CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER

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The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is a non-profit organization that inspires people to discover why design matters.

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Empowering the future of Chicago

As programs like Teen Fellows grow, so does our impact on tomorrow's architects, designers, and builders. With your support, we can continue to empower young people to shape a more equitable, sustainable, and vibrant Chicago. Watch the video.

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Open House Chicago is Here!

This popular free annual festival, hosted by the CAC, returns Oct 19-20 providing the public with access to places of architectural, historical, and cultural significance.

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OHC Photo Competition

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or a hobbyist with a camera phone, this is your chance to show off your best photos taken while exploring Open House Chicago sites. See competition details.

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    Open House Chicago Photo Competition

    Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or a hobbyist with a camera phone, this is your chance to show off your best photos taken while exploring Open House Chicago sites. Submit your entries by October 27.

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    How was your Open House experience?

    We hope you enjoyed exploring the city with us. Please take our survey to tell us about your experience. And save the date for Oct 18-19, 2025!

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DESIGN COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The CAC facilitated a design competition for Missing Middle Infill Housing, highlighting innovative ways of reimagining Chicago’s single-family home, two- and three-flat, rowhouse, and six-flat typologies to better meet modern living. Meet the winners and download the design catalog.

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Is Housing broken?

No matter the city, its size, its demographics, its spatial configuration or architectural bent, housing everywhere seems to be at a crisis point. Learn more about this challenging, important issue from Ben Schulman at New City.

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As a Chicago Architecture Center member, you'll have access to exclusive tours, programs and event year-round. Explore our many benefits.
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MEMBERSHIP
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Free Essential Walking Tours
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Discounts on virtual programs
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Free admission to the Chicago Architecture Center
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66% off Premier Walking Tours
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Invitations to exclusive members-only events
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Priority Access Passes to skip the line during Open House Chicago

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    The greatest gift

    Give your time and talent to the CAC as a volunteer docent, exhibit host or education guide.

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    Support the future of design

    The CAC relies on donors like you to help fund our design education programs. We're grateful for every one-time contributor and life-long supporter.

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