2024-05-03T23:30:05-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150161088/win-tickets-to-beaux-arts-ball-2019-wave Justine Testado 2019-09-25T12:29:00-04:00 >2019-09-27T14:54:44-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1f/1f26df9c676361c379b55d6dffd10da1.gif" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archleague.org/" target="_blank">The Architectural League of New York</a> is ready to kick off the 2019 Beaux Arts Ball: WAVE, a yearly benefit party that supports their&nbsp; programs. Continuing their multi-year residency exploring the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the Ball takes place this Friday, September 27 at the Shed 269 building, which was used as a subassembly unit and is currently part of Agger Fish Corp.</p> <p><strong>Thanks to The Architectural League, Archinect is giving away five tickets to five of our readers!</strong><br></p> <p>From First Wave to Nouvelle Vague to New Wave, this year's theme celebrates and reflects on these pivotal cultural movements throughout history.</p> <p><strong>For a chance to win a ticket</strong>,&nbsp;leave a comment below naming your favorite design or architectural "wave" movement and why you chose it. Only your first comment will count. Each winner will receive one ticket. <strong>Deadline is this Friday, September 27 at noon, Eastern Time.</strong></p> <p>Attendees to this year's Ball will get to enjoy an evening of festivities amid an original, immersive installation in...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/126959147/van-alen-auctioning-a-hot-tub-roundtable-helicopter-rides-birdwatching-with-famous-architects-for-spring-fundraiser Justine Testado 2015-05-11T09:40:00-04:00 >2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/36/36ug0ek3pqrx3xmj.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The <a href="http://archinect.com/firms/cover/81052576/van-alen-institute" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Van Alen Institute</a> and online auction platform Paddle8 recently opened up their 2015 Auction of Art + Design Experiences that lets eager (and wealthy) bidders opt for basically hanging out with some of today's famous architects and designers.</p><p>This year's auction boasts an international list of activities with 24 leading creatives, like sitting in a hot-tub roundtable with Charles Renfro in his beach house, biking through downtown L.A. with Michael Maltzan on his daily route, birdwatching with Jeanne Gang, flying in a helicopter with Norman Foster over the River Thames, and testing the smoke ring generator at Copenhagen's waste-to-energy power plant with Bjarke Ingels and BIG partner Jakob Lange.</p><p><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/dq/dq98kpiylegv8xgi.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/qv/qvocp9vafbnwhhps.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/68/68murndd9nkwlrz1.jpg"><img title="" alt="" src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/514x/fm/fm78vscf5puwjx9g.jpg"></p><p>After bidding closes on May 20, proceeds will support Van Alen's ongoing cross-disciplinary research, public programs, and design competitions. Additionally, Van Alen will host their annual <a href="https://vanalen.org/events/spring-party/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spring Party</a> on May 13 at The Surrogate's Courthouse in Lower Manhattan, New York City.</p><p>Check out the...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/117903891/celebrate-with-the-architecture-lobby-at-their-2015-new-years-resolutions-party-benefit-tomorrow Justine Testado 2015-01-08T19:26:00-05:00 >2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/gj/gjiibc0qaqg53pg2.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>In need of some weekend plans? <a href="http://www.architecture-lobby.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Architecture Lobby</a> will be hosting their 2015 New Years Resolutions Party + Benefit tomorrow night, January 9, at 60 Lispenard St. in New York, NY.</p><p>Dance the night away or enjoy drinks at the open bar all while supporting The Architecture Lobby's fighting mission to end unethical architectural practices.</p><p>Attire: All black or all white. Bring your dancing shoes!</p><p><strong>Purchase your tickets (or donate) <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-architecture-lobbys-2015-new-years-resolutions-party-benefit-tickets-15006248092" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</strong></p><p>Listen to Archinect's discussion with Quilian Riano about the Architecture Lobby from the Archinect Sessions podcast episode #7:</p><p></p>