Award-Winning Architecture and Design Education
The Center for Architecture Foundation provides award-winning design education programming to New York City students, teachers, families and the general public. We also produce an annual exhibition of student design work.
A defining aspect of our programs is our ability to draw from a talented pool of New York City architects, engineers, historians and design educators who work directly with teachers and students in order to bring the built environment alive through interactive, project-based teaching methods. Our educators work with thousands of students, teachers, families and adults each year to explore the impact of design on their daily lives.
Youth and Family Programs
CFAF's @theCenter programs include interactive gallery tours, hands-on workshops, and intensive studios at the Center for Architecture, designed to engage youth and their families in exploring architecture and design.
FamilyDay@theCenter - Saturday Family Workshops
Studio@theCenter - 3-Day School Vacation Studios
Summer@theCenter - Week-Long Architectural Studios
BirthdayParty@theCenter - Customized Children's Birthdays
K-12 School Programs
CFAF's educational programs for Grades K-12 meaningfully connect young learners to their built environment. Programs vary in length and take place at the Center for Architecture and in schools throughout New York City.
StudentDay@theCenter - Workshops for School Groups visiting the Center
Learning By Design:NY - In-School Residencies
Professional Development - Workshops for Educators
Adult Programs
Our programs for the general public seek to engage architecture enthusiasts of all backgrounds in topics concerning the built environment. Both design and non-design professionals can also learn digital design for work or personal use.
Public Programs - Talks and Presentations
Classes & Workshops - Short and Long Term Continuing Education
Exhibition Tours - Guided Tours @theCenter
Neighborhood Walking Tours - Group Tours of New York City
New Buildings New York Tours - Behind-the-Scenes Building Tours
Exhibitions
In partnership with the American Insitute of Architects New York Chapter, CFAF organizes programs and publication related to the Center's major exhibitions, ranging from family guides, to exhibition tours, to public lectures.
Building Connections - Annual Exhibition of Student Work
Family Guides - Interpretative Exhibit Guides for Children & Families
Exhibition Tours - Guided Tours @theCenter
Tours & Workshops for School Groups - StudentDay@theCenter