About the 8th-annual Archtober month-long celebration of architecture
Archtober is New York City’s Architecture and Design Month, the eighth annual month-long festival of architecture activities, programs and exhibitions taking place during the month of October. Organized by the Center for Architecture in collaboration with 60+ partners and sponsors, the 2018 installment of Archtober gathers events ranging from daily building tours and lectures by design experts, to architecture-themed competitions and parties. For more information, visit archtober.org/about/
The Center for Active Design (CfAD) recently published Assembly: Civic Design Guidelines, an inspiring, practical tool that serves as a call to action for designing and maintaining great public spaces for all. We are thrilled Glen Oaks Branch Library, Queens Library is featured as a case study for design that addresses the needs of the surrounding community and serves as an epicenter of cultural exchange. Download a free copy of the full publication from CfAD’s website.
Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center for Brooklyn Public Library earned a Merit Award from the AIA Brooklyn + Queens Design Awards. The project along with other winners, will be honored at the AIA BQDA Gala on June 27th. View all the winning projects here.
Brooklyn Public Library hosted the official groundbreaking ceremony for Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center on Monday, October 23rd. In addition to Brooklyn Public Library’s President and project team, New York City and State officials, and representatives from the Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund, we were also joined by students from P.S. 34 Green Stem club. See more photos from the event on our Facebook page or read more about the ceremony in the articles listed below: