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Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 20h ago

🗣️ ONE-TIME-ONLY TOUR! Iconic Music Venues, August 29. Explore how design, acoustics and adaptive reuse influence the way music is created and experienced in Chicago. This tour will sell out! 🎟️ & ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4wiEc52 📸: Craig Shimala, Darris Lee Harris Photography, courtesy of The Salt Shed.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 2d ago

Dropping a little bit of Chicago in your timeline today. 📸: @718mango via Instagram

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 5d ago

Don't miss these upcoming tours!

A Gothic-style building with arched windows and an ornate entrance is shown. The image promotes a walking tour titled "North Dearborn Parkway: Ashes to Influence" in Chicago's Gold Coast. Dates and times are listed: 8/11, 9/13, 10/2, and 11/1 at 2 p.m.

Exterior view of the modern Columbia College building in a bustling urban area, showcasing its glass facade. The text beside the image discusses Columbia College's contribution to the revitalization of the South Loop in downtown Chicago, highlighting a 90-minute walking tour with specific dates and times.

A scenic view of Lincoln Park, with a skyline of tall buildings, and trees surrounding a large reflective body of water. The event, "Lincoln Park: From Cemetery to Sculpture Garden," will explore the park's history, featuring dates and times for walks through the landscape.

The image shows the interior of the Rookery Building, featuring a grand staircase with ornate decorations and plants on pedestals. An informational sign is at the base. The atrium has an intricate glass ceiling. A caption in the bottom left reads: "ROOKERY BUILDING. Explore the Rookery by Daniel Burnham and John Wellborn Root; a Moorish castle on the exterior with a stunning interior atrium redesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright. Select Thursdays at 12:15 p.m.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · last wk.

📆 Applications are now open for CAC's Teen Ambassadors program! Students in grades 10–12 will explore neighborhood history, meet community members, develop leadership & speaking skills & welcome visitors during Open House Chicago. $500 stipend upon completion, apply by 8/21 https://bit.ly/3TIRJSu

Three people are engaged in conversation while standing in front of a display board. The board contains information about the Teen Ambassadors. The setting appears to be an indoor area with historical displays on the walls.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · last wk.

Wait, so why does Chicago have a Concrete Beach? Because it's not really a beach. The concrete ledge between North Avenue and Oak Street beaches is part of a shoreline protection system designed to prevent erosion and absorb wave energy. https://bit.ly/4pCqt7b 📸: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

People are enjoying a sunny day by the water, with some jumping into Lake Michigan. The skyline of Chicago, featuring tall buildings, is visible in the background.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 2w ago

🏀 This weekend's WNBA All-Star Game is taking place at the United Center. ‼️ Fun fact: with 20,917 seats, it's the largest arena in the NBA. https://bit.ly/4fBu2WM 📸: benkrut

A large, well-lit building with an arched roof is surrounded by trees in a parking area at night. The sky is a deep blue, and a bright star is visible above the building.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 2w ago

Don't miss out! Take your Open House Chicago experience to the next level by volunteering! Four volunteer hours gets you perks including a priority pass for 2 for the whole weekend and free CAC walking tours passes. Sign up today! https://bit.ly/3B2R8ow

Poster promoting Open House Chicago by the Chicago Architecture Center. It features images of people in group settings, all wearing themed event shirts. Text reads: "Love your city? Volunteer for Open House Chicago, October 17-18.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 2w ago

🍦 Every day is Ice Cream Day if you ask us. 🍦 Rainbow Cone turns 100 this year. Since 1926, its famous five-flavor cone and bubblegum-pink Beverly storefront have made it one of Chicago's sweetest landmarks.

A vibrant pink two-story building with an ice cream cone sculpture on the roof houses the Original Rainbow Cone Ice Cream shop. The facade features arched windows with yellow and orange accents. A sign on the corner promotes "HOT FRESH DONUTS." The street is calm with a pedestrian crossing in front.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 2w ago

One word for this pic: refreshing. 📸: @inkharvest via Instagram from an event hosted by event organized by @blvckscene

Aerial view of numerous boats gathered in a circular formation on a vibrant blue lake near Chicago's skyline.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 2w ago

🔔 The Bell Federal weather bell is coming back. One of the Loop's most recognizable signs will be restored to look & function as it originally did, with one major difference. Instead of a basement operator, forecasts will rely on modern technology https://bit.ly/4w9ummJ? 📸: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A weathered neon sign shaped like an oversized revolver with a metal bell hanging from the barrel is mounted on a building. Below, partially visible letters spell "Italian."

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 3w ago

🎶 Heading to the Millennium Park Summer Music Series? Take a second to admire the venue, too. Frank Gehry’s Pritzker Pavilion is one of Chicago’s architectural gems. 💎 https://bit.ly/3GCeLae 📸: Pritzker Pavilion, Architect: Frank Gehry

A crowd of people are sitting on a lawn, watching a performance on a large screen at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago. The pavilion's distinctive metallic structure is visible, with skyscrapers and trees in the background.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 3w ago

Amazon's proposal for a major development on the SW side has received its first city approval. In addition to redeveloping an industrial site, Amazon has committed to adding significant green space as well as a two-acre park which will be donated to the Chicago Park District. https://bit.ly/4poH4ey

Aerial view of a large industrial warehouse surrounded by greenery and parking lots, set in a suburban area. The Chicago skyline is visible in the distance, providing an urban backdrop to the neighborhood.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 3w ago

While you're in Pilsen this weekend enjoying the Tacos y Tamales Fest, take a moment to appreciate the murals. They are part of a decades-long tradition of telling Pilsen's story thru artwork. 🎨🌮 Tour w/us! https://bit.ly/4mkzzDo 📸: Murals at the 18th St Pink Line Station, artist: Francisco Mendoza

A vibrant mural at the 54th/Cermak station entrance displays an abstract face surrounded by concentric, colorful patterns in red, blue, purple, and orange. The top of the mural has a red sign with a train icon labeled "54th/Cermak" and "Loop.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 3w ago

Let's goooooooo!! ℹ️ & 🎟️ : https://bit.ly/4hW7vDz

Chicago's Cloud Gate sculpture, often called "The Bean," is surrounded by visitors in Millennium Park. The skyline features tall buildings under a clear blue sky. The text promotes a tour of Chicago landmarks.

Chicago skyline featuring tall modernist buildings, including works by architect Mies van der Rohe. Text describes efforts to modernize Chicago after WWII led by Mies van der Rohe and Mayor Richard J. Daley. Promotes events titled "Modernism: Reviving the Loop" scheduled for Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays at various times.

The image shows the interior of The Old Post Office with a grand, long hallway featuring tall columns and chandeliers. The floor is highly polished, reflecting the architectural details. Text in the image mentions The Old Post Office and provides details about tours on most Tuesdays at 11 a.m.

A historic brick building with arched windows and a prominent entrance, surrounded by a metal fence and a tree. The poster highlights a University of Illinois Chicago event, offering insights into Walter Netsch's architecture, ending with a Hull House visit. Dates and times are listed at the bottom.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 3w ago

The Aragon Ballroom is 100 today! What shows have you seen at the Aragon? 📸: The Aragon Ballroom as it appeared shortly after its opening on July 14, 1926. (Chicago Tribune archive)

The image shows the exterior of the historic Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. The building features ornate architectural details and a tall vertical sign displaying "Aragon." Several vintage cars are parked along the street.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 3w ago

26 public (no shark) beaches in the city of architecture is hard to beat. 📸: @cdats via Instagram

Aerial view of a crowded beach with numerous umbrellas dotting the sandy shore. Many people are seen both on the beach and swimming in the clear, turquoise water.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 4w ago

We're not saying the architecture is better than the food at Taste of Chicago. We're just saying you should look up between bites. Happy eating, everyone! 😋 📸 : Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, designed by Beaux-Arts architect, Edward Bennett

A large, ornate fountain with water jets reaching high into the sky, set against a background of skyscrapers. The skyline includes notable buildings from Chicago. The sky is clear with a few clouds.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 4w ago

🌟 Another win for preservation in Chicago. First Immanuel Lutheran Church has received a preliminary recommendation to be designated a Chicago Landmark. Beyond its architecture, the church helped lead early integration efforts and hosted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1966. 📸: Steve Geer via iStock

A historic stone church with large arched windows and a prominent circular stained-glass window in the center. The facade features two tall towers and red double doors. The sky is clear and blue.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 4w ago

☀️ ☀️ Summer time = tour time 🚶‍♂️‍➡️ 🚶‍♂️‍➡️ Check out these upcoming walking tours ⬇️

A large building with two domes and a detailed mural above the entrance, identified as Ukrainian Village. There is a flag on the right and trees surrounding the area. The text invites people to learn about early Ukrainian immigrants in Chicago maintaining their European identities. Various days and times for events are noted.

Brick building with teal pagoda-style structures at the entrance, featuring traditional Chinese architectural elements. Banners with Chinese characters adorn the entrance. Text reads: "Explore Chinatown. Learn about urban planning's impact on Chinatown and how the community has grown to reflect both traditional Chinese elements and Western influences. Select Thursdays & Saturdays, various times.

A modern glass building surrounded by trees on a clear day. The text reads: "Mies & Modernism: The IIT Campus. This tour traces the evolution of the campus with a special emphasis on the years during which Mies was the head of the School of Architecture. Select Wednesdays at 10 a.m. & select Saturday afternoons.

