Architecture Groups New York

From A11yNYC - Accessibility New York City

Tickets: $45.25 (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993933840793](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993933840793) How did a New York City carriage house originally built for the personal secretary of legendary American financier J.P. Morgan eventually become a professional society dedicated to the art of illustration in America? And what legacy has it crafted since its inception in 1901? It's time to explore a historic five-story townhouse in the Upper East Side where famous illustrators like N.C. Wyeth, Rube Goldberg, and Norman Rockwell once roamed the halls. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com) for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour through the Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators, the oldest non-profit dedicated to promoting the art of illustration in America. Led by a Society of Illustrators member, our special experience through their historic townhouse will include: * **A brief history of the Society's historic townhouse**, which was originally a carriage house built in 1875 for William P. Read, a personal secretary for financier J.P. Morgan * The **origin story of the Society of Illustrators**, from its founding fathers to its rapid growth in the 20th century * View the **current exhibitions on display at the Museum of Illustration and take a rare trip inside the archives**, which contains original works from famed illustrators throughout the century, one of the most comprehensive collections of this genre in the world * **A look inside the Society's historic library**, with its famous tiled fireplace with art dating back to the 1940s The **tour will conclude in the Society’s Hall of Fame Gallery**, where attendees can stay and purchase drinks. Don’t forget to take a look at the stunning **Norman Rockwell painting, "Christmas Coach,"** just behind the bar! [Click here](http://www.nyadventureclub.com/gallery/26736499) to see pictures from one of our last visits to the Society of Illustrators! See you there! \*The Society of Illustrators does not have an elevator **Testimonials** "Great building and great artwork" -Marilyn "The interesting details and facts about the collection, seeing the 'behind the scenes' areas." -Emile "Fascinating history. We were lucky to have the Director to show us round who was so nice and passionate about the work they do at the Society, including some fantastic outreach projects." -Lindsay "The gentleman was an excellent speaker who shared a wealth of information about the Society, the artwork and the artists." -Barbara Disclaimer By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms). Categories: In-Person, Mansions & Private Clubs

2 attendees

Building Slack’s simplified layout mode

Tue, Sep 1, 11:30 PM

From Social Research, Architecture and Design Meetup

This event will be online on [YouTube](https://youtu.be/2pzA8TkTP1Q) and in-person (New York City). **The speaker and live stream starts at 7:30 pm ET**. In-person attendees may arrive as early as 7 pm ET. If arriving late, please leave a comment on this page and someone will come down ASAP. **Description** Slack is a powerful hub for work and communication, but its dense and complex interface can be a barrier for users with motor, vision, and cognitive disabilities. To help more people use Slack effectively, we introduced Simplified Layout Mode on desktop and web. This preference transforms Slack into a single-column layout that is easier to navigate and has fewer distractions. In this session, we will demo Simplified Layout Mode and discuss its evolution from an accommodation request by an ALS advocacy group to a feature that benefits multiple audiences. Along the way, we’ll share specific examples of how its design was shaped by our partnerships with disabled and neurodivergent users. Attendees will learn ... * How to collect and synthesize feedback from different groups of users with disabilities over the course of a feature’s development * How to collaborate with internal employee disability groups to get feedback and build momentum around a feature **Presenter bios** [Chris Xu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/xu-chris/) is a director of product management of Slack looking after accessibility and design systems. Outside of product management, they have had a wide-ranging career focused on how technology and communities shape each other. They live in Brooklyn, NY and hold strong opinions about fruit. [Lena Wang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-wang1/) is a frontend software engineer at Slack working on accessibility and design systems. Outside of engineering, she's usually mid-side-quest — whether that's walking the entire length of Manhattan on a whim, running a Taco Bell 5k, or competing in a city-wide scavenger hunt. She lives in Manhattan, NY. [Kaili Liang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaili-liang/) is a Software Engineer at Slack, working on accessibility and design systems. In her free time, she loves chasing new eats, diving into books, trying various arts and crafts, and traveling. **Accessibility** The presentation will have human captions [CC], not automatic captions. For ASL preferred speakers, learn about the [Aira ASL App](https://aira.io/aira-asl-app/), and download it before the event. For the Blind and Low Vision community, learn about the [Aira Explorer App](https://aira.io/aira-explorer-app/) and download it before the event. To access the online webinar for audio description, use the A11yNYC Access Offer to call, or simply inform your Visual Interpreter that you'd like that offer applied when you connect. For additional accessibility requirements, please email meryl@equalentry.com **two weeks** **before** the event. **Livestream** [YouTube](https://youtu.be/2pzA8TkTP1Q) Provided by Internet Society Accessibility SIG. **Location details** The event is at 72 Spring street on the 4th floor. Everyone must be accompanied to the event on the 4th floor. Because everyone needs to be escorted, please arrive early or on time. When you enter the ground floor, a representative from A11yNYC will be there to provide elevator access. **Transit** The building 72 Spring street is near several transit stops: 6 train * Spring Street (non-accessible stop): 100 feet * Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.4 miles B/D/F/M trains * Broadway-Lafayette Street (accessible stop), 0.2 miles N/Q/R/W trains * Prince Street (non-accessible stop): 0.2 miles * Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.3 miles M1 / M55 Bus lines * Broadway/Spring Street stop: 500 feet Cabs and rideshares can let passengers out right near the building entrance. **Finding the building** In Google Maps, find 72 Spring street. It shows the correct location of the entrance: on Spring Street, halfway between Crosby and Lafayette. It’s also between the Glossier store and the Krewe Eyewear store. Inside and over the reception desk in our building 72 Spring st, it says “Marc Jacobs.” **Traveling to the event?** We recommend [Hotel on Rivington](https://www.hotelonrivington.com/) or [Crosby Street Hotel](https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/crosby-street-hotel). **Accreditation** All A11yNYC meetups are pre-approved for IAAP Continuing Accessibility Education Credits (CAEC). **Sponsors** Thanks to [Aira](https://aira.io/), [AKQA](https://www.akqa.com/), [Deque](https://www.deque.com/), [Evinced](https://www.evinced.com/), [Equal Entry](https://equalentry.com/), and [Fable](https://makeitfable.com/) for sponsoring. Want to be a sponsor? Contact meryl@equalentry.com

