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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Visit an Open [Block] House this Spring


Join us on March 16, April 13 and May 11, 12pm–4pm for Open [Block] House. See work in progress by the 2024 Spring Residency Fellows as you stroll our 185-year old Block House.

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IPA Announces 2024 Spring Fellows


The IPA is excited to welcome three new Fellows to the Block House this Spring. The IPA’s Independent Selection Committee has chosen Fellows across a range of disciplines including art, architecture, and landscape architecture.

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2024 Independent Project Residency Open Call


The IPA is now accepting applications for the 2024 Summer and Fall Residency programs, taking place June 1–August 17 and September 3–November 17, 2024 respectively. Spend 11 weeks living and working at the Block House.

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The Story of the BQE


The IPA’s TSOTBQE project will create an on-going resource of cross-generational oral histories to foster conversations about the history and future of neighborhoods along the BQE.

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Programs



Learn about our Programs


Learn more about our Independent Project Residency and Selected Topic Fellowship programs, and related public lectures, exhibits and publications.

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Institute for Public Architecture

45 E 20th Street Suite 500
New York, NY 10003

9 Nolan Park
Governors Island, NY