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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The Story of the BQE: Screening and Panel Discussion at NYU
A full house! Thank you to everyone who attended our free public screening of The Story of the BQE last Wednesday at NYU Kimmel Center. Through your engagement and support, we continue to raise awareness of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway’s enduring environmental and social damage on local communities.
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Fall Exhibition - LIVING LABORATORY
Thank you for joining us on Saturday, November 8th for the culminating exhibition of the Fall Independept Project Residency at the Block House.
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Open Call Announced -
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Applications are open for the 2026 Independent Project Residency at the Block House. Learn more about this unique opportunity to live and conduct research on Governors Island.
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2025 Fall Fete - Celebrating 12 Years of the IPA
Thank you for joining us for two fundraising events celebrating 12 years of the IPA’s design-driven initiatives addressing social, physical, and environmental inequities in our city.
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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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