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PROGRAM & ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION |
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SATURDAY IN THE STUDIO WORKSHOPS
Free architecture workshops
for high school students in the Chicagoland area.
On select Saturdays during fall and winter, the Chicago Architecture
Foundation offers skill-building workshops for high school
students. Professional architects and designers teach each
course. Advance registration is required.
COST Lunch,
snacks and all workshop materials included in the registration
cost
Free for students in the Chicago Public Schools
$10 per workshop for students in private and suburban schools
Advance Registration
is required.
OR
Send your name, address, phone number,
and school name to Krisann Rehbein,
KRehbein@architecture.org
or
312.922.3432 x237
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October 13
Architectural Photography
CAF
in Lecture Hall | 224 S. Michigan Avenue
| 10am–2:30pm
A photographer
from Hedrich Blessing, the most prestigious architectural photography
firm in Chicago, will lead this workshop. The class will start
with some basic studio fundamentals including; light sources
and composition. Students will then head outside in teams, headed
by an architect, to shoot real buildings. A critique of student
work will follow lunch. Digital cameras will be available for
student use.
October 27
Free-Hand Sketching
CAF in Lecture Hall | 224 S. Michigan
Avenue | 10am–2:30pm
Schools of architecture and design
are constantly stressing the need for students to be able to
free-hand sketch. In this workshop, we will discuss the importance
of looking for solutions with a pen and paper. We will cover
topics such as shade, shadow, lighting, contour drawing, symmetry,
etc. Learn how to express your design ideas with pen and paper.
November 3
Model-Making
IIT Crown Hall | 3360 S. State Street
| 10am–2:30pm
At tables set inside Crown Hall,
a National Historic Landmark, architects will instruct students
in the basics of model-making. Using a variety of media, students
will learn how to express design ideas in three dimensions.
You will also have a chance to see the award-winning new buildings
on campus by Rem Koolhaas and Helmut Jahn.
November 10
Intro to Planning and the City
University of Illinois - Chicago |
845 W. Harrison | 10am–2:30pm
We will use the city of Chicago
to explore basic concepts in urban planning. Learn the basic
tools for understanding the ever-evolving city and documenting
change. The workshop will include both hands-on activities and
a walking exploration. Admissions officials from UIC will lead
a discussion about college admissions.
November 17
Landscape Architecture
IIT Crown Hall | 3360 S. State Street
| 10am–2:30pm
NEW THIS FALL: Learn how nature,
architecture and science come together in the design of landscapes.
Students will get an introduction to careers in landscape architecture
and learn techniques that professionals use to design the world
outside of our buildings.
December 8
Architectural Drawing
CAF in Lecture Hall | 224 S. Michigan
Avenue | 10am–2:30pm
This workshop will explore techniques
for technically executing your design ideas. To turn design
ideas into reality, designers need to communicate their vision
to the people who will make it. Learn the basics of how to technically
draw your design so that others could understand and build it.
December 15
Portfolio Design
CAF in Lecture Hall | 224 S. Michigan
Avenue | 10am–2:30pm
Many colleges of art, architecture
and design are now asking for student portfolios as part of
the application process. This workshop will cover the basics
of page set-up, information display and selecting a theme. Basic
introduction to editing software such as Pagemaker and Photoshop.
Learn from design professionals how to communicate your architectural
ideas.
January 12
Revit Architecture
Harold Washington College | 30 E.
Lake St | 10am–2:30pm
This course will introduce students to Revit Architecture,
a building information modeling system. By using Revit, you
can build your designs as an entire 3D model, rather than
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PHOTOS
FROM NEWHOUSE EVENTS
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Senator Richard H. Newhouse |
Program History:
For over two decades, the Newhouse Program & Architecture
Competition has provided opportunities for talented students
in the Chicago Public Schools to enter the fields of architecture
and design. The program fulfills the mission of the Chicago
Architecture Foundation by combining the dedication of teachers,
the passion of architects who volunteer their time, and the
talent of high school students.
Fulfilling the legacy of Senator
Richard H. Newhouse
The Newhouse Program & Architecture Competition was founded
by the late Illinois State Senator Richard H. Newhouse, who
remained committed to the program until he passed away in
April, 2002. As a young person, Senator Newhouse wanted to
become an architect but did not see any opportunities available
for him to do so. After serving the Air Force during World
War II where he fought in the Battle of Normandy, he earned
a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in journalism
from Boston University. After a short writing career at the
Chicago Defender, he entered law school at the University
of Chicago. In 1966, he ran for the Illinois State Senate,
and he went on to serve the people of Illinois until his retirement
in 1991.
While the Senator received a top-rate education and had an
extremely successful career, he never forgot his dream of
becoming an architect. It was his belief that many minority
students lacked access and exposure to the field of architecture,
and that their talents were being overlooked. By founding
the Newhouse Competition in 1982, he ensured that students
from diverse backgrounds would be exposed to the career options
of architecture and design.
Working in partnership with the architecture firm of Skidmore,
Owings & Merrill, the Chicago Board of Education and the
Chicago City Colleges, the first annual competition was held
in 1983 with 100 contestants. Today, about 1,500 students
per year participate in the Newhouse Program & Architecture
Competition. The spirit of Senator Newhouse lives on with
the students who earn a sense of pride and accomplishment
from participating in the program that bears his name.
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SPONSORED BY 
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY The Brinson
Foundation, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Hedrich Blessing, Illinois
Arts Council, a state agency, Kathi Newhouse, Northern Trust
Company Charitable Trust, The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund, The
Rhoades Foundation, Dr. Scholl Foundation, Target, Turner
Charity Foundation, USG Corporation.
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