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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. 

Architect Talk: Ralph Johnson's Chicago

Join us for an evening with Perkins&Will principal and design director Ralph Johnson, recipient of the 2022 AIA Chicago Lifetime Achievement Award. Over a half-century at Perkins&Will, Johnson has produced defining buildings of the era while mentoring…

Price
$15 public, $7 CAC Members
Date
June 7, 2023
Time
6:00 pm

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Date
June 7, 2023
Time
6:00 pm

Walk Like a Preservationist

How can you look at an historic building and know that it should be preserved or landmarked? Join Adam Rubin, CAC Director of Interpretation, and member of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, and learn what to look for to determine if a building qualifies…

Price
$15 Public, $7 CAC Members
Date
May 20, 2023
Time
1:30 pm

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Date
May 20, 2023
Time
1:30 pm

Architecture Basics in Seven Structures

Believe it or not, all of architecture can be boiled down to seven basic structures. Yet they can be combined in more than 5,000 ways to create our built environment. Join us to learn about these seven structures and the forces that affect them.

Price
$15 Public, Free for CAC members
Date
May 24, 2023
Time
12:00 pm

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Date
May 24, 2023
Time
12:00 pm

The Olmsted in all of Us

April marks the 200th anniversary of Frederick Law Olmsted’s birth. To celebrate, we're exploring the deeper legacy of this pioneering figure—designer, planner, educator, reformer, advocate, activist, inventor, innovator and enduring influencer.

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