Institute for Public Architecture
The IPA, based in the historic Block House on Governors Island, uses design to address social, physical and environmental inequities in the city through our signature Selected Topic Fellowship and Independent Project Residency programs, and related public lectures, exhibits, and publications.
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2024, BY THE NUMBERS
In 2024, we had over 1,000 Block House visitors, 550 BQE documentary screening attendees, 175 BQE workshop participants, and held over 90 free and open-to-the-public events, including Open Library Days, Open [Block] Houses, Exhibitions, Workshops, and Fellows’ Talks. We facilitated 16 BQE oral history recordings, 6 BQE environmental justice workshops, hosted 3 retreats, celebrated 3 amazing civic leaders at our 11th Annual Fall Fête Benefactors Dinner and Friends House Party, held 2 BQE documentary screenings and 1 Community Listening Event.
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2025 Independent Project Residency - Summer/Fall
Apply today to join our Summer and Fall sessions of the IPA Residency program and spend 11 weeks living and working on Governors Island.
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THE STORY OF THE BQE
Community Listening Event
We gathered with El Puente to listen together to oral histories from elders and youth in communities across Brooklyn and Queens.
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2024 FALL EXHIBITION
ASSEMBLY
Thank you to all who joined us for the culminating exhibition and program of the Fall Independent Project Residency program.
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Learn more about our Independent Project Residency and Selected Topic Fellowship programs, and related public lectures, exhibits and publications.
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