CAC Staff

Philip Nadasdy

Chief Strategy Officer

Philip Nadasdy, Chief Strategy Officer, joined the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) in 2023. In this role, Philip oversees the exhibitions, learning and public engagement teams and drives implementation of CAC's strategic planning through mission-forward programming. His multifaceted career has uniquely positioned him to contribute to CAC's impact and growth, ensuring it remains at the forefront of architectural innovation and education.

Philip came to the CAC with two decades of art administration and public engagement experience across the United States. His extensive background includes serving as the Director of the South Bend Museum of Art and as the Associate Director of Public Engagement at the Seattle Art Museum. Alongside his MA in Arts Administration & Policy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Philip's commitment to cultural engagement and his diverse career makes him a valuable asset to CAC, contributing to its ongoing mission of celebrating and promoting Chicago as a global center of architectural innovation and education.

favorite building of chicago

Aqua Tower reads like a site-specific sculpture with its curving white balconies reminiscent of Lake Michigan’s waves and beaches. More than an aesthetic, its form fits a function of being responsive and interconnected with its environment. I clearly remember thinking, “That’s something different,” as it was being constructed and then made its mark on the city’s skyline.

Philip Nadasdy, Chief Strategy Officer