Van Alen Institute

Happy to join a panel 3/5 at the Van Alen Institute in NYC on the ethics of technology and design systems related to death. Link below. I usually think about design and socio-technical infrastructure from the perspective of living systems so it will be fun to approach core concepts from the opposite side. Come through!

Models, drawings, and renderings of houses from architects are on display in the Van Alen’s Urban Room as part The House Transformed. The works respond to themes related to “collective living, multigenerational households, or living alone.” ow.ly/TWxO50YmuOO

“The Dear Neighbor Project,” created by Tiffany Baker and produced by the Van Alen Institute, blends storytelling and public art to raise awareness of flooding in Gowanus. brooklynpaper.com/gowanus-art-pr…

2/2 With our $100K grant awarded to @van_alen, we’re empowering local NYC artists to transform vacant storefronts that bring together culture and commerce. Learn more about our neighborhood grants: on.nyc.gov/3FM3vbq

1/2 Yesterday, we joined @grandstreetbid in their celebration of the “The People Make The Place!” art installation on Graham Avenue! 🏙️🎨

The Van Alen Institute announced today its next executive director will be Hayley Eber. Eber will depart her role as a dean at Cooper Union. “There’s a lot of alignment with the missions and the ethos of the two institutions,” Eber told AN. ow.ly/cRr650VopcA

🗣️ NYC cultural organizations: @NYC_SBS and @van_alen are seeking applications for the Building Creative Capacity program. This initiative engages local organizations to address storefront vacancy in creative ways. Apply by November 15: airtable.com/appOid9Z9YK0Rs…

🌼 @TussleMagazine's Logan R. Beitmen reviews Curry J. Hackett's "Ugly Beauties" (@Van_Alen), on view now at The Plaza at 300 Ashland: "Hackett’s figures seem almost supernaturally ornamented, yet they blend in perfectly with their environment." Read on: ow.ly/nySC50RfiSI

The Van Alen Institute now operates out of a former garage at 303 Bond Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn. On the cusp of the institution’s 130th anniversary the organization is looking toward a strategic reorientation of its mission and work. ow.ly/k1h150QK7RL

Spreading the word on this new design competition from @EdReimagined:

Interior design is not aesthetic fads, not upper-class fancies, and not just for the few, @KiaWeatherspoon tells @Van_Alen: “Great design is color, it’s culture, it’s heritage.” Hear how: personplacething.org

A snowy reminder that our February Full Board Meeting is next Wednesday, February 21st, at 6:30 PM at @van_alen & @Zoom . More info @ conta.cc/3HZRmwW

Good design is not a privilege of the few but a joy for the many, interior designer @KiaWeatherspoon tells @Van_Alen. Listen: personplacething.org

Limited space left! On 12/12, join us in Gowanus for a fantastic conversation with design equity interior designer Kia Weatherspoon, who's led the design of 165,000+ sq ft of interior spaces for affordable and low-income housing. Grab your tix here: eventbrite.com/e/person-place…

November 30th Landmarks/ Land Use meeting at @van_alen. As seen on @LinkNYC kiosks across the district. More info @ conta.cc/3QIJiEI

Now on sale: Join our next live recording of Person Place Thing, the radio interview show hosted by Randy Cohen — featuring Kia Weatherspoon, President, Determined by Design (and Van Alen board member!) 🗓Tues 12/12, 6:30 pm 📍303 Bond St, BK 🎟Tix $15: eventbrite.com/e/person-place…

NYC designers, @nycpublicdesign wants to hear from you!

Our October Full Board meeting is TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 11th, at 6:30 PM at @van_alen & virtually on Zoom; email Zoom@bkcb6.org for info. Liquor, landmarks and daylighting on the agenda. See agenda @ conta.cc/3tyjLpJ

Yes, the Van Alen Block Party is ON for tomorrow! We're optimistic sunnier skies will break through by the afternoon. Come for the free @amplehills ice cream (scoops at 3 pm, while it lasts!), stay for the immaculate vibes all afternoon.

☀️ This Saturday... we're bringing good weather vibes to the Van Alen Block Party! ☀️ Hang out all afternoon for music, performance, art-making, games, tacos — and as always, FREE @amplehills scoops starting at 3 pm🍦 🗓️ Sat 9/30 (rain date 10/1) 🕐 1–6 pm 📍Bond & Union St, BK