Van Alen Institute is an independent nonprofit architectural organization that promotes inquiry into the processes that shape the design of the public realm. 

Van Alen Institute Launches Ground/Work Competition

Van Alen Institute is pleased to announce the launch of Ground/Work, an international architecture competition seeking innovative designs for a new street-level venue to house the Institute’s work space and public programs. Click here to view the Call for Portfolios.

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Van Alen Books: NYC's Architecture and Design Bookstore

Van Alen Books is our architecture and design bookstore and event space located at Van Alen Institute's headquarters in Manhattan’s Flatiron District. Visit the bookstore website to view our featured titles, browse our inventory, and check out our calendar of upcoming events.

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Now On View in Our Pop-Up Exhibition Space: Deconstruction/Construction

On Tuesday, May 21, Van Alen Institute presents a special conversation on urban river restoration, exploring case studies of how buried waterways can be revealed for civic life. This event is presented in conjunction with our current exhibition Deconstruction/Construction: The Cheonggyecheon River Project in Seoul.

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Van Alen Books: Upcoming Launches, Discussions, and Events

Join us at Van Alen Books on Thursday, May 30, to celebrate the launch of Volume 2 of PLOT, the student-edited journal of the Graduate Landscape Architecture Program of the Spitzer School of Architecture, City College of New York.

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Van Alen Institute Seeks Development Manager

Van Alen Institute is seeking a Development Manager to implement outreach and funding strategies to sustain Van Alen's programming bringing innovative design ideas to civic life. See below for the full position description.

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Members' Event: Hard-Hat Tour of Governors Island

We’re heading out for a sneak peek of the new Governors Island! Members are invited to join us on Tuesday, June 11 for an exclusive, behind-the-fence tour of the construction site soon to open as the heart of Governors Island’s new park and public space.

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Van Alen Institute Names New Executive Director David van der Leer

The Board of Trustees of Van Alen Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of David van der Leer, effective May 6, to the position of its Executive Director.

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NYSCA Independent Project Grants

Thanks to all who applied for fiscal sponsorship for New York State Council on the Arts Independent Project grants. Applications are now closed. We will notify applicants of their selection in the coming weeks.

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Parks for the People Winners' Gallery

With our partners at the U.S. National Park Service, we're thrilled to present the stage two Finalists and Award of Excellence recipients for our Parks for the People competition. Follow the link below to see the winning submissions in our online gallery.

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Browse VAI's Online Design Archive

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.

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Life at the Speed of Rail Online Gallery

Van Alen Institute presents ten winners and ten honorable mentions for the Life at the Speed of Rail competition. Click below to view the online gallery.

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