Our programs

Our current focus:

Inspiring Future Generations 

Viñoly Foundation champions Rafael Viñoly’s vision of advancing architecture and urban planning for the public realm through education. We believe that the spaces we inhabit profoundly shape human experience and development. Through innovative early childhood education programs, we foster a lifelong appreciation of the built environment in children, nurturing their emotional, cognitive, and creative growth.  Drawing from neuroaesthetic principles, we emphasize how thoughtfully designed spaces impact well-being, particularly in childhood, fostering a greater understanding of architecture’s influence on society.

Preserving the Legacy 

We aim to preserve Rafael Viñoly’s legacy by promoting education, knowledge-sharing, and public engagement.  We are committed to building a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of architecture's influence on public life. By sharing Rafael’s body of work and ideas, we aim to inspire a new generation of thinkers and designers who recognize architecture's role in shaping human experience and society.

 
Strategic Areas:

Early Childhood Education – Built Environment Awareness and Appreciation

Educational Programs: Develop curricula using neuroaesthetic insights to illustrate the impact of space on emotional and intellectual growth.  Leverage existing research to strengthen our educational strategies.

Collaborations with Schools and Foundations: Partner with educators, architectural institutions and foundations to integrate design and spatial appreciation into early learning frameworks.

Experiential Learning: Implement hands-on activities to engage children directly with architecture and urban spaces, fostering critical observation and design skills.

Impact on Well-Being: Highlight through our programs how early experiences with well-designed environments contribute to overall well-being and cognitive development.

The Rafael Viñoly Archive – A Legacy of Architectural Impact

Comprehensive Archive: Develop both digital and physical archives to preserve Rafael Viñoly’s work, creative projects, and interdisciplinary influence.
Resource for Knowledge: Make the archive a vital educational and research tool for scholars and the general public, enhancing engagement with Rafael’s legacy.
Sustainability and Accessibility: Ensure the archive is well-organized, accessible, and preserved for future generations to maintain its relevance and educational value.