Van Alen Institute & Van Alen Books

Van Alen Institute

Van Alen Institute is an independent nonprofit architectural organization that promotes inquiry into the processes that shape the design of the public realm.

For over a century, Van Alen Institute has cultivated a fellowship of design practitioners and scholars, awarded excellence in design, and fostered dialogue about the evolving role of architecture in the public realm. The Institute’s community of fellows, members, participants and public audiences is an integral part of that dialogue, shaping and expanding our definition of ‘public architecture’ and its impact on contemporary civic life.

Our Galleries and Reading Room are open to the public from 10am to 6pm, Monday through Friday.

Van Alen Books

Van Alen Books is New York City's new center for architecture and design publications, where books are read, sold, discovered, and discussed. Come browse our selection of 1,000 recent releases, classics, and rare and out-of-print titles. We also invite you to linger in our public reading room on the 6th floor, stocked with another 1,000 architecture and design titles for your reading pleasure.

Hours:
11:00am — 7:00pm   Tuesday — Saturday
   * Open late Thursdays: 11:00am — 9:00pm

Come explore our selection of architecture and design publications, and stop by for our evening book launches, readings, and events. Find a full schedule of upcoming programs here. Check out photos on Facebook, and you can find video clips on our Vimeo page. We look forward to seeing you soon in the store!

To view our website for Van Alen Books: http://www.vanalen.org/books/