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Congratulations to Chip von Weise, recipient of the 2022 AIA Illinois Nathan Clifford Ricker Award for Architecture Education! The AIA Illinois Honor Awards recognizes people and projects epitomizing the contributions of the architecture profession, the transformative power of design, and the dedication of individuals to service and excellence. Congrats to all of this year's Honor Award winners! Please read about each recipient here.
Chicago Studio Fall 2021 Final: please see pin-ups from each group!
At the Virginia Tech Chicago Studio Spring 2021 midterm review, students presented their work to host firm participants, mentors, and guest critics.
The students were challenged to develop a 240 unit affordable housing complex in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago at the western terminus of the 606 trail.
At the Virginia Tech Chicago Studio Spring 2020 final review, hosted on Zoom, students presented their work to host firm participants, mentors, and guest jurors. Please see selections from their presentations.
VT Chicago Studio visits the Toledo Museum of Art.
At the Chicago Studio Fall 2022 midterm review, students presented their work to host firm participants, mentors, and guest critics. Please see selected project work from each group.
In collaboration with the Chicago Department of Planning and the Chicago Philharmonic, students have developed a conceptual site that includes rehearsal and performance spaces, community cafes and outdoor spaces and a multitude of affordable housing units.
Chicago Studio is a development course in which students are involved in three critical points of learning: an integrated design studio, a building technology seminar and a professional practice seminar. This distinct curriculum conveys the reality of the profession and role of the architect through individual, small group, and large group work providing insight into everything from standard drawing notions to electrical and plumbing systems to client communications.
Chicago Studio tours the construction site of the new Steppenwolf Theatre, currently in Phase 2. Thank you Norcon and Steppenwolf Theatre for a look behind the scenes! Read more here.
At the Virginia Tech Chicago Studio Fall 2020 midterm review, students presented their work to host firm participants, mentors, and program contributors. Please see selections from their presentations.
At the Chicago Studio Spring 2020 midterm review, students presented their work to host firm participants, mentors, and other program contributors.
At the Chicago Studio Fall 2019 midterm review, students presented their work to host firm participants, mentors, and other program contributors.
