Opening today!
Chicago Architecture Biennial
SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change
Sept 19, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026
‘Commons Reimagined: Collectivity Through Space’ – designed to be touched, rearranged, and shared, this participatory installation for this year’s
@chicagoarchitecturebiennial transforms the exhibition space of the
@chicagoculturalcenter into an interactive playscape that invites visitors to move, sit, gather, and play. At its center is a custom-designed rug that ties the entire space together, encouraging physical engagement and social interaction. Inspired by visionary playgrounds from designers like Isamu Noguchi and Aldo van Eyck, the project reimagines public space not as something fixed, but as something flexible – designed for curiosity, creativity, and collective experience. By centering on the idea of the commons – spaces that serve everyone – the project invites us to reflect on how architecture can create joy, connection, and belonging.
Enormous THANK YOU goes to
@emaleedavidson.arch who worked tirelessly for weeks to make sure every inch of the exhibition is impeccable – from the 24-foot-long rug and 19-foot-long reconfigurable modular seating to the intricately designed and drawn 8’ x 24’ drawing. You are the best!
Our gratitude goes to
@flor_ness for the warm invitation and continuous support; we are thrilled to be included among such a fantastic group of architects, artists, thinkers and makers, and have the opportunity to participate in this rich cultural exchange. We also want to extend our thank yous to the entire CAB team, especially Sandy Guttman who made the coordination and installation process seamless.
Lastly, this would not be possible without the support and flawless fabrication of our beautiful rug made by
@artoffloors and the impeccable craftsmanship and rapid production by the wonderful team at
@wallywoolbc – it’s been a true pleasure to collaborate with both.
We loved seeing people’s interactions with the piece and the energy of the whole place. Congratulations to all the participants!
