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Archtober 2024: Check out these Buildings of the Day with architect-led tours in NYC next month

2024-09-25T11:34:00-04:00

Archtober is back for its 13th edition in New York City. The month-long event, organized each year by the Center for Architecture in collaboration with partner organizations, includes the always-popular Building of the Day spotlight, offering architects a unique close-up inspection of superlative new projects in the region with tours led by architects and other design professionals.

You can view the complete list of this year's sites below and use the Archtober Map to New York as your handy mobile guide.

Domino Sugar Refinery by Practice for Architecture (PAU). Photo by Max Touhey

Wednesday, October 2: 520 Fifth Avenue
Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF)

Thursday, October 3: Sportime Randall’s Island/John McEnroe Tennis Academy
Architect: Ricardo Zurita Architecture and Planning P.C.

Friday, October 4: Inwood Library
Architect: Andrew Berman Architect

Saturday, October 5: Bronx River Greenway/Starlight Park
Architect: NV5

Sunday, October 6: Brick House
Architect: Philip Johnson; Restorati...

Archtober, NYC’s Architecture and Design Festival, Launches 14th Year

2024-08-21T13:48:00-04:00

Archinect has been a proud sponsor of Archtober since 2011

Archtober, a New York City-based platform that promotes the discovery of architecture and design through experiences and content, will celebrate the next installment of its annual festival from October 1–31, 2024. In collaboration with over 100 partners and sponsors across the city, the 2024 festival will gather events, exhibitions, resources, and activities across the five boroughs to raise awareness of the importance of architecture and design in New York City.

In recent years, Archtober has continued to grow and deepen its impact with the addition of an annual festival theme, which we launched in 2023. Our first theme, Bridging Divides, reflected a profound commitment to fostering inclusivity, innovation, and a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between individuals, communities, and the spaces they inhabit. This year’s theme, Tracing the Future, delves into the evolving landscape of NYC through affordable hous...

Archtober 2023: NYC's Building of the Day series is back with architect-led tours

2023-09-26T18:58:00-04:00

Archtober, New York City's annual month-long festival of Architecture and Design, is about to commence once again, featuring a packed calendar of exciting events and activities across the five boroughs.

Organized by the Center for Architecture in collaboration with a host of partners, Archtober is returning its popular Building of the Day initiative, which offers unique opportunities to explore nearly 30 outstanding buildings and sites through tours led by architects and other design professionals.

Check out the list of this year's sites below and use the Archtober Map to New York as your handy mobile guide.

Monday, Oct 2: Powerhouse Arts. Photo: PBDW Architects.

Monday, Oct 2: Powerhouse Arts
Architect: Herzog & de Meuron; PBDW Architects

Tuesday, Oct 3: High Line - Moynihan Connector
Design: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); Field Operations

Tuesday, Oct 3: High Line - Moynihan Connector. Photo: Lucas Blair Simpson © SOM.

Wednesday, Oct, 4: One South First
Architect: COOKFOX

Thursday,...

Archtober, NYC’s Architecture and Design Festival, Celebrates its 13th Year

2023-09-15T13:30:00-04:00

This post is brought to you by Archtober 2023

Archtober, a New York City-based platform that promotes the discovery of architecture and design through experiences and content, will celebrate the next installment of its annual Festival from October 1–31, 2023. In collaboration with over 100 partners and sponsors across the city, the 2023 Festival will gather events, exhibitions, resources, and activities across the five boroughs to raise awareness of the importance of architecture and design in New York City. This year, for the first time, the platform has introduced a 2023 theme, Bridging Divides, which helps to organize select programming with shared goals and conceptual connections. Additionally, Archtober is excited to continue to expand the Archtober Guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.

“As Archtober celebrates its 13th year, we are thrilled to be working with over 100 collaborating partners to offer an impressive—and still growing—lineup of architecture...

Archtober 2022: Explore NYC's Buildings of the Day with architect-led tours

2022-10-04T14:11:00-04:00

It's that time of the year again: Archtober, New York City's Architecture and Design Month, is back. Now in its 12th year, the annual festival has returned with another packed calendar featuring lectures, tours, workshops, screenings, and other exciting live special events across the five boroughs.