89 attendees

Technology for Mass Engagement

Tue, Sep 15, 10:00 PM

4.6

Hosted by: [The AIA NY Social Science and Architecture Committee](https://www.aiany.org/committees/social-science-architecture-committee/) In Partnership with: [PLASTARC](https://plastarc.com/) New technologies are reshaping how communities participate in decisions about the built environment, creating new opportunities to broaden who is engaged, how people contribute, and how public input informs planning and design. With the launch of Mayor Mamdani's[ Office of Mass Engagement](https://www.nyc.gov/content/organize/pages/), New York City is investing in new approaches to civic participation and exploring how technology can support more inclusive, accessible, and responsive engagement at scale. This conversation will bring together leaders in civic technology, community engagement, and the built environment to explore the tools, platforms, and methodologies transforming public participation. From digital engagement platforms and participatory technologies to new approaches for collecting, interpreting, and acting on community feedback, panelists will examine how technology can strengthen the connection between communities and the decisions that shape their environments. The discussion will consider the opportunities and challenges of technology-enabled civic participation, and what emerging models of mass engagement mean for architects, planners, policymakers, and the communities they serve. **Hear from the Innovators Ready for the OME:** * **[inCitu](https://www.incitu.us/):** Democratizing city planning by bringing urban development to life through spatial data and Augmented Reality (AR)—allowing residents to literally see the future of their neighborhoods. * **[Convoca](https://convoca.org/):** Innovating at the intersection of civic tech and community organizing to mobilize the public and break down the traditional barriers to local agency. * **[Urban Sense](https://www.urbansense.city/):** Using technology and urban data to better understand how people experience and engage with cities, creating new opportunities to inform more responsive, people-centered planning and decision-making. * **[PLASTARC](https://plastarc.com/):** Leveraging social science and data-driven spatial strategy to design environments that inherently foster human connection and participatory experiences. **Event Details:** * Registration: Opening soon! **Stay Tuned:** We are currently finalizing the details for this exciting tech refresh. Keep an eye on the AIA NY Social Science and Architecture Committee and [register at AIA NY](https://calendar.aiany.org/day/2026-9-15/). **Why You Should Attend:** As cities seek more meaningful ways to engage communities, technology is reshaping how residents participate in planning, policymaking, and the design of the built environment. This event brings together architects, urbanists, civic leaders, and technology innovators to explore the platforms, methods, and emerging practices driving this transformation. Expect an evening of dynamic presentations highlighting civic technology, data driven engagement, and innovative approaches to gathering and acting on community input. Through case studies and discussion, speakers will examine how these tools can help create more inclusive, transparent, and responsive processes for shaping New York City's future.

