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Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2020, Weeks 4 & 5ish (Oct. 25–31)

2020-10-26T19:33:00-04:00

We are in the final days of Archtober 2020, New York City's month-long celebration of architecture and design, and with a packed calendar of events, there is no sign of slowing down.

For the tenth year in a row, Archinect & Bustler are proud to partner with Archtober and present you our weekly curated highlights. Below are our recommendations for Archtober Week 4 and the remaining days of Week 5, October 25–31.

To scroll through this year's Building of the Day list, click here.

Courtesy of Untapped New York.

The Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam | Sunday, Oct. 25

Discover the many hidden Dutch relics south of Wall Street, as you trace the streets of Manhattan in 1667 in this small group walking tour. You will hear about New York’s founding myths and facts while standing in the very spots where they all happened.

Eileen Gray Virtual Guided Tours | Sunday, Oct. 25

We invite you to explore the life and work of Eileen Gray, a pioneering woman of modern design and architecture. Virtual Guid...

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2020, Week 3 (Oct. 17–24)

2020-10-14T14:02:00-04:00

We're already approaching the half-way mark of October, and there is still so much to discover during Archtober 2020, New York City's month-long celebration of architecture and design.

For the tenth year in a row, Archinect & Bustler are proud to partner with Archtober and present you our weekly highlights from a packed calendar of events. Below are our recommendations for Archtober 2020 Week 3, October 17–24.

To scroll through this year's Building of the Day list, click here.

Photo: Michael Lee

Scavenger Hunt: Now What, New York? | Saturday, Oct. 17

Open House New York and Archtober invite you to explore how adversity has shaped New York into the city it is today through a 36-hour, five-borough outdoor scavenger hunt taking place during this year's Open House New York Weekend (October 17–18). Think: urban trivia meets New York City Marathon meets socially distant adventure. Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 15.

Open House New York Weekend | Saturday, Oct. 17

OHNY Weekend sho...

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2020, Week 2 (Oct. 9–16)

2020-10-07T14:22:00-04:00

Archtober 2020, New York City's month-long celebration of architecture and design, commenced last week with a hybrid mix of virtual and in-person events in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.

If you are looking for this year's Building of the Day list, click here.

High Line. Photo: Studio Dubuisson.

Building of the Day: High Line | Friday, Oct. 9

Since its opening in 2009, the High Line has been lauded as an icon for innovative design, a defining feature in Manhattan’s West Side, and an inspiration to cities worldwide. The design is characterized by an intimate choreography of movement, with alternating vistas and experiences. Distinctive paving, planting, furnishing, lighting, and social spaces create an authentic and memorable New York...

Archtober 2020 is here! Our Must-Do Picks for Week 1 (Oct. 1–8)

2020-10-02T14:41:00-04:00

October is here, and that means Archtober, New York City's month-long celebration of architecture and design, has kicked off. The 2020 edition presents all events, exhibitions, lectures, tours, talks, and workshops as a hybrid virtual and in-person festival, providing a safe and accessible format for New Yorkers and attendees worldwide.

Also, take a look at the complete Building of the Day list here.

The Feminist City | Friday, Oct. 2

Urban space can be a place of possibility and a place of oppression. Informal networks of care make communities bearable for people who have been left behind and pushed out by traditional planning, policy and design. Leslie Kern, author of Feminist City: Claiming Space in a Man-Made World , and Anna Puigjaner, GSAPP Associate Pro...

Archtober 2020: find all Buildings of the Day in one handy list

2020-09-30T13:28:00-04:00

As September is wrapping up, we look forward to Archtober 2020 kicking off tomorrow. Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, the month-long celebration of architecture and design is presented as a hybrid virtual and in-person festival this year — allowing visitors to join events and activities online from a safe distance, or even from outside of New York City.

Returning once again is Archtober's popular Building of the Day series, pandemic-adjusted for 2020 and held in an accessible, virtual format. Tours or presentations will be held Mondays through Fridays at midday and, for the first time, also include architecturally significant sites outside of the New York area as part of Archtober's new Travel To series.

Take a look at the full Building of the Day list below.

Monday, Oct. 5: Greenpoint, Van Cortlandt, and East Elmhurst Libraries
East Elmhurst Branch Library: Garrison Architects
Van Cortlandt Branch Library: Andrew Berman Architect
Greenpoint Library: Marble Fairbanks

Tuesday, Oct....

Archtober Returns for its Tenth Year, Celebrating Design and New York City via Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Festival

2020-09-23T15:23:00-04:00

This post is sponsored by Archtober 2020

Archtober, a month-long celebration of architecture and design, returns this year as a hybrid virtual and in-person festival to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. Organized by the Center for Architecture in collaboration with 70 partners and sponsors, the 2020 installment of the festival gathers events, exhibitions, resources, and activities that highlight the importance of architecture and design, even during the most challenging of times.

“New York City and New Yorkers have shown their resiliency through the pandemic and resulting financial crisis, said Benjamin Prosky, Assoc. AIA, Executive Director of AIA New York and the Center for Architecture. “We are proud to have an opportunity to celebrate the incredible strength of our city and its built environment, and the institutions large and small that contribute to its rich and vibrant cultural landscape.”

Domino Sugar Refinery. Courtesy Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU)

As Archt...