SUMMER FUN! NEW TOURS, NEW ACTIVITIES— MEMBER MAGAZINE · SUMMER 2019 ENJOY EVERYTHING THE CAC IS OFFERING THIS SUMMER PAGE 4 WHAT’S NEW ON THE RIVERWALK? PAGE 8 STUDENT VOICES: HEAR FROM OUR TEENS PAGE 12 GENERAL WHAT A YEAR! INFORMATION August marks one year since we opened the Chicago Architecture Center. As we celebrate this momentous anniversary, we’ve CAC HOURS taken a look back to see how far we’ve come. By bringing tours, DAILY: exhibits, education and public programs under one roof, we have 9am (box office, tours & store); created something unique. Our vision has taken root and our 9:30am (exhibits) to 5pm hopes to create a hub for all things architecture where exciting CLOSED: ideas can be shared is coming true. Here are just a few highlights New Year’s Day, of our work as a thought leader in our first year! Thanksgiving and Christmas Hours are subject to change BUILT ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION SURVEY LANDSCAPE REPORT LOCATION In anticipation of a new mayor and In partnership with AIA Chicago 111 E. Wacker Drive city council, the CAC recently issued and the newly formed Chicago Chicago, Illinois 60601 a survey to more than 400 local Architecture Education Network, the design and civic leaders, asking them CAC recently produced and published CONTACT to identify key issues in the city’s the first report to ever document 312.922.TOUR (8687) built environment. The results of the Chicago’s K-12 architecture and design architecture.org survey will inform our conversations education landscape. Our hope is that with the new administration. They the findings in the report will inspire EMAIL will also help us create a list of architects, designers, educators, policy Sign up for monthly emails at citywide and neighborhood topics makers and community organizations architecture.org/email that we can explore further in our to continue working together to future programs and exhibits. provide youth with tools to shape SOCIAL MEDIA the city of the future. @ChiArchitecture #ChiArchitecture STAFF EDITOR: Jessica Cilella ART DIRECTOR: Leslie Roque GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Allison Leake CONTRIBUTORS: Emily Koval, Adam Rubin and Ian Spula PHOTOGRAPHERS: Eric Allix Rogers, Michael Courier, Tom Harris, Anna Munzesheimer and James Steinkamp, unless otherwise noted. CAC President and CEO Lynn Osmond, from left, with panelists Phil Enquist of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill; Kerrie Holley of Optum and United Health Group; Patricia Holly Purcell of the United Nations Global Compact–Cities Program; and Henry M. Paulson, Jr. of the Paulson Institute. Copyright © 2019. All rights reserved. WHAT’S NEXT? SERIES In May, we launched a new invite-only forum for business and design leaders called “What’s Next?” that explores how they can unite to make great cities. The topic of the first forum was “Designing the Future City.” An incredible panel of thought leaders discussed the enormous opportunities for our city to unleash growth through new technologies, urban policies and sustainable practices. CHECK ARCHITECTURE.ORG LATER THIS SUMMER FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN LATE AUGUST! DEAR MEMBERS CONTENTS It’s our first summer at the Center and there is so much to share. AT THE CENTER This is the best time of year to get outside and see the city on foot. Remember, 04 Summer at the Center with your membership you have access to more than 65 free walking tours! Our new Elevated Architecture: North Side Art tour has been a success since 08 What's new on the it launched in May. Magnificent Architecture of the Magnificent Mile, another Riverwalk new tour heading north from the CAC, is a “must-do” activity to enjoy Michigan 10 Featured programs Avenue in the summertime. Other tour highlights include several exciting bus tours that give a great overview of the city’s architecture; a new Razzle Dazzle EDUCATION tour that celebrates Year of Chicago Theatre; and some recently refreshed neighborhood tours. 12 Student voices Our flagship tour, the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady, was in the spotlight in May when the Riverwalk East expansion TOURS was unveiled. During the May 13 ribbon cutting I was happy to give thanks on behalf of the organization to Mayor Rahm Emanuel for this enduring new civic 14 Summer tour highlights space he has given us, and for his support of the CAC during his time in office. Be sure to read more about the fantastic Riverwalk improvements on page 8. IN EVERY ISSUE While there’s plenty of fun waiting for you in the sun, the CAC is sure to be 16 Calendars: buzzing with activity all summer long. We’ll be keeping young Chicagoans busy June, July and August with summer camps and our themed family programming. We’re also excited to host adult programs with WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer; the