Organized by the Center for Architecture in collaboration with numerous partners, Archtober is once again presenting its popular Building of the Day series, inviting New Yorkers and visitors to explore significant buildings and sites through tours led by architects and other design professionals.

Take a look at the full list of featured sites below and use the Archtober Guide to NYC as your handy mobile guide.

Saturday, Oct 1: New York Public Library Van Cortlandt Branch. Photo: Michael Moran.

Saturday, Oct 1: New York Public Library Van Cortlandt Branch
Architect: Andrew Berman Architect

Monday, Oct 3: Battery Maritime Building
Architect: Marvel

Monday, Oct 3: Battery Maritime Building. Pho...

Archtober, New York City’s Architecture Festival, Returns for its Twelfth Year

2022-09-16T12:20:00-04:00

This post is brought to you by Archtober 2022

Archtober, the month-long festival of architecture and design, returns this year to New York City. Organized by the Center for Architecture in collaboration with partners and sponsors across the city, the 2022 installment of the festival will gather events, exhibitions, resources, and activities across the five boroughs. Despite the challenges of the past few years, Archtober has continued to expand, this year gathering more than 100 partners and sponsors to celebrate the importance of architecture and design in New York City. New this year: the Archtober Guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app!

Front and York by Morris Adjmi Architects. Image © Selvon Ramsawak/Courtesy of Archtober.

“As Archtober celebrates its twelfth year, I am thrilled to see how the festival continues to grow, with over 100 collaborating partners and new program offerings,” said Benjamin Prosky, Assoc. AIA, Executive Director, AIA New York | Cente...

Archtober 2021: Don't miss this year's Buildings of the Day

2021-10-01T17:36:00-04:00

Archtober, New York City's month-long festival of architecture and design, has officially returned with a packed calendar of hybrid virtual and in-person events from October 1st through 31st.

Organized by the Center for Architecture in collaboration with numerous partners across the city, Archtober is once again presenting its popular Building of the Day series, inviting New Yorkers and visitors to explore significant buildings and sites through architect-led tours.

Take a look at the full list of featured sites below and use the Archtober Guide to NYC as your handy mobile guide.

Friday, Oct 1: Little Island
Architects: Heatherwick Studio and Standard Architects
Landscape Architect: MNLA

Saturday, Oct 2: Shirley Chisholm State Park
Landscape Architect: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

Monday, Oct 4: Tammany Hall. Photo: Francis Dzikowski.

Sunday, Oct 3: Summit One Vanderbilt
Interior Architect/Architect of Record/Landscape Architect: Snøhetta
Building Base Architect: KPF

Monday, Oct 4:...

Archtober returns for its eleventh year, celebrating design and New York City with an in-person and virtual festival

2021-09-24T15:10:00-04:00

This post is sponsored by Archtober 2021

Archtober, New York City’s month-long celebration of architecture and design, returns this year as a hybrid virtual and in-person festival. Organized by the Center for Architecture in collaboration with 70 partners and sponsors, the 2021 installment of the festival gathers events, exhibitions, resources, and activities that celebrate the importance of architecture and design in NYC and beyond. New this year: the Archtober Guide to New York map!

Center for Architecture reopening. Image © Sam Lahoz/Courtesy of AIA|NY Center for Architecture

“As New York City continues to reopen and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we welcome all New Yorkers and visitors alike to celebrate our city’s resiliency and capacity for transformation,” said Benjamin Prosky, Assoc. AIA, Executive Director of AIA New York and the Center for Architecture. “We hope you will join us and our partner institutions as we discover buildings and design experiences located across...

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...

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2019, Weeks 4 & 5ish (Oct. 25–31)

2019-10-21T15:08:00-04:00

We are entering the home stretch of Archtober 2019, New York City’s annual Architecture and Design Month, and there's still so much to do!

Archinect & Bustler have partnered with Archtober for the ninth year in a row and present you our weekly highlights from a packed calendar. Below are our event recommendations for Archtober Week 4 and the remaining days of Week 5, October 25–31.

Having trouble locating the nearly 30 Buildings of the Day? Use Archinect's handy interactive map to easily spot them, especially while on the go.

Oct 25: The Museum of Modern Art Renovation and Expansion, Architects: Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler, Rendering: Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

Building of the Day: The Museum of Modern Art Renovation and Expansion | October 25

The Museum of Modern Art is undergoing a renovation and expansion that will increase gallery space by 30% and will enhance public spaces. The first phase of renovations on the east end is now complete, and the next ph...

