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Access the complete OHC site list, 15+ themed self-guided tours, neighborhood recommendations from locals and other exclusive content. Plus, Illinois residents get free access to the Center from October 1-16 by showing their downloaded app!

Enhance your experience even more by becoming a CAC member. During OHC weekend, members receive exclusive Priority Access Passes to skip long lines at sites, plus other benefits all year round. Learn more about becoming a member - for a limited time, you can use code DISCOVER for 20% off membership.

CREATE YOUR OHC ITINERARY

Our curated lists below will help you discover some spectacular spaces around the city during OHC weekend October 15-16.

Open House Chicago 2022 is made possible by generous support from Presenting Sponsor Wintrust and OHC 2022 Sponsors The Terra Foundation for American Art, the National Endowment for the Arts, the TAWANI Foundation, ComEd, Illinois Arts Council Agency and Cassandra Book. OHC 2022 Media Sponsors are Chicago Magazine, the Chicago Reader, WBEZ 91.5 Chicago and Vocalo Radio. OHC 2022 Partners are Choose Chicago, the Chicago Transit Authority and Open House Chicago Worldwide.

UPCOMING EVENTS

OHC Program: Chicago on the Silver Screen: Running Scared

IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Sunday, October 9 at 4:30pm

Our screening of Running Scared takes us to Cinema Chatham to enjoy a film featuring iconic Chicago-centric scenes.

OHC Program: Insider Guide to Open House Chicago

VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Tuesday, October 11 at 6:00pm

Want to maximize your OHC experience? Get the best tips and tricks from the experts, including site hosts, OHC volunteers and CAC staff.

OHC Program: Inside the Architect's Studio

VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Tuesday, October 18 at 6:00pm

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at studio spaces with the inside scoop from a panel of local architects.

FIND YOUR TOUR

ARCHITECTURAL HIGHLIGHTS BY BUS

Bus tours are back! Hop onboard and join us as we travel to neighborhoods across the city to see Architectural Highlights by Bus.

DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY BY BUS

Get in the mood for a spooky October by exploring the compelling and haunting true story told in Erik Larson's Devil in the White City on a bus tour through Chicago.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BY BUS

Discover the neighborhood where the famed Prairie Style of architecture evolved on Frank Lloyd Wright by Bus. You'll also get an interior tour of one of Wright's masterpieces!

FOR THE FAMILY

OHC FAMILY FEST: SPOOKY ARCHITECTURE

Date: Saturday, October 15 from 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Chicago Architecture Center (111 E. Wacker) Lecture Hall and Design Studio

Put on your best costume and explore the spooky side of architecture! Learn about the science behind the arches of Dracula's castle. Take on spook-tacular Lego challenges to build a witch’s lair. Create bone chilling bridges that can withstand the weight of a pumpkin. Plus, enter our Halloween costume contest for an opportunity to win special prizes. This event is free, so drop by any time!

CAC RETAIL DROPS

Did you know that Latinas represent less than 1% of registered architects in the United States? Latinas in Architecture is an anthology of the compelling highs and lows of life stories of multicultural Latina women in the field of architecture.

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ONE MORE THING

CAC 2022 GALA CELEBRATION

CAC’s 2022 Gala was an evening to remember! Over 500 industry professionals and guests came together for the Architecture for All Gala. Honoree Lynn Osmond was presented with the first annual Lynn J. Osmond Legacy Award for her 25 years of dedication as the President and CEO of the CAC. A special thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters, as all proceeds support our educational mission.

IN MEMORIAM

The Chicago Architecture Center mourns the passing of Brad Lynch, an impassioned designer, teacher and critic whose buildings have been consistently excellent and refreshing additions to our city and region. Influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies Van Der Rohe, Brad’s work carried aspects of both architects’ styles and rigor of practice. His career began as a construction and project manager for the restoration of several Wright homes.

Brad founded Brininstool+Lynch with David Brininstool in 1989. Examples of the firm’s reputation for exacting detail and quiet restraint include: the Racine Art Museum, single-family homes Wood House and Claremont House and high-rises at 550 St. Clair and 1345 S. Wabash, each bettering their environment and the user experience.

Brininstool+Lynch recently marked 30 years with the publication of a new monograph, Making Architecture, and a talk at the CAC. They also designed an exhibit for the CAC in 2005 showcasing innovative federal building projects. Brad and his firm have been true supporters of our mission as donors and active members. He affected many through his civic engagement and kind-hearted nature and will be greatly missed. Read more about Brad’s legacy in this Architect Magazine obituary and by visiting brininstool-lynch.com.

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Your gift today ensures that OHC can remain free and accessible to everyone. Consider a donation of $25 or $50 to support this program that connects Chicagoans to their city like no other.

MAKE A GIFT NOW

Interested in using your IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to CAC? Would you like to make a gift of stock or make an ACH transfer? Learn more or contact Karen Bippus, Director of Individual and Planned Giving at kbippus@architecture.org or (312) 561-2118.