The Three Lives of The Edith Farnsworth House:
Modern Architecture, Preservation, Stewardship
Panel discussion led by IIT historian and preservationist:
Michelangelo Sabatino

Tuesday, April 1, 6:00 pm St. James Commons 65 E Huron St Free event

A panel discussion about the pioneering client and patron Dr. Edith Farnsworth and her country house in Plano. After a brief overview of his new book The Edith Farnsworth House: Architecture, Preservation, Culture (Monacelli 2024), Michelangelo Sabatino will moderate the discussion about strategies in place to encourage new generations of enthusiasts and professionals to visit (and re-visit) architecture sites as well as the challenges associated with preserving buildings.  Click for a more complete introduction

Panelists include:

• Mayra Cecilia Palafox, Senior Manager for Public Programs & Interpretation, Edith Farnsworth House
• Adam Rubin, Senior Director of Public Engagement / Chicago Architecture Center
• Ben Thomas, Executive Director, Society of Architectural Historians

Louis Sullivan: An American Architect

Tuesday, April 22, 5:45 pm Saint James Commons 65 E Huron Street By author Patrick F. Cannon Featuring the work of award-winning architectural photographer James Caulfield Free event

Sullivan became famous for his dictum "form ever follows function," and his genius shines here in stunning photographs that establish his place among the greatest of the world's architects. Click for a more detailed review.

Back to the Future:
A History of The James R. Thompson Center

Thursday, March 20 · 6 - 7:30pm A Society of Architectural Historians event Charnley-Persky House Museum 1365 North Astor Street Chicago, IL 60610

SOLD OUT

The Blessing in Disaster: Notre Dame de Paris Thursday, March 13 · 6 - 7:30pm  A Society of Architectural Historians event Charnley-Persky House Museum 1365 North Astor Street Chicago, IL 60610

SOLD OUT

The Architecture & Design Film Festival

The ADFF returns for 2025, presented by @ChiArchitecture. ADFF brings together stunning films and thought-provoking conversations from January 29-February 2. Don't miss this unique event! 

The line-up is full of captivating films about innovation, creativity, and humanity in the design practice. Many films include post-film discussions with filmmakers, architects, and design scholars. 

Here are highlights of a few featured programs.

Hope to see you there! Tickets and schedule available at this link:  architecture.org/filmfest 

Show 'n Tell '24

Our major annual event with dinner and featured speakers at the Cliff Dwellers, 200 S Michigan Ave. Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Click for details about the program

Here are details about Show 'n Tell '23 to serve as a reference