Podcasts about chicago architecture foundation

WTTW’s popular on-air host, producer and Chicago Architecture Foundation docent Geoffrey Baer joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about his new special, Touring Chicago's Lakefront, by exploring its many attractions, revealing some of its secrets, and telling colorful stories about how it was created and why it looks as it does today.

Today's episode of Executives' Exchange spotlights Lynn Osmond, President and CEO of Choose Chicago. She is joined by guest host, Teresa Wilton Harmon, Chicago Office Managing Partner at Sidley Austin LLP. Osmond tells us her tale of going from music to architecture to champion of all things Chicago. She details her mentorship experience, her 25 years with Chicago Architecture Center, and why she's passionate about Chicago's future. Sit back and enjoy this conversation with Lynn! 00:00—Introduction 02:00—Lynn details her journey growing up in Canada, moving to the US, and finding a passion for architecture 04:28—Lynn discusses taking over the Chicago Architecture Foundation and building its programming, eventually founding the Chicago Architecture Center 07:25—Developing Open House Chicago and the Chicago city model 09:24—Expanding CAF, her priorities, and growth mindset 11:10—Lynn discusses engaging young people, developing architecture curriculum in CPS, and programming specifically for girls 14:30—Lynn discusses role as President Emeritus, future of CAF; equitable programming 16:08—Shure sponsor message 17:20—Transitioning to Choose Chicago; rebuilding staff, audiences, and funding post-pandemic 24:45—Lynn discusses being first woman in her role; mentorship, supporting other women in the industry; work-life balance 29:45—Tourism disruption; opportunities for people in hospitality, including training and advancement 31:34—Lynn discusses which awards mean most to her; CAC Lynn Osmond award, which will live on; recognized with honorary AIA 32:50—Rapid fire questions 36:21—Outro Episode Links: Choose Chicago | Chicago Architecture Center | Sidley Austin LLP Guest Host: Teresa Wilton Harmon, Chicago Office Managing Partner at Sidley Austin LLP Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones. Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

This week on The Real Estate Diplomat, we are joined by Catherine Tinker of Chicago based Columbian Model and Exhibit Works. The company builds scale models of buildings, mainly for the real estate development market. They have created many of the scale models of buildings that have been built within the last 30 years in Chicago and many throughout the United States. In this episode, Cathy shares her journey, from starting as a lawyer for the space industry dealing with the Space Shuttle Challenger accident, to creating scaled models of buildings. We discuss why physical representations are an important part of selling the invisible, in addition to digital representations. We also discuss her scale model of the Obama Presidential Library being discussed by former President Barack Obama on 60 Minutes.  The Humanity Behind Scale ModelsYou may wonder why developers invest in a physical model when virtual reality gear is available. Also, why do they even go through the trouble of showing what the project might look like? After all, cost-effective options such as pictures, whether printed and framed on the wall or projected from a computer screen, are available. In today's episode, Catherine explains why scale models are necessary for anyone trying to sell a development project. One of those reasons is that models are often used to assure the client that the project is real. In other words, if someone can build a scale model of the project, then the likelihood of the project being made to a real-life scale is high.  Additionally, when you are selling a project, whether a condo unit or a single-family home, having a model can help you give potential clients concrete answers to their questions. Ultimately, it will naturally click with the client if they see the project's space. It also entertains the client while making inquiries with the seller or the developer. Scale models help people better understand the project and its space. And like having an in-person conversation, there is just something so human about seeing and feeling a scaled physical representation of something you are looking to purchase.   About Catherine Tinker:Catherine Tinker has been a scale model and exhibit maker for over 29 years as owner and president of Columbian Model & Exhibit Works, Ltd. The company also spearheaded the creation of the Chicago Architecture Foundation's model of the City of Chicago. Their international client base includes real estate developers, senior living specialists, large corporations, museums, foundations, and attorneys. Prior to Columbian model, Cathy served as a litigation attorney for ten years. Outline of the Episode:[02:31] How Aaron and Catherine know each other.[04:46] Getting into the scale model building space. [07:21] The power of word of mouth when growing your business.[10:02] Working with different materials needed to build scale models. [13:08] The trajectory of pursuing a career in model making. [14:40] Why seeing a scale model is essential in real estate development.[15:53] Delivering large-scale models across the country.[18:56] Creating scale models for TV and movie productions.[22:40] The value of a scale model when selling a development project.[24:42] What Catherine sees on the horizon for model making.[26:51] How models provide entertainment and concrete answers for potential clients.[30:06] Her experience practicing law and a case involving NASA.[32:10] How to get in touch with Catherine Tinker and her work. Resources:Website: https://sites.google.com/site/columbianmodel/cmew/LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctinker/LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/columbian-model-&-exhibit-works-ltd.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/columbianmodelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMEWmodels Connect with Aaron Masliansky!Website: https://www.therealestatediplomat.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-masliansky-4b937217/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/633849318025738Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaronmasliansky

