Hello! Architectural student here. I’m traveling to Chicago next week just out of love for the architecture there. What are the best ways to meet up with local architects or future architects to learn more about the history/ design of the city? I’ve struggled to find other architectural friends that like to travel so unfortunately I don’t have anyone to share the experience with. Hoping for guidance on how to connect with others to travel and see great buildings! Thank you in advance.
przemula
Oct 18, 23 3:29 pm
You should visit Chicago Architectural Center, it's pretty cool. An event where you may not meet too many architects but it's a cool way to explore the city is the Chicago River boat tour, but I'm not sure if they're still on once it gets cold. Besides that, unfortunately you're just a bit late to some fun events: Chicago Open House was just this weekend, where a lot of both modern and historical buildings were open to explore. AIA Chicago Design Night was a couple of weeks ago too, with a fabulous afterparty that gave me an awful hangover the next day.
Josh Mings
Oct 19, 23 8:49 am
Yeah, we gotta stop scheduling them on Thursdays…
reallynotmyname
Oct 18, 23 7:46 pm
The Chicago architecture Biennale is getting underway now. I think some sites are already open.
1,000% architecture river boar tour if it's still running. CAF is worth visiting and chatting with people there. Art museum is really a great space....
Plenty of cool spots to check out around the city especially because Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, so most of them all have their own personality.
Hello! Architectural student here. I’m traveling to Chicago next week just out of love for the architecture there. What are the best ways to meet up with local architects or future architects to learn more about the history/ design of the city? I’ve struggled to find other architectural friends that like to travel so unfortunately I don’t have anyone to share the experience with. Hoping for guidance on how to connect with others to travel and see great buildings! Thank you in advance.
You should visit Chicago Architectural Center, it's pretty cool. An event where you may not meet too many architects but it's a cool way to explore the city is the Chicago River boat tour, but I'm not sure if they're still on once it gets cold. Besides that, unfortunately you're just a bit late to some fun events: Chicago Open House was just this weekend, where a lot of both modern and historical buildings were open to explore. AIA Chicago Design Night was a couple of weeks ago too, with a fabulous afterparty that gave me an awful hangover the next day.
Yeah, we gotta stop scheduling them on Thursdays…
The Chicago architecture Biennale is getting underway now. I think some sites are already open.
https://chicagoarchitecturebie...
Super cool, thank you for the recommendations!
1,000% architecture river boar tour if it's still running. CAF is worth visiting and chatting with people there. Art museum is really a great space....
Plenty of cool spots to check out around the city especially because Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, so most of them all have their own personality.