TEDx Chicago 2024: Lighting the Way, Friday, September 27th
Carol Ross Barney will present at TEDx Chicago, ‘Lighting the Way’ on Friday, September 27th at the Harris Theater.
The speakers of TEDx Chicago are among the greatest leaders and thinkers in Chicago and are all inspirational in the work they do!
Every ticket is all-inclusive and includes snacks, drinks, desserts, and 9 TEDx Chicago talks with 3 live performances.
Join the celebration and be inspired by these fascinating visionaries; click here to sign up.
ArchTalk Episode 21: Work, Community, and Power of Storytelling in Architecture
"To make change, you have to build consensus" – Carol Ross Barney
In conversation with Amreeta Syam of the podcast, ArchTalk, Carol provides great insight into the profession of architecture; from getting work to the power of storytelling when designing.
Listen to Episode 21 of ArchTalk, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Parallel Histories receives a Special Mention in the Architizer A+ Awards in the Pop-Ups and Temporary Category
Ross Barney Architects is proud to receive a Special Mention in the Pop-Ups and Temporary category in the Architizer A+ Awards competition for the Chicago Architecture Biennial, Parallel Histories on-site activation.
Click here to read more.
Architizer—100 Best Architecture and Design Firms in the United States
Ross Barney Architects is delighted to receive recognition from Architizer, and our peers, acknowledging excellence in design and celebrating our work. Click here to read more.
MAS Context—A Career in Five Projects: Carol Ross Barney
"In January 2024, Iker Gil talked to Carol Ross Barney about her career, focusing on five built projects from across the decades. These projects represent key breakthroughs in her career, defining new directions for the office."
Click here to read this enlightening interview with Carol and Iker Gil from Mas Context, a Chicago-based platform that creates meaningful dialogue, idea sharing, and immersive experiences focused on the design of our modern world.
May 2024 Construction Progress Time-lapse: McHenry County College, Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation
The George Sollitt Construction Company shares a time-lapse video of the progress made on the Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation at McHenry County College. Click here to view footage of the construction process from May 2024. To learn more about the McHenry County College project, click here.
The Architect's Newspaper—Ross Barney Architects is Recognized as the Architect's Newspaper Best of Practice in the Midwest 2024
Ross Barney Architects is to be recognized as The Architect's Newspaper Best of Practice in the Midwest 2024.
“The complexity of the projects that the firm has engaged in over the last few decades has been extraordinary. The Chicago waterfront is a huge transformation of the city and the quality of the execution is really high.” –Susan Jones, FAIA, atelierjones llc
The Best of Practice Awards commend the overall operations and structures of companies within the AEC community. It’s an ambitious task, yet nevertheless, a jury of experts and professionals guided their reviews based on aesthetic excellence, social impact, and internal culture at the company. This year’s winners not only ticked all the boxes, but they also displayed a commitment to demonstrating studio values through every level of the company, from design language to studio structure. What is preached is what is practiced.
Read more about the award and other recipients here.
The People's Architect Book Release and Signing Event, June 7 at the AIA Conference in Washington DC
The newly released book, The People’s Architect, commemorates the outstanding career of Carol Ross Barney. A multi-signer, book event will be held during the AIA Conference in Washington DC Friday, June 7 at 10:00 AM at the AIA Design Shop in the West Salon of the DC Convention Center.
To learn more about The People's Architect and order a copy, click here.
The Architect's Newspaper—A “Curb-to-Gate Transformation”: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveils O’Hare Airport expansion by SOM, Ross Barney Architects, and Juan Gabriel Moreno Architects
“We designed the new satellite concourse to create a frictionless experience for travelers, on par with the best airports in the world,” said SOM Design Partner Scott Duncan
Click here to learn more about the expansion.
DuSable Park Design Alliance: Interim Community Meeting Thursday, May 16 at 6 PM
The DuSable Park Design Alliance hosting a virtual public community meeting Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6 PM, presenting updates to the park concept. Registration is required, click here to sign up and receive the Zoom link.
DuSable Park is located at the mouth of the Chicago River in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. Building on the 2006 Framework Plan, the DPDA team has been busy in the past months developing the park concept. We look forward to sharing the park design concept with you.
World Architecture News—Judges Share Thoughts on the Americas Shortlist
"The WAN Awards Americas judging panel includes veteran architect Carol Ross Barney, founder and design principal of Ross Barney Architects. The Chicago-based architect (pictured below), recipient of the 2023 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal, was pleased to see so many projects that considered the future of the planet."
To read the full World Architecture News article featuring Carol, click here.
Construction Update on the Damen CTA Substation
Progress is being made on the Damen CTA Substation, located in the heart of the Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago. The Substation takes inspiration from its neighboring historical buildings through the strong structural expression and new use of brick color. Click here to view photos of the construction process.