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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Modeling Community Visions
This summer the IPA launches ‘Modeling Community Visions for a Future Without the BQE’, a series of workshops inviting community members to modify large scale physical models of urban fabric along the BQE exploring opportunities for housing, open space, and sustainable transportation networks, sharing their visions for the future of their neighborhoods.
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Summer Open [Block] House Series
Save the date and plan your visit for our summer Open [Block] House days.
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Modeling Community Visions Launches
Modeling Community Visions for a Future Without the BQE launched with two workshops and a screening event during the month of June.
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Meet the Fellows
This summer we welcome five new Fellows to the Block House where they will live and work for 11-weeks on Governors Island.
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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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