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2019, Week 3 (Oct. 17–24)

2019-10-14T20:00:00-04:00

We're halfway through October, but Archtober 2019, New York City's month-long architecture and design festival, is showing no signs of slowing down.

Having trouble locating the nearly 30 Buildings of the Day? Use Archinect's handy interactive map to easily spot them, especially while on the go.

Oct 17: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Original architect: Carrère & Hastings (1911), Rose Reading Room Renovation: WJE Engineers & Architects with Evergreene Architectural Arts (2016), Photo: Jonathan Blanc/New York Public Library.

Building of the Day: Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | October 17

The Rose Main Reading Room and Bill Blass Lending Room are located in the New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Designed by Carrere and Hastings in 1911, they conta...

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2019, Week 2 (Oct. 9–16)

2019-10-07T14:34:00-04:00

Archtober 2019, New York City's month-long architecture and design festival, kicked off last week with an impressive lineup of events in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island.

Archinect & Bustler have partnered with Archtober for the ninth year in a row and present you our weekly highlights from a packed calendar. Below are our recommendations for Archtober 2019, Week 2, October 9–16.

Having trouble locating the nearly 30 Buildings of the Day? Use Archinect's handy interactive map to easily spot them, especially while on the go.

Oct 9: Pratt Student Union, Original architect: William Tubby (1887), Renovation architect: Matiz Architecture & Design (2018), Photo: Hide Abe, Studio Abe.

Building of the Day: Pratt Student Union | October 9

The Student Union features three interconnected levels of open areas that encourage its use as a key campus circulation element. A large stepped platform acts as a piazza within the main volume, providing circulation to the mezzanine...

Archtober 2019 starts tomorrow! Our Must-Do Picks for Week 1 (Oct. 1–8)

2019-09-30T16:50:00-04:00

It's that time of the year again, New York City: Archtober is here! The month-long festival celebrates the city's architecture and its presence in everyday life with a varied offering of exhibitions, lectures, workshops, talks, conferences, film screenings, and insightful tours across the five boroughs.

For the ninth 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 2019 Week 1, October 1–8.

Having trouble locating the nearly 30 Buildings of the Day? Use Archinect's handy interactive map to easily spot them, especially while on the go.

Oct 1: Hispanic Society Museum & Library, Original architect: Charles Pratt Huntington (1906), Renovation Architects: Selldorf Architects + Beyer Blinder Belle (ongoing), Photo: Nicholas Venezia/Selldorf Architects.

Building of the Day: Hispanic Society Museum & Library | October 1

While the building is closed for ren...

Check out Archtober 2019's Buildings of the Day (and our handy map to find them all)

2019-09-26T15:21:00-04:00

Archtober 2019, New York City's month-long festival of architecture & design, is only days away now.

As in previous years, the festival calendar also features exclusive tours and events again at nearly 30 Buildings of the Day in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Registering early is recommended — many events sell out fast.

Take a look at the full Building of the Day list below and use Archinect's handy interactive map to easily locate each building. The map also allows to rediscover 2018's buildings, in case you missed some of them last year.

Oct 2: Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Photo: Chuck Choi/Rafael Vifioly Architects.

Oct 1: Hispanic Society Museum & Library
Original architect: Charles Pratt Huntington (1906)
Renovation Architects: Selldorf Architects + Beyer Blinder Belle (ongoing)

Oct 2: Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Original architect: Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates (1977)
Renovation architect: Rafael Viñoly Architects (2008)
Rooftop canopy: Toshiko Mori (2...

Archtober is coming! Here's what you need to know

2019-09-25T15:30:00-04:00

New York City's month-long architecture and design festival is upon us! Starting on October 1st, the city will be buzzing with a long list of design activities and events for the public to enjoy.

In its ninth year, the annual festival is a celebration organized by the Center for Architecture with over 80 collaborating partners and sponsors. In addition to lectures, film screenings, and design workshops, Archtober has launched a new initiative with three influential public library systems - Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library.

Image courtesy of Archtober.

