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This week's picks for Chicago architecture and design events

2017-04-11T14:09:00-04:00

Restoration/Revitalization/Revolution is the theme for these upcoming events—whether it’s historic Wrigley Field, The Hollander Fireproof Warehouse, or Architects Advocate taking the conversation to AIA Convention. Come out to these events to see the changes happening in the community.

Here is your list of things to do in Chicago over the next couple of weeks.

Wrigley Field Historic Rehabilitation and Restoration – It's not just a Ballpark | April 13

William Ketcham, AIA and Andrew Pigozzi, AIA from Stantec will give an overview of the 1060 Project which includes Wrigley Field, the adjacent plaza, Cubs office building, hotel, and expanded baseball operations. They will focus on the historic landmark issues, technical forensics and challenges, the sequence of building between baseball seasons, and how winning impacts the schedule. The renovation extends well beyond the friendly confines, and they will discuss how the master plan and collateral development will enhance the greater Wrigle...

This week's picks for Chicago architecture and design events

2017-02-21T14:26:00-05:00

Spring is continuing to bring visiting architects lectures to Chicago this week. We also have volunteer opportunities for designers and global research presentations.

Here is your list of things to do in Chicago over the next couple of weeks.

Junya Ishigami | February 21

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The Golden Lion award winner for best project at the 12th international architecture biennale will speak on tectonics and environment as he comes to IIT this week. His work, though minimal insertions, shows a connection of purity from art to architecture.

Colonizing Heritage: The Adaptive Reuse of Myanmar's Architecture | February 22

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The Martin Roche Travel Scholarship recipient Devon Morris will be at the Chicago design Museum this week to speak on his travels to Myanmar. In a constant state of globalization, many countries have to find new approaches to historical conservation and continual re-use of architecture.

Chicago Volunteer Expo | February 26

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This week's picks for Chicago architecture and design events

2017-02-06T15:36:00-05:00

University lectures and research exhibitions are starting up for the new year.

Here is your list of things to do in Chicago over the next couple of weeks.

Lecture: Yvonne Farrell | February 15

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Yvonne Farrell of Grafton Architects has been invited to speak at IIT this month. The Dublin firm has given shape to many institutional buildings across Europe since its founding.

Fresh off an announcement that she will be one of the curators for the 16th International Architecture Exhibition we look to get a glimpse into what lies ahead in 2018.

Vladimir Radutny Architects – Firm Tour | February 16

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Recently honored Dubin Family Young Architect Vladimir Radutny is opening his doors to the Young Architects Forum. Much of Radutny’s work include community and residential spaces that respect the quality of craft. Always active in materiality and detailing, this is an opportunity to witness these traits in person. RSVP requested.

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This week's picks for Chicago architecture and design events

2017-01-23T10:00:00-05:00

Between preservation lectures and even help landing you that dream job, there is a lot going on in the city.

Here is your list of things to do in Chicago over the next couple of weeks.

The Last Days of Louis Sullivan | January 25

Former entrance to the Chicago Stock Exchange (now at the Art Institute of Chicago) designed by Louis Sullivan. Photo: Jeremy Atherton, via Wikipedia.

In the continuing ‘Projects by Chicago Architects’ series, Cliff Dwellers opens up its newest dinner and talk to cultural historian Tim Samuelson. Tim looks back on Louis Sullivan’s later designs and his deep roots to Chicago. Following the presentation, a display of some of Sullivan’s work will be on display.

Canada's Modern Architecture, 1886 to the Present: An Authors Event | January 26

Authors Michelangelo Sabatino and Rhodri Windsor Liscombe will discuss their new book, Canada (Modern Architectures in History).

Path to Success: Architects Working Abroad | January 31

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This week's picks for Chicago architecture and design events

2017-01-09T16:12:00-05:00

With the holidays over, take a look at whats happening around Chicago. Many picks collected show local architects engaging the community at large. We look to continue this trend with the help of the many talented designers that are making the change in this city.

New Technologies Improving Our Industry CSI Chicago Pecha Kucha Night | January 12

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The Chicago Chapter of CSI is hosting a Pecha Kucha event. Young professionals from around the city will be presenting diverse but short pieces of work relevant to the field of architecture.

Fresh Futures; Vladimir Radutny, AIA | January 11

Vladimir Radutny has recently been honored with last year’s Dubin Family Young Architect Award. He will be going over his firms recent works in residential architecture and interior design, as well as discuss his unique approach on experimentation in design. This is part of Chicago Design Museum’s ongoing series City of Ideas: Architects’ Voices and Visions.

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This week's picks for Chicago architecture and design events

2016-12-12T12:47:00-05:00

As any design enthusiast would know, Chicago has an infamously rich architectural history that is celebrated to this day. And it's about time that Archinect and Bustler finally started featuring a list of architectural events in the Windy City. We're excited to present our first list of Chicago architecture and design event picks, specially selected by architects Holden Scully and Carl Sergio from Gensler's Chicago office.

Have a look at their event picks below for the month of December.

Douglas Snider: Using Virtual Reality to Create Empathy of Place | December 14, 2016, 6PM @ Chicago Design Museum

Douglas Snider of Studio Talo Architecture speaks on the progression of perspective imagery into virtual reality. This is part of the City of Ideas: Architects' Voices and Visions by the Chicago Design Museum.

Poetry Foundation: Poetry and Architecture | December 15, 2016, 12PM @ Chicago Design Museum

Don Share of Poetry Magazine discusses Harriet Monroe’s view of poetry and how it has transl...