The Greenwich Village neighborhood boasts many beautiful buildings with exquisite architectural details. In this program, we will start with a neighborhood walk to find examples of different types of ornament, then return to the Center where families will create their own building detail designs out of modeling material. Family Programs are designed for children ages…
Come and celebrate the 141st birthday of the Brooklyn Bridge! Together we will learn how this iconic suspension bridge transformed New York City. Families will then create their own suspension bridges to span one of NYC's rivers, canals, or busy streets. Family Programs are designed for children ages 5 – 13 years old, accompanied by…
Designers, the category is Build and Wear! Create your own architecture-inspired fashion and accessories. Families will learn how to “read” buildings for clues about their design and function. Using these concepts, families will have the opportunity to design and construct their own wearable buildings and structures. Family Programs are designed for children ages 5 –…
Happy Valentine’s Day! For this Family Program, we will take inspiration from the Times Square Love & Design Competition. This annual competition invites architecture firms to think about how a Valentine sent from the heart of Times Square could express love for everyone. We will look at the various designs for this public piece of…
Bring your building crew and get ready for skyscrapers – the ultimate challenge! Around the world, skyscrapers are being built taller than ever before. During this program, we will explore what makes these structures so strong and how their design enables them to reach such dizzying heights. Families will take inspiration and ideas from amazing…
What is your oasis in the city? Taking inspiration from the city and their own worlds families will envision spaces for shelter, joy and community. Through experimentation, and exploration of various materials, families will create a model of their “oasis”. Family Programs are designed for children ages 5–13 years old, accompanied by an adult. Two…
Just in time for Halloween, they're creepy and they're spooky, but apart from the ghosts, what makes a haunted house haunted? We'll look at real life examples of haunted architecture for inspiration. Families will then get to make their own haunted buildings. Family Programs are designed for children ages 5–13 years old, accompanied by an…
Do you speak architecture? In this program, families will learn to “read” buildings for clues about their design and function as they observe and sketch architectural elements through an interactive slide show and neighborhood walk (weather permitting). Families will then design their own scale model of a building using this new vocabulary. Family Programs are…
Our great city is famous for its subway. But did you know that beneath those tunnels exists a world of wires, cables and more? Together, families will learn about the subway’s intricate infrastructure, then construct their own model of what lies below the city streets. Family Day Programs are designed for children ages 5 –…
New York City has many fascinating bridges, from the historic Brooklyn Bridge to more contemporary examples. What kind of bridge would you design for NYC? Families will learn about different types of bridges and how they work, then create their own bridges to span one of NYC's rivers, canals, or busy streets. There are two…