Benjamin Prosky, Assoc. AIA, who is the Executive Director of AIA New York and the Center for Architecture, shares in a statement, "Archtober looks forward to showcasing the work of more of our collaborators than ever before! We are excited for our growing network of partners, both institutional and professional, to be bolstered by the addition of NYC's library systems, allowing us to reach a...

Come party with Archinect in New York this Thursday! UPDATE: RSVP's have maxed out, contact us to get on wait list

2017-10-09T19:46:00-04:00

UPDATE: We have already hit our limit of 500 confirmed guests for the party. If you have RSVP'd and cannot make it, please update your status here to free up some space for others. If you would like to attend, please send us an email to rsvp@archinect.com, indicating your name and guest name(s), so we can add you to the waiting list.

We're hosting another party, along with our friends Bespoke, next Thursday, October 12th, at the Steelcase WorkLife Showroom. Please join us for for an evening of champagne, hors d’oeuvres and socializing. Click here to RSVP

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2016 - Week 4 (Oct. 24-31)

2016-10-21T09:00:00-04:00

Archtober is back for another year! The New York City-wide festival has 31 days of exhibitions, lectures, conferences, films, tours, and other public activities that celebrate the significance of architecture and design in everyday life.

Archinect and Bustler are happy to be media sponsors for the sixth year in a row. From Archtober's lengthy calendar of events, it's our last list of highlights! Check out our event picks for Week 4, October 24-31.

Global Migration, Refugees, and a Role for Design | October 24
Following the conversations held at the UN General Assembly’s Summit for Refugees and the United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development’s Habitat III, panelists will discuss best design practices for integrating migrant and refugee populations within existing urban contexts.

Monumental Lhasa Tour | October 26
Learn about the stories behind Lhasa’s unique monuments in this special tour led by curator Natasha Kimmet. This tour will highlight the multiple infl...

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2016 - Week 3 (Oct. 17-23)

2016-10-14T12:16:00-04:00

Archinect and Bustler are happy to be media sponsors for the sixth year in a row. From Archtober's lengthy calendar of events, we picked some highlights for Week 3, October 17-23:

2016 Rosenblatt Lecture: David Chipperfield, RIBA | October 17
David Chipperfield will talk about his firm's past and current museum projects, and the evolving role of the museum. Although attendance has already been capped, the event will be livestreamed on Facebook live.

New York Botanical Garden 18th Annual Landscape Design Portfolios Lecture Series: Charles Jencks | October 17
Join Charles Jencks in this evening lecture at the Gardens. Jencks will discuss his projects, and share his working methods and design philosophies.

National Design Awards | Winners’ Salon | October 1...

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2016 - Week 2 (Oct. 9-16)

2016-10-07T14:20:00-04:00

Archinect and Bustler are happy to be media sponsors for the sixth year in a row. From Archtober's lengthy calendar of events, we picked some highlights for Week 2, October 9-16:

Confluence: Industrial Waterfronts and Freshkills Park Boat Tour | October 9
The AIANY & Freshkills Park planners host the only public water tour into the Freshkills waterway. Officially closed in 2001, Freshkills Park is the largest landfill-to-park transformation project in the world and when complete will be one of the largest parks in NYC.

Spaces for Art: Annabelle Selldorf and Cathleen McGuigan in Dialogue | October 11
Pratt Institute's School of Continuing and Professional Studies will present a conversation between Architectural Record Editor-in-Chief Cathleen McGuigan a...

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2016 - Week 1 (Oct. 1-8)

2016-09-30T19:58:00-04:00

New York City is ready to kick off another eventful Archtober! Starting October 1, the city-wide festival has 31 days of exhibitions, lectures, conferences, films, tours, and other fun public events that celebrate the significance of architecture and design in everyday life.

Archinect and Bustler are happy to be media sponsors for the sixth year in a row. From Archtober's lengthy calendar of events, we picked some highlights for Week 1, October 1-8:

Authenticity and Innovation Symposium | October 1
This symposium will discuss the questions raised from the Authenticity and Innovation exhibition. Listen to a conversation on topics like the relationship between preservation and gentrification, why new businesses like older buildings, and more

Insecurities: Tracing Displacement and Shelter | October 1 - January 22, 2017
This exhibition explores how contemporary architecture and design have addressed notions of shelter in light of global refugee emergencies. Once considered temporary settle...

