Building Tours

Magazzino Italian Art, the nonprofit museum and research center, is dedicated to advancing scholarship and public appreciation of postwar and contemporary Italian art in the United States. Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu were inspired to share their lifelong love and passion for Italian art with their community. The first pavilion, a 20,000-square-foot structure designed by Spanish architect Miguel Quismondo, opened its doors in 2017, creating a new cultural hub and community resource within the Hudson. Magazzino’s second building opened in September 2023 as a unique opportunity to reunite Miguel Quismondo with his mentor and world-renowned architect Alberto Campo Baeza. The design of the Robert Olnick Pavilion, in the same spirit as the existing building, returns to materials that echo the logical and humble philosophies of Arte Povera.

Schedule:
11:00 am: Tour attendees arrive at Magazzino Italian Art
11:30 am–1:00 pm: Magazzino Italian Art museum tour with architect Miguel Quismondo
1:00 pm: Lunch prepared by Chef Luca Galli served at the Robert Olnick Pavilion

Transportation:
The Metro-North train departs from Grand Central Terminal at 9:50 a.m. and arrives in Cold Spring at 11:14 a.m. A Magazzino Italian Art Van will pick guests up from the station and return them at the end of the event. Attendees may also drive on their own to Magazzino Italian Art where on site parking is available.

The Olnick Spanu House in Garrison, NY was designed by the Spanish architect Alberto Campo Baeza in 2007 for the co-founders of Magazzino Italian Art, Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu.

Magazzino Italian Art, the nonprofit museum and research center, is dedicated to advancing scholarship and public appreciation of postwar and contemporary Italian art in the United States. Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu were inspired to share their lifelong love and passion for Italian art with their community. The first pavilion, a 20,000 square-foot structure, designed by Spanish architect Miguel Quismondo, opened its doors in 2017, creating a new cultural hub and community resource within the Hudson. Magazzino’s second building opened in September 2023 as a unique opportunity to reunite Miguel Quismondo with his mentor and world-renowned architect Alberto Campo Baeza. The design of the Robert Olnick Pavilion, in the same spirit as the existing building, returns to materials that echo the logical and humble philosophies of Arte Povera.

Schedule:
9:30 am: Van will pick attendees up from Magazzino Italian Art
9:30–11:00am: Transportation to and tour of the Olnick Spanu House in Garrison, NY
11:00 am: Van will drop off tour attendees back at Magazzino Italian Art
11:30 am–1:00 pm: Magazzino Italian Art museum tour with architect Miguel Quismondo
1:00 pm: Lunch prepared by Chef Luca Galli served at the Robert Olnick Pavilion

Transportation:
Attendees can take the Hudson Line on Metro-North to Cold Spring. Metro-North departs from Grand Central Terminal at 7:50 am and arrives at 9:14 am. A Magazzino Italian Art Van will pick guests up from the station, drive them between locations, and return them at the end of the event. Attendees may also drive on their own to Magazzino Italian Art where on site parking is available.

The AIANY Emerging New York Architects Committee (ENYA) presents the first of its summer 2024 additions to the Beyond the Boards event series. Leadership at REX will profile the firm and its design process before focusing on two current projects: The Lindemann Performing Arts Center at Brown University and Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC). The presentation will take an in-depth look at design strategies as well as some of the unique challenges faced during the projects. Guests will have the opportunity to view the new REX office following the presentation. The event will be followed by a site tour of PAC on the following day.

Speakers:
Alysen Hiller Fiore, Associate Principal, REX
Davis Richardson, NCARB, Project Leader & Architect, REX

About the Speakers:
Alysen Hiller Fiore is an Associate Principal at REX, co-managing the office with Joshua Ramus. She currently serves as project leader for Domino Site B, a pair of 50-story residential towers on the Brooklyn waterfront that will complete the redevelopment of the Domino Sugar Factory site. Preceding Domino, Hiller Fiore led the design team for the Perelman Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center (PAC NYC) since its competition stage in 2014. Hiller Fiore was also a project leader on the re-cladding and renovation of Five Manhattan West, a Brutalist landmark straddling New York Penn Station’s rail yard; the Necklace Residence on New York’s Long Island; and the Wakefield School Performing Arts Center in Virginia. Hiller Fiore currently sits on the Industry Advisory Group of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Building Operations. She holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design, with honors, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, both from the University of Iowa.

Davis Richardson is a Project Leader at REX and a licensed architect in Texas. He holds an M.Arch from the University of Texas at Austin and has served as faculty at NJIT and the Architectural Association.

Join AIANY Emerging New York Architects for the second event in its summer 2024 Beyond the Boards series, a tour of the The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC), designed by REX with executive architect Davis Body Bond and interior architect (lobby, restaurant) Rockwell Group. The project will also be presented at the previous day's Beyond the Boards event at the offices of REX. The tour will be led by Alysen Hiller Fiore, Associate Principal at REX. Details and instructions will be shared with registrants closer to the event.

Speakers:
Alysen Hiller Fiore, Associate Principal, REX

About the Speakers:
Alysen Hiller Fiore is an Associate Principal at REX, co-managing the office with Joshua Ramus. She currently serves as project leader for Domino Site B, a pair of 50-story residential towers on the Brooklyn waterfront that will complete the redevelopment of the Domino Sugar Factory site. Preceding Domino, Hiller Fiore led the design team for the Perelman Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center (PAC NYC) since its competition stage in 2014. Hiller Fiore was also a project leader on the re-cladding and renovation of Five Manhattan West, a Brutalist landmark straddling New York Penn Station’s rail yard; the Necklace Residence on New York’s Long Island; and the Wakefield School Performing Arts Center in Virginia. Hiller Fiore currently sits on the Industry Advisory Group of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Building Operations. She holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design, with honors, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, both from the University of Iowa.

Join the AIANY Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for a tour of the newly constructed Grand Central Madison! Architect Peter Campanella of AECOM and arts specialist Yaling Chen of MTA Art & Design will walk us through the many levels of the Grand Central Madsion LIRR Rail terminal. The tour will highlight the distinctive architecture and works of art that are integral to this underground transport museum. After the tour, join us for an optional debrief at the Grand Central Oyster Bar. Attendees can purchase a soup or snack as we enjoy the historic Guastavino space and discuss the tour.

Tour Guides:
Peter Campanella, AIA, NCARB, Associate Vice President and Lead Architect, AECOM
Yaling Chen, Deputy Director, MTA Arts & Design
Eve Michel, AIA, Lecturer, Construction Administration; Former Program Executive and Chief Architect, MTA Construction & Development; Principal, eMrecon Consulting

As part of NYCxDESIGN, the Center for Architecture will host a preview of Archtober programming the week of May 20. Join us on Monday, May 20 for a tour of The Gilder Center.

The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is the latest addition to New York’s historic American Museum of Natural History. At a time of urgent need for better public understanding of science and greater access to science education, the Gilder Center is designed to amplify the intellectual impact of the Museum with experiential architecture that encourages exploration—drawing in people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to share the excitement of scientific discovery and learning about the natural world.

Architect: Studio Gang

Meeting location will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the tour. 

More in the Archtober preview series:
May 21, 1–3pm: Building of the Day: Cathedral of St. John the Divine
 

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This program is organized in conjunction with Archtober, New York City’s month-long architecture, and design festival.

All Archtober sales are final. No refunds available.

As part of NYCxDESIGN, the Center for Architecture will host a preview of Archtober programming the week of May 20. Join us Tuesday, May 21 for a tour of Cathedral of St. John the Divine Crossing Dome Roof.

Ennead and their consultants designed a new copper roof to protect the 120 year old Guastavino tile dome over the Cathedral's crossing and restored the interior of the dome. Our tour would include looking at the dome from street level, inside the Cathedral, and up close from an adjacent roof (that requires a 17-story climb).

Please note: this tour is not accessible by wheelchair and will include climbing many stairs.

Architect: Ennead Architects

Meeting location will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the tour. 

More in the Archtober preview series:
May 20, 12–1pm: Building of the Day: The Gilder Center

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This program is organized in conjunction with Archtober, New York City’s month-long architecture, and design festival.

All Archtober sales are final. No refunds available.

