Call for Applications: Center for Architecture Lab

Center for Architecture Lab (CFA Lab) is a multi-month, multi-disciplinary residency program that offers new voices in architecture and design full authorship over the Center for Architecture’s platforms, allowing them to develop compelling and provocative content. For the 2026 edition, the jury will select two participants for the January–August residency, each receiving a stipend of $12,500 for the eight-month duration. The residency will include an exhibition on view from May–August 2026 and the opportunity for participants to facilitate public programs alongside their projects.

This year's cohort will respond to the prompt of “Repair – Democracy and Urban Spaces.” Applicants are asked to address the urgent need to repair not only the physical infrastructure of our environments but also the political and social inequities embedded within them. This call invites architects, urban planners, designers, artists, cultural conservationists, and community activists to examine how the concept of repair can serve as a lens to reimagine democratic, equitable spaces.

Eligibility Individuals and organizations are invited to apply. Applicants must be 18 years or older to participate in CFA Lab. Application Requirements Applicants must submit:

• A statement on their proposal 
• A statement on your background and relevant experience 
• At least two references (letters or points of contact) 
• Supplemental Material
  • Portfolio, 5 pages maximum — can include:
    • Past projects 
    • Speculative work
    • Sketches or collages related to the proposal 
    • Additional materials

There is no fee to apply for the residency.  

Deadline

September 12, 2025

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