Chicago
architecture's greatest hits
What
do Mies, Daniel Burnham, Rem Koolhaas, Frank Lloyd Wright
and Helmut Jahn all have in common? Their work is featured
on our popular "Highlights by Bus" tour.
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See
the Reliance Building transformed
Take
this 45-minute lunchtime tour to see how a 19th-century
office building was converted into a boutique hotel in
the 1990s. For
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35th
Annual CAF Gala A Model City March 13
Help celebrate the tradition of public-private partnerships
that make Chicago a model city. Tickets are available
for the 2010 Gala March 13 at the Palmer House Hilton.
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Chicago
Lakefront Bus Tour February 6
Join the Chicago Architecture Foundation and Friends of
the Parks for a lakefront tour, which considers the lakefront
in the context of the 1909 Plan of Chicago. February 6,
9am. For
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Exploring
Chicago’s History: A lecture by Dominic A. Pacyga
Pacyga
discusses the history and character of Chicago in this
illustrated lecture based on his new book,Chicago:
A Biography. Thursday, February 11, 6pm. For
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The
architecture of democracy
The
"Seats of Power" tour shows how governmental
building designs have changed over time to reflect evolving
attitudes about civic buildings and how architects create
public spaces. For
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Chicago MODEL City, February 21
Drop
in between 11am and 3pm for CAFamily Studio Sunday
for
fun, free activities for the whole family.
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Follow
the "Rise of the Skyscraper" in the Loop
Trace
the history of skyscrapers on this popular daily walking
tour. See early examples of the innovative designs pioneered
in Chicago. For
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"Go
Red for Women" with heart-healthy walking tours
To
raise awareness about heart disease among women, CAF is
offering a $5 discount on the "Historic Downtown:
Treasure of Culture & Commerce" walking tour
in the month of February. Learn
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For
Better or For Worse: Architects in Love
Get
ready for Valentine’s Day with a program deep in
the heart of design partnership. Three prominent Chicago
architectural couples reveal the joys and sorrows of working
under Cupid’s wing. February 2, 6-7:15pm. Learn
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Romance,
Chicago, and Architecture
Videos
of local industry experts describing their most romantic
Chicago locations will be posted
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