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History |
Originally founded as the Society of Beaux-Arts Architects in 1894, Van Alen Institute launched the first prestigious Paris Prize design competition in 1904. The organization took the name Beaux-Arts Institute of Design in 1916 and continued, for over 60 years, to celebrate design excellence and award innovation. Re-established as the National Institute for Architectural Education in 1956, the Institute's programming expanded over the next four decades to include the sponsorship of multiple annual competitions and fellowships. In 1996, the Institute was renamed in honor of William Van Alen, architect of the Chrysler Building, whose endowment ensured the organization's continued influence as one of New York's foremost cultural institutions that awards excellence in design and fosters dialogue about the evolving role of architecture in the public realm.
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