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African Heritage Hut / New Office

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  • Architects: New Office Works
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  150 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024

Chicago Park District Headquarters and Fieldhouse / John Ronan Architects

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FACADE by Oren Safdie, a metaverse reading

Clashing titans, pixelated panache, and architectural convictions gone metaverse! Buckle up for "Façade," where Oren Safdie's play throws museum drama into a mind-bending mix of live human actors, holographic images akin to Tupac, and Macross Plus anime vibes. Think high-stakes art, ambition gone rogue, and a scene that's part stage, part digital playground, sans VR headset. Bring your open mind and thirst for the future of storytelling... today! Limited seats, so grab your curiosity goggles and join us in this experimental experience of a staged reading in the metaverse, intersecting with architecture, technology, and performance.

190 South LaSalle Lobby with Amphitheater / Norman Kelley

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Gads Hill Early Learning Center / JGMA

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River Point / Pickard Chilton

River Point / Pickard Chilton - Exterior Photography, Retail , Facade, Cityscape
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Stone Island Global Store / AMO

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Willis Tower Repositioning / Gensler

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  • Architects: Gensler
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  463000 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Bendheim, Boston Valley Terra Cotta, Fritz Hansen, Lutron, dormakaba, +50

SVRN Store Chicago / WGNB

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Esperanza Health Centers / JGMA

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Wild Mile / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill + Urban Rivers

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530 West Dickens / Vladimir Radutny Architects

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Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep / JGMA

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Ford Calumet Environmental Center / Valerio Dewalt Train

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  9300 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Dri-Design, Arborwood, Shaw, reSAWN Timber

Perkins' School Design Legacy: It's For The Kids

Join us for a look at the fascinating life and public service of Dwight H. Perkins, the designer responsible for over 40 Chicago Public Schools. Along with his son, Lawrence, they were leaders in progressive school design best exemplified by the revolutionary Crow Island School building in Winnetka.

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.

Blowin' in the Wind: Reducing Building Sway

In order to withstand the Windy City's namesake weather, some of Chicago’s tallest buildings are designed to sway in the breeze, which can leave residents and workers feeling seasick. Join us for a look at the innovative ways structural engineers minimize the sway -- you’ll be surprised by some of the very interesting solutions!

Whose House? The Widow Clarke, Bishop Ford and the Story of Chicago's Oldest Residence

The 1835 Clarke House is Chicago’s oldest standing residence. It is preserved thanks to the stewardship of Bishop Henry Ford and the St. Church of God in Christ. Join us for a conversation about the house and opportunities to broaden the stories we tell about Chicagoans and our beloved city landmarks.