principal photographer for 22 Current projects the City of Chicago; the dean of the Illinois Institute of Technology’s College of 23 Then & Now Architecture; and more. At the end August, we mark our first anniversary in our new home. Stay tuned for more on the celebration! LYNN J. OSMOND PRESIDENT AND CEO, HON. AIA, CAE CHECK ARCHITECTURE.ORG LATER THIS SUMMER OUR MISSION THE CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY INSPIRES PEOPLE TO DISCOVER WHY DESIGN MATTERS. CELEBRATION IN LATE AUGUST! AT THE CENTER SUMMER BY EMILY KOVAL AT THE CENTER Summer has finally arrived and with it comes warmer weather, longer days—and a whole host of fun and exciting activities and programs at the Chicago Architecture Center! Check out new tours, explore different neighborhoods, visit the exhibits, enjoy education programs and rediscover timeless favorites, like the river cruise. These are just a few of our offerings—be sure to check architecture.org in June, July and August for the most up-to-date information! GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY THE RIVER The Chicago Riverwalk is undergoing some major changes. New landscaping, seating, play areas and walkways are all coming to the city’s “second shoreline.” See the changes firsthand with the CAC! Explore the linear park on the Riverwalk West tour or learn about the River’s past and plans for the future during a Riverwalk Talk. See page 8 for more details about Riverwalk updates and events. The Riverwalk isn’t the only thing undergoing a major transformation this summer. Explore new developments along the river like Vista Tower and Wolf Point East on the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady. Tours depart multiple times daily across the street from the CAC. Don’t forget to use your annual buy-one-ticket-get-one-free member benefit! ARCHITECTURE.ORG • 4 CELEBRATE YEAR WALKING TOUR OF CHICAGO THEATRE RAZZLE DAZZLE: The City of Chicago and LOOP THEATER DISTRICT the League of Chicago SELECT FRIDAYS AND SUNDAYS • 11AM $26 PUBLIC • FREE MEMBERS Theatres have designated Starts at CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe 2019 as the Year of Chicago Theatre. The buildings See the exteriors and lobbies of several historic and modern theaters in the recently revitalized that house Chicago’s top Loop theater district. Hear Chicago’s storied productions are works history of theater and movies while learning of art on their own, with about this unique form of architecture. stories as fascinating as those told on their stages and screens. Explore some WALKING TOUR of the city’s architecturally LIGHTS, CAMERA, ARCHITECTURE! significant theaters and SELECT SATURDAYS • 10:30AM learn about Chicago’s $26 PUBLIC • FREE MEMBERS role in famous movies on Starts at the CAC, 111 E. Wacker two exciting tours: Chicago’s unique architecture has co-starred in movies with Ferris Bueller, Batman and the Blues Brothers, among other famous big screen characters. See some of the buildings featured in these films and more! You'll learn why movies are filmed here and how the Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish Church city's economy has benefited from the industry. in Lincoln Park EXPLORE A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD Downtown Chicago is filled with beautiful architecture, but the city beyond offers more than picturesque skylines. With more than 25 neighborhood tours, the CAC gives you plenty of opportunities to explore new areas of the city that you may have never seen before. Escape the hustle and bustle of downtown on one of the CAC’s recently refreshed neighborhoods tours— explore enclaves like Uptown, Ukrainian Village, the Sheffield Historic District and many more for FREE with your member benefits!See page 14 for more details on some walking tour highlights. You can book a spot on any of these tours or view our full schedule of tours at architecture.org. 5 • SUMMER 2019 AT THE CENTER ARCHITECTURAL HIGHLIGHTS BY BUS SATURDAYS • 9:30AM • $47 MEMBERS Starts at the CAC, 111 E. Wacker Covers 30 miles in 3.5 hours through the Loop, Gold Coast, Hyde Park and other areas of the South Side. Includes visits to Crown Hall and Robie House. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BY BUS WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS • 9:30AM • $47 MEMBERS Starts at the CAC, 111 E. Wacker This 4-hour tour takes you to Oak Park for a one-hour interior tour of Wright’s home and studio, a walk through Unity Temple and TAKE A BUS TOUR a walking tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. School may be out for the summer, but you can still hop on a bus! Explore everything from parks and DISCOVER CHICAGO’S HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS neighborhoods to university campuses and churches DAI LY • 10:30AM • $27 MEMBERS Starts at the CAC, 111 E. Wacker on one of the CAC’s many bus tours.