The image shows the exterior of O'Briens Pub with its signage and canopy visible. A tree partially obscures the view. Text below reads: "PUB TOUR: NEAR NORTH" with dates and times listed for events. Text describes the area's historical significance for Italian immigrants and its role as an entertainment district in Chicago.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 4w ago

Architecture is for everyone. That's why we're excited to once again take part in My Block, My Hood, My City's Downtown Day, welcoming young people primarily from Chicago’s South and West sides to learn, explore, and build at the CAC. https://bit.ly/4cJLJQQ

A person wearing a "My Block My Hood My City" t-shirt and a baseball cap is focused on assembling white LEGO pieces. The background shows a model of a cityscape with tall buildings.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 4w ago

🧊 Icehenge could be yours! Frank Gehry's iconic front desk at the Inland Steel building is going up for auction. https://bit.ly/4vT7GXG 📸: Lee Bey/Sun-Times

A modern reception area with a unique desk and columns made of large, translucent, greenish crystal-like materials. White curtains are in the background, and the floor has a dark speckled pattern. There are two monitors on the desk and an office chair behind it.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · 4w ago

Get your popcorn...it's time to learn about the St. Regis. 🎥 Check out this video with docent Wayne.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · last mo.

Do you love Chicago's courtyard buildings? They may soon be on the National Register of Historic Places. https://bit.ly/3R1g1sZ 📸: Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times

Elegant courtyard of a historic building, featuring a central fountain, manicured lawns, and symmetrical pathways lined with shrubs and flowers. The surrounding architecture displays classic stonework and numerous windows.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy 4th! Have fun and stay safe! 💥 📸: @nick.sinnott via Instagram

A nighttime scene at Navy Pier in Chicago features vibrant fireworks exploding in the sky. The illuminated Ferris wheel is reflected in the water below, along with colorful city lights.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · last mo.

Wrigley Field opened in 1914, but some of its most iconic features, including the ivy and hand-operated scoreboard came later. Learn more, including who suggested planting the ivy: https://bit.ly/4eNinDC

A historical black and white photograph of a baseball game at Wrigley Field. The stadium is filled with spectators, and two players are visible near the home plate. The iconic grandstand with flags flies above the audience.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · last mo.

Want to know more about Chicago? Start with these tours: ℹ️ & 🎟️ : https://bit.ly/4hW7vDz

Image of a tall, historic building with large columns located at a street corner in Chicago. The building is surrounded by modern skyscrapers. Text on the image reads, "Chicago Icons: Connecting Past & Present. We'll compare and contrast a wide range of buildings with varying architectural styles and see how older structures connect to new skyline additions. Three weekly departures.

A cityscape of downtown Chicago showing tall modern skyscrapers. In the foreground is Millennium Park with the distinct shape of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The text beside the image discusses Chicago's post-WWII transformation led by architect Mies van der Rohe and Mayor Richard J. Daley. Information about event schedules is included at the bottom.

Exterior view of an ornate, historic building in Chicago with decorative metalwork, reflecting nearby architecture. Text describes a tour of Chicago's historic buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tours have daily departures.

A tall, cylindrical skyscraper with balconies, known as Marina City, is prominently featured against a blue sky with clouds. To the right is a sleek, dark building. Text on image: "Intro to Chicago Architecture. Learn the inside stories behind 130 years of architectural innovation and the bold visionaries who imagined, designed, and built Chicago's iconic skyline. Various days & times.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · last mo.

Chicago is known for trunnion bascule bridges, but this one works differently— a vertical-lift span that rises between two towers. 📸: @barrybutler9 via Instagram

A river with moored boats is shown at sunset, framed by industrial bridges. In the background, the Chicago skyline, including Willis Tower, stands against a vividly colored sky.

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · last mo.

It's time to get out and explore. What are you waiting for? https://bit.ly/4hW7vDz

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · last mo.

Yep. This really is the most beautiful city in the world. Special shoutout to all those stunning trunnion bascule bridges. 🤩 📸: sekrety_jc

Chicago Architecture Center @chiarchitecture.bsky.social · last mo.

A great conversation on the Obama Presidential Center with Tod Williams & Billie Tsien, joined by Matthew Bird, Renauld Deandre Mitchell, and CAC’s Eleanor Esser Gorski.

A large, modern building at dusk, possibly a cultural or public institution, with a distinctive design featuring textured stone and large illuminated windows. The building is surrounded by a landscaped area with trees and pathways. In the background, there is a view of a cityscape with several high-rise buildings. A road with streetlights and some vehicles runs alongside the building.

A modern building with a sleek, angular design and glass facade, identified as the "Home Court." It is surrounded by landscaped pathways and greenery. Several people walk along the paths in front. The sky is clear with a few wispy clouds.

A person sits on a long bench in a modern room with floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking a scenic view of greenery and a body of water. The walls display framed images, and the space features minimalist design elements.