Center for Architecture, New York City

Name: Center for Architecture
Address: 546 LaGuardia Place, New York City, United States

#233 among attractions in New York City

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The Center for Architecture is located in the neighborhood of Greenwich Village at 536 LaGuardia Place, between West 3rd Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan, New York City. In recent years, the center, operated by the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, has become an increasingly important cultural institution through its revolving exhibits on architecture, urban planning, urban design, and environmental planning. The center also puts on seminars, public feedback forums, project unveilings, and educational programs, as well as events and changing exhibitions. ()

Coordinates: 40°43'43"N, 73°59'55"W

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546 LaGuardia PlaceDowntown Manhattan (Greenwich Village)New York City United States

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Center for Architecture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Bitter End, Le Poisson Rouge, Washington Square Park, Father Demo Square.

~230 ftSW
Nightlife, Dancing
The Bitter End, New York City
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's Greenwich Village, The Bitter End stands as an iconic testament to the city's vibrant music scene. This historic nightclub, located at 147 Bleecker Street, has been a cornerstone of American music culture since its opening in...
~370 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Le Poisson Rouge, New York City
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Greenwich Village, Le Poisson Rouge is a beacon of New York City's vibrant live music scene. This dynamic venue, known affectionately as LPR, offers an eclectic mix of performances that make it an essential destination for music enthusiasts...
~810 ftN
Storied Greenwich Village gathering spot
Washington Square Park, New York City
4 min walk • Washington Square Park is a vibrant and iconic public space nestled in the heart of Greenwich Village, New York City. This 9.75-acre park is a social hub, rich with history and bustling with life, making it a must-visit destination for tourists and a beloved gathering...
~1110 ftNW
Park
Father Demo Square, New York City
6 min walk • Father Demo Square is a 0.25-acre triangular park and piazza bounded by Sixth Avenue, Bleecker Street, and Carmine Street in the South Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City.
~1000 ftS
Museum, Art gallery
Terrain Gallery, New York City
5 min walk • The Terrain Gallery, or the Terrain, is an art gallery and educational center at 141 Greene Street in SoHo, Manhattan, New York City. It was founded in 1955 with a philosophic basis: the ideas of Aesthetic Realism and the Siegel Theory of Opposites, developed by American poet and educator Eli Siegel.
~540 ftN
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture, Stanford White
Judson Memorial Church, New York City
3 min walk • The Judson Memorial Church is located on Washington Square South between Thompson Street and Sullivan Street, near Gould Plaza, opposite Washington Square Park, in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of the New York City borough of Manhattan.
~1040 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blue Note, New York City
6 min walk • Blue Note Jazz Club is a jazz club and restaurant located at 131 West 3rd Street in Greenwich Village, New York City. The club was opened on September 30, 1981, by owner and founder Danny Bensusan, with the Nat Adderley Quintet being the featured performers for the night.
~820 ftNW
Theater
Provincetown Playhouse, New York City
4 min walk • The Provincetown Playhouse is a historic theatre at 133 MacDougal Street between West 3rd and West 4th Streets in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
~360 ftW
Shopping, Market
The Market NYC, New York City
2 min walk • The Market NYC is a designer and vintage goods flea market with outlets in several location in New York City. The market has two locations: one at 290 Mulberry Street in Nolita, Manhattan and another at 218 Bedford Avenue in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.
~840 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Lynn Redgrave Theater, New York City
5 min walk • The Lynn Redgrave Theater was an Off-Broadway theater located in New York City, New York, that was previously known as the Bleecker Street Theater and 45 Bleecker Street Theater, the theater name was changed in 2013.
~760 ftNW
Nightlife, Comedy club
Comedy Cellar, New York City
4 min walk • The Comedy Cellar is a comedy club in Manhattan where many top New York comedians perform. It is widely considered to be the best comedy club in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Center for Architecture?

Nearby attractions include Renee and Chaim Gross Foundation, New York City (1 min walk), The Market NYC, New York City (2 min walk), Washington Square Village, New York City (3 min walk), Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Center for Architecture by public transport?

The nearest stations to Center for Architecture:

Bus

Broadway & West 3rd Street • Lines: M55 (6 min walk)
East Houston Street & Crosby Street • Lines: M21 (7 min walk)

Metro

West 4th Street–Washington Square • Lines: <F>, A, B, C, D, E, F, M (7 min walk)
Broadway–Lafayette Street • Lines: <F>, B, D, F, M (8 min walk)

Ferry

Brookfield Place / Battery Park City Ferry Terminal (36 min walk)