Take a Deep Dive Into the Built Environment With the 11th Annual Archtober

With a full calendar of exhibits, tours and activities, architecture enthusiasts can soak up knowledge about the city’s designed environment with the 11th annual Archtober.

This year the month-long celebration, organized by the Center for Architecture, includes a mix of in-person and virtual events that takes the exploration of architecture and design around the five boroughs and beyond. The “Building of the Day” architect-led tours provide an in-person look at the latest in design, like the renovated Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch by Toshiko Mori and Studio Gang’s 11 Hoyt in Downtown Brooklyn, while the “Travel To” series of virtual tours allow a look at projects in Los Angeles and Mexico City. If you want to enjoy the fall weather outside of the city there are also some in-person weekend tours to spots like Art Omi and the New Canaan Historical Society.

Other Brooklyn highlights during the month include a Brooklyn Bridge-focused trolley tour at Green-Wood Cemetery, a bicycle tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and a walking tour of Shirley Chisholm State Park.

If you can’t attend any of the timed events there are still some resources to satisfy your design cravings including a newly launched Archtober Guide to NYC mobile map and educational resources for children.

Events run from October 1 through October 31 and range in price — many are free. The full calendar is available online and registration is already open.

Brownstoner is a media sponsor of the event.

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