Read and Build: Rosie Revere Engineer
Create your own flying device inspired by Rosie's creative design. Written by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts.
Programs & Events at CAC
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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First Lady: The Life and Wars of Clementine Churchill
Partner Event—First Lady: The Life and Wars of Clementine Churchill
Chicago Architectural Club @ CAF Presents: Come to the Table with Chicago Educators
Come to the Table is an installation made of reconfigurable elements that serve as a platform for dialogue. The construct is a framework to engage local architects, artists and thinkers in questioning, "What is the State of the Art of Architecture Today?…
Architecture Is Art... Is Architecture Art? Asymptote
Hear more about global designers pushing the boundaries between architecture and art. Presented in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art.
LEGO® Build Workshop: Iconic Buildings
In the spirit of Open House Chicago, we'll explore the iconic buildings that make Chicago's skyline stand out!
Chicago Architectural Club @ CAF Presents: Come to the Table Special with Stanley Tigerman
Stanley Tigerman will discuss his 2015 "New Titanic" along with the opening of a special exhibit that includes a selection of past and recent work featuring the 1978 "Titanic" photomontage.
The Victorian City: Everyday Life in Dickens' London
Partner Event—The Victorian City: Everyday Life in Dickens' London
Read and Build: Not a Box
Work as a team and use your imagination to turn cardboard boxes into a world-class city!
Chicago Architecture 101: WWII-Present - State of the Art of Architecture
The changing needs for 21st century design have called for a new built environment. How has architecture adapted to the evolving landscape, and what will we see in the future? Speaker: Ned Cramer, Editor in Chief, Architect. Ned Cramer, Assoc. AIA, is…
Architecture Is Art... Is Architecture Art? Atelier Bow-Wow
Hear more about global designers pushing the boundaries between architecture and art. Presented in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Chicago Architecture 101: WWII-Present - Postmodernism
Every action has its reaction and Postmodernism proliferated in the 1970-90s as architects pushed back against the staunch simplicity of Modernism. Speaker: Jen Masengarb, Director of Interpretation and Research, CAF. Jen Masengarb, Director of Interpretation…
LEGO® Build Workshop: City Scale
Explore how cities are designed from the people on the sidewalks to the buildings reaching tall!
New Artwork Release Event with Chris Gorz
Join us for a special meet and greet event with artist Chris Gorz of StudioChris. Chris will be debuting his brand new The Loop Neighborhood Poster exclusively with CAF, and he’ll be signing his work while meeting with guests. Chris' other posters and…
Saturday Studio: Universal Design
The September 26, 2015 CAF Teen Academy Saturday Studio challenges teens from across Chicago to design for people with differing abilities. Teens will learn about universal design in an experimental learning experience as they step into the shoes of others…