Chicago Architecture FoundationCurrent Exhibits:
THE UNSEEN CITY:
DESIGNS FOR A FUTURE CHICAGO
COST: Free and open to the public
HOURS: Daily 9 am to 5:30 pm
LOCATION: Atrium Gallery, 224 S. Michigan Ave.
Four Chicago academic institutions present visions for the future of city life in the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s exhibition Unseen City: Designs for a Future Chicago. The participating designers encourage us to ask, “What might this neighborhood and city become?”
Come see a 19th century boulevard transformed for the 21st, a horizontal deconstructed Willis Tower, an industrial district as creative hub, and a skyscraper that scrubs the air.
What future do you imagine for your neighborhood?
BUS RAPID TRANSIT: NEXT STOP, CHICAGO
COST: Free and open to the public
HOURS: 7 days a week from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
LOCATION: CAF Lecture Hall, 224 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago is preparing to debut a bold plan for giving public transit riders a speedier and smarter way to ride: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). By combining cutting-edge technology with specially-chosen routes, BRT promises to make Chicago a more connected city.
This exhibition outlines the features and benefits of BRT while exploring how it is transforming cities around the globe. See how features like dedicated bus lanes and innovative station design are improving bus transportation and people’s lives.
These programs are made possible through the generous support of The Rockefeller Foundation, in partnership with The Chicago Community Trust.
LOOP VALUE: THE HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? SHOP
COST: Free and open to the public
HOURS 7 days a week from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
LOCATION Arcelor Mittal CitySpace Gallery, 224 South Michigan Ave.
In a nation obsessed with acquiring the most stuff at the lowest price, how well do we understand the value of the buildings and products we buy? How do our purchases impact the future of our neighborhoods? Visit Loop Value: The How Much Does It Cost? Shop at the Chicago Architecture Foundation and find a new design for your city and your life. It's a shopping trip unlike any you've experienced before.
Loop Value: The How Much Does It Cost? Shop opened February 17 in the ArcelorMittal CitySpace Gallery at Chicago Architecture Foundation (224 South Michigan Ave.) It is made possible through the generous support of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO); Illinois Sustainable Education Project (I-StEP); the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation; and Illinois American Water.
COST: Free and open to the public
HOURS 7 days a week from 9am-6:30pm
LOCATION Atrium Gallery, 224 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago Model City is the only accurate and up-to-date three-dimensional portrait of Chicago's downtown. This 320-square-foot work-in-progress enables you to see Chicago as you've never seen it before. The model became an instant icon when it opened in 2009, beloved by tourists and locals alike. It has become the centerpiece for exhibitions in the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s atrium gallery. In addition, the model is the departure point for CAF tours, a gathering place, an orientation point for visitors, and a great photo opportunity! Famous visitors to the model include Mayor Richard J. Daley, architect Jeanne Gang, and television personality Geoffrey Baer. CAF is currently developing exhibitions that will make Chicago Model City a richer and even more exciting experience.
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