Join us at Van Alen Books on Thursday, May 17 for conversation with Michael Maltzan and Geoff Manaugh for a conversation about Maltzan's new book No More Play: Conversations on Urban Speculation in Los Angeles and Beyond.

Design Speed Dating returns to Van Alen on Saturday, May 19 with our seasonal brunch and portfolio review series, pairing emerging designers with esteemed critics for round-robin reviews. RSVP now for an afternoon of food, fun, and architecture.

Van Alen is seeking exceptional candidates for 2012 summer internships. If you have a passion for the public realm, are self-directed and detail-oriented, and available to commit at least three days per week, send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to jobs@vanalen.org.

Nine winning studios have been selected from an extraordinary field of submissions from schools across the United States. Follow the link below to learn more about the studio teams and follow their progress.

We're thrilled to announce the release of Gateway: Visions for an Urban National Park, now available from Princeton Architectural Press. Stop by Van Alen Books to pick up your copy today!

Dive into the Van Alen design archive. We've launched the beta version of our century-spanning online archive, so click below and start exploring over 3,000 images from a history of civic architecture.

Van Alen Institute announces winners of the Life at the Speed of Rail competition, and a series of regional conversations about high-speed rail in America. Click below to view the online gallery.

We've got an ever-changing selection of architecture and design books, new releases, and special discounts awaiting your perusal! Stop by during our spring hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday.