Open House Chicago 2021 Preview
Get a special sneak preview of the OHC 2021 mobile app, trails, sites and virtual programs. This is your…
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Open House Chicago
Check out this series of Open House Chicago programming throughout the month of October.
Adult Programs
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.
Open House Chicago
Check out this series of Open House Chicago programming throughout the month of October.
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Revisiting Learning from North Lawndale
The 2021 Chicago Architecture Biennial traces its roots back to a groundbreaking 2006 CAC (then Chicago…
How the Great Fire Changed Chicago
The conflagration that tore through Chicago in October 1871 is often credited with rewriting our city’s…
The Olmsted Legacy in Chicago
In 2022 we will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Frederick Law Olmsted’s birth. Join historian Julia…
In Case You Missed It: New Buildings from our Pandemic Year
While COVID-19 has driven us indoors and online, Chicago architects have still been bringing their visions…
Celebrating Design Excellence in Chicago's Neighborhoods
Join us as we celebrate 25 years of the Driehaus Foundation Award, which encourages quality design in…
Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in the Face of Urban Change
Join us in a conversation with representatives of the Bronzeville Historical Society, Chinese American…
Songs About Buildings and Moods
Open House Chicago 2021 community partner Access Contemporary Music hosts a panel discussion that explores…
Adult Programs
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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Members Only: Open House Chicago Preview 2021
CAC members are invited to attend this special sneak preview of the OHC 2021 mobile app, trails and virtual programs. This is the perfect time to ask questions and get recommendations to maximize your OHC 2021 experience!
Open House Chicago 2021 Preview
Get a special sneak preview of the OHC 2021 mobile app, trails, sites and virtual programs. This is your chance to ask questions and get recommendations to maximize your OHC 2021 experience!
Revisiting Learning from North Lawndale
The 2021 Chicago Architecture Biennial traces its roots back to a groundbreaking 2006 CAC (then Chicago Architecture Foundation) exhibit, Learning from North Lawndale: Past, Present and Future. Revisit the making of the exhibit and explore the richness…
How the Great Fire Changed Chicago
The conflagration that tore through Chicago in October 1871 is often credited with rewriting our city’s history. Like most everything from that era, the Great Fire’s aftermath was an opportunity for those on the make. But was it really so clear-cut?
The Olmsted Legacy in Chicago
In 2022 we will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Frederick Law Olmsted’s birth. Join historian Julia Bachrach as she illuminates Olmsted’s significant contributions to Chicago’s South Side parks. This program is part of Open House Chicago 2021…
In Case You Missed It: New Buildings from our Pandemic Year
While COVID-19 has driven us indoors and online, Chicago architects have still been bringing their visions to life around town. In this special edition of our Current Projects series, we spotlight exciting new works from the past year. This program is…
Celebrating Design Excellence in Chicago's Neighborhoods
Join us as we celebrate 25 years of the Driehaus Foundation Award, which encourages quality design in Chicago’s neighborhoods. Our panel discussion will explore the impact of the award and the unique and inspiring partnerships it has fostered. This…
Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in the Face of Urban Change
Join us in a conversation with representatives of the Bronzeville Historical Society, Chinese American Museum of Chicago and the National Hellenic Museum on safeguarding cultural heritage in the face of urban change. This program is part of Open House…
Songs About Buildings and Moods
Open House Chicago 2021 community partner Access Contemporary Music hosts a panel discussion that explores the intersection of music and architecture. This program is part of Open House Chicago 2021
Tales of the Night Chicago Burned
Join us for a live onstage performance by master storyteller Scott Whitehair. In this original work, Whitehair will weave together personal narratives of triumph and hardship experienced by those who survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.