Space Rentals

Named for the longtime Greenwich Village resident and apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright, Tafel Hall is the Center for Architecture’s signature presentation and reception space. High ceilings, a mezzanine overlook, and natural lighting make this spacious and flexible gallery a perfect fit for symposia, lectures, films, and receptions. The adjacent Kohn Pedersen Fox Gallery and HLW Gallery are well-suited areas for registration, table displays, and refreshments, with direct access to the catering kitchen.

Located on street level with abundant light, this storefront gallery is well suited for presentations and gatherings. The space is equipped with a drop-down screen and audio/visual support. Events in this space flow naturally into the adjacent Margaret Helfand Gallery.

A storefront space located just south of the Center for Architecture’s main entrance, available for gallery installations and special events. This intimate space is ideal for receptions, luncheons, trainings, or lectures within the raw gallery walls. A special feature is the opportunity to mount exhibits, either for one-time event display materials or extended installations.

Renovated in 2015, the Silman Room provides an attractive, comfortable, and acoustically-sound environment for meetings and video conferences, and accommodates up to 35 guests.

Equipped with 10 laptops, projector capability, and wireless internet, this space is ideal for professional trainings.

Whether a lecture in one space followed seamlessly by cocktails and dinner, or a reception spread throughout the galleries and patio, the ground floor spaces can be used in tandem to host a dynamic event. Capacity varies depending on the configuration, but the space can accommodate up to 200 people for a standing reception.

Three stories of exhibition space, visually connected from the streetfront and flowing between floors, offer a vibrant backdrop to conferences and festive celebrations at the Center for Architecture. With simulcast projection between floors, the Center for Architecture can accommodate lectures of up to 275 seats. Standing reception capacity is 500. Banquet capacity is 190. Use of the entire Center for Architecture is ideal for conferences, family and social events, and holiday parties.