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Skyscrapers for All?
If tall buildings represent the future of city living, what policies and technologies will help make…
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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.
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.
Special Events
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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Skyscrapers for All?
If tall buildings represent the future of city living, what policies and technologies will help make…
Curious City at the Center
The CAC and WBEZ’s Curious City podcast team are hosting an architecture extravaganza! Hear the story…
Frank Lloyd Wright's Penwern: A Summer Estate
Author and photographer Mark Hertzberg presents on his new book about Penwern, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed…
Chicago: From Vision to Metropolis
In "Chicago: From Vision to Metropolis", journalist Whet Moser dissects the myths, legends and shifting…
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.
2 Programs in this collection
Special Events
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.
2 Programs in this collection
Curious City at the Center
The CAC and WBEZ’s Curious City podcast team are hosting an architecture extravaganza! Hear the story…
Auxiliary Board River Cruise Fundraiser: Pirates on the River
Argh you ready for a fun night on the river? Join the CAC Auxiliary Board on their annual river cruise…
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Mobile Architecture Lab
Ready to take the Chicago Architecture Center to the next level?! Visit our Mobile Architecture Lab on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 11am and 3pm to interact with the CAC exhibits in new and exciting ways. The lab features fun, hands-on activities…
Read and Build: Art in Architecture
Join us on our search for art in architecture! Come learn about buildings inspired by art and ornamentation through hands-on activities and multiple readings of “Maya Lin Artist—Architect of Light and Lines” by Jeanne Walker Harvey.
Architecture Camp
New dates just added! Get an introduction to architecture basics by exploring buildings, bridges and iconic structures along the Chicago River. This week-long camp for ages 7-10 will include walking tours, sketching exercises and model building.
Design Your Neighborhood Camp
Discover the history of Chicago and collaborate with your fellow campers to design and build an ideal neighborhood during this week-long urban planning camp for ages 11-14. Each camper receives a copy of the graphic novel "No Small Plans."
Girls Build! Summer 2019 Camp
In this week-long camp, you'll collaborate with other girls ages 11-14, develop leadership skills, meet female architects and learn about design thinking, engineering, architecture and digital design. The camp concludes with a presentation of a team-built…
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 250 buildings across Chicago. Explore the hidden gems and architectural treasures of Chicago’s…
Family Build
Design and build with your family on Sunday mornings in the studio, where themed stations will introduce you to architecture basics. Take part in design challenges and make a take home project. Themes change each month!