Projects

Opening October 8, this exhibition invites artists and designers to respond to our extensive archive.

On view through August, these inflatable, illuminated sculptures by artist duo Mookntaka are a playful welcome to Gowanus.

Learn about this significant collection of American architectural history, and view our existing digital archive.

With the Broadway Mall Association (BMA), we're producing an outdoor installation in Washington Heights. Designer applications are now closed.

Surfacing the work of emerging designers and testing new strategies to bring people together in public space.

Using our HQ to host public programs and as a flexible community space.

Working with teachers and students through collaborative projects, research, and field trips.

A cohort of rising professionals reimagining cities, public space, and designers' roles in civic life.

On view June 18–August 15, 2026, Van Alen transformed into an exhibition and temporary office space of the newly-launched design studio NOT NOT.