opendialogues
Speak with architects, designers, planners and scholars about their work at onsite talks and tours. Discuss the thoughts, challenges and inspirations that shape New York City’s places and spaces.
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7 World Trade Center 250 Greenwich Ave/ Barclay St program name: opendialoguenewyork, sustainablenewyork borough: Manhattan neighborhood: Lower Manhattan Sat 11 am, 1 pm Sun 1 pm Tour the first tower rebuilt at the WTC site, also the first Gold LEED-certified commercial office building in New York. capacity: 30 program status: past subway: A, C to Broadway/ Nassau, R, W to City Hall, 1, 2, 3 to Chambers St, 4, 5 to Fulton St bus: QM1A, QM11, QM24, X6, X7, X10B   
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7th Annual Weekend Recap October 10th & 11th, 2009 program name: opendialoguenewyork, sustainablenewyork, architecturemoves, OHNY Kids!, OHNY tours Sat Finished Sun Finished For a complete listing of past programs from the 7th Annual OHNY Weekend, please go to the program listings tab on the left and search by program name using the drop-down menu or do an advanced search of your choosing by clicking the "Advanced Search" button. program status: past |
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anderson architects 555 W 25th St/ Tenth Ave program name: opendialoguenewyork borough: Manhattan neighborhood: West Chelsea Sat 11 am - 2 pm Regular tours by architects will highlight the firm’s award-winning work as well as their office, with its renovation from 19th-century carriage building to 21st-century work space with green design elements. program status: past subway: C, E to 23rd St. bus: M11, M23.
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Apollo Theater 253 W 125th St/ Frederick Douglass Blvd program name: opendialoguenewyork neighborhood: Harlem Sat Tours 12, 2 pm Lecture/Presentation 1 pm Sun Tours 12, 2 pm Lecture/Presentation 1 pm Join BBB restoration architects for a lecture, presentation and tour of this enduring cultural institution. capacity: 50 program status: past subway: A, B, C, D, 2, 3 to 125th St bus: Bx15, M2, M7, M60, M100, M101, M102 other transportation: Metro North (Hudson Line) to 125th St    
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Atelier Ten Environmental Designers 45 E 20th St, 4th Fl/ Broadway program name: opendialoguenewyork, sustainablenewyork borough: Manhattan neighborhood: Flatiron District/Gramercy Park Sat opendialogue 11 am, 12, 2 pm, presentations with architects. Sun Presentation by the architects of the firm's green office renovation, including innovative, inexpensive green design methods to ensure air quality, natural daylight and minimal energy use. program status: past subway: 4, 5, L, N, Q, R to Union Sq, N, R to 23rd St. bus: M1, M2, M3, M6, M7. other transportation: 20th Street bike lane
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Atlantic Avenue Tunnel, The SW corner of Court St & Atlantic Ave program name: opendialoguenewyork borough: Brooklyn neighborhood: Cobble Hill Sat 11 am Sun 11 am Be sure to bring closed-toed shoes and a flashlight to this tour of the world's oldest subway tunnel, constructed in seven months using only hand tools and primitive equipment. capacity: 60 per tour program status: past subway: M, N, R, 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall bus: B25, B37, B38, B41, B45, B51, B52, B65, B103
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Barzel Iron Works 61 Jefferson St/ Bushwick Ave program name: opendialoguenewyork borough: Brooklyn neighborhood: Bushwick Sun 10, 11:30 am, 1, 2:30 pm Talks with artist Kristina Kozak about her metalworking studio. Blacksmithing and Forging demonstrations. program status: past subway: J, M, Z, Myrtle Ave/Broadway bus: B15, B46, B47, B54
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BBG-BBGM Design Studios/ Empire State Building 350 5th Ave/ 34th St, 25th Fl program name: opendialoguenewyork borough: Manhattan Sat 10, 11:30 am, 1, 2:30, 4 pm Sun Sun 10, 11:30 am, 1 pm Tours with architects of this firm's new office space which reflects its culture, identity and commitment to sustainability. The firm is seeking a LEED Silver certification for the space. program status: past subway: B, D, F, N, Q, R, V, W to 34th St/ Herald Sq. bus: M2, M3, M4, M5, Q32.
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Betances Community Center 465 St. Ann's Avenue program name: opendialoguenewyork borough: Bronx neighborhood: Mott Haven Sat 11 am, 1 pm Tour all areas of the building with the architects. The Architect will be present to discuss the project and answer questions about the newly completed community center, which houses classrooms and game rooms that overlook a luminous three-story boxing gym. capacity: No Limit program status: past subway: 2 Train, 3rd Avenue - 149th Street Station bus: Bx19 Bus, E149th St & St Anns Avenue Stop
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Hardhat Tours Pier 1/ Furman & Old Fulton Sts just south of Fulton Ferry Landing program name: opendialoguenewyork borough: Brooklyn neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO Sun 11 am, 1, 3pm Take a hardhat construction site tour with staff and architects of this 85-acre waterfront park. capacity: 30 program status: past subway: A, C to High St, 2, 3 to Clark St bus: B25 other transportation: Water taxi to Fulton Ferry landing
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Caples Jefferson Architects 330 W 38th St, Ste 1704/ Eighth Ave program name: opendialoguenewyork borough: Manhattan neighborhood: Garment District Sat 1, 3 pm Tours with architects and project slide show presentation of the firm's project half of which are community based. program status: past subway: opendialogue Tours with architects, project slide show 1 & 3 pm. bus: M34 M42
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Castle Braid, The 114 Troutman St/ Evergreen Ave program name: opendialoguenewyork borough: Brooklyn neighborhood: Bushwick Sat 9 am - 5 pm Sun 9 am - 5 pm Tours a former factory space that has been converted to 146 apartments with a playful and industrial designed lobby and courtyard creating a modern yet warm atmosphere. capacity: 25 program status: past subway: L to Morgan Ave, J, M, Z to Myrtle Ave bus: B15, B46, B47, B54, B60 
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Chrysler Building 405 Lexington Ave/ 42nd St program name: opendialoguenewyork Sat 11 am, 2 pm Sun 12 pm Writer, editor, and historian Robert Klara will lead informal discussions highlighting the unique architectural and decorative features of the Chrysler’s exterior and lobby, as well as the building's significance in the great skyscraper race of the 1920s. program status: past subway: 4, 5, 6, 7, S to Grand Central bus: M42, M98, M101, M102, M103. other transportation: Metro-North to Grand Central.
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Clodagh Design 670 Broadway, 4th Fl/ Great Jones St program name: opendialoguenewyork borough: Manhattan neighborhood: NoHo Sat 12 pm Sun 12 pm Originally the Brooks Brothers Clothing Store, this architecture and interior design studio preserves the original dramatic brick design, fusing contemporary styles with natural elements. program status: past subway: B, D, F, V to Broadway-Lafayette, N, R to 8th St, 6 to Bleeker. bus: M15. other transportation: Bleeker and Lafayette Street Bike Lanes
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Duane St Live/ Work Loft program name: opendialoguenewyork borough: Manhattan neighborhood: Tribeca Sun 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 pm Tour this former industrial building with the owner and renovation architects to explore its current function as a multilevel live/ work space. capacity: 15 program status: past subway: A, C, 1, 2, 3 to Chambers St bus: M1, M6 MAP View Affiliated Site
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