by ArchforKids | Dec 12, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
We love working with our institutional partners to produce special workshops and programs that allow students in different library districts to have engaging project based learning experiences. Earlier this year we had the opportunity to work with one of our...
by ArchforKids | Jan 31, 2022 | Blog, School programs
Happy 2022 from ArchForKids! We hope your 2022 has gotten off to a great start! We began the year by taking a look back at all the growth we experienced during 2021. While the pandemic was still a major factor, we were able safely begin in-person programming again... by ArchforKids | Dec 7, 2021 | Special Program
Site D – 90 Valley This site is located on lower Valley Street on the east side near the intersection with Wildey Street. It is situated adjacent to the tallest buildings in Sleepy Hollow, which are medium rise residential buildings (senior and affordable... by ArchforKids | Dec 7, 2021 | Special Program
Site C – 193 Beekman Avenue This site is located on lower Beekman Avenue (western end) on the north side at the intersection with Clinton Street. It is situated adjacent to the MetroNorth railroad tracks. This end of Beekman is lined with mostly multifamily... by ArchforKids | Dec 7, 2021 | Special Program
Site B – Cortlandt and Beekman This site is located in the middle of Beekman Avenue on the south side at the intersection with Cortlandt Street. It is situated across from the Van Tassel apartment complex. Beekman is lined with low rise mixed use buildings, with... by ArchforKids | Dec 7, 2021 | Special Program
Site A: 64-68 Beekman Avenue This site is located on upper Beekman (eastern end) on the south side of the block between Washington and Cortlandt Streets. It is situated across from the Morse Elementary School and playground. Beekman is lined with low rise mixed use...
by ArchforKids | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
ArchForKids is happy to announce it received two grants from the Arts Alive program of ArtsWestchester. The first grant is a partnership with Yonkers Public Library to do four Beastly Builds: Animal Architecture themed programs this summer. These workshops explored...
by ArchforKids | Jun 3, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
Welcome to the Showcase of the SONYC CSS Virtual afterschool class. This special afterschool program took place over 12 weeks and included an introduction to several topics in the field of architecture with a focus on NYC structures. Here is a video of our Showcase...
by ArchforKids | May 27, 2021 | Blog
Vacant lots are a familiar part of urban landscapes all around America and have existed for many years. In the past, the most common approach of restoring these lots to utility has been by turning them into community vegetable gardens. However, in the last decade or...
by ArchforKids | May 6, 2021 | Blog
With the lessening of Covid related restrictions this semester, ArchForKids has been able to begin in-person programming once again. While there have been many positive sides to our virtual programs it is great to get back in schools as we have missed the level of...