Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem — Chicago Architecture Center
Flyway City: Architecture for a Flourishing Ecosystem, an exhibition on bird-friendly and wildlife-friendly urban design, opened at the Chicago Architecture Center's Skyscraper Gallery on June 11, 2026 and runs through January 3, 2027, designed and co-curated by Studio Gang with graphic identity and environmental graphics by Span Studio.
| Venue | Chicago Architecture Center |
|---|---|
| Project type | Temporary Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2026 |
| Technologies | interactive media |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Gang | Exhibit Design | Design and co-curation, led by Jeanne Gang |
| Span Studio | Environmental Graphics & Wayfinding | Graphic identity and environmental graphics |
| Navillus Woodworks | Fabrication |
Description
The exhibition combines architectural models, building material mockups, photography, original illustrations, interactive media, and community-sourced artifacts to introduce visitors to five regional ecosystems (wetland, prairie, dunes and swales, woodland, and urban wildlife) and to Studio Gang projects incorporating bird-safe design, including the Aqua Tower and the David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University.