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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Fall Residency Exhibition and Reception
Join us on Saturday November 8th to celebrate the culmination of the 2025 IPA Fall Residency!
Fall Fellows Sofia Dreyer, Nida Ekenel, Sine Lindholm, Martha Steele, Julia Wilson, and Yitian Yan will present a full-house activation at the IPA’s historic Block House on Governors Island, sharing their diverse practices across fields of art, ecology, design, and architecture.
Public viewing hours will be followed by a reception and artist talks starting at 4pm. Registration is free!
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The Story of the BQE at NYU - November 5
Thank you for joining us on Wednesday, November 5th for a free public screening of The Story of the BQE followed by a panel discussion at the NYU Kimmel Center.
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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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