First Friday: ARO

The League's monthly First Friday events are informal social gatherings that allow members to visit the offices of leading design practices and see work on the boards.

Current Architectural League members receive a free ticket to this and other events throughout the year. To unlock your fully discounted member ticket or tickets, enter your Member Number in the ticket window when prompted for an access code.

In-person First Friday events are open only to current League members.

Architecture Research Office (ARO) is a New York City-based design firm led by partners Stephen Cassell, Kim Yao, and Adam Yarinsky. Founded in 1993, the practice works nationally on cultural, educational, commercial, and residential projects, often collaborating with museums and galleries, city agencies, and schools. Awarded the 2020 Firm Award by the American Institute of Architects, ARO is recognized for producing sensitive, sustainable, and research-driven work within complex architectural and urban constraints. The firm’s Downtown Brooklyn studio pursues project-based and self-funded research on sustainable design and materials.

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Architecture Research Office | Brooklyn Bridge Boathouse, Brooklyn, NY, 2018. Image credit: Kyle Knodell

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