housing costs. This situation has multiple complex causes that transcend design-based solutions\, but architects are nevertheless key to the systemic change required in how we deliver quality housing\, and to whom. \nHousing the Nation: Social Equity\, Architecture\, and the Future of Affordable Housing (Rizzoli\, 2024)\, edited by Alexander Gorlin and Victoria Newhouse\, includes contributions from economists\, community organizers\, lawyers\, planners and architects\, all actively involved in addressing the housing crisis. Our conversation with innovative architectural practitioners and contributors to Housing the Nation\, moderated by former Chicago housing commissioner Marisa Novara\, will echo the essay collection in examining our present-day situation and the pragmatism needed to make inroads toward housing justice. The book will be on sale before and after the event at the CAC Design Store and online at shop.architecture.org. \nImage: Oso Apartments Courtesy of Canopy Architecture + Design
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architects-on-housing-solutions-2/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Architects on Housing Solutions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCities across the nation face a severe crisis in housing affordability. More than 40% of the U.S. population struggles with monthly housing costs. This situation has multiple complex causes that transcend design-based solutions\, but architects are nevertheless key to the systemic change required in how we deliver quality housing\, and to whom. \nHousing the Nation: Social Equity\, Architecture\, and the Future of Affordable Housing (Rizzoli\, 2024)\, edited by Alexander Gorlin and Victoria Newhouse\, includes contributions from economists\, community organizers\, lawyers\, planners and architects\, all actively involved in addressing the housing crisis. Our conversation with innovative architectural practitioners and contributors to Housing the Nation\, moderated by former Chicago housing commissioner Marisa Novara\, will echo the essay collection in examining our present-day situation and the pragmatism needed to make inroads toward housing justice. The book will be on sale before and after the event at the CAC Design Store and online at shop.architecture.org. \nImage: Oso Apartments Courtesy of Canopy Architecture + Design
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/architects-on-housing-solutions/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T203000
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SUMMARY:LEGO® & LIBATIONS
DESCRIPTION: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! \nLearn about the design process while tackling a LEGO build challenge—perfect for first-timers and seasoned builders. Bring a friend\, grab a drink\, and enjoy a hands-on workshop where you’ll think like a designer and bring your unique creation to life. \nAll LEGO materials will be provided. \nYour workshop registration includes one draft beer ticket and a pass for a future visit to the CAC.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/lego-libations-3/
LOCATION:Big Star Wicker Park\, 1531 N Damen Ave\, Chicago\, 60622
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SUMMARY:Teen Saturday Studio - Capturing Architecture: Architecture Photography
DESCRIPTION: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. Led by seasoned photographers and architectural enthusiasts\, teens will delve into the fundamental principles of composition\, lighting\, and perspective as they uncover the secrets to capturing captivating architectural images. \nFREE; advance registration required
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/teen-saturday-studio-capturing-architecture-architecture-photography/
LOCATION:Harold Washington College\, 30 E Lake St Chicago\, Chicago\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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SUMMARY:Open House Chicago 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOpen House Chicago remains one of the largest events of its kind in the world. In 2024\, Open House Chicago will occur on October 19 and 20 with over 160 sites. \nStay in the know\n\nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter.\nSubscribe to our e-news for the latest announcements and important updates.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/open-house-chicago-2024/
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221819
CREATED:20241011T204633Z
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SUMMARY:LEGO® & LIBATIONS
DESCRIPTION: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! \nLearn about the design process while tackling a LEGO build challenge—perfect for first-timers and seasoned builders. Bring a friend\, grab a drink\, and enjoy a hands-on workshop where you’ll think like a designer and bring your unique creation to life. \nAll LEGO materials will be provided. \nYour workshop registration includes one draft beer ticket and a pass for a future visit to the CAC.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/lego-libations-4/
LOCATION:Big Star Wicker Park\, 1531 N Damen Ave\, Chicago\, 60622
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Architecture Center":MAILTO:info@architecture.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241103