Mary is Heitman's Senior Managing Director, Head of Global Research and an equity owner of the firm. She is a member of the firm's Board of Managers, Global Management Committee, North American Private Equity Valuation Committee, and Private Equity and Debt Investment Committees. She is the author of numerous articles and research studies relating to real estate markets, portfolio management and strategy. Prior to joining Heitman, she was an urban planner for the City of Chicago and she worked in retail site location. Mary received an AB from Vassar College and an MA and PhD from Northwestern University. She is a Governing Trustee of the Urban Land Institute and sits on its Global Board of Directors. Mary also chairs ULI's Chicago District Council. Among other professional affiliations, she served two terms on the board of the Pension Real Estate Association and was its president. Mary is also a former president of the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries. She was named a fellow of the Homer Hoyt Institute in 2000, is a docent for the Chicago Architecture Foundation and is a member of the board of the Metropolitan Planning Council of Chicago.

WGN Radio’s Steve Dale is joined by the President and CEO of Chicago’s First Lady Cruises, Holly Agra. Chicago’s First Lady Cruises is the official cruise line of the Chicago Architecture Foundation and are now in their 20th season together. Listen in while Holly discusses the history of Chicago’s First Lady Cruises architecture cruises and […]

Episode Summary Lee Pollock is a writer, historian and public speaker on the life and times of Winston Churchill. He has served as a Trustee and Advisor to the Board and Executive Director of The International Churchill Society, founded to preserve Churchill's legacy for future generations. Lee spearheaded the development of the National Churchill Library in Washington, D.C., the leading center for Churchill scholarship in the United States. His responsibilities also included publishing “Finest Hour — The Journal of Winston Churchill,” organizing the annual International Churchill Conference, and supporting work by leading historians. He is the author of “Action This Day: Adventures with Winston Churchill.” A native of Montreal, Canada, Lee graduated from McGill University and holds a master's degree from the University of Chicago. He is a Fellow of the National Churchill Museum and a Director of The Chicago Architecture Foundation. Lee is also a Wall Street Journal Op-Ed contributor on Churchill subjects. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah, Senior Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Harold Berman of Efrat, Israel--that airs each Sunday at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm here on 94.1 The Voice KBXL and also on Sunday evenings at 5 pm on our sister station 790 KSPD. They are a unique phenomenon on the airwaves – a Christian and a Jew in an ongoing dialogue – celebrating the many commonalities but never shying away from the differences. They offer their listeners insights into each other's faiths that don't come up much elsewhere, that can only come through sincere conversation. The weekly discussion is more than a program about a topic; it's a demonstration of how God can bring two people together from 9,000 miles away to bridge the differences, learn from each other, and strengthen their own faiths. If you would like to learn more about this fantastic radio ministry, please visit their website at teacherandpreacher.com.

Episode Summary Lee Pollock is a writer, historian and public speaker on the life and times of Winston Churchill. He has served as a Trustee and Advisor to the Board and Executive Director of The International Churchill Society, founded to preserve Churchill's legacy for future generations. Lee spearheaded the development of the National Churchill Library in Washington, D.C., the leading center for Churchill scholarship in the United States. His responsibilities also included publishing “Finest Hour — The Journal of Winston Churchill,” organizing the annual International Churchill Conference, and supporting work by leading historians. He is the author of “Action This Day: Adventures with Winston Churchill.” A native of Montreal, Canada, Lee graduated from McGill University and holds a master's degree from the University of Chicago. He is a Fellow of the National Churchill Museum and a Director of The Chicago Architecture Foundation. Lee is also a Wall Street Journal Op-Ed contributor on Churchill subjects. About the Teacher and The Preacher The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah, Senior Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Harold Berman of Efrat, Israel--that airs each Sunday at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm here on 94.1 The Voice KBXL and also on Sunday evenings at 5 pm on our sister station 790 KSPD. They are a unique phenomenon on the airwaves – a Christian and a Jew in an ongoing dialogue – celebrating the many commonalities but never shying away from the differences. They offer their listeners insights into each other's faiths that don't come up much elsewhere, that can only come through sincere conversation. The weekly discussion is more than a program about a topic; it's a demonstration of how God can bring two people together from 9,000 miles away to bridge the differences, learn from each other, and strengthen their own faiths. If you would like to learn more about this fantastic radio ministry, please visit their website at teacherandpreacher.com.

