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Designing a More Livable City with Henning Larsen
What can architects do to keep rapidly growing urban areas livable? How can they create more sustainable…
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At Chicago Architecture Center, our programs and events help you think differently about the places we live, work and play. Get behind-the-scenes access to the city's architectural treasures. Practice your design skills while you play with your family. Participate in expert-led discussions about the latest urban design issues. With these offerings and so many more to choose from, we guarantee there’s something inspiring and fun for you at CAC.
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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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Dive into the design process with a CAC camp or studio visit. Or have fun with your family as you read, build a project and hone your creative problem-solving skills.
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Don't miss these once a year or one-time-only special events. Get to know CAC through festivals, members events, exhibition openings and more.
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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Beyond the Big Names: Lesser Known Chicago Architects
Burnham, Wright, Sullivan—they’re all legendary Chicago architects! But this four-part class led…
The Versatile Skyscraper of the Future
What does the future hold for skyscrapers? We’ll take a look at buildings with flexible floor plates…
Designing a More Livable City with Henning Larsen
What can architects do to keep rapidly growing urban areas livable? How can they create more sustainable…
Kids, Families & Teens
Dive into the design process with a CAC camp or studio visit. Or have fun with your family as you read, build a project and hone your creative problem-solving skills.
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Chicago Architecture Biennial Family Festival - November 2019
Join us at our Biennial Family Festival from noon to 4pm! We invite families with children ages 5-12…
Read + Build Early Childhood Camp
We invite our littlest learners to listen to a story, create an art project, build and learn at this…
Family Day
The school year is a busy time. We’ve combined all your favorite elements from our design studio, exhibits…
Gingerbread Bungalows with Pastry Chef Gale Gand
Build a gingerbread house inspired by Chicago’s bungalows! Take a mini-tour of the CAC’s Chicago…
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Open House Chicago
The Chicago Architecture Center’s Open House Chicago is a free public festival on October 19 and 20, 2019, that offers behind-the-scenes access to over 350 buildings across Chicago. Explore the hidden gems and architectural treasures of Chicago’s…