Join us after work on the Third Thursday of the month to unwind, connect with old and new friends, and learn from one another. Focusing on AIA Chicago members and their innovative and groundbreaking projects, each month’s gathering will offer a different theme. Come to learn, eat and drink, and engage in lively conversation with the Chicago architecture community.

AIA Chicago and I-NOMA (Illinois Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects) invite you to gather for a summertime mixer and the opportunity to learn about organizations and initiatives working to make architecture accessible to underserved minority K-12 students. Gather on the rooftop of HED’s new office to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and learn how you can get involved with and support organizations that are bringing architecture to young people.

Participating Organizations:

ACE Mentor Chicago

Architects in Schools (AIA Chicago Foundation)

Girls Build and Teen Fellows (Chicago Architecture Center)

Mobile Makers

Project Pipeline (I-NOMA)

Territory NFP

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. TICKETS ARE FREE.

Single tickets: Reserve one ticket for yourself

Firm tickets: Reserve 5 tickets for you and your colleagues

Save the Dates:

Stay tuned for more details about Third Thursdays later in the year when we celebrate Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, 2023 AIA Gold Medal Recipient, discuss the ascent of tall buildings, and much more.

Equity in Architecture + Youth Education: Volunteer Fair and Mixer