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 Sun Charged It—
We Brought The Energy
Thank you for joining us for our 13th Annual Fête: Friends Party on July 25th!
With an amazing DJ line-up by Bridge Street Sound, a solar-powered DJ booth and lighting rig by stock-a-studio, projected films by the Film-Makers Cooperative, and vibes by YOU: this year’s party was a masterclass in bringing the right energy to the function.
Thank you so much to our donors, supporters, and Friends that made the night so special!
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Summer Residency Exhibition - August 8
Join us on August 8th for the Summer Residency Exhibition: LIVING LABORATORY, featuring site-specific installations in and around the Block House. Public viewing hours are followed by Artist Talks and a reception.
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13th Annual Fête: Benefactors Dinner Announced
Join us on October 14th for a spectacular celebration at the Block House on Governors Island. Tickets coming soon!
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Modeling Community Visions
Thank you for joining us on June 16th and June 22nd for the first Modeling Community Visions for a Future Without the BQE (MCV) workshops of 2026.
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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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