Architectural Research Office (ARO)
If you’re like me, you’re a big fan of Open House New York (OHNY), that must do event that happens in the fall that is an all-access pass to many noteworthy buildings that are not open to the public, such as last year’s big surprise, a rare tour of the Eero Saarinen’s TWA Terminal at JFK International Airport. OHNY has happily extended its reach and is now hosting openstudios programs, self-guided tours of different neighborhoods in the city that include visits to architects’ offices. After a resounding success with the first openstudios event, which took place last month in Dumbo, OHNY will be hosting openstudios Hudson Square on March 31, 2012 from 1:00-5:00pm. Participating design firms include Alexander Gorlin Architects, Andre Kikoski Architect, Architectural Research Office (ARO) (pictured here), Frederic SCHWARTZ Architects (FSA), Gluckman Mayner Architects, Kevin Kennon Architects, Michael Sorkin Studio, Pompei AD, Sarah Jeffreys Design, Superstructures Engineers and Architects, Thomas Phifer and Partners, and West 8. This is a great opportunity to network, to see how other people run their shops, and to talk to the architects behind many great projects, the later being of great interest to me who is always on the hunt for great projects to publish. Tickets are $30 in advance/$25 at the door and $20 for students. Tickets can be purchased at http://openstudioshudsonsquare.eventbrite.com/
