Chicago Architecture Center

ICYMI: Late last week, Crain's Chicago Business broke the news that the University of Illinois will no longer build its Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) facility at The 78 megadevelopment just outside the Loop. Instead, U of I plans to relocate the DPI to the former U.S. Steel site on the south lakefront. The reasoning includes a chance to marry the DPI’s tech-based R&D and workforce development mission with a cutting-edge quantum computing campus that the university is spearheading. So much time and energy went into the design intelligence behind such a specialized building, led by talented firms OMA and KOO LLC. We hope some of that thinking carries over to the new location. Meanwhile, the search goes on for alternative anchors for The 78, including potentially a new baseball stadium, soccer stadium, or both! The CAC will continue to advocate for the best possible uses and people-centered design. https://lnkd.in/gqTnWqf8 📸 : Discovery Partners Institute (DPI), Renderings: OMA and bloomimages.de. #MegaDevelopment #DPI #The78 #SouthWorks Related Midwest

It was a fun-filled weekend, for sure! Did you catch the amazing Architect's Guild headdresses at the 10th annual Arts in the Dark parade? #OHC2024 #ArtsInTheDark

Did you join us for Open House Chicago this weekend? Tell us what you liked and share your suggestions about the event at the link below. It will only take about 5 minutes and your input is so valuable! https://lnkd.in/g5Qqf4sc

Open House Chicago relies on the dedication of hundreds of volunteers to make the event a success. Volunteers receive perks including swag and priority access passes for 2 to skip any OHC lines. OHC 2024 may have ended but we're already thinking about OHC 2025! Interested in volunteering for this incredible event? Visit the link to sign up to volunteer at the next Open House Chicago! https://bit.ly/3B2R8ow #Chicago #architecture #OHC2024 #OpenHouseChicago

Open House Chicago is presented by the Chicago Architecture Center—a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free educational opportunities in the fields of architecture, engineering, and design to young people from all backgrounds. In addition to free programming for youth, the CAC offers free and discounted public programming, including Open House Chicago. These initiatives help to foster a sense of community, expand the public's knowledge of architecture and design, and inspire citizens to create the communities we all want and deserve. If you have enjoyed Open House Chicago, please consider making a donation to help us keep these programs running, and check out architecture.org for information on upcoming events. Thank you! https://lnkd.in/gEYWBK9Z hashtag #Chicago hashtag #architecture hashtag #OHC2024 hashtag #OpenHouseChicago

Visit Open House Chicago sites in Bronzeville and you may see CAC Teen Ambassadors in action! These Teen Ambassadors participated in a 5-week program, diving into the rich history of Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. They practiced public speaking and interview techniques in preparation to serve as on-site ambassadors during Open House Chicago. Bronzeville OHC sites: https://bit.ly/3NDM4K9

✨ Open House Chicago 2024 is underway! ✨ Big thank you to all of the volunteers who are making this festival happen. ❤️ These first few stops include the McCormick Bridgehouse, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, and Teatro ZinZanni. What sites have you checked out so far? Be sure to tag #ohc2024 in your posts! #chicago #architecture #OpenHouseChicago

📷 Get your cameras ready! The first ever Open House Chicago photo competition begins Saturday! Seasoned photographers and hobbyists with camera phones are all welcome to take part. Participants of all ages and skill levels may submit images across four categories: Interior Exterior Architectural Detail Black and White Read on for additional details, including how to submit your photos: https://lnkd.in/gz_4Gzut #Chicago #architecture #OHC2024 #OpenHouseChicago #PhotoCompetition #photography

Excited to invite you to our upcoming dialogue on innovative, design-based remedies to the nation's housing crisis. 🗓: Tuesday, November 12 Join us at the CAC to hear from a panel of accomplished architects who will introduce new housing projects that address the "missing middle," affordable, and supportive housing. The discussion is framed by the new essay collection, Housing the Nation, co-edited by our panelist Alexander Gorlin, FAIA. The book is available at the CAC Design Store or online at https://bit.ly/4f2dS6Q Panelists: Alexander Gorlin - Principal, Alexander Gorlin Architects, NYC Catherine Baker, FAIA - Founder, Nowhere Collaborative, NW Indiana Jaime Torres Carmona - Founding Principal, Canopy Architecture + Design, Chicago Paulett Taggart, FAIA - Founder, Paulett Taggart Architects, Bay Area Moderated by Marisa Novara, VP of Community Impact at The Chicago Community Trust and former Chicago housing commissioner. Explore the future of housing with top industry experts! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gr35s4tD 📸: Mission Bay 6W, San Francisco. Photo by Bruce Damonte, courtesy Paulett Taggart Architects. #MissingMiddle #AffordableHousing #housing #architecture #design

Born in Columbus, OH, in 1950, trailblazing architect and mentor Curtis J. Moody co-founded Moody Nolan in 1982, which would grow to become the largest African-American-owned architecture firm in the country with offices in a dozen cities. Moody Nolan set a new standard for diversity in architecture, and focused on designing attractive civic, educational, sports, and medical buildings in underrepresented communities. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) named them Firm of the Year in 2021. The firm's notable Chicago projects include South Loop's Wintrust Arena, the Englewood STEM High School, and the new City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College on the Near West Side. We are saddened to hear of Moody's passing today; his legacy lives on in the firm's impactful work and through the steady gains of minorities in the field. Read the ARCHITECT Magazine obit: https://bit.ly/489WSJF