Warning: Your cheeks will hurt after this episode. Actor, coach and host of The Whole Artist, Courtney Rioux brightens up our heavy history podcast with a history of positive psychology and then Nat gives the fans what they want with the story of Sally Rand.Our Guest Courtney Rioux (photo by Joe Mazza, Brave Lux)Martin E. P. SeligmanMaslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsSally Rand with FansSally Rand with BubbleResources:Coursera Course on Positive PsychologyVia Character Strength TestPositive Psychology ExercisesMore on Courtney:Courtney Rioux is a multi-passionate creative. As an actor, you may have seen her most recently on Chicago Med, Fire, and PD as paramedic Courtney, The Hot Shot spokesperson, or heard her voice on a Jimmy Dean, McDonald's, Sherwin Williams, or Hershey's TV commercial. But Courtney is also an advocate for actors. She does this as a host of the podcast The Whole Artist with Courtney Rioux, in teaching and coaching actors, and in her role as VP of the Chicago Sag-Aftra board. With each of these, she inspires and empowers actors to create a life of joy, freedom, and abundance. Follow her at @courtneyrioux on Insta and sign up for her V.I.P. updates at CourtneyRioux.com. SOURCES:Positive Psychology: Flourish by Martin Seligman, Coursera Course, Armchair Expert w Angela Duckworth, Authentic Happiness.org, Viacharacter.org, Positive Psychology, Britannica, Simply Psychology, Positive Psychology Center at UPennSally Rand: Britannica, Wikiipedia, Chicago Architecture Foundation about world’s fairsMERCH: Snag some Shared History merch and get stylin’!SOCIALS: Follow Shared History on Twitter & Instagram and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!SUPPORT: DYK you can support us on Patreon? Just become a patron of Arcade Audio and let ‘em know you love us.CREDITS:Original Theme: Garreth SpinnOriginal Art: Sarah CruzAbout this podcast:Shared History, is a comedy podcast and history podcast in one. Hosted by Chicago comedians, each episode focuses on obscure, overlooked and underrepresented historical events and people.SPONSORS: This episode was sponsored by RAYGUN & ECBG Cake Studio (all promocodes mentioned in episode are one word, no spaces)Direct sponsorship inquiries here.

Mary Ludgin is one of the best big-picture, strategic minds in the commercial real estate investment business. She is the Head of Global Research at Heitman, a global real estate investment management firm with $45.5 billion in assets under management. The initial interview focused mostly on the effects of COVID on the built environment, with a fascinating discussion on ripples of the COVID crisis post-vaccine, both from a national and global perspective. Recorded a week prior to the George Floyd killing and the resulting national outcry, Matt had a follow-up conversation with Mary on June 3rd to discuss issues relating to social and racial equity in our country, the current unrest, and opportunities for the real estate industry to do better.Mary is Heitman's Senior Managing Director, Head of Global Research and an equity owner of the firm. She is a member of the firm's Board of Managers, Global Management Committee, North American Private Equity Valuation Committee, and Private Equity and Debt Investment Committees. She is the author of numerous articles and research studies relating to real estate markets, portfolio management and strategy. Prior to joining Heitman, she was an urban planner for the City of Chicago and she worked in retail site location.Mary received an AB from Vassar College and an MA and PhD from Northwestern University. She is a Governing Trustee of the Urban Land Institute and sits on its Global Board of Directors. Mary also chairs ULI's Chicago District Council. Among other professional affiliations, she served two terms on the board of the Pension Real Estate Association and was its president. Mary is also a former president of the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries. She was named a fellow of the Homer Hoyt Institute in 2000, is a docent for the Chicago Architecture Foundation and is a member of the board of the Metropolitan Planning Council of Chicago.Leading Voices in Real Estate has tried to present conversations with leaders in the real estate world from a diverse set of backgrounds, with different perspectives, and from all sectors of the industry. We will be working to bring more leaders of color into the conversation and will be thinking, with all of our guests, how our industry can better address inequities internally within our companies and in the work that we do.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise experience aboard Chicago’s First Lady. Read her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/river-cruise-showcases-chicagos-stunning-architectural-gems/Featured music is "Evolution" by www.EliotLewis.com

