Film Screening & Discussion: “The Shame of Chicago”
Join us for an exclusive screening of Episode 3 of Bruce Orenstein’s new documentary series, The Shame…
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With our focused lectures, members-only events, classes for adult learners and much more, CAC brings you inspiring new ways to stay engaged with Chicago’s architecture and built environment.
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CAC Live: Architect Talk: Lawrence Scarpa with Planning Commissioner Maurice Cox
Brooks + Scarpa founding principal Lawrence Scarpa explores how design excellence can revolutionize housing…
Book Talk: Historian Carl Smith on Chicago’s Great Fire
2021 marks the 150th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. Join author Carl Smith as he discusses his…
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Skyscraper Innovations: The Construction Materials Defining Chicago's Newest Tall Buildings
Twenty-one years in to the new millennium, innovative construction materials are altering Chicago in noticeable ways. CAC docent Kevin Griebenow highlights changes in skyscraper construction and engineering tied to recent material breakthroughs.
Film Screening & Discussion: “The Shame of Chicago”
Join us for an exclusive screening of Episode 3 of Bruce Orenstein’s new documentary series, The Shame of Chicago, exploring predatory contract home sales in Chicago after World War II. Moderated discussion to follow.
Celebrating 50 Years of CAC Docents
Join us as we commemorate 50 years of the CAC Docent program. Enjoy reflections from a panel of docents as they revisit memorable chapters and look towards the future.
CAC Live: Architect Talk: Lawrence Scarpa with Planning Commissioner Maurice Cox
Brooks + Scarpa founding principal Lawrence Scarpa explores how design excellence can revolutionize housing for communities in need, in conversation with Maurice Cox, Commissioner of the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development.
Japan to Chicago: Architectural Connections
Architecture in Chicago has long drawn influence from Japan. Trace the connections beginning with parallels to Japanese architectural tradition found in Frank Lloyd Wright’s work and continuing on to Japanese architects practicing in Chicago today.
The Future of the Urban Middle Class
Research shows Chicago has become more segregated by income over time with growing pockets of extreme wealth and extreme poverty. This special hour-long event tackles the challenges of rebuilding the middle class as we mount recoveries in our cities.
Book Talk: Historian Carl Smith on Chicago’s Great Fire
2021 marks the 150th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. Join author Carl Smith as he discusses his new work of nonfiction, Chicago’s Great Fire: The Destruction and Resurrection of an Iconic American City.
Chicago’s Architectural Palate of Clay and Stone
Terra cotta, brick and stone masonry have been fundamental building materials since the Neolithic age. Join us as we explore how these materials make Chicago’s architecture, even as they are often taken for granted.
Book Talk: “Chicago: An Illustrated Timeline”
Every city has its foundational stories. In this talk, CAC Program Director Hallie Rosen discusses Chicago: An Illustrated Timeline with author and CAC docent Ellen Shubart, which chronicles the city’s growth from trading post to global metropolis.