Thursday, April 18
Micro-Units in NYC
In July 2012 the City of New York launched the adAPT design competition for New York City’s first building of “micro-apartments,” ranging from 250 to 370 square feet. The winner was “My Micro NY,” an innovative structure of 55 micro-units to be built on East 27th Street in Manhattan. This conversation about this innovative project will feature NYC Housing Commissioner Mathew Wambua; City Planning’s Urban Designer Alex Washburn; architect Mimi Hoang of nARCHITECTS, who created the winning design; and Nick Lembo, the winning design’s lead developer. Fred A. Bernstein, architectural critic, will moderate. 6:30 pm. $12. Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave. www.mcny.org
Friday, April 19
Cocktails and Conversations
Cocktails & Conversations pairs an architect and a critic, journalist, or curator. Of course, it wouldn’t be Friday night without a suitable beverage. A custom drink inspired by the architect’s work was created especially for the occasion. This night’s conversation is between architect Audrey Matlock, FAIA and journalist Jason Sheftell, with cocktails by bartender and author Toby Cecchini. 6:30 pm. $15. The Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place. More info at www.aiany.org.
Saturday, April 20
The High Line and New Architecture in West Chelsea Tour
View a stunning variety of architecture in West Chelsea and the Far West Village, as well as the innovative design of the High Line around which it is clustered. Included are buildings designed by Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, Shigeru Ban, Neil Denari, Annabelle Selldorf, Ennead Architects, Richard Meier and others. 10:30 am. $30. The tour will meet in front of the Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place. More info at www.aiany.org.
Monday, April 22
Dining + Design: Conversations with Chefs and Architects on Creating the Ideal Dining Experience
The James Beard Foundation is partnering with The New School to launch a series of panel discussions titled “Dining + Design: Conversations with Chefs and Architects on Creating the Ideal Dining Experience.” The program will feature conversations with top toques and architects, highlighting the critical relationship between a restaurant’s culinary concepts and physical design. The series kicks off with a conversation between Beard award winner Dan Barber and Laureen Barber (Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns) and Peter Guzy (Asfour Guzy Architects). 6 pm. $10. James Beard Foundation, The New School’s Wollman Hall , 65 W. 11th St., 5th Floor. To purchase tickets, call the New School box office at 212-229-5488.
Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25
BuildingsNY
BuildingsNY is a community gathering for owners and managers who want to find solutions to lower their operating costs and build their profits and network. Over 300 exhibitors will be present. There will also be special educational seminars including “Hurricane Sandy: Lessons Learned.” 10 am. Free. Javits Center. More info at www.buildingsny.com.
SALES
DWELLSTUDIO
83 Wooster St.
Hours: Daily, 11-7
Sale: Through April 21
At this warehouse sale, take 70 percent off home goods and more.
BOCONCEPT
20 Pulaski St., Bayonne, NJ, 201-433-4461
Sale: Sat., April 20, 10-3
Save 70 percent on sofas, chairs, tables, rugs and more.
To list home design or real estate events, e-mail jceaser@nypost.com.