DTSTAMP:20260414T221819
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T204456Z
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SUMMARY:ReCovered: Lawndale's Urban Tree Canopy
DESCRIPTION:A FREE pop-up exhibition in Lawndale exploring the role of trees in our city. Opens October 4 and runs through the fall. \nIn 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 2023. ReCovered explores the impact of trees—-from quality of life to quality of air—-on the urban dweller’s experience. Guests will learn about tree planting initiatives throughout Chicago\, and specifically on improving tree coverage in the Lawndale community\, as well as trees native to the local area. The ReCovered exhibition is co-curated by Ryan Gann.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/recovered-lawndales-urban-tree-canopy/
LOCATION:Lawndale Pop-Up Spot\, 16th and Spaulding\, Chicago\, IL\, 60623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T210000
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SUMMARY:Designing Futures Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join the CAC at the beautifully restored Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport. Proceeds from the event will benefit CAC’s learning and community engagement programs. \nThe 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 recipient and James Beard award semifinalist. Designing Futures will also feature the presentation of the Lynn J. Osmond Legacy Award to James D. Parsons\, long-time CAC Trustee\, youth advocate and philanthropic leader. \nThe exclusive VIP reception will take place in the Ramova Loft and features a private conversation with Ramova Theatre Founders Tyler and Emily Nevius and Architect Dan O’Riley AIA\, of O’Riley Office. \nFor sponsorship opportunities\, please reach out to Jenny Seidelman – jseidelman@architecture.org. \nEvent Schedule\n5:30 p.m. Pre-Event VIP Reception \n6:30 p.m. Event Opens \n9:30 p.m. Event Closes \nCocktail attire.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/designing-futures-gala/
LOCATION:Ramova Theatre\, 3520 S Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60609
CATEGORIES:Formal and Black Tie Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221820
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SUMMARY:Designing Futures Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join the CAC at the beautifully restored Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport. Proceeds from the event will benefit CAC’s learning and community engagement programs. \nThe 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 recipient and James Beard award semifinalist. Designing Futures will also feature the presentation of the Lynn J. Osmond Legacy Award to James D. Parsons\, long-time CAC Trustee\, youth advocate and philanthropic leader. \nThe exclusive VIP reception will take place in the Ramova Loft and features a private conversation with Ramova Theatre Founders Tyler and Emily Nevius and Architect Dan O’Riley AIA\, of O’Riley Office. \nFor sponsorship opportunities\, please reach out to Jenny Seidelman – jseidelman@architecture.org. \nEvent Schedule\n5:30 p.m. Pre-Event VIP Reception \n6:30 p.m. Event Opens \n9:30 p.m. Event Closes \nCocktail attire.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/__trashed-121/
LOCATION:Ramova Theatre\, 3520 S Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60609
CATEGORIES:Formal and Black Tie Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Architecture Center":MAILTO:info@architecture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221820
CREATED:20240822T205109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T205109Z
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SUMMARY:Noted Chicago Bridge Designers
DESCRIPTION:A look at a quintet of designers who impacted bridge design in Chicago and throughout the United States. \nWhile 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\, car and pedestrian traffic\, and heavy railroad infrastructure require bridges of all shapes and sizes in the city–some of which have amazing histories often overlooked. Behind the bridges are their designers: Ralph Modjeski and Joseph Strauss began their storied careers and opened their first offices in Chicago before receiving national and international acclaim; John Alexander Low Waddell and John Greiner were already famous before they erected structures in Chicago; an architect and urban planner\, Edward Bennett\, worked to instill the principles of the City Beautiful movement in his bridge designs which was contained in the Chicago Plan of 1909. This virtual program will discuss these designers and the functional beauty these bridges bring to Chicago.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/noted-chicago-bridge-designers/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago Architecture Center":MAILTO:info@architecture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221820
CREATED:20240529T171743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T171743Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Saturday Studio - Façade Design: Architectural Aesthetics
