We’ve got an All-Star lineup of speakers for the Fundamentals of Chicago Architecture training class in 2025, and there are limited opportunities for docents and staff to attend some of the lectures! Since there are limited seats, we ask that you choose your top three options, and we’ll assign seats on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance signup is required – attendees will not be admitted to the lecture hall without pre registration and confirmation from CAC staff. Registration closes on January 3rd and you will receive confirmation by January 10th. Review the line-up below. Express your interest here: https://forms.gle/VbXkub6QAXBp3N3c7
January 18, 10:25 AM – 1:45 PM: Why Chicago Exists: 1860s – 1871
Professor Emeritus Henry Binford, PhD, Northwestern University
(lunch break from 11:45 – 12:30 on your own)
January 25, 9:30 AM – noon: Chicago’s Golden Age 1890-1924
Professor Tom Leslie, FAIA, University of Illinois
February 1, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM: The Era of Prosperity and Depression
Jen Masengarb, Executive Director, AIA Chicago
February 8, 9:30 AM – noon: Modern and Postmodern Architecture in Chicago
Lee Bey, Architecture Critic, Chicago Sun-Times
February 17, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Technology, Structure, and Materials
Gordon Gill, FAIA, Design Partner, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
February 22, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Contemporary Architecture
Brian Lee, FAIA, Consulting Design Partner, SOM
February 22, 11:00 AM – noon: Issues Impacting Today’s Development
Ann Thompson, FAIA, Executive Vice President Related Midwest
Is it correct that all lectures are on Saturdays except for Gordon Gill’s? I see that Feb 17 is a Monday. thanks; Linda Winke
The Gordon Gill lecture is on February 15, *not* Feb 17. Sorry for the typo! All of the lectures are on Saturdays during Fundamentals training. Thanks for the sharp eyes!
Do these lecture complete our docent “Enrichment requirements “?