SARA NY SOCIAL EVENT
SARA NY & MetroWall NYC Showroom invite SARA NY members to attend the first of our ongoing SARA Social events; smaller recurring networking events. This is an opportunity to network with fellow SARA members on a regular basis and continue the work of "Architect Helping Architect" between our larger events. MetroWall NYC, specializing in premium glass wall interior solutions, has generously offered to host this event at their showroom located at 155 E 44th St. Suite 200, NY, NY 10017 on Thursday, November 6th from 5-7pm.
Drinks and snacks provided. Please RSVP no later than 10/31 to participate.
SARA ART Opening Reception & Panel Discussion on Art & Architecture in Landscape
On October 8th & 9th at Brickworks Design Studio in NYC, the SARA NY Council presented its annual SARA ART Exhibition. On October 9th, we held the opening reception that included a panel discussion about Art & Architecture in Landscape. Thank you to all of our artists for presenting and sharing your artworks, to all guests who attended for helping support our scholarship fund, and to our esteemed panel members for a beautiful conversation around art and architecture. Thank you to our sponsors Brickworks Design Studio & Sherwin Williams. Photos from the event can be viewed here.
2025 SARA NY Holiday Party at Hafele
SAVE THE DATE to join us on December 5th, 2025 from 6-9pm at the Hafele Showroom to celebrate the holidays with SARA NY. RSVPs will open in November 2025.
Blueprint for Success: A Student Mentoring Event
SARA NY presented it’s annual Blueprint for Success event, 5:30-8:30pm on September 18th, 2025 where students of architecture and interior design came together to engage in brief mentorship opportunities with some of the top architect firms in the NYC area. Thank you to Brickworks Design Studio for hosting and sponsoring this event. Thank you to Judy Hasegawa for your amazing efforts in planning and securing raffle prizes. Thank you to our mentors who provided invaluable conversations at this event and thank you to our participating students who showed up prepared and with great curiosity.
SARAS 2025 Student Exhibition
Looking for opportunities to polish your presentation skills?
We excited to announce that we are thrilled to present the next installment of SARAS event in NYC! A night where students can share their projects with other design school students. This is an opportunity to network with students from other schools and make new friends. This will be a casual summer event for networking. We are thrilled to announce that Serena Losonczy the newly appointed Studio Director at FX Collaborative will be our honored guest speaker at 7pm.
Come one, come all, we'd love to hear from Student Exhibitors and constructive critique guests in all shapes and sizes.
Please RSVP HERE
Thursday July 24th 2025 - 6-8pm at NanaWall Systems NY Showroom.
30th SARA NY Design Awards
On June 10th, 2025 SARA NY hosted our 30th Annual Design Awards Gala at The View at the Battery in Manhattan, New York. Nearly 300 architects, contractors, and vendors convened to connect with each other to celebrate and to honor design achievements in architecture. Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 SARA NY Design Awards. Winning projects & Photos from the event can be found here.
Meet the Jury Event
On May 1st SARA NY held our annual Meet the Jury Event in partnership with Benjamin Moore. Participants attended to gain insight into what this year’s jurors observed in adjudicating the submissions for the 2025 SARA NY Design Awards. This event was hosted by Benjamin Moore at their showroom at 200 Lexington Ave #814, New York, NY 10016. The discussion was moderated by SARA NY Council President, Christian Bailey. A special thank you to Rodger B. Lippman (SARA National Affiliate Board Chair/Benjamin Moore) and Jeffrey Criddle (Benjamin Moore) for organizing this event. Thank you to this year’s SARA NY Design Award Jurors: Brian Messana (Messana O’Rorke) - Davi Weber (BIG) - Matthew Stephenson (WoodsBagot) - Valerie Costa (MJM+A & SARA NY Council) - Sean Pickering (RAMSA & SARA NY Council).
2025 Design & Build Competition - SARAS
On April 29th members of our student organization SARAS came together for a Design & Build Competition focused on building and designing bridges; sponsored by NanaWall. Judy Hasegawa (NanaWall) & Rodger B. Lippman (SARA Affiliate Board Chair/Benjamin Moore) organized the event and SARA NY Council Vice President, Tzara Peterson aided in feedback and industry advice. This event is a precursor to our Blueprint for Success event that will be held this coming September 18th at Brickworks Design Studio. Thank you to all the students who participated. We hope you had a great time. Photos from the event can be found here.
President's Luncheon at ULC
On Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 SARA NY hosted a Presidents Luncheon at the Union League Club to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the SARA NY Design Awards. Past & current Presidents of SARA NY assembled to recount tales of success, share inspirations, and celebrate their collective contributions made over the past 30 years. Thank you to our SARA NY Presidents for shaping our organization and for constantly evolving how we can achieve our mission of “Architect Helping Architect.”
SARA NY Design Awards Gala Tickets & Sponsorships
SARA NY Council celebrates excellence in architecture and design through our 30th SARA NY Design Awards, which attracts entries from across the country and around the world from individuals, firms, and students of architecture and allied disciplines. Awards are granted for a wide range of categories and project types, and all entrants will be invited to attend the awards ceremony held in New York, New York on June 10th, 2025 at The View at Battery Park. Tickets and Sponsorships can be purchased HERE.
SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED!
2025 SARA NY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meet the SARA NY Council 2025 Board of Directors. We are excited to be working our newest board to bring you exceptional programming and events this year. We’d especially like to introduce you to our newest board Vice President, Tzara Peterson (Ennead), and our four newest board members Anne Chen (Gensler), Taylor Spruill (Moseley), Alexander Lavecchia (ALA), & Gates Breeden (PAU). We look forward to serving our members in the spirit of “Architect Helping Architect.” We look forward to seeing you at our 2025 SARA NY events.
A Conversation with Lee Mindel
On January 22, 2025 SARA NY members joined Lee Mindel, founder of SheltonMindel, at his gallery Galerie56 for a discussion about art and democracy focused on, Swedish Grace, a succinct survey of how the past can inform the future, and an exhibition that explores the expression of democratic themes in design. Thank you to Lee and the Galerie56 team for opening your beautiful gallery to us and offering a message of hope and possibility through art. Check out upcoming exhibits at Galerie56.
About SARA NY.
The Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) was founded in 1956 to provide a professional society for all who carry an architectural license, regardless of their role in the building and designing industry, and to allow those individuals opportunities to unite as a common voice to work together for the betterment of the profession as well as the advancement of all mankind and sustainability of the environment. The Society’s motto is "Architect helping Architect".
SARA’s New York Council offers a variety of membership benefits and services, including an annual Design Awards Program, regular continuing education seminars and networking events, a study group for associate members who are preparing to take the ARE Exams. Members also gain from professional recognition among peers, design expertise referral, personal involvement at all levels within the Council, camaraderie among fellow members, and individual achievement recognition. More Information
