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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Welcoming the Summer Fellows
The IPA welcomes a new cohort of eight Fellows to the Block House this Summer! Selected by an independent committee of practicing designers and artists, the Fellows bring an exciting and diverse range of research and production to Governors Island.
On June 3rd we held a welcome reception to officially kick off the summer!
Join us on June 20th for the first Open [Block] House of the summer season.
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Upcoming Modeling Community Visions Workshop
Join us on Tuesday, June 16th from 6:00-8:00pm (doors open at 5:45) for a free Modeling Community Visions for a Future Without the BQE Workshop at PAVE Red Hook.
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Meet the Fellows - A New Cohort at the Block House
Learn more about the 2026 Summer Fellows who will spend 11 weeks living and working on Governors Island - and visit us during Open [Block] House summer dates!
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Open Call Extension: Fall Residency Spots Available
Apply by June 15th for limited availability in the upcoming Fall Residency at the Block House! Applications will close by June 15th or when spots are filled.
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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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