3 attendees

High Line & Hudson Yards Singles Date Walk (20s, 30s, 40s)

Sat, Aug 22, 11:00 PM

From The Most Awesome Things To Do In New York City

From New York Adventure Club

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT -** **[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/high-line-date-walk-singles-stroll-tickets-856377517207](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/high-line-date-walk-singles-stroll-tickets-856377517207)** (Limited # of ladies save $5 by using discount code LADIES at checkout. Multiple groups are co-organizing. Space is limited and this event sells out every time.) Take in the beautiful views of both the High Line & Hudson Yards while meeting fun & friendly singles! Hudson Yards is the ultimate must-visit holiday destination in NYC, with over two million glittering lights throughout the neighborhood. Get some fresh air, a little exercise, and meet some new people… and maybe even that special someone! Plus, enjoy the unique architecture & cutting-edge art that is all a part of the High Line and Hudson Yards. These "Date Walks" are a very casual and non-awkward way to meet others. Our host will be there to make introductions and every 10 minutes or so, will also ask the men to switch with a woman they have not spoken to yet so everyone gets a chance to talk with everyone. We'll walk a 1.5-2 mile stretch of the High Line & Hudson Yards. We will then hang afterwards at a nearby fun venue for food and drinks. FAQs: **How many will attend?** We are limiting the # of attendees to 30 so that there is enough time to meet and spend time with everyone. And we do our best to keep the gender ratio as even as possible. **What are the ages?** We'll have a good mix of ages and everyone usually finds others in their age group. **What if rains?** We will email attendees a new date. **Can I come alone?** Yes, about 90% come on their own. **How much?** $15-$25 depending upon when you get ticket and spots left. To find more fun events follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283**](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283**)

16 attendees

Secrets of the East River: NYC's Hidden Infrastructure by Ferry

Sun, Aug 23, 2:50 PM

Tickets: $55.80 ( incl. $5.80 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993933930060](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993933930060) New York runs on systems most of us never stop to think about — the barges hauling our trash, the tunnels moving wastewater, and the plants keeping it all flowing. With many of these sites clustered along the East River, what kinds of structures are hiding in plain sight along its banks? Step aboard an NYC ferry and get ready to explore the essential infrastructure that keeps the city clean, running, and (mostly) rat-free. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com "http://www.nyadventureclub.com") as we embark on a one-of-a-kind ferry trip along the East River to explore the vital water and waste systems that keep New York City running. Led by licensed guide and urban planner Rayn Riel — who has worked on real-world infrastructure projects across sanitation, wastewater, and beyond — our unique experience from Lower Manhattan to the Bronx and back will include: * **A look at the journey of your trash and recyclables**, spotting the barges that ferry them toward landfills, incinerators, or recycling facilities * **A glimpse of NYC’s 14 wastewater treatment plants** and the century‑old sewer and utility tunnels beneath the river — some predating the subway * **A view of the Hell Gate Bridge’s three‑in‑one structure**, explained so you’ll see what most miss * **A ride past hidden sites** like North Brother Island, once home to NYC’s deadliest disaster * **A float past the Bronx River mouth**, NYC’s only true freshwater river * **Unexpected sights along the way**, including a decommissioned prison barge, the evolving Fulton Fish Market, and Roosevelt Island’s forgotten elevator (along with the site of its once-infamous sewage fountain) * **An earpiece for each guest** to hear the guide over the sounds of the ferry **This experience is limited to only six guests.** See you there! \*This ticket includes roundtrip NYC Ferry service between Wall Street / Pier 11 & Soundview. \*\*Guests are free to disembark earlier on the return voyage at the East 34th Street or Stuyvesant Cove ferry landing as the tour content will be finished by then. \*\*\*Each NYC Ferry has food and snacks available for purchase, as well as a restroom. \*\*\*\*This experience will take place indoors on the trip up to Soundview, and outdoors on the return trip to Manhattan (weather permitting). **Tour Schedule** * (0m) Gather at Meeting Location * (30m) Depart Pier 11 on Soundview Ferry * (1hr 30m) Turnaround at Throgs Neck / Ferry Point Park * (2hr - 2hr 30m) Disembark at Preferred Ferry Landing - East 34th Street, Stuyvesant Cove, or Pier 11 **About Rayn Riel** Rayn is an urban planner and tour guide based in New York City. He’s worked on infrastructure projects across the five boroughs and is passionate about exploring how cities function. Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

2 attendees

Astoria Tech Meetup #57 @ Our House Queens

Wed, Aug 26, 10:30 PM

From Astoria Tech Meetup

From WordPress NYC Meetup Group

Hola neighbors, **our next evening meetup is Wednesday, August 26th, at 6:30 pm** at **Our House Queens** (coworking + event space in Astoria). We’re continuing **community demos** this month. If you’ve been building something, trying a new tool, or learned something cool recently, come share it. Bring your laptop (or use one of ours). It’ll be a relaxed night of learning and discussion with the local tech + tech-adjacent community. See you there. ✌️ **Agenda** * **6:30–7:15 pm** — Open discussion * **7:15–8:00 pm** — Community demos * **8:00–8:30 pm** — Open discussion Follow us on IG and join the Discord: [https://astoria.app/links](https://astoria.app/links)

