Don’t miss this powerful evening with trailblazing New York architect, activist, and author Pascale Sablan, named one of the most influential voices in design today. Pascale will dive into how equity, sustainability and community can reshape our cities, sharing inspiring stories from her advocacy and practice. She will also shed light on some of the […]
Celebrate the launch of “Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City’s Everyday Architecture,” the definitive guide to Chicago’s unique housing styles. Co-authors Carla Bruni and Phil Thompson will share entertaining and illuminating stories of why our homes and neighborhoods look the way they do during the celebration of their book launch. This beautifully illustrated book […]
Do you dream of capturing stunning images that showcase the intricate details and design of Chicago’s captivating architecture? Join us for an engaging workshop where participants will explore the art of architectural photography! In this workshop, participants will learn how to merge their love for photography with their appreciation for Chicago architecture. Led by a […]
Join us for a conversation with international architects as they reflect on the amazing breadth of contemporary architecture in the Americas and the pronounced impact of the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) on diverse stakeholders and communities of practice. Inspired by the exhibition, The Prize is the Beginning, on view at the Chicago Architecture […]
Don’t miss an evening with John Ronan, FAIA, founding principal at internationally-recognized John Ronan Architects, as he reflects on his firm’s design approach and studio culture, and vital practice in Chicago and beyond. CAC President & CEO Eleanor Gorski joins John in conversation following the lecture. Many will know John for his firm’s widely published, […]
In partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World the CAC is hosting a hands-on watercolor workshop exploring Caillebotte’s unique artistic interpretation of modern life as well as Chicago’s history of urban development and architecture. French Impressionist Gustave Caillebotte brilliantly captured a changing Paris and its modern culture at the […]
Join us for the second quarterly Design News Roundtable, a space for freewheeling conversation with architects, designers, preservationists, planners and community leaders exploring our ever-changing city. Our tapped-in panelists will scour the headlines and opine on recent design, development, and planning news impacting Chicago’s downtown. Office-to-residential conversions, efforts to revive our great shopping streets, public […]
Join us for a discussion of the role of temporary housing as a place of care and healing during the ongoing crisis. This program is hosted in collaboration with the exhibition Constructing Hope: Ukraine which is currently on view in the CAC’s Skyscraper Gallery through September 1, 2025 FREE with Registration Currently displayed in the […]
In recognition of April as Fair Housing Month, join us for a panel exploring an impactful and often overlooked Chicago chapter in the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the legacy he left behind in the city’s fair housing landscape. In January of 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. moved his […]
Join us for a talk with preservation architect Gunny Harboe, who led the restoration and expansion of the historic ballpark, and Grace Rappe, the principal designer for the 1060 Project to update and improve the Clark and Addison corridor. FREE with Registration This new exhibition traces Wrigley Field’s journey from its 1914 origins as Weeghman […]
A first-of-its-kind Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park (IQMP) will soon touch down at the former U.S. Steel South Works site, a 440-acre barren expanse at the end of the lakefront trail. Learn all about this generational investment on the Far South Side. The largest piece of the new megadevelopment is a leading-edge quantum computing campus […]
Join us for the first installment of CAC’s new quarterly Design News Roundtable series, a space for freewheeling conversation with architects, designers, preservationists, community leaders and advocates exploring our ever-changing city. Guest panelists will scour the headlines and opine on recent design, development, and planning news impacting Chicago’s neighborhoods. Housing, preservation and reuse, transportation, sustainability, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
This year, for the first time, CAC hosted a Photo Competition during Open House Chicago, the weekend of October 19-20. Festival-goers of all skill levels were invited to take photos while exploring the city’s architectural sites and submit them in one of four categories: Interior, Exterior, Architectural Detail, and Black & White. After receiving over 1,300 submissions, […]