11 2024 YIMBY Barry Substation

Chicago YIMBY—Work Progresses On CTA Blue Line Substation At Kimball And Barry In Avondale

“What looks like it could be an uber-modern single-family home you see rising on the corner of Kimball and Barry Avenues in Avondale is a CTA substation for the Blue Line trains, designed by Ross Barney Architects to look less like a piece of infrastructure, and more like part of the Avondale neighborhood.” 

Click here to read the full article by Daniel Schell for Chicago YIMBY.

10 2024 Frontier Civics Lessons

Frontier Magazine—Civics Lessons

Born and raised in Chicago, Brian Sholis shares his appreciation for the work of Ross Barney Architects, after reading The People's Architect. Sholis notes that Carol "has raised the bar for civic design in Chicago, which is an achievement worth celebrating."

To read the full article click here. For more information on The People's Architect and how to obtain a copy, click here.

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10 2024 WBEZ CWA

WBEZ Chicago—What’s That Building? Downtown Chicago architecture designed by women

In celebration of the Chicago Women in Architecture “Disrupters” exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Center, Dennis Rodkin and Sasha Ann Simons from WBEZ discuss the founding of CWA in 1974, sharing in-depth stories about the notable contributions of women architects in Chicago, including Carol as she talks about the beginning of CWA, the Chicago Riverwalk and women in Architecture.

Click here to listen to the segment.

10 2024 Mc Henry Timelapse

September 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 September 2024. To learn more about the McHenry County College project, click here.

10 2024 SHARE Architecture Awards

Carol Ross Barney participates as a jury Chair at the SHARE Architecture Awards in Greece

The SHARE Architecture Awards highlights individual achievements and showcases Eastern Europe’s growing influence in the global architectural scene.

“I’m happy to be the jury Chair at the SHARE Architecture Awards on October 8th in Athens, Greece.  We’ll be celebrating remarkable works from Central and South-Eastern Europe, with a focus on sustainable and community design. Looking forward to seeing you all at the SHARE Architecture Awards 2024!”  said Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, Jury Chair

10 2024 Open House Chicago

Ross Barney Architects participates in Open House Chicago 2024: October 19, 3-5 pm

The Ross Barney Architects studio at 10 W. Hubbard St. Chicago, IL will be open to visitors for Open House Chicago 2024, Saturday, October 19, from 3 to 5 pm. 

For more information on visiting the Ross Barney Architects Studio, click here.

9 2024 Ted X Chicago 2 Days

TedxChicago Lighting the Way—Friday, September 27, 2024

Friday, September 27, TedxChicago will take place at the Harris Theater, featuring thought-provoking talks from Carol Ross Barney and eight other speakers, exhilarating performances, and a fully immersive experience.

Lighting the Way: Rooted in the vibrant and dynamic city of Chicago—a hub of innovation, culture, and resilience—TEDxChicago 2024 celebrates the city’s unique spirit and its history of fostering groundbreaking ideas and movements. Together, we honor those Lighting the Way toward a brighter tomorrow.

To purchase tickets, click here.

9 2024 CAC Ohare panel

Ross Barney Architects, SOM, and JGMA discuss the new Satellite Concourses at O'Hare International Airport at the Chicago Architecture Center

Barrett Peterson of Ross Barney Architects, Ryan Culligan of Skidmore Owings and Merrill and Juan Moreno of JGMA Architects presented an informative, and entertaining panel discussion on the new Satellite Concourses at O’Hare International Airport this past Friday at the Chicago Architecture Center.

9 2024 Tedx Chicago

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.

9 2024 CAC Exhibition

Chicago Women In Architecture, 50th Anniversary Exhibit at the Chicago Architecture Center

The Chicago Architecture Center invites all to the launch of the exhibition “Disrupters,” which honors the legacy of Chicago Women in Architecture and the pioneering founders of the CWA, who, 50 years ago, shattered the barriers of a male-dominated industry. 

In recognition of her remarkable career, the CWA Foundation will present Carol Ross Barney with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the opening ceremony, acknowledging her significant contributions and advocacy for issues affecting women architects.

To purchase your ticket click here.

9 2024 Openlands 2024 Luncheon

Openlands 2024 Annual Luncheon, Thursday, October 17th

Join Openlands for the 2024 Annual Luncheon: Conserving Nature for Life. Celebrate conservation leadership and hear from keynote speaker Dr. J. Drew Lanham. Click here to get your ticket; sponsorships available.

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