The annual “Heritage Ball” is a black-tie event where architects and industry professionals come together to support the AIA New York Chapter and the Center for Architecture Foundation. The Heritage Ball began in the 1980s and has grown from a small party to an over 1,100 person gala.

The Heritage Ball serves as the single largest funding source for the AIA New York Chapter and Center for Architecture and allows them to carry out their many initiatives. It is an exciting event held to honor the rich architectural heritage of New York City and to celebrate the architects, officials, organizations, and professionals from related industries that continue the city's tradition of design excellence.

These rare posters from 1997 through 2003 were the promotional announcements for these events. All of the posters were designed by Pentagram, measure 30” x 46” and printed on heavyweight paper. These very rare silk-screens were printed by Ambassador Arts in New York. These prints have been in a flat file since 1997 as part of the printer’s archives and are in near mint condition.

1997 Heritage Ball: Twin Towers
AIA New York Chapter 1997 Heritage Ball Windows on the World One World Trade Center.

1997 Heritage Ball: Louvre
The American Institute of Architects New York Chapter 1997 Heritage Ball Honoring I.M. Pei Monday, November 13, 1997 The University Club 4 West 54th Street, NY Black Tie.

1998 Heritage Ball: Exclamation Point
American Institute of Architects New York Chapter Heritage Ball November 19, 1998 Honoring Lewis Davis, Samuel Brody and Richard Ravitch Pierre Hotel, New York City.

1999 Heritage Ball: Hand
September 22, 1999 The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City American Institute of Architects New York Chapter Heritage Ball Honoring John L. Tishman & the Partners of Kohn Pederson Fox.

2002 Heritage Ball: Light Bulb
2002 Heritage Ball AIA New York Chapter and the New York Foundation for Architecture Tuesday, October 29, 2002 The Waldorf-Astoria, New York City Center for Architecture: Visions of Restoration and Revitalization – Exploring Ideas Honoring: Hugh Hardy, FAIA, Kenneth Holden, Elizabeth Barlow Rogers & Jonathan Rose Featured Speaker: Mayor Bloomberg.

2003 Heritage Ball: Vertical Boat
2003 Heritage Ball AIA New York Chapter and New York Foundation for Architecture Honoring Roland W. Betts, Deputy Mayor Daniel L. Doctoroff, ADA Louise Huxtable, and the Polshek Partnership, Thursday October 9, 2003 Chelsea Piers, Pier 50, 23rd Street at the Hudson River, New York City.

Remaining posters not mentioned above were promotional pieces for local AIA events.