Lisa Pickell: Lisa joined Orren Pickell in 2004 as a remodeling division manager, became chief operating officer in 2010 and took the helm as president in 2017. She has a demonstrated commitment to the firm’s tradition of excellence, and has been equally dedicated to advancing the construction industry. In 2017, she was recognized by Constructech Magazine as one of the nation’s leading Women in Construction. She was named Remodeler of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago in 2009, and was selected as one of Professional Remodeler magazine’s 40 Under 40 in 2011. Lisa graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a business degree in marketing and a minor in art and architectural history. Lisa is an active member of Vistage Worldwide, the Executive’s Club of Chicago, and the Chicago Architecture Foundation where she sits on several planning committees. Lisa also conducts Chicago River cruises for the Foundation—one of TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Tours in the United States—and has studied culinary arts at Kendall College.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We find out why downtown became the go-to destination for Chicago’s tallest buildings, and whether that might change in the future.

In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, our team of travellers explore the city that has become synonymous with the Obamas, Oprah and architecture: Chicago. Aboard the First Lady of Chicago, Jack Walden talks to Ronnie Jo Sokol, a docent with the Chicago Architecture Foundation's River Cruise. Find out which is Ronnie Jo's favourite building and discover the best time of the year to visit the home of the high-rise. Journeys to Come is a podcast about travel hosted by Australia's Queen of Travel Catriona Rowntree. Each week we share memories from recent trips and talk about upcoming adventures.

Mike Meiners is a creative generalist and founder and CEO of Hackstudio, a place where kids learn to succeed by being who they are. Prior to founding Hackstudio, Mike founded and served as CEO of Cinemetro, Inc., where he wrote, produced and directed the motion picture “The Trouble With Dee Dee.” Since 2001, Mike has operated Meiners Design, where he has designed company identities, earned patents and won a national furniture design competition. He was a co-founder of HouseHaus LLC, an architecture and design firm producing work that has been exhibited at the Chicago Architecture Foundation and featured in Chicago Home and Garden magazine. Mike has been an actor since childhood and continues study and perform. http://www.hackstudio.com https://www.facebook.com/HackstudioEvanston https://twitter.com/hackstudio

What will happen to the Willis Tower in 150 years? In this special Curious City presentation, producer Jesse Dukes and the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s Jen Masengarb envision three future scenarios for the iconic skyscraper, and for the Chicago of 2166. Click here for the full story. 

Tempted to ignore the revolving door? Here are the revolutions that made the city a magnet for this seemingly simple device.

I had the opportunity to talk with Eric Allix Rogers, Program Coordinator for Open House Chicago. He works with Garrett Karp to put together Open House Chicago happening October 17th-18th. Follow Eric on Instagram @ericallixrogers (https://instagram.com/ericallixrogers/) . Open House Chicago Photographers will have the opportunity to go into buildings with amazing architecture, 200 sites in 18 different neighborhoods, that are not normally opened up to the public. Last year, it was estimated that 75,000 visitors attended and this year is the 5th year, with many new sites to see! It is an opportunity to shoot interesting vantage points from skyscrapers, theaters, churches and cathedrals, ballrooms and lobbies of hotels, architectural firms, and much more. Visit the full list of sites at the all-new Open House Chicago website (http://openhousechicago.org/) . Photography Tips Eric Rogers discusses equipment and techniques needed for some of the locations, from lenses to camera settings. It is always important to check with security on the rules for photography for each location. The Chicago Architecture Foundation Open House Chicago is October 17th-18th and is free, however, for just $70, you can become a member of the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Being a member has the added benefit of priority access to the Open House Chicago sites to avoid lines, as well as exclusive entry to members-only sites. Click here for more information. (http://www.architecture.org/get-involved/membership/) The Out of Chicago Architectural Photography Seminar We are offering a limited-time special deal on the architectural photography seminar. Sign up by October 1st to receive $50 off registration! Click here to sign up today (http://outofchicago.com/blog/2015/07/22/out-of-chicago-architectural-photography-seminar/) . The post Photographing Open House Chicago with Eric Rogers: OOC Podcast Episode 21 (https://www.outofchicago.com/2015/09/22/photographing-open-house-chicago-with-eric-rogers-ooc-podcast-episode-21/) appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography (https://www.outofchicago.com) .

