SPECIAL TOURS FOR NEOCON CONFERENCE

Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL
June 9 – 11, 2008

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The Chicago Architecture Foundation is proud to offer special tours for NeoCon attendees. Click the links below for registration. Special NeoCon passwords are required for registration. Please check your NeoCon registration and event information for more details. For more information about the NeoCon conference, please visit: http://www.merchandisemart.com/neocon/

Advance reservations are required for these special tours. Tours will sell out, so reservations are strongly recommended. All reservations must be made on-line using the links below at least one week prior to tour departure. No on-site reservations will be available on the day of the tour.

Farnsworth House by Bus
Monday, June 9
9am – 1:30pm 		Architecture River Cruise
Tuesday, June 10
9:30 – 11am

Departing from Merchandise Mart main lobby
*Be sure to arrive at the lobby at least 15 minutes early for boarding and check-in
Click here to register; have password ready.

 

 Departing from Merchandise Mart dock
*Be sure to arrive at the dock at least 15 minutes early for boarding and check-in
Click here to register; have password ready.
The Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois was designed by Mies van der Rohe as an idyllic weekend retreat for Dr. Edith Farnsworth. Its sleek, sophisticated lines and dramatic use of universal space have made it one of the most iconic modernist residences in the world. Don’t miss this unique chance to take a guided tour of this hard-to-find gem.

For photos and information about the Farnsworth House.		 The Official Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise is a “must” for anyone interested in seeing the best architecture the city has to offer. Chicago emerged as a world-class city along the shores of the river, so internationally recognized masterpieces by Mies van der Rohe, Bertrand Goldberg, Helmut Jahn, Harry Weese and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill are all on grand display. Join us aboard the Chicago’s First Lady fleet for a memorable ride among a canyon of Chicago’s most famous building.