As a Van Alen member, you are invited to escape to the spectacular 1876 townhouse of architect and Van Alen Institute Trustee Emeritus Byron Bell for an evening of exploring, storytelling, and conversation. The multi-level 1,500 square foot Chelsea abode is saturated with all kinds of utilitarian crafts, which Byron and his wife Susan have collected over more than 40 years of world travel. A room of brooms, another of baskets—it’s unlike anything we’ve seen! Read more about their incredible collection and home.

We’ll enjoy wine, beer, and snacks and the chance for Van Alen members, trustees, and staff to get to know each other in a one-of-a-kind architectural setting.