DESCRIPTION: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! \nIn this dynamic workshop\, participants will embark on a creative journey to understand the importance of façade design in shaping the character and identity of a building. Led by experienced architects and design enthusiasts\, teens will dive into the principles of form\, texture\, color\, and proportion as they discover how these elements come together to create visually captivating façades. \nFREE; advance registration required
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/teen-saturday-studio-facade-design-architectural-aesthetics/
LOCATION:Harold Washington College\, 30 E Lake St Chicago\, Chicago\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T210000
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SUMMARY:Chicago Women in Architecture 50th Anniversary Exhibition Opening Gala
DESCRIPTION: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. \nChicago Women in Architecture is a non-profit organization formed in 1974 with the intent of creating a support network for women facing challenges in the field of Architecture. Join our night of celebration as we mark the 50th Anniversary of CWA with the grand opening of a commemorative exhibition. The evening will be filled with excitement as we honor this year’s award winners and showcase the incredible journey of women in Architecture over the past 50 years. The exhibition will highlight the achievements and contributions of women in the field\, as well as celebrate the work of women in architecture today. Don’t miss this special event that will bring together industry professionals\, supporters and advocates for women in architecture as we celebrate the past\, present and future. The awards ceremony will occur between 5:30-6:30 p.m.\, with limited seating. Purchase of your reception ticket will include a ticket to the awards\, be sure to indicate your attendance while seats are available. Doors open at 5 p.m. This event is cocktail attire.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/chicago-women-in-architecture-50th-anniversary-exhibition-opening-gala/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221820
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SUMMARY:Alden B. Dow: A Way of Life
DESCRIPTION: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 to 1970 over 430 individually designed MCM structures were created and have now been documented to share. \nFrom the beginning of his career Dow’s designs inspired freedom of thought and innovation. “Gardens never end and buildings never begin” is how he defined his own form of organic architecture\, seamlessly integrating nature and structure together. Please join us for a special\, free virtual opportunity to hear Craig McDonald\, Executive Director of the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio talk about what influenced Dow\, his body of work\, and the legacy of Mid-Twentieth Century Modern Architecture he initiated.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/alden-b-dow-a-way-of-life/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTSTAMP:20260414T221820
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SUMMARY:Disruptors Exhibition - Celebrating 50 Years of Chicago Women in Architecture
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDISRUPTERS showcases the trailblazing founders of CWA\, who 50 years ago broke through the barriers of a male-dominated industry. These pioneers\, lacking their own space\, sat on the floor of an office to conceive of an organization that would support and uplift women in architecture. The exhibition traces CWA’s journey over the past five decades\, celebrating the progress the group has made and its lasting impact on the field while taking a look at the splinter groups that emerged from CWA\, some more disruptive than others. \nThe exhibit was developed in partnership with CWA\, Wink Design\, Ross Barney Architects\, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/disruptors-exhibition-celebrating-50-years-of-chicago-women-in-architecture/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions and Gallery Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221820
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SUMMARY:West Side Parks and Their Architects
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nJensen designed Columbus Park in 1917\, seizing the opportunity for a clean-slate design in his last major park project in Chicago. Caldwell\, on the other hand\, designed Riis Park in 1936 using principles of the Prairie School inspired landscape to create an intimate space on a glacial ridge within a larger park focused on active recreation. Join us online as we examine these influential projects. Register below. \nTom Drebenstedt has been a CAC docent for 35+ years\, engaging in docent leadership roles in addition to initiating several popular CAC tours\, including the “Chicago Bungalow Belt” bus tours\, and walks through Pilsen and Humboldt Park. Tom balances his love for being a docent with a career in construction\, working on Symphony Center and the Art Institute of Chicago’s Modern Wing. He also loves his own Galewood bungalow and garden.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/west-side-parks-and-their-architects/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farnsworth\, Mies\, and the Fight for Modernism
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIIT Professor Michelangelo Sabatino will discuss his new book\, Edith Farnsworth House: Architecture\, Preservation\, Culture\, which traces a richer history of the iconic house than previously understood. Afterward\, a panel of distinguished speakers including architecture critic Lee Bey\, preservationist Elizabeth Blasius\, and Mies’ grandson\, architect Dirk Lohan\, FAIA\, will share stories of the house’s preservation saga and colorful cultural history on this 20th anniversary of its entry into the public domain. \nA reading of Edith Farnsworth’s memoirs by architect Jeanne Gang\, harkening back to a famously complex client-architect relationship\, will conclude the evening. Wine\, beer\, and refreshments will be served. Copies of Michelangelo’s book will be on sale at the CAC Design Store before and after the program. \n Speakers \nArchitect Jeanne Gang\, FAIA\, is the founding partner of Studio Gang\, an international architecture and urban design practice with offices in Chicago\, New York\, San Francisco\, and Paris. Her inquisitive\, forward-looking approach to design has distinguished her as a leading architect of her generation. Drawing insight from ecological systems\, she creates striking places that connect people with each other\, their communities\, and the environment. Her diverse\, award-winning portfolio includes cultural centers that convene diverse audiences\, public projects that connect citizens with ecology\, installations that challenge traditional material properties\, and high-rise towers that foster community. \nJeanne is a Professor in Practice at the Harvard Graduate School of Design\, her alma mater\, where her teaching and research focus on the cultural and environmental aspects of buildings’ reuse. She is the author of four books on architecture. Her most recent\, The Art of Architectural Grafting\, was released this Spring in both French and English editions. A MacArthur Fellow\, 2017 William A. Bernoudy Architect in Residence at the American Academy in Rome\, and an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, Jeanne has been honored with the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award in Architecture and was named one of 2019’s most influential people in the world by TIME magazine. \nElizabeth Blasius is a leading voice in the history and preservation of vernacular and postmodern architecture and co-founder of Preservation Futures\, a Chicago-based firm using the tools of preservation to support equity and resilience in the built environment. Prior to founding Preservation Futures\, Blasius worked in natural disaster recovery and mitigation as it relates to historic buildings\, consulting in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Maria. Blasius has served as the Midwest editor of The Architect’s Newspaper and her writing on architecture and preservation has been featured in Curbed Chicago\, Block Club Chicago\, The Chicago Tribune\, Bloomberg CityLab and Architectural Record. Blasius serves on the board of Logan Square Preservation and DOCOMOMO US/Chicago and is Adjunct Professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture. \nLee Bey is architecture critic for the Chicago Sun-Times and member of the Sun-Times editorial board where he writes editorials on city governance\, neighborhood development\, politics and urban planning. Bey is the author of Southern Exposure: The Overlooked Architecture of Chicago’s South Side (Northwestern University Press\, 2019)\, which showcases his architectural photography and social commentary. \nBey is an in-demand speaker and media commentator on architecture\, urban planning\, Chicago history and late 20th century Black history and culture. He is also an adjunct professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture and recipient of the 2021 Julius Shulman Institute Excellence in Photography Award and the 2019 Distinguished Service Award by the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Bey’s previous positions include director of media and government affairs for the Chicago office of SOM\, executive director of\nthe Chicago Central Area Committee\, and deputy chief of staff for architecture and urban planning under Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. \nBey lives in an 1893 rowhouse in Chicago’s historic Pullman community. \nMichelangelo Sabatino trained as an architect\, preservationist\, and historian in Canada\, Italy\, and the US. He is Professor of Architectural History and Preservation at IIT’s College of Architecture where he directs the PhD program and is the inaugural John Vinci Distinguished Research Fellow. This past year\, he was selected as one of the Top Design CHICAGO Influencers in Newcity’s Design 50. Sabatino’s first book\, Pride in Modesty: Modernist Architecture and the Vernacular Tradition in Italy (2011)\, won multiple awards\, including the Society of Architectural Historians’ Alice Davis Hitchcock Award. Since arriving in Chicago in 2014\, Sabatino co-authored Modern in the Middle: Chicago Houses 1929–1975\, that recently won the “Modernism in America Award” from Docomomo US. Sabatino’s co-edited book Modern Architecture and the Mediterranean: Vernacular Dialogues and Contested Identities (Jean-Francois Lejeune\, 2010) received a Commendation from the UIA’s International Committee of Architectural Critics. More recent books include Canada: Modern Architectures in History\, Avant-Garde in the Cornfields: Architecture\, Landscape\, and Preservation in New Harmony\, Making Houston Modern: The Life and Architecture of Howard Barnstone\, and most recently Carlo Mollino: Architect and Storyteller (with Napoleone Ferrari\, 2021). New books include MIES in His Own Words: Writings\, Speeches\, and Interviews (with Vittorio Pizzigoni\, 2024)\, and The Edith Farnsworth House. Architecture\, Preservation\, Culture (2024). Amongst his forthcoming books is Building\, Breaking\, Rebuilding. The Illinois Institute of Technology Campus and Chicago’s South Side (co-edited with Kevin Harrington\, 2024). \nDirk Lohan studied architecture at both the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Technische Universität in Munich\, Germany. In 1962\, he came permanently to Chicago and worked in the office of his grandfather Mies van der Rohe until Mies’ death in 1969. During these years\, Dirk Lohan worked on many important buildings\, notably the New National Gallery in Berlin. Over his lifetime\, Dirk Lohan has produced an impressive portfolio of building designs and masterplans for public\, corporate\, and private use. Dirk Lohan’s achievements in architecture have been recognized with several prestigious awards\, including his appointment to a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/farnsworth-mies-and-the-fight-for-modernism/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T130000
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SUMMARY:Girls Build! Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGirls Build! Day—one of the CAC’s signature family offerings—is a special STEAM festival designed just for girls. During the festival\, youth are invited to build\, learn and network with professionals in architecture\, construction\, engineering\, design and related fields. The day includes hands-on activities\, walking tours and a keynote speech\, where attendees hear from (and ask questions of) a distinguished female STEAM professional: 2024 AIA President Kimberly Dowdell.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities are geared toward ages 11-17\, with an emphasis on engaging youth who identify as female and other marginalized genders. All youth participants must be accompanied by an adult; chaperoned organized groups of youth are welcome.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/girls-build-day/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals and Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T155208
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T155208
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SUMMARY:Symphony Sketching
DESCRIPTION:Join the CAC and Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association at an interactive artistic event that explores the relationship between architecture and sound. \nJoin 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 workshop offers a unique Chicago experience. You’ll refine your sketching skills while appreciating the beauty of Symphony Center. All necessary supplies will be provided. \nFor this special workshop\, we ask interested participants to consider loaning their artwork to the CSOA for a special Open House Chicago exhibition. Any exhibited sketches will be returned to participants at the close of Open House Chicago (October 19 & 20).
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/symphony-sketching/
LOCATION:Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, 220 S Michigan Ave. Chicago\, IL 60604
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221820
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SUMMARY:Teen Saturday Studio - Architectural Drafting: Intro To Sketching
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFREE; advance registration required
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/teen-saturday-studio-architectural-drafting-intro-to-sketching/
LOCATION:Harold Washington College\, 30 E Lake St Chicago\, Chicago\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221820
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SUMMARY:Rewilding Chicago’s Waterways
DESCRIPTION: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 a larger effort to redefine and rehabilitate this channelized section of the river\, a team of experts and community partners devised the Wild Mile as proof-of-concept in how industrial waterways can be reborn as wildlife sanctuaries connecting city dwellers to nature. In 2022\, the first 400 feet of what will ultimately be an intricate mile-long network of floating boardwalks and wetlands debuted along the North Branch Canal behind the Kingsbury Street REI store. This spring an extension is underway that will double the park’s length. Urban Rivers co-founder and Executive Director Nick Wesley and SOM Partner Doug Voigt will share fascinating details of the design\, planning and lengthy negotiations behind this undertaking\, and give tours of the new landscape and habitat. Come discover the thriving ecosystem that has quickly taken hold above and below the water’s surface! This program is part of the Chicago Architecture Center’s Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition series exploring key themes for the future of cities. \nDue to space limitations\, this event is capped at 40 registrants. Those interested in the kayak tour should reserve an extra hour (until 7pm)\, which is first come first served with a maximum capacity of 8 participants. This option will be available upon checkout.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/rewilding-chicagos-waterways/
