The Center for Architecture

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1 The Center for Architecture New York City cfa.aiany.org

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3 The Center for Architecture is a destination for all interested in the built environment. It is home to the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter and the Center for Architecture Foundation, vibrant nonprofit organizations that provide resources to both the public and building industry professionals. Through exhibitions, programs, and special events, the Center aims to improve the quality and sustainability of the built environment, foster exchange between the design, construction, and real estate communities, and encourage collaborations across the city and globe. The Center also celebrates New York s vibrant architecture, explores its urban fabric, shares community resources, and provides opportunities for scholarship. As the city s leading cultural institution focusing on architecture, the Center drives positive change through the power of design.

4 Exhibitions aiany.org/exhibitions Exhibitions at the Center for Architecture present excellence in architecture, design, and urbanism. Three times a year the Center mounts thematic exhibitions in its galleries, engaging the design community, the general public, and the next generation of architects, engineers, and designers in conversation about the built environment. These extensive exhibitions highlight the global and multidisciplinary nature of design practice and the many ways that architecture can impact people s lives. Spotlights on provocative New York City projects and innovative competitions rotate monthly in a street-front window gallery. These exhibitions of work in progress offer a platform for discussion and debate on the role of architecture in our communities. Annual and biennial exhibitions showcase the Center for Architecture s professional and academic design communities. The Design Awards, New York Now, New Practices, Emerging New York Architects (ENYA), Arch Schools, and Building Connections exhibitions all feature work at the forefront of contemporary design and architectural education.

5 Programs aiany.org/calendar The Center for Architecture hosts hundreds of programs every year, reaching thousands of architects, related professionals, students, families, and architectural enthusiasts. Programs range from topical lectures to international showcases, exhibition-related panels to technical training, competition presentations to professional symposia. Center programs provide professional development opportunities for architects, communicate the importance of design excellence to the general public, and engage broad audiences in issues important not only to the architectural profession, but to any growing community.

6 Membership aiany.org/membership Support aiany.org/support Membership to the Center for Architecture is open to all. While the Center has grown out of a professional society the American Institute of Architects has represented the professional interests of architects since 1857 the Center for Architecture welcomes everyone interested in architecture and design to join its ever-growing community. To accommodate the wide range of people using the Center for Architecture, membership is available for architects, allied professionals, students, supporters of educational programs, and the general public. For design professionals, membership offers continuing education and professional development resources. Public membership connects design enthusiasts to one of the most vibrant architectural communities in the world. At every level, Center membership provides access to the programs of the Center for Architecture. Every year, the Center for Architecture attracts thousands of visitors to its exhibitions, events, lectures, and educational programming. These activities would not be possible without the generosity of supporters of the AIA New York Chapter and the Center for Architecture Foundation. Whether it is celebrating design excellence at the Center s annual Design Awards Luncheon and Heritage Ball, contributing to a special exhibition, joining the Center as a corporate member, or simply making a donation, there are many ways to sponsor the Center for Architecture s valuable exhibitions and programs while raising your profile in the design community.

7 Space aiany.org/rental Photography credits Inside Cover Context\Contrast: New Architecture in Historic Districts, , Björn Wallander With galleries on three floors, a lecture hall, library, and training center, the Center for Architecture provides a unique venue to experience architecture and multidisciplinary design programs. Since opening in 2003, the Center has hosted thousands of events and meetings in its 15,000-square-foot facility. High ceilings, natural light, and geothermal technology, in a distinctive space in the heart of Greenwich Village, make the Center the perfect place to hold design-related events. Exhibitions (left) The Life & Work of J. Max Bond, Jr., FAIA, : Architect, Educator, Mentor, Sam Lahoz (right, top) Building China: Five Projects, Five Stories, Iwan Baan (right, bottom) A Space Within: The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, Björn Wallander Programs: (left) urbanshed International Design Competition, Emily Nemens (right) A Space Within: The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, Sam Lahoz Support: Ecotones: Mitigating NYC s Contentious Sites, Rick Bell Space: Party@theCenter, Sam Lahoz Back Cover: Project Showcase: The Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park, Tom Powell

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9 Visit aiany.org/visit 536 LaGuardia Place, between Bleecker and West 3rd Streets in Greenwich Village Washington Square Park A W 4 th St C E F V W 3 rd St B D Bleecker St Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place 6 th Ave MacDougal St Sullivan St Thompson St LaGuardia Pl Mercer St Broadway 6 Houston St Prince St W Broadway F B N R V D Q W Admission to the Galleries is free. Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY phone: fax: info@aiany.org Galleries open to the public: Monday through Friday, 9am to 8pm Saturday, 11am to 5pm Office (Staff Inquiries and Document Sales): Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm