New York Architecture and Design Festival, ARCHTOBER, Hits Stride in Its Third Year with Expanded Offerings
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! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press contacts: Adam Sullivan, [email protected] or Chris Sullivan, 914.462.2096, [email protected] *** PRESS PREVIEW 9/17, 9:00am *** New York Architecture and Design Festival, ARCHTOBER, Hits Stride in its Third Year with Expanded Offerings Archtober grows, shines spotlight on New York City – third annual edition of the city’s official architecture & design festival offers new programs, shows, events 31 days of citywide Archtober design festival: 150 programs in 50-plus venues NEW YORK, N.Y., August 23, 2013 – The American Institute of Architects New York Chapter and the Center for Architecture have announced new and expanded programs for the third annual edition of Archtober, the official New York City Architecture and Design Month. Record attendance and involvement are projected for the growing festival, with more than 150 curated programs. The full calendar of offerings is available at www.archtober.org/calendar. Taking place during October, the annual month-long festival of architecture includes films, lectures, family activities, programs, exhibitions and more. “The many participating organizations aim to raise awareness of the important role of design in our city and globally,” says Jill N. Lerner, FAIA, 2013 president of AIA New York and principal of architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. “Building on the first two years, Archtober 2013 will shine a spotlight on what makes New York great: its unparalleled architecture, outstanding design professionals, and global influence.” With 31 days of events, tours and exhibits in more than 50 venues, Archtober includes programs at the Center for Architecture, including a new exhibition opening October 1 on American architects behind the biggest building projects in Asia, called Practical Utopias. Other city institutions hosting major Archtober programs include the Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Arts and Design, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at BLDG 92, a fledgling cultural venue. ! NYC & Company’s Design Collection group of hotels will serve this year for the first time as the official hotels of Archtober. The 18 boutique hotels located around New York City, along with the Official NYC & Company’s Information Centers, will be distributors of the Archtober calendar guide as well as special promotions. Visit http://www.nycgo.com/designcollection for more information. Support for Archtober (pronounced ärk't!b!r) comes from an array of patrons and sponsors including Platinum Sponsor Dekton by Cosentino, Kramer Levin, Ford Motor Company, Dwell, New York Magazine, Archinect and Bustler, with visual identity and graphics for Archtober seen all around the city designed by Pentagram. A grassroots effort, all participating organizations support the festival to raise awareness of the role of architects and designers in creating the New York City built environment. A great building, every day Among Archtober’s most popular programs are its walking tours and architectural tourism offerings, according to AIA New York Chapter. Most appealing is its “Building of the Day” series, for which architects and other design professionals lead noontime tours of New York’s contemporary buildings and historic sites. Highlights in 2013 include a tour and discussion of the Shake Shack in Madison Square (October 11th) and the UN complex on United Nations Day (October 24th). In addition, the programs for World Architecture Day on October 7th will also mark the Center for Architecture’s 10th anniversary, with a focus on housing for the next generation. The Architecture and Design Film Festival at Tribeca Cinemas will rank among Archtober’s most popular events, running from October 16th-20th. The Municipal Art Society (MAS) will also host its major annual conference, the MAS Summit for New York City, October 17th-18th. (Additional select highlights of Archtober 2013 follow, and information on official Archtober 2013 participating organizations is included below.) “Archtober celebrates New York City, a world design capital,” adds AIA New York president, Jill N. Lerner. “With unparalleled architecture, outstanding design professionals, and cutting-edge cultural institutions, we are proud to welcome guests from around the city and around the world to this annual festival.” – more – ! Media inquiries, images, and interviews: contact Chris Sullivan at (914) 462-2096 or by email at [email protected]. For event info, see listed organizations below. Archtober 2013 Highlights October 1: The exhibition Practical Utopias opens at the Center for Architecture, on global urbanism and recent design in five Asian cities (curator: Jonathan D. Solomon). October 3: Dekton by Cosentino presents new concepts by seven emerging New York firms with the opening of Surface Innovation: Redefining Boundaries of Interior and Exterior Spaces. October 7: The future of urban housing is subject of discussion at the Center for Architecture as part of its 10th anniversary and World Architecture Day. October 16: The Architecture and Design Film Festival opens, at Tribeca Cinemas. All month: Walking tours around the city of noteworthy architecture, new and old, led by Municipal Art Society of New York, the American Society of Landscape Architects New York Chapter, Regional Plan Association, Hudson Square Connection, Museum of the City of New York, and AIANY/Center for Architecture (walking and boat tours). Other events First week: Presenting Media Sponsors Dwell and New York Magazine present special talks and tours with City Modern. October 4: The first of several resiliency events marking the one year anniversary of hurricane Sandy, starting with World Habitat Day 2013 at the United Nations. TEDxNYIT Meta Resiliency follows on October 10th. Building of the Day features Modular Beach Structures on the 29th. October 12: Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum presents National Design Week through the 20th. Participating Organizations American Institute of Architects New York Chapter! 536 LaGuardia Place, !New York, NY 10012 www.aiany.org! (212) 683-0023 [email protected] Home to the Archtober Lounge at the Center for Architecture, the official hub for Archtober calendar guides and information. Exhibitions open throughout the month, starting with Practical Utopias: Global Urbanism in Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo (October 1); Surface Innovation: Redefining Boundaries of Interior and Exterior Spaces, presented by Dekton by Cosentino (October 3); and the New York New World 2013 Subway Show of AIA New York Chapter member work in the West 4th Street station (October 7; reception October 15). In collaboration with the Center for Architecture Foundation, the Heritage Ball returns this year on October 24, honoring Tod Williams, FAIA, and Billie Tsien, AIA; Stephen Ross, Founder and Chairman, Related Companies; First Deputy Mayor Patricia Harris, and Richard Kahan, The Urban Assembly. The 10th Anniversary Party@theCenter will follow. Honoree programs will take place on October 10 (Related Hudson Yards), October 16 (Richard Kahan), and October 23 (TWBTA). Ford returns this year for an architecture and auto panel lunch on October 3rd. ! American Society of Interior Designers New York Metro! 555 8th Avenue, #1902, !New York, NY 10018 Event Location: Daltile – 49 E. 21st Street www.asidnymetro.org! (212) 641-0018 [email protected] On Tuesday, October 8 (5:30-8:00pm), the American Society of Interior Designers New York Metro presents “Smooth Operator: Project Management Communications.” Watch this team of experts show you how to make a design project a success! American Society of Landscape Architects, New York Chapter! 148 West 37th Street, 13th Floor, !New York, NY 10018 www.aslany.org! (212) 269-2984 [email protected]!! ASLA NY is proud to participate in Archtober 2013, hosting tours that will feature important works by landscape architects throughout the city. Tours will highlight innovative designs created to advance sustainability and environmentally friendly practices and enhance our shared landscapes. Our first tour on October 9 features the Highway Outfall Landscape Detention (HOLD) Systems, a new approach developed to collect and filter storm water from highway scuppers in Flushing Bay. On October 17 tour the first of its kind NYC Greenroof Environmental Literacy Laboratory at P.S. 41, a unique outdoor space that provides students with a fresh observational learning experience. A tour on October 19 features landscape architecture resilient design strategies for Rockaway Beach, addressing long term issues for at risk coastal communities by providing ecologically sensitive solutions. The Living Green Roof at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s new Visitor Center will be the highlight of a tour October 22 along with a guided visit to the new Native Plant Garden. On October 23, in conjunction with Regional Planning Association, we offer a behind the scenes tour of the transformation happening on Governor’s Island. On October 26, design teams of Bushwick Inlet Park and of East River State Park join together to tour the improved Williamsburg waterfront. For more information please visit www.aslany.org. Architecture & Design Film Festival @ Tribeca Cinemas 54 Varick Street, !New York, NY 10013 www.adfilmfest.com! (917) 289-1121 [email protected]!! The Architecture & Design Film Festival, the nation’s largest film festival devoted to the subject, returns to Tribeca Cinemas, October 16th - 20th, for its 5th season. The five-day festival includes a diverse line-up of more than twenty-five