LOCATION:Wild Mile\, 905 W Eastman St\, Chicago\, 60642
CATEGORIES:Sporting Events,Talks and Gatherings,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221820
CREATED:20240611T205510Z
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SUMMARY:The Stories of Ogden Avenue
DESCRIPTION:Travel down Ogden Avenue\, named for Chicago’s first mayor\, visiting historic neighborhoods\, parks and landmark buildings. This talk will highlight Chicago’s early industrial days\, the Civil Rights Movement in the city and new developments for housing\, education and healthcare. \nWilliam Ogden’s impact on Chicago goes far beyond being the city’s first mayor. This talk covers famous landmarks like the old Cook County Hospital\, Stone Temple Baptist Church and 100 years of architectural styles. Explore Douglass Park\, one of Chicago’s oldest parks at 150 years\, and learn how it came to honor Anna and Frederick Douglass in 2020. This talk also discusses the historic North Lawndale community\, from its early Jewish heritage to a predominantly African American community today; and new developments like The Farm on Ogden\, connecting its community with fresh food and good health.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/the-stories-of-ogden-avenue/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T130000
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SUMMARY:What You Didn’t Learn on the Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Although our docents go into great depth covering the history of over 50 buildings on the CAC’s renowned River Cruise\, that ninety-minute tour is still not enough time to share all of the interesting facts about the architecture along the Chicago River. Join CAC docents as they share the “extra” stories about the buildings and people that make the Chicago River so special. \nThis illustrated talk features some of our favorite “deleted scenes” from the CAFC River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady. Explore new thinking that may reverse your opinion of the Chicago River reversal. Meet a Chicago woman who embodied our city’s “I Will” motto. Slip under the glass skin to the concrete bones of a structural marvel. Ponder a question asked by every Chicago driver from 1908 to today. If you’ve ever approached a river cruise docent after your tour and asked\, “can you tell me more?” this presentation is for you! \nProgram Presenters: \nJosh Brickman \nJosh has a master’s degree in Structural Engineering and practiced in the City of Chicago for seven years. Now working as a software developer\, he continues to give architectural tours with CAC\, weaving science stories and physics facts into his tales about architecture and history. \nSusan Frost \nSusan has been giving architecture tours in the Chicago area for 25 years\, and has been a CAC docent since 2015. She has a BA in Art History and an abiding love of historic preservation and Chicago history. The question from guests that she can never answer is “what is your favorite building?” \nAlison Schlickman \nAlison has been a docent since 2015. As a fourth generation Chicagoan\, she loves Chicago’s architecture and history. Becoming a docent after a long career with the Federal Reserve has given her the chance to share her enthusiasm for Chicago with guests from far and wide. Being part of the Chicago Architecture Center has been a joy and a privilege for Alison.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/what-you-didnt-learn-on-the-boat-tour/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221820
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SUMMARY:Design a City: Urban Planning - Teen Saturday Studios
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and engaging workshop on urban planning\, in which participants will learn how to design a city that is sustainable\, equitable\, and livable. Teens will explore key principles of urban planning\, including zoning\, transportation\, public spaces\, and community engagement. this workshop is an opportunity to engage with the critical issues facing our urban landscapes and learn how to shape the future of our communities. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the solution! To register for our programs\, please ensure that you log in or create an account before proceeding to the checkout. \nLed by experienced professionals in architecture\, design\, engineering\, and other related fields\, Teen Saturday Studios offer a unique opportunity to learn from those in the field and develop valuable skills that can be applied in a range of real-world settings. Participants are welcome to enroll in individual sessions\, though are encouraged to experience the scope of opportunities. Spots are limited\, so stay connected and register soon! \nFREE; advance registration required
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/design-a-city-urban-planning-teen-saturday-studios/
LOCATION:Harold Washington College\, 30 E Lake St Chicago\, Chicago\, 60601
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221820