27 attendees

Pints, Prompts & Page Builders - An Open Source AI Meetup

Tue, Aug 25, 9:30 PM

From New York UX Speed and Web Performance Group

Join us at Automattic's NoHo office for a relaxed evening of pizza, drinks, networking, and live AI demos, hosted by WordPress NYC, [Evolving Web](https://www.meetup.com/members/398464950/), Automattic, and EvolveDigital. If you have any food allergies, please let us know beforehand. The highlight: an AI Landing Page Showdown, where experienced practitioners build the same landing page live using today's leading open source CMS platforms and AI tools, sharing their prompts and workflow as they go: * WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) * Elementor AI * Acquia Source + Canvas We'll compare the approaches, talk through what worked, and close with a panel on how organizations are actually adopting AI in content operations, covering governance, workflows, and quality control. Schedule * 5:30–6:30 — Networking with pizza, beer & wine * 6:30–7:15 — AI Landing Page Showdown * 7:20–8:00 — Panel discussion * 8:00–9:00 — Networking & drinks Whether you're a marketer, content strategist, developer, designer, or digital leader, come see how the open web is building with AI, and connect with the WordPress, Drupal, and wider open source communities.

23 attendees

[In-person] Meet for SPEED

Thu, Aug 27, 10:00 PM

From 🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English)

Join up for an opportunity to work together on optimizing our sites. [Paul Calvano](https://paulcalvano.com/) and [Sergey Chernyshev](https://www.sergeychernyshev.com/) guide the discussion and help you understand the speed of your pages and how optimize them. Have a site you'd like us to analyze? Add it here - [https://nywebperf.com/meet4speed](https://nywebperf.com/meet4speed) You can benefit even if you can't edit your site right now - we will be happy to share the knowledge. We'll all learn how to see what's slow and how to make it fast! Here is what you can learn: * Identify optimization opportunities using tools Chrome DevTools, WebPageTest and Telescope. * Become a master in reading the network waterfall. * Understand the most of the performance flame chart. * Learn the latest trends in measuring site speed. To be able to attend our events, you will need to show your ID at the security desk. Please make sure to provide your full name if your name on Meetup platform doesn't match your ID.

6 attendees

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English) @ New York 6pm

Tue, Sep 1, 8:00 AM

From Columbia Digital Storytelling Lab

🌏 Make new international friends in New York. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation — open to everyone. Why People Love Lounge Asia 🍜 Asian-focused event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation Lounge Asia began within the Asian community, so people from Asia often feel comfortable and at home here. At the same time, everyone is welcome — locals, expats, travellers, students, returnees, digital nomads, and globally minded people. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Join 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Find Us 📍 Venue A bar near Herald Square Herald Square area, New York ⏰ Start Time — New York Local Time Sep 1st 6pm-9pm ⚠️ Important: This is the local time in New York. Meetup may display Brisbane time or another time zone, so please follow the local time shown above. 🚶 Getting There The venue will be a bar near Herald Square. Full venue details and directions will be updated here. Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊 ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Anyone who makes others uncomfortable may be removed immediately. Not allowed: harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia 🎥 Watch Event Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) 👉 GET VIP ACCESS: [https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！一起來聊天吧！気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! လာပြီး အတူပျော်ကြရအောင်! មកលេងជាមួយគ្នាណា! ມາພົບກັນເດີ້! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

90 attendees

Columbia DSL Summer of Prototyping Immersive Experiences

Mon, Aug 24, 11:00 PM

Join Columbia DSL for a summer of making, testing, and imagining together. This meetup opens the door to the Dead Internet Museum, a growing collective project that will become a 10,000-square-foot installation at MAD Arts this fall. We’re inviting artists, students, designers, technologists, storytellers, and curious people of all kinds to step into the process early. Come meet new collaborators, try things before they are finished, share ideas, build small experiments, and help shape the world of the project as it comes to life. No special background is needed. Just bring your curiosity, your point of view, and a willingness to make something strange with others. The session will be followed by an open discussion on designing, producing, and funding immersive works. Special guests include Nick Fortugno (Director Gaming Pathways, CUNY), Shar Simpson (Artist & Educator, Columbia DSL), and Lance Weiler (artists & Columbia DSL Director)

38 attendees

Open House at Fat Cat Fab Lab

Wed, Sep 2, 11:00 PM

From Fat Cat Fab Lab

In-Person Open House at Fat Cat Fab Lab! Open House and Project Night: * Open House is casual and unstructured, come hang! * Get a tour of the space: Laser room, woodshop, metal shop, sewing area, 3D printing area, electronics lab, and more! * If you're looking for help with a project, stop by and meet members who may be able to help you with that cool new project you're totally stuck on! * If you're a non-member, this day is for you. You're welcome to use our space and hand tools to work on your projects! (Note: 3D printers available if your print completes during the meetup. Sorry, laser and CNC router reserved for members or those who've taken a class.) * If you're interested in joining as a Fat Cat Fab Lab member, in person participation at one of our Open House events is the first step towards becoming a member! See you there!

4 attendees

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