Events  2025

Thursday
October

30

LocalLecture

The Structure of Light: Richard Kelly’s collaborations with Philip Johnson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

On the occasion of the re-issue of the iconic floor lamp that Richard Kelly and Philip Johnson designed in 1953 for The Glass House by the firm of BassamFellows, the architectural historian Dietrich Neumann will speak on Richard Kelly’s design philosophy and his collaborations with Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe at the Glass House, the Lake Shore Drive Apartments, and the Seagram Building.

Friday
October

24

LocalTour

Histoury Tour: Greenwich and Stamford Modernism

Join Histoury tours for a guided bus tour exploring modernist homes in Greenwich and Stamford, CT—an area that drew progressive designers in the 1960s and 1970s. The tour features houses in a range of architectural styles including Midcentury Modern, Brutalist, and International Style, with interior visits to notable homes like the David Specter residence, the Hoffman House, and the landmarked Edwin Paul House. Discover how these thoughtfully designed structures emphasize form, materials, and spatial efficiency.

Friday
October

24

Further Afield Retreat

Fallingwater Retreat: A Friends and Family Architectural Symposium

Join the AIANY Committee on Residential Architecture and the Fallingwater Institute for an interactive weekend at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. Set in the woodlands of Pennsylvania, this immersive experience invites participants of all ages to explore how architecture in harmony with nature continues to inspire awe and creativity. The symposium also examines the lasting cultural impact of organic design on American life and imagination.

Tuesday
October

21

LocalLecture

The Harvard Five Legacy: From Modern Homes to Diplomatic Landmarks

Presented by the Onera Foundation and The Glass House, this panel explores how Harvard Five architects transitioned from designing modern homes in New Canaan to shaping U.S. embassies during the Cold War. It highlights how their domestic innovations influenced a new architectural language for diplomacy through the U.S. Embassy Program. The event also underscores the importance of preserving these modernist embassies.

Saturday
October

18

LocalTour + Symposium

New Canaan Modern House Day Tour + Symposium

The New Canaan Museum + Historical Society’s Modern House Day Tour + Symposium continues a beloved tradition reintroduced in 2001, drawing architects, designers, and mid-century enthusiasts to this stellar enclave of Modern architecture. This year’s tour features homes by Philip Johnson, John Johansen, Bimel Kehm, and a new build inspired by mid-century ideals, with guided tours and a symposium on the Modern movement’s broad legacy. First held in 1949, the event has long celebrated New Canaan’s rich modernist heritage and helped preserve its architectural treasures.

Wednesday
October

15

LocalPanel Discussion

Eero Saarinen’s Legacy Abroad

This Onera Foundation panel will examine Eero Saarinen’s design innovations through his work on the U.S. embassies in London and Oslo, created under the Cold War-era US Embassy Program. The discussion will also consider the recent decommissioning of these important modernist buildings and their evolving legacy. The event coincides with two related exhibitions opening October 1 at the Foundation.

Wednesday
October

15

Further Afield Symposium

Designing Change

Hosted by The Cultural Landscape Foundation, renowned practitioners and researchers will gather at Longwood Gardens In Kennett Square, PA, to share projects, propose ideas, and discuss the future of natural and built landscapes in the face of climate change and political turmoil. This international symposium will also celebrate the relocation and reconstruction of Longwood’s Cascade Garden, designed by Roberto Burle Marx.

Sunday
October

12

LocalTour

Histoury Tour: Midcentury Homes of Holly Place

Explore Holly Place a hidden midcentury modern enclave in Briarcliff Manor, NY, on a guided tour with Histoury tours. Designed by Wenning Associates in the 1960s and 1970s, this cul-de-sac features a dozen unique homes blending dramatic architecture with thoughtful landscape design. Tour highlights include interior visits to standout residences showcasing Wenning’s modernist vision, now gaining renewed recognition.

Sunday
October

05

LocalTour

Histoury Tour: Westchester’s Twenty-One Acres Enclave

Join Histoury tours for a guided tour of one of Westchester’s hidden midcentury modern neighborhoods in Ardsley, NY. The tour explores the Twenty-One Acres Cooperative, founded in 1948 by a group of young families—including architects Roy S. Johnson and Fred M. Ginsbern—who designed 13 custom homes combining affordability, functionality, and modern design. Featured in Progressive Architecture in 1952, the neighborhood remains a striking example of midcentury ideals.

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