NEW YORK.- openhousenewyork (OHNY) will present the 4th Annual OHNY Weekend, America’s largest architecture and design event, October 7 & 8, 2006. Presented by Target, OHNY Weekend provides the public with free access to more than 180 sites of architecture and design significance throughout all five boroughs, including many that are normally closed to the public, as well as 120 tours, talks, performances and family activities and workshops that explore New York City by foot, bus, bicycle and even canoe.

“Every year we raise the bar on the scope, diversity, reach and significance of OHNY Weekend,” said Scott Lauer, founder of openhousenewyork. “OHNY was launched to provide a greater understanding and appreciation of architecture and design. This year we have increased our focus on one of the fastest growing areas in the field, sustainability and green design. We are also excited to welcome a record number of architects who will provide tours of their studios and current projects.”

OHNY Weekend 2005 welcomed more than 60,000 visitors from 40 states across the nation, and 40 countries around the world. OHNY 2006 expects more than 75,000 to visit new and returning sites.