Don’t Go: Tonika Johnson & Maria Krysan

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an evening with Tonika Lewis Johnson and Dr. Maria Krysan discussing their new book, Don’t Go: Stories of Segregation and How to Disrupt It. The program will feature a thought-provoking conversation between the two authors, a Black artist and a White academic, who met through their shared passion for anti-segregation work. Together, […]

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Intro to Architectural Drafting

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Explore the art of architectural drafting in our engaging workshop and learn essential practices to bring your architectural visions to life on paper. FREE with advanced registration Participants in this workshop will explore the basics of architectural drafting, learn about sketching tools, practice perspective drawing and sketch architectural elements. Learn tips and techniques to improve […]

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Architect Talk: Carol Ross Barney

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Dive into an architectural career devoted to people, places and cities, celebrated in the new book, The People’s Architect. A widely admired urbanist, mentor and educator, Carol advocates for excellent design accessible to all—as a right rather than a privilege. Encompassing new schools, libraries, transit stations and parks, including city-defining projects like the Chicago Riverwalk, […]

$20

Teen Saturday Studio: Skyline Sketching with Ryan Chester

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Dive into the world of urban art with our Skyline Sketching workshop! In this hands-on session, teens will explore techniques for capturing cityscapes and skylines. Guided by architect and artist, Ryan Chester, participants will learn perspective, shading, and composition to bring their skyline drawings to life. FREE - ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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Teen Saturday Studio – Skyline Sketching with Ryan Chester

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Skyline Sketching with Ryan Chester Dive into the world of urban art with our Skyline Sketching workshop! In this hands-on session, teens will explore techniques for capturing cityscapes and skylines. Guided by architect and artist, Ryan Chester, participants will learn perspective, shading, and composition to bring their skyline drawings to life. FREE, Advanced Registration Required More […]

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Photographing the Salt Shed: The Intersection of Art and Labor

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Originally constructed in 1929, the Morton Salt Company Warehouse Complex is a familiar and beloved Chicago Landmark along Elston Avenue near Goose Island. For decades, its enormous hand-painted sign has captivated people traveling along Interstate I-90. As times changed, the property was no longer used for salt storage and processing. Sandra Steinbrecher’s new photography book, […]

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Holiday Greetings Watercolor Workshop

Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate the season with the CAC. Join us for a special watercolor workshop where we will combine Chicago’s unique architecture with holiday trimmings. While Chicago looks great any time of the year, it looks spectacular around the holidays. Wreaths, garlands, and festive décor can be found all around the city from the Magnificent Mile to […]

$25

Architects on Housing Solutions

    Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

    $15

    Architects on Housing Solutions

      Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

      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 […]

      $15

      Chicago Women in Architecture 50th Anniversary Exhibition Opening Gala

      Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

      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 […]

      $65

      Disruptors Exhibition – Celebrating 50 Years of Chicago Women in Architecture

      Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

      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. […]

      $14

      Farnsworth, Mies, and the Fight for Modernism

        Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

        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 […]

        $20

        Girls Build! Day

        Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

        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, […]

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        Issues in Focus: Two Stadium Do-Overs for Chicago

        Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

        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. Whether you are a fan of professional sports or not, […]

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        Georgia O’Keeffee & Changing Cityscapes: Watercolor Workshop

        Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

        A watercolor workshop in conjunction with the Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition Georgia O’Keeffe: My New Yorks. Georgia 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 […]

        $25

        Chicago Reflected: A Book Talk and River Cruise with Author Ryan Chester

        Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

        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. Join us on […]

        $59

        Carlos Moreno on the Livable City

        Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

        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. During 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 […]

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        Building a Relevant Historic Preservation Movement with Bonnie McDonald

        Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

        Kick off Preservation Month at the CAC with Landmarks Illinois President and CEO Bonnie McDonald! This program will explore the future of architectural preservation with her new book, “The Relevancy Guidebook,” unveiled in November 2023. At its 50th anniversary, Landmarks Illinois embarked on an effort to explore how to move preservation forward over the next […]

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        Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition

        Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

        Chicago’s Loop is an inflection point, emerging from the pandemic on shaky footing but also with abundant opportunity to transition to something more vibrant, resilient, and livable. Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns holds our central business district up to the light, exploring ways to keep our economic engine humming while diversifying uses and making the […]

        $14

        Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns Exhibition Family Feature

        Chicago Architecture Center 111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

        Saturday, April 27: Exhibition family feature  Celebrate National Park Week AND the opening of the CAC’s new Loop As Lab: Reshaping Downtowns exhibition with this hands-on family day at the CAC. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for activities and free admission to exhibits. Meet a Park Ranger from Pullman National Historical Park in […]

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