Archtober 2018 – A Preview

Autumn is upon us, and so New Yorkers in the architecture and design professions will begin a month-long celebration of architecture, filled with hundreds of events, tours, activities and exhibitions spread across the five boroughs of New York City. In its eighth year, the Archtober festival has taken over the month of October to gather together A&D leaders and newcomers – and everyone in between – to participate in experiences that show the very best of what’s possible through exceptional architecture and design. Hosted and organized by the Center for Architecture and more than 60 partners across the five boroughs, the events include building tours and lectures by design experts, architecture-themed competitions and parties. We spoke with Benjamin Prosky, Executive Director of AIA New York and the Center for Architecture, to get the scoop on this year’s festival. “When it started, there was a desire to create a festival in New …