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CAF offers three spaces for private-event rental. All are located
off the ground-floor atrium of the Santa Fe Building at 224 South
Michigan Avenue at Jackson. This magnificent early-20th-century
edifice was designed by Daniel Burnham, a giant in Chicago’s
architectural history, and was fully restored in the mid-1980s.
Ample, competitively priced parking is available immediately adjacent
to the building in the newly renovated South Grant Park underground
garage, managed by Laz Parking. The ArchiCenter also is easily
reached via many public transit options. Facilities are fully
accessible.
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The John Buck Company Lecture
Hall Gallery accommodates 150 lecture
seats and 200 people for receptions. A built-in sound system,
large projection screen and 120 chairs are included.
COST $200/hour; two-hour minimum.
NOTE: Catered events for 25 people or more are also required
to rent the Elizabeth Morse Learning Studio for food preparation
and set-up.
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CitySpace
is a unique interpretive facility designed by Skidmore, Owings
& Merrill that offers a sleek, modernist venue for receptions
of up to about 60 people. There is limited seating and presentation
space.
COST: $150/hour; two-hour minimum.
NOTE: Catered events for 25 people or more in this space are
required to rent the Elizabeth Morse Learning Studio for food
preparation and set-up.
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Elizabeth Morse Learning
Studio Studio is ideal for seminars
and meetings for up to 35 people. The studio has built-in
counters for catered food, a large-size dry erase/projection
board, and centralized data connection for presentations.
COST: $125/hour; two-hour minimum. |
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Services and Equipment
Included in
Rental Fee
- Chairs (120)
- Podium
- Delivery Access
- Convenient parking and public transportation options
Available or Required at Additional Cost
- Chair & table set-up/break down
- Janitorial services
- Food preparation areas available/required at additional
cost
- Carpet cleaning required at additional cost
- Coat racks
- 5-foot tables
- Handheld microphone with podium attachment
- Three extension cords, 25’ to 100’
- Two (2) power surge protectors
- Laser pointer
- Adjustable HVAC
- After hour, groups, or weekend events are subject to Santa
Fe Building occupancy charges
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Audio-visual
and Presentation Equipment Included in Rental Fee
- Built-in audio visual screen, approximately 7’ wide
x 10’ high
(may vary depending on venue space)
- Single channel public address system
For additional audiovisual equipment, tables, microphones,
and stands with a mixer to accommodate table microphones and/or
podium microphone, contact: AVI Midwest at www.avisys.com,
Phone: 630.477.2300 or 312.589.1060. |
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rates are available for all-day rental, subject to availability.
To discuss your requirements or for
questions, please call 312.922.3432 x 224 or e-mail venuerentals@architecture.org.
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Rental
Guidelines |
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Rental spaces
available 361 days a year. Additional staffing charges
applicable for after hours, groups, weekend, and Holiday
rentals. |
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Space rental
rates are based on a two-hour minimum and exclude the
cost of chair/table set-up, janitorial services, any cleaning
services, additional staffing charges, miscellaneous charges,
and Santa Fe Building occupancy charges. |
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All services
and costs not specifically included in the rental agreement
are the responsibility of the renter. |
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A certificate
of insurance naming the Chicago Architecture Foundation
and the Santa Fe Building Management Company U.S. Equities
as co-insured from the renter and each outside service
provider is required in advance of each rental. |
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Events of
a primarily religious or political nature are not permitted
and events must conform to building regulations governing
security and tenants impact. |
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CAF recommends
a preferred caterer; however, an outside caterer may be
used provided the caterer meets Santa Fe Building and
insurance requirements. |
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Space rentals
are not secured until a deposit has been paid and a contract
issued. |
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Set-up
and Tear Down |
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A Chicago
Architecture Foundation representative will conduct a
walkthrough prior to bringing or delivering any materials
to the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Markings on the
carpet or floor space are considered damage to the space.
Vendors are responsible for any damages to the Santa Fe
Building and any Chicago Architecture Foundation spaces.
Any charges incurred are due within 10 days upon conclusion
of the scheduled event, after which additional fees may
be added. |
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Equipment,
linen, and other delivers must be made on the day of the
event through the Santa Fe Building dock, and must be
previously scheduled and approved by the appointed Chicago
Architecture Foundation representative. |
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Equipment,
linen, and all other items must be removed from the property
at the conclusion of the event. Any items remaining are
subject to removal at the expense of all participating
vendors and organizations. |
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Food, ice,
grease, and liquor must be properly disposed of at the
conclusion of the event. Any items remaining are subject
to removal at the expense of all participating vendors
and organizations. |
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Any scraping,
or damage to the walls, floors, or furniture will be billed
at the expense of the vendor or organization. |
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Unauthorized
pre-set up/s or overtime charges will be billed to the
vendor or organization; payment is due within 10 days
upon conclusion of the scheduled event, after which
fees may be added.
All events which utilize the Elizabeth Morse Learning
Studio for food preparation must cover the entire floor
area with removable waterproof material, in addition
any food stations located in any carpeted CAF venue
space must also be covered with removable plastic material,
no less than 3 feet, in all directions. An appointed
Chicago Architecture Foundation representative will
conduct a walkthrough and must provide approval prior
to beginning any food preparation. |
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Caterers
and Vendors |
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The names
and phone numbers of all vendors must be supplied to the
Chicago Architecture Foundation no less than 15 days prior
to the event. |
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A designated
representative, responsible for all vendors, must be present
and identified to supervise the event as well as the set-up
and tear down. Caterers must provide Chicago Architecture
Foundation with the name of the head caterer at least
two days prior to the event. |
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Beverage service
must end 30 minutes prior to the conclusion of the event.
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Caterers and
vendors must check in and out at the beginning and end
of the event with a representative from the Chicago Architecture
Foundation prior to entering or exiting any venue space.
Markings on the carpet or floor space are considered damage
to the space. Vendors are responsible for any damages
to the Santa Fe Building and any Chicago Architecture
Foundation spaces. Any charges incurred are due within
10 days upon conclusion of the scheduled event, after
which additional fees may be added. |
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Any scraping,
or damage to the walls, floors, or furniture will be
billed at the expense of the vendor or organization.
Any charges incurred are due within 10 days upon conclusion
of the scheduled event, after which additional fees
may be added.
All events which utilize the Elizabeth Morse Learning
Studio for food preparation must cover the entire floor
area with removable waterproof material, in addition
any food stations located in any carpeted CAF venue
space must also be covered with removable plastic material,
no less than 3 feet, in all directions. An appointed
Chicago Architecture Foundation representative will
conduct a walkthrough and must provide approval prior
to beginning any food preparation. |
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Please note
prices, venue requirements, and guidelines are subject to change
without notice.
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| CAF preferred caterer: |
TBA |
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