The annual AIA convention kicked off today with keynote speeches from the Chicago mayor, architect Jeanne Gang, and artist Theaster Gates.
Thousands of architects are descending upon the city of Chicago this week for the American Institute of Architects Convention, the biggest gathering of architects and design professionals in the country. This year's conference kicked off Thursday with keynote speeches from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel; Jeanne Gang, founder of Chicago-based Studio Gang Architects and a MacArthur genius grant recipient; and Theaster Gates, an artist and urban planner who founded Rebuild Foundation, a neighborhood revitalization non-profit.
