Meet our architectural design teams for the 2026 Chicago Sukkah Design Festival and learn more about how they approach the community-driven, participatory design process during this panel discussion. 2026 Design Contributors include Charlie Vinz, Wekeana Lassiter & BK Ellison, Madalyn Asker & Negin Moayer, and Jordan Hicks. This panel is moderated by architect, educator, and founder of Architecture for Public Benefit, Chana Haouzi.
Afterwards, extend your architectural experience of North Lawndale by participating in one of the building or garden tours that are part of Open House Chicago, the Chicago Architecture Center’s free annual event that provides behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically, and culturally significant sites. Stone Temple Baptist Church is one of the Open House Chicago sites, and will hold guided tours of the building (originally the First Roumanian Congregation synagogue) every half hour from 1:00–5:00 pm.
This is partner program with Open House Chicago, a program of the Chicago Architecture Center.