Center for Architecture

The Center for Architecture is an art gallery with modern glass architecture located at LaGuardia Place, focused on architectural design and urban planning topics. The bright, open exhibition spaces host rotating shows that explore building projects, urban development, and design approaches.

The organization was established in 2003 by the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects as a dedicated space for architectural conversations in Manhattan. It emerged during a period when cities increasingly focused on design quality and planning for future growth.

The space functions as a gathering point where architects, designers, and students engage with ideas about how buildings and cities are shaped. You can see exhibitions that explore real projects and discuss how design affects the places where people live and work.

The gallery is easy to reach by subway and sits in a neighborhood with many other cultural venues and shops nearby. Hours change based on what is being shown, so it helps to check ahead before planning your visit.

The center runs special programs for school children that let them build models and create architectural lanterns with hands-on techniques. These workshops introduce young people to how designers and architects think about the spaces they use every day.