An Interview with Robert Rose   Robert introduces some of the principles taught in his latest book, Experiences: the 7th Era of Marketing, which he co-authored with Carla Johnson.     After briefly summarizing the previous six marketing eras, Robert explains how the next one signifies a profound paradigm shift where customer experience intersects with marketing through the content we produce.     According to Robert, we have moved beyond the age of just describing the value of products and services in marketing and entered an age when we must actually deliver value as a vital part of that marketing before a purchase is considered.     As businesses shift into this new era, Robert has observed that the content marketing strategies of many businesses are still not well-adapted. Content production has, in many cases, been tacked onto the normal duties of professionals in many departments and areas of expertise.     Fear not! As Robert explains, this change is not as hard to adapt to as you may think. He and our hosts discuss great examples of companies that have adapted beautifully, and how they are doing it.     Has your company entered the new era of marketing? This episode will help you decide how to develop your content marketing strategy as part of an overall great customer experience.     SPONSOR MESSAGE     Customer Experience is hot… but are you taking advantage of its huge potential to make your services business more prominent and profitable? Join Service Strategies for an informative Customer Experience Workshop in San Diego on October 27th. You’ll learn how to create customer success while generating profitable revenue for your services business. The workshop is part of the Service Industry Summit event, which bring together leaders from companies like Cisco, Dell and others to discuss the challenges of a changing service landscape. Visit servicestrategies.com to learn more.       About Robert Rose     Robert is in the business of helping marketers become stellar storytellers.     As a strategist, Robert is the Chief Strategy Officer for the Content Marketing Institute, and Senior Contributing Consultant for Digital Clarity Group. Robert helps develop content marketing and customer experience strategies for large companies such as Oracle, Allstate Insurance, Staples, Hewlett Packard, and AT&T. As an author, Robert’s new book Experiences: The 7th Era Of Marketing has been called a “treatise, a call to arms and a self-help guide” for “creating the experiences that consumers will fall in love with.”  He co-hosts the podcast This Old Marketing with Joe Pulizzi.     Robert is a frequent keynote speaker and web marketing expert, advising top professionals in the successful strategy of content marketing and customer experiences.   Connect with Robert: LinkedIn Twitter RobertRose.net Read the first three chapters of Robert’s new book  for free at seventheraofmarketing.com Related Content     Chief Content Officer Magazine What’s Next for Content Marketing? By Robert Rose The Lego® Build Workshop at the Chicago Architecture Foundation         Take care of yourself and take care of your customers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first Quimby's Bookstore podcast. We are located at 1854 W. North Ave, Chicago. On the web you can find us at quimbys.com Margaret Hicks discussed her book Chicago Comedy: A Fairly Serious History (History Press) at Quimby's Bookstore on 5/28/11. Chicago has developed an international reputation for split sides and slapped knees. The “Chicago Style of Comedy” evolved from nineteenth-century vaudeville, through the rebellious comics of the 50’s, and into the improvisation and sketch as well as stand-up that is ushering in a new millennium. Drawing on material both hilarious and profound, Chicago Comedy: A Fairly Serious History touches on what makes Chicago different from other cities and how that difference produced some of the greatest minds comedy will ever know: Amos and Andy, Jack Benny, Lenny Bruce, Del Close, John Belushi, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and so many, many more. Margaret Hicks is a professional tour guide in Chicago, who has been giving walking tours in the loop (like her tour of Old Town offered through the famous Second City Comedy Club) since she completed the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s docent program in 2004. She maintains her own website at chicagoelevated.com and has had years of experience in the Chicago comedy scene working at improv theaters and stand-up clubs. For more information about events at Quimby's Bookstore, see quimbys.com.