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2015 - Week 4 (Oct. 25-31)

2015-10-23T12:23:00-04:00

Looking for exciting things to do in New York City this month? Lucky you, Archtober is back for another year with a rich program of engaging exhibitions, lectures, conferences, films, tours, parties, and other activities to celebrate the value of architecture and design in everyday life.

For the fifth year, Archinect & Bustler are proud to once again be Archtober's digital media sponsors.

From the plethora of exciting Archtober events, we've compiled our last list of highlights for Oct. 25-31:

In Clay Lancaster’s Footsteps: A Walking Tour of NYC’s First Historic District | Oct. 25
Fifty years ago, preservationist Clay Lancaster developed a tour that celebrated the architectural treasures of Brooklyn Heights. Re-live his fabled walk in this tour, led by architectural historian Francis Marrone and preservationist Liz McEnaney. Enjoy light snacks at the surprise last stop!
Urban Ecology Bus Tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard | Oct. 25
Discover the natural world in the midst of a thriving indust...

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2015 - Week 3 (Oct. 17-24)

2015-10-15T20:10:00-04:00

For the fifth year, Archinect & Bustler are proud to once again be Archtober's digital media sponsors.

From the plethora of exciting Archtober events, we've compiled some highlights from Oct. 17-24:

AFHny’s Day of Impact | Oct. 17
Join fellow architects and design professionals in making an impact in our boroughs, through AFHny’s annual city-wide service day! Participants will collaborate with some of New York City’s best volunteer-based organizations by getting hands-on with painting, planting, and rebuilding projects, all of which will improve our neighborhoods on both physical and social levels.
Family Day @ the Center: Everyone Builds with LEGO Bricks! | Oct. 17
Families will explore architecture, de...

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2015 - Week 2 (Oct. 9-16)

2015-10-08T19:01:00-04:00

For the fifth year, Archinect & Bustler are proud to once again be Archtober's digital media sponsors.

From the extensive roster of Archtober events, here are some highlights to take note of from Oct. 9-16:

Paul Rand Closing Party with Kyle Cooper | Oct. 9
Join us for the grand finale of the exhibition Everything Is Design: The Work of Paul Rand. Star designer Kyle Cooper will reflect on how Rand impacted him as Cooper's teacher at Yale University. Donald Albrecht, MCNY’s Curator of Architecture and Design, will join Cooper afterwards for a brief conversation. We will keep the Rand gallery open for late viewing and signature “Rand” cocktails!
National Design Week | Oct. 10-18
National Design Week celebra...

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2015 - Week 1 (Oct. 1-8)

2015-10-02T21:03:00-04:00

From the long, long list of Archtober events, we have picked some exciting highlights to add to your calendar in the first week, Oct. 1-8:

Dwell on Design New York | Oct. 2-4
Dwell on Design New York upends the standard “design show” format with a forum that inspires new ideas & a fresh point of view. Designers, architects, manufacturers, makers, and you, come together to evaluate design, solve problems and uncover innovations.
Designers & Books Fair: 2015 | Oct. 2-4
The Designers & Books Fair is the only book fair in the world that focuses on architecture, fashion, graphic design, interior design, product design, and all the other allied design disciplines. Publishers of new books and also rare and out...

Archinect's Must-Do Picks for Archtober 2014 - Week 4 (Oct. 25-31)

2014-10-17T14:30:00-04:00

Archtober–New York City's Architecture and Design Month–is back for another year. The anticipated month-long festival from Oct. 1-31, 2014 continues to grow with a variety of engaging exhibitions, conferences, films, tours, and other activities for all ages to celebrate the value of architecture and design in everyday life.

For the fourth year, Archinect & Bustler are proud to once again be Archtober's digital media sponsors.

From the lengthy Archtober event calendar, we have our final list of highlights to take note of for Oct. 25-31:

Day of Impact: Giving back through Architecture & Design | Oct. 25
Architecture for Humanity NY will host its first Day of Impact. This event will engage through short-term projects in NYC's boroughs. AFHny will extend resources and work with like-minded organizations to aid in areas of need and offer sustainable design solutions.
Louis Kahn Contemporary: Talk and Tour of FDR Four Freedoms Park | Oct. 26
William Whitaker, Curator of the Louis I. Kahn Collec...