To mark the fifth anniversary of the formation of AIA New York’s Custom Residential Architects Network (AIANY CRAN), the chapter is pleased to present an all day outing and survey of the Mid-Century Modern Architecture of Fire Island Pines. The program offers 30 registrants private bus transportation from/to the Center for Architecture, pre-paid ferry tickets, a guided walking tour jointly presented by Fire Island Pines Historical Preservation Society and Pines Modern, and finally a cocktail reception on the island, hosted by Lutron, the nation’s premium lighting control company. (See the Option B tour for tickets without any transportation provided and an arrival time of 1:30pm to Fire Island Pines.)

Led by Gianfranco Lentini and Christopher Rawlins, the program will include tours of four house interiors by four noted designers: Harry Bates, Marcel Bretos, Earl Combs, and the prolific Horace Gifford who lived and worked in the Pines. Lentini and Rawlins will explain the importance of preserving the memories of Midcentury Modern architects. As Rawlin writes: “Their homes shared the spotlight with inspired cameos by Bray-Schaible, Arthur Erickson, Andrew Geller, Julius Kaufman, Michael Kinlaw, James McCleod, Don Page, and Steven Robinson. While each pursued different forms, all shared the belief that life at the beach should be carefree as well as maintenance-free.”

This guided tour of mid-century modern homes aims to unpack our history, rethink our priorities, and honor the homeowners who have maintained the integrity of their vintage properties.

About the Speakers:
Gianfranco Lentini is a Researcher for the Fire Island Pines Historical Society, which is a group of Pines community members whose mission is to collect, preserve, display, and celebrate the rich and colorful history of the island for present and future generations.

Christopher Rawlins is the Founder and President of Pines Modern and Principal of Rawlins Design. He is the author of Fire Island Modernist: Horace Gifford and the Architecture of Seduction (Metropolis Books/Gordon de Vries Studio, 2013). A revised and expanded edition of Fire Island Modernist will be published next year by Metropolis Books/Gordon deVries Studio.

To mark the fifth anniversary of the formation of AIA New York’s Custom Residential Architects Network (AIANY CRAN), the chapter is pleased to present an all-day outing and survey of the Mid-Century Modern Architecture of Fire Island Pines. (Note: Registrants will be required to provide their own transportation and secure their own ferry tickets so as to arrive no later than 1:30pm to Fire Island Pines. Looking for transportation? See the Option A tour for tickets inclusive of transportation to and from NYC.)

The program offers 30 registrants a guided walking tour jointly presented Fire Island Pines Historical Preservation Society and Pines Modern. Led by Gianfranco Lentini and Christopher Rawlins, the program will include tours of four house interiors by four noted designers: Harry Bates, Marcel Bretos, Earl Combs, and the prolific Horace Gifford who lived and worked in the Pines. Lentini and Rawlins will explain the importance of preserving the memories of Midcentury Modern architects. As Rawlin writes: “Their homes shared the spotlight with inspired cameos by Bray-Schaible, Arthur Erickson, Andrew Geller, Julius Kaufman, Michael Kinlaw, James McCleod, Don Page, and Steven Robinson. While each pursued different forms, all shared the belief that life at the beach should be carefree as well as maintenance-free.”

This guided tour of mid-century modern homes aims to unpack our history, rethink our priorities, and honor the homeowners who have maintained the integrity of their vintage properties.

Tour Guides:
Gianfranco Lentini, Researcher for the Fire Island Pines Historical Society
Christopher Rawlins, Founder and President of Pines Modern and Principal of Rawlins Design

About the Tour Guides:
Gianfranco Lentini is a Researcher for the Fire Island Pines Historical Society, whose mission is to preserve the rich and colorful history of the island for present and future generations. Lentini also serves as an Adjunct Professor at New York University for Tisch’s Summer Program and is a current Playwright-in-Residence with TDF’s Young Playwrights Program.

Christopher Rawlins is the Founder and President of Pines Modern and Principal of Rawlins Design. He is the author of Fire Island Modernist: Horace Gifford and the Architecture of Seduction (Metropolis Books/Gordon de Vries Studio, 2013). A revised and expanded edition of Fire Island Modernist will be published next year by Metropolis Books/Gordon deVries Studio.