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The Chicago Architecture Center’s Industry Council program offers exclusive benefits and unique opportunities for businesses wanting to support the education, exploration and appreciation of architecture and design.

The Industry Council gives your company access to a selective network of firms that are involved in Chicago’s built environment. All Industry Council members receive exclusive benefits and recognition, including invites to networking events and complimentary CAC exhibit and tour passes.

Other benefits include:

  • Increased brand visibility and awareness
  • Targeted marketing opportunities
  • Industry insights and forecasts
  • Employee volunteer programs
  • Unique networking opportunities
  • Discounts on CAC programs and store items

Membership levels

Industry Council members provide their support with an annual membership at one of four levels, beginning at $1,500. All Industry Council members receive exclusive benefits and recognition.

To learn more, contact Jill Gauthier, Senior Manager of Business Development, at jgauthier@architecture.org or 312-561-2114.

Industry Council members provide their support with an annual membership at one of four levels, beginning at $1,500.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS Register


INDUSTRY COUNCIL LEADERSHIP Events

The CAC hosts Industry Council leadership events that address timely topics in architecture, design or urbanism. You will be included in a variety of exclusive events throughout the year ahead.

2022 Events

  • December 8: Industry Holiday Party

2023 Events

  • VIP exhibition opening event
  • Summer: Architecture's "Take the Mic" River Cruise
  • Fall: CAC Gala

Current members

Principal Level

Forward SpaceRelated Midwest

Thornton TomasettiGoettsch Partners

Turner Construction Company FoundationMagellan Development

SOM

PARTNER LEVEL

ULPerkins + WillGolub & CompanyOxford Capital

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban HabitatRiverside InvestmentsTawani Property Mgmn't

Ozinga

LEADER LEVEL

Skender ConstructionStantecHeitman

Harley Ellis Devereaux Krueck + Sexton Architects Clune Construction CompanyGhafari Associates, LLC

OptimaWoha, SingaporeAIA ChicagoClayco

Jahn LLCWMA Consulting EngineersGenslerSolomon Cordwell Buenz

bKL ArchitecturePappageorge Haymes Syska Hennessy GroupPower ConstructionJDL Wight & Co

Environmental Systems Design

ASSOCIATE LEVEL

AIbank
Barnes & Thornburg
Chamberlain Group

 

DMAC Architecture
DMAC Architecture, P.C.
Eckenhoff Saunders Architects, Inc.

 

HOK

ENTREPRENEUR LEVEL

ARUP
Cannon Design
Eastlake Studio
Executive Construction
FirstService Residential
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
JGMA
Landon Bone Baker
Magnusson Klemenci

 

OKW Architects
Ross Barney Architects, Inc.
SMNG A Ltd.
Tully & Associates
Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
Windy City Representatives