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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Meet The Fellows
This Spring, five interdisciplinary Fellows join us at the Block House - working across topics including architecture, sculpture, art, technology, and film.
Stop by during Open [Block] House events to discuss in-progress work, see prototypes, and participate in workshops and lectures with Fellows.
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Green Gentrification and the Future of the BQE
A screening and panel discussion on the challenges of green gentrification and strategies to address them, hosted by the Center for Brooklyn History.
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Spring Programming - Plan Your Visit to the Block House
Mark your calendar and plan your visit for future events by learning more about our Spring public programs.
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The Story of the BQE: Screening in Red Hook
The Story of the BQE documentary screening, hosted by Resilient Red Hook as part of a Film Series around Community Activism, followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, Adam Paul Susaneck.
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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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