AIA New York organizes several different walking tours throughout Manhattan and the boroughs, with a special focus on modern and contemporary architecture. Expert guides, all members of AIA New York, walk intimate groups of visitors through some of New York City’s most distinctive neighborhoods, exploring the city’s rich history and stunning new buildings, as well as creative examples of adaptive...
Dallas CASA’s beloved annual event Parade of Playhouses returns to NorthPark Center July 14 to 30. The event features custom-designed and built children’s playhouses available to win by raffle. Parade of Playhouses raises critical funds and awareness for Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) as the agency seeks to protect children and restore childhoods. This year’s Parade of Playhouses,...
From the 1930s to the 1970s, modernist architecture thrived in New England. Despite economic problems and a conservative culture, the region fostered the practices of Bauhaus refugees and their students. Join Docomomo US for a two and a half day excursion examining the experimental weekend houses they designed for themselves and clients on Cape Cod. Cape Cod Modern Weekend tour will be lead by Peter...
Philip KAFKA, Presenter Founder, Prince Concepts July 18, 2023 Tuesday, 6:30 pm Complimentary Drinks at 6:15 pm Angelika Film Center Mockingbird Station Free, Open to Everyone – No Registration Required AIA CES Credit AvailablePhilip Kafka Philip Kafka is the Founder and President of Prince Concepts, a development company that makes strategic investments to revitalize blighted inner-city...
Houston Endowment Building Tour: 3683 Willia Street Houston, TX 77002 Join the ArCH Exhibitions & Program Committee and Committee on the Environment (COTE), July 13 for a tour of the Houston Endowment Headquarters. Thursday, July 26, 4pm-5pm Advanced registration required, space is limitedHouston Endowment’s new office space is immersed in the developing neighborhood bordered by Buffalo...
Public Works: Five Borough Scavenger Hunt Think: public spaces trivia meets New York City Marathon meets urbanist adventure. Calling all NYC trivia buffs and urban adventurers! Share your love of our great city in a friendly competition exploring award-winning public design in all five boroughs. New York City’s streets, parks, libraries, and civic buildings are places where all New Yorkers...
Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center Saturday Jul 1 // 3 - 5pm In-Person Enjoy a late afternoon tour of the House, Studio and Woodland Garden with a special focus on Russel Wright's iconic designs for the American table and the relationship with the architecture and landscape of Manitoga. Visit includes special viewing of objects from Manitoga’s Design Collection in the new Russel & Mary...