The Chicago Architecture Center is temporarily closed, with most CAC tours and other activities suspended, to best support efforts to limit the transmission of COVID-19.
At the 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 the CAC.
After the City, the City: Water Part 2: Shared Waters: Chicago, Gary, Milwaukee, and St. Louis While “Chicagoland” is intended to encompass the larger metropolitan area “anchored” by Chicago, water issues increasingly complexify this centralized…
Engineers Week Celebration: Engineer This! Build That! Join us at multiple locations at our home in the historic Railway Exchange Building for a day-long program to celebrate National Engineers Week. Hands-on activities, LEGO® builds and presentations…
LunchTalks@CAF: Celebrating Engineering - Sowwah Square: Sustainable Integration with Goettsch Partners Steven M. Nilles, FAIA, LEED AP – Partner, Goettsch Partners As designated by Abu Dhabi’s 2030 urban framework plan, the five-building, 290,000-square-meter…
LunchTalks@CAF: Celebrating Engineering - Timber Tower Research Project by SOM Benton Johnson, PE SE, Associate, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP For more than 60 years, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP has been a leader in designing and engineering tall…
LunchTalks@CAF: Great Cities, Great Lakes, Great Basin: Chicago: Building a Livable, Competitive and Sustainable City Karen Weigert, Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Chicago In fall 2012, the City of Chicago launched Sustainable Chicago 2015, An…
CAFamily Saturday Studio: Great Lakes, Great You! Join us in the ArcelorMittal Design Studio at CAF for a day of creative play and learning. Young designers will learn about the exhibit Great Cities, Great Lakes, Great Basin curated in partnership with…
LunchTalks@CAF: Chicago’s Historic Schools Julia S. Bachrach, Historian and Preservation Professional; Elizabeth A. Patterson, Historian and Preservation Consultant; Frances O’Cherony Archer, Local Historian and Blogger Chicago’s public schools…
LunchTalks@CAF: Institute of Environmental Sustainability: A New Model for Student Success, Loyola University Chicago Devon Patterson, AIA LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB); Monica Willemsen, AIA LEED AP, Project Architect, SCB Designed…
LunchTalks@CAF: Building Preview: 150 North Riverside with Goettsch Partners Steven M. Nilles, FAIA, LEED AP – Partner; Joachim Schuessler – Associate Principal, Goettsch Partners As part of the next generation of Chicago office towers, learn about…
Donor-level members are welcome to attend this invitation-only program at The National, the former Chicago Public Schools headquarters at 125 S. Clark St. Blue Star Properties Principal Craig Golden will share details about how the historic renovation…
If you’re a foodie and love architecture, don’t miss this special opportunity to enjoy innovative food in a cutting edge space. Join us from 5:30—8pm at the new home of award-winning caterer Blue Plate and learn about the evolution of the Fulton…
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Celebrate Jane Jacobs' 100th birthday by studying and discussing excerpts from her seminal work, "The Death and Life of Great American Cities." We'll also take a look at other influential figures in mid-century American planning efforts. Paul Durica—author…
Think outside the box and design a dream house! This Girls Build! camp is specially crafted to engage girls ages 11–14 in architecture and design. From 2 to 5pm on select Sundays in January, February and March, girls will work through the design process…
