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.

Explore New Rochelle’s Bayberry neighborhood on a guided Histoury walking tour of midcentury modern residential design. Participants will step inside three standout homes—including two Bayberry models and the 1955 Berman-Prisant Model House by George Nemeny—examples of the era’s goal of blending aesthetics, practicality, and affordability. Led by architect and AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley President Alexandra Kovenat.

Spend a day with DOCOMOMO US/New York Tri-State exploring some of the most notable and inspiring examples of Modern religious architecture in our area. This unique bus tour, will visit six places of worship north of New York City in Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT.

Production designer Judy Becker will discuss her Oscar-nominated work on the film The Brutalist for this AIA NY lecture. She’ll offer behind-the-scenes insights into designing the world of a fictional mid-century brutalist architect and share her creative approach. 

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.

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.

As part of New Canaan’s October4design celebration join the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society and architect Mark Markiewicz, AIA, for a lunch hour talk on Eero Saarinen. The program explores Saarinen’s groundbreaking projects—from the St. Louis Arch to the GM Technical Center and the U.S. Embassy in Oslo. Also on view at the museum: “An American Versailles,” an exhibition on the GM Technical Center.

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.

Join the James Rose Center for a presentation tracing Ridgewood’s evolution from Lenape lands and Dutch farms to a thriving 1950s suburban village. The talk explores milestones such as the railroad’s arrival, the 1894 incorporation, the growth of garden-style neighborhoods and finally, postwar expansion.

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.

The annual J. Max Bond Jr. Lecture honors architect and advocate J. Max Bond, Jr. by exploring themes of equity, inclusive design, and global culture. This year’s event focuses on how archival practices can both preserve and shape the future of Black architects’ legacies. Panelists will discuss “living archives” as tools for empowerment and innovation, featuring initiatives like the Paul R. Williams Archive and the Coles House Project.

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.

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.

The Yale School of Architecture presents an exhibition by artist duo Lake Verea exploring the hidden narratives behind Modernist homes. The first chapter, Frenemies (2011–2018), captures the complex relationships between iconic male architects through evocative photographic portraits of their houses. The new chapter, Lovers (2025), shifts focus to Europe and celebrates the often-overlooked contributions of female architects, designers, and artists across eleven countries.

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.

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.