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The iconic centerpieces of the Burnham Plan Centennial are two temporary architectural pavilions in Millennium Park. World renowned architects Zaha Hadid (London), and Ben van Berkel (UNStudio, Amsterdam) designed these bold Pavilions to echo the audacious future-looking images and words of the Burnham Plan: “What we as a people decide to do in the public interest we can and surely will bring to pass.”
The Burnham Pavilions opened to the public on June 19, 2009, when the Grant Park Symphony and Chorus simultaneously premiered a new work composed by Michael Torke called Plans that commemorates the words most often attributed to Daniel Burnham: “Make No Little Plans.” The pavilions closed on November 1, 2009 when they were dismantled for re-use or recycling.
Partners for the Burnham Plan Pavilions include:
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- The Burnham Plan Centennial Committee
- City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
- Illinois Institute of Technology
- Millennium Park, Inc.
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Architecture
Partner Category: Other
Centennial Activities
Exhibit : Friday, June 19, 2009 to Sunday, November 1, 2009
Burnham Pavilions
Burnham Plan Centennial Committee
The iconic centerpieces of the Burnham Plan Centennial are two temporary architectural pavilions in Millennium Park. World-renowned architects Zaha Hadid (London) and Ben van Berkel (UNStudio, Amsterdam) designed these bold pavilions to echo the audacious future-looking images and words of the Burnham Plan: “What we as a people decide to do in the [MORE]
Talks with the Team
Burnham Pavilions
Talks with the Team is a series of free informal tours of, and talks about the Burnham Pavilions featuring the staff and professionals involved with the project. The tours, which start at 5:30 pm every other Wednesday from July through October, give the public the opportunity to learn directly from the insiders about the planning, design, construction, techniques, artistry and technology involved in making the Burnham Pavilions a reality. Each team member brings their own emphasis to the talk, and will share their unique perspective. The schedule includes: [MORE]
Friday, June 19, 2009 2:00pm to 3:30pm
The Burnham Pavilions Symposium
Art Institute of Chicago
The public is invited to join Burnham Pavilion architects and other key players for a panel discussion about these two iconic centerpieces of the Burnham Plan Centennial. Daniel Burnham looked to leading European cities such as Paris and Vienna for inspiration when creating his 1909 plan. [MORE]
UNStudio Pavilion Construction
Burnham Pavilions
Click of the Day: Construction is underway on-site for the UNStudio Burnham Pavilion. Today's Click was taken by Brian Willette. Stay tuned for more images!
Thanks to our Official Steel Sponsor, ArcelorMittal. [MORE]
Zaha Hadid Architects Pavilion Construction
Burnham Pavilions
Click of the Day: Fabrication is underway on the Zaha Hadid Architects Burnham Pavilion. Today's Click was taken by Laura Friedlander. Stay tuned for more images!
Thanks to The Marmon Group and Marmon/Keystone Corporation, Aluminum Sponsor for the Zaha Hadid Architects Pavilion. [MORE]
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Announcement of Pavilion Designs
Burnham Pavilions
Join Alderman Brendan Reilly, The Burnham Plan Centennial Committee, The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, the Art Institute of Chicago and Friends of Downtown to learn about the temporary Burnham Pavilions in Millennium Park.
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Burnham Pavilions "Ask Me" Docents
Volunteer docents are on-site daily in Millennium Park to provide information and answer questions regarding the temporary Burnham Centennial Exhibit. "ASK ME" docents are present during weekends, high-traffic lunchtime and early evening hours on weekdays, as well as during special events in Millennium Park, June 19-November 1. [MORE]
Friday, June 19, 2009 noon to Sunday, June 21, 2009 noon
Burnham Pavilions Grand Opening Weekend
Burnham Pavilions
The official opening of the Burnham Pavilions in Millennium Park takes place Friday, June 19 at noon on the South Chase Promenade. [MORE]
Saturday, August 1, 2009 noon to Sunday, November 1, 2009 noon
Chicago Past, Present and Future - Multimedia Installation
Burnham Pavilions
From dusk until 11 p.m. nightly, a film installation is projected onto the Zaha Hadid Burnham Pavilion’s fabric interior. From three different points inside the pavilion, two from the front and one from the rear of the screen, the projection creates a fully immersive, intermittently 3-D effect. [MORE]
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 5:30pm
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 5:30pm
Talks with the Team - August
Burnham Pavilions
Talks with the Team is a series of free informal tours of, and talks about the Burnham Pavilions featuring the staff and professionals involved with the project. Learn directly from the insiders about the planning, design, construction, techniques, artistry and technology involved in making the Burnham Pavilions a reality. Each team member brings their own emphasis to the talk, and will share their unique perspective. August Team members include:
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Millennium Park - South Chase Promenade
55 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
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