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SUMMARY:Issues in Focus: Two Stadium Do-Overs for Chicago
DESCRIPTION:A pair of stadium proposals from the Bears and White Sox have ushered in supersized dreams for Chicago’s Museum Campus and The 78 megadevelopment site. Are these plans pointing the city toward wins\, losses or draws? Get a fresh take from our panel of designers. \nWhether you are a fan of professional sports or not\, we can all agree it’s big business. The sheer scale of these stadium proposals present opportunities to revisit past urban planning efforts\, to analyze major infrastructure needs and to forge new visions for our city. \nOur panel brings extensive out-of-town experience to the myriad issues concerning stadium design and sports district planning. Learn about the approaches that have fueled successful stadium rebuilds in other U.S. cities and current design trends that are foregrounding sound urban design and connectivity. This program will help you better understand the complexities and possibilities for city-building with major sports franchises. \nThis program is part of our Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition series exploring key themes for the future of downtowns.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/issues-in-focus-two-stadium-do-overs-for-chicago/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sporting Events,Talks and Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221820
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SUMMARY:Georgia O'Keeffee & Changing Cityscapes: Watercolor Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A watercolor workshop in conjunction with the Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition Georgia O’Keeffe: My New Yorks. \nGeorgia O’Keeffe’s bold paintings of urban settings\, expressed through her signature aesthetic\, began in 1925 and her style harmonized the changing cityscape with the natural world. Join the CAC for a hands-on watercolor workshop that explores changing urban landscapes and nature in conjunction with the Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition Georgia O’Keeffe: My New Yorks. \nParticipants will have an opportunity to create their own watercolor masterpiece to take home. All supplies for this workshop will be provided and each ticket also includes entry for one to the Georgia O’Keeffe: My New Yorks exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago\, open from June 2 to September 22\, 2024.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/georgia-okeeffee-changing-cityscapes-watercolor-workshop/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221820
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SUMMARY:Chicago Reflected: A Book Talk and River Cruise with Author Ryan Chester
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of Architect Ryan Chester\, whose passion for the city’s beauty led him to embark on an awe-inspiring project in March 2020. With nothing but a pen in hand\, Ryan set out to capture the Chicago River\, its architectural marvels\, bustling boats\, and bridges\, culminating in a breathtaking 55-foot-long masterpiece. \nJoin us on Thursday\, May 23 for an exclusive event like no other. Ryan Chester will unveil the secrets behind his magnum-opus\, “Chicago Reflected\,” at Chicago Architecture Center starting at 5:30 p.m. Get a peek into his creative process\, inspirations\, and the journey of bringing “Chicago Reflected” to life. The program doesn’t end there\, at 7 p.m.\, set sail with Ryan Chester and the renowned Geoffrey Baer for an iconic river cruise\, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to witness the masterpiece of “Chicago Reflected” against the stunning backdrop of Chicago’s skyline. Tickets to this event include the book talk at 5:30 p.m.  and the river cruise departing at 7:00 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable event\, where art\, architecture\, and the iconic Chicago River come together. \nRyan Chester  \nRyan Chester is an architect based in Chicago. He grew up in Milwaukee and attended the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM); School of Architecture and Urban Planning where he graduated with a master’s degree in architecture in 2005. Upon graduation Ryan worked in New York and London before returning to the Midwest where he has been since 2011. Along with his work as an architect and drawing projects\, Ryan is also an adjunct professor at his alma mater UWM where he has taught design studios and intro to architecture seminars. He lives in the Roscoe Village Neighborhood of Chicago and is planning his next project… \nGeoffrey Baer  \nGeoffrey Baer is an eight-time Emmy-winning Public Television writer\, producer\, and program host. He has been a fixture on Chicago’s PBS station WTTW for 30 years\, best known as the host and writer of WTTW’s popular specials about the architecture and history of Chicago and its suburban areas. \nGeoffrey has been a docent for the Chicago Architecture Center since 1987. In addition to his Emmy Awards\, he has been honored by the American Institute of Architects Chicago\, the Society of Architectural Historians\, the American Society of Landscape Architects\, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting\, and the Chicago Headline Club
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/chicago-reflected-a-book-talk-and-river-cruise-with-author-ryan-chester/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Pritzker Architecture Prize and the Illinois Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture present “Community: The Architect as Catalyst for Change\,” the 2024 Laureate Lecture and Panel Discussion\, in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center\, taking place at the university’s historic S.R. Crown Hall \nRiken Yamamoto\, 2024 Laureate of the Pritzker Prize\, will uncover his personal journey in the discovery of communities throughout the world\, inspiring his socially-driven architecture that blurs the boundaries between public and private dimensions. \n“Whether he designs private houses or public infrastructure\, schools or fire stations\, city halls or museums\, the common and convivial dimension is always present. His constant\, careful and substantial attention to community has generated public interworking space systems that incentivize people to convene in different ways\,” states the 2024 Jury Citation\, in part. \nFollowing the lecture\, Yamamoto will be joined by recent Laureates\, David Chipperfield (2023)\, Francis Kéré (2022) and Anne Lacaton (2021)\, who will engage in a personal conversation about their very different paths of life. Sharing a deep commitment to the value of the social system\, they will discuss the responsibility of the architect as a catalyst for change and debate respective challenges of creating and bridging communities as they shape new approaches to the design of the built environment. \nLearn more about Riken Yamamoto and the Pritzker Prize here. \nThe event is free and open to the public but capacity will be limited and registration is required. Seating is first come\, first served\, and once the venue is full\, attendees will be seated downstairs to view a live stream of the event.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/2024-pritzker-architecture-prize-laureate-lecture/
LOCATION:S. R. Crown Hall (IIT College of Architecture)\, 3360 S State St\, Chicago\, 60616
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Carlos Moreno on the Livable City
DESCRIPTION:A special program featuring Professor Carlos Moreno\, the man who coined the term 15-Minute City to describe an urbanist movement that encourages walkable\, accessible and dynamic neighborhoods. \nDuring the Pandemic\, as a result of working from home\, many people rediscovered their own neighborhoods and all that they offer and don’t offer. Not coincidentally\, this is when the 15-Minute City took the world by storm. The 15-Minute City is rooted in the tried-and-true Urbanism of our oldest cities. It encourages bringing offices\, shops\, restaurants\, entertainment and essential services closer to where people live\, while providing an inviting environment for walking\, biking and strengthening social connections. The concept has also been touted as a way for cities to build back from the pandemic in more resilient ways. \nDuring this program\, learn about the movement’s origins and core principles\, and its rapid adoption by cities like Paris\, Shanghai\, Buenos Aires\, and Houston. Also discover how these ideas are beginning to influence urban policy and community development in Chicago’s neighborhoods and downtown. \nThis program is part of our Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition series exploring key themes for the future of downtowns. \nProgram Speaker: Carlos Moreno \nUniversity Professor and Researcher\, Carlos Moreno earned international recognition as a scientist with an innovative mind\, pioneer works and unique approach to urban issues. He is also a scientific advisor of national and international figures of the highest level. He works at the heart of issues of international significance as a result of his research\, bringing an innovative perspective on urban issues and offering solutions to the issues faced by the cities in the 21st century. Some of his concepts have traveled the world: the ‘Human Smart City’\, the ’15-Minute City’ and the ’30-Minute Territory’.  In 2022\, he led the launch of the Global Observatory of Sustainable Proximities at the World Urban Forum with UN-Habitat\, C40 Cities\, UCLG and other partners. His latest book\, “The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet\,” is published by Wiley (May\, 2024).
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/carlos-moreno-on-the-livable-city/
LOCATION:Chicago Architecture Center\, 111 E Wacker Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:LEGO® & LIBATIONS
DESCRIPTION:LEGO aren’t just for kids. Join CAC staff at KOVAL Distillery to learn about the Design Process and construct your very own LEGO build with a design challenge. \nGrab a friend and a cocktail and enjoy an evening building with LEGO. Learn how to think like a designer and then show off your design skills in a design challenge. All LEGO and workshop materials will be provided. \n$20 to attend\, $15 for CAC Members
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/lego-libations-2/
LOCATION:KOVAL Tasting Room\, 4241 N Ravenswood Ave\, Chicago\, 60613
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink,Talks and Gatherings
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