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[[Image:Philadelphia Center for Architecture store, Philadelphia PA.jpg|thumb|The AIA Bookstore at the Center<br> 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia]]

The '''Philadelphia Center for Architecture and Design''' is a [[501(c) organization|501(c)(3) non-profit organization]] thatlocated performs the charitable and public education work of thein [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]] chapter of the [[American Institute of Architects]] (AIA). It was founded by AIA Philadelphia in 2002.<ref name=About/> The Center openedproduces aeducational physicalprograms spacerelated onto the ground floortopics of the[[architecture]], [[Smythurban Youngplanning]], Fieldand Company Building[[design]], inincluding talks, 2008.<refworkshops, name=About/>festivals, design The buildingcompetitions, and exhibitions. Their venue at 1218 Arch Street, isserves listedas ona thepublic [[Nationalforum Registeras ofwell Historicas Places]].<refa name="nrhphome nom">{{citefor web|last1=McVarish|first1=Douglasthe C.|title=Young,offices Smyth,of Fieldthe CompanyCenter, Building|url=http://www.dot7.state.pa.us/CRGIS_Attachments/SiteResource/H052754_01H.pdf|website=Pennsylvaniafor CGRIS|publisher=PennsylvaniaAIA HistoricalPhiladelphia, and Museumfor Commission|accessdate=21the SeptemberCommunity 2015|date=1992}}</ref>Design Collaborative. The Centerorganization serveswas asfounded thein chapter's2002 homeby asthe wellPhiladelphia aschapter aof venue for public programs onthe [[architecture]],American [[urbanInstitute planningof Architects]], and [[design]](AIA).<ref name="About">{{cite web|title=About the Center for Architecture|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/about|websitetitle=PhiladelphiaAbout the Center for Architecture|accessdatewebsite=22Center Septemberfor 2015}}</ref><refArchitecture name=AboutAIA>{{citeand webDesign|titleaccess-date=About AIA Philadelphia|url=http://aiaphiladelphia.org/about2019-aia01-philadelphia|website=AIA Philadelphia|accessdate=23 September 201503}}</ref>

==History==

AIA Philadelphia is the second oldest ChapterAIA ofchapter theafter AIANew York, andhaving received its charter in 1869. The Chapter is a registered nonprofit with IRS 501(c)(36) status. The [[American Institute of Architects]] was founded in 1857, anddesignating theit Philadelphiaas chaptera receivedprofessional itsmembership charter in 1869organization. The Chapter includes members from Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester and Montgomery Counties in southeast Pennsylvania.<ref name="AboutAIA">{{cite web|url=http://aiaphiladelphia.org/about-aia-philadelphia|title=About AIA Philadelphia|website=AIA Philadelphia|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> AIA Philadelphia has a history of community engagement. Activities, includeincluding helping to create [[Independence National Historical Park]] [1948],<ref>{{Cite theweb|url=https://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/1950-1969|title=History Charter{{!}} High1950 School- for1969|website=AIA Architecture + Design,Philadelphia|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> the Community Design Collaborative [1991], and the Center for Architecture.<ref name=Strategic2012>{{citeCite web|url=https://cdesignc.org/about/history|title=AIAHistory|website=Community PhiladelphiaDesign &Collaborative|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> the CenterCharter High School for Architecture Strategic+ PlanDesign 2013 –[1999],<ref>{{Cite 2017web|url=http://www.aaonetworkchadphila.org/system/files/resourcesabout-chad/|title=About CHAD|website=Charter High School for Architecture%20Center%20Strategic%20Plan%20 + Design|language=en-%20AIA%20Philadelphia%20and%20Philadelphia%20Center%20for%20Architecture.pdfUS|access-date=20122019-01-03}}</ref> and the Center for Architecture and Design [2002].<ref name="About" />

During John Claypool's becametenure Executiveas Directorexecutive director of AIA Philadelphia in [2001.<ref name=Massie/> Under his leadership-2014], the Philadelphia Center for Architecture was established as a separate nonprofitorganization with IRS 501(c)(3) status, designating it as an educational non-profit. Its purpose was to support charitable and educational initiatives to benefit the community at large, on behalf of the architectural profession.<ref name="About" It/> developedIn its early years, it produced educational and fundraising programs to support that mission, most notably the annual [[Louis Kahn|Louis I. Kahn]] Memorial Award + Talk, which brings a famous architect to speak in Philadelphia while raising funds to support the communityCharter High School for Architecture and Design.<ref name="Kahn">{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/louis-i-kahn-memorial-lecture|title=Louis I. Kahn Memorial Award + Talk|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

The AIA soon took advantage of the opportunity to create a physical space as well as providing a set of programs. The Center at 1218 Arch Street opened in 2008. In 2009 the Chapter and Center boards created a framework to coordinate the two organizations. The Chapter board holds the authority for annually appointing the Board of the Center. The Center's mission involves engaging "the public, decision leaders, thought leaders, and allied design professionals" on issues related to design and architecture, to recognize and enhance the quality of architecture in the region.<ref name=Strategic2012/>

The Center purchased and renovated a physical space on the ground floor of the [[Smyth Young Field Company Building]] in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/news/congratulations-your-new-home-center-architecture|title=Congratulations on your new home: The Center for Architecture|website=AIA Philadelphia|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> The building, at 1218 Arch Street, is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nrhp nom">{{cite web|url=http://www.dot7.state.pa.us/CRGIS_Attachments/SiteResource/H052754_01H.pdf|title=Young, Smyth, Field Company Building|last1=McVarish|first1=Douglas C.|date=1992|website=Pennsylvania CGRIS|publisher=Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> Once its new home opened in May 2008 with a full-time staff member, the Center expanded its offerings to include walking tours, speaker series, workshops, film screenings, design competitions, exhibitions, children's programs, and a gift shop. The gift shop, the already established AIA Bookstore founded in 1976 by AIA Philadelphia,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/1970-1989|title=History: 1970 - 1989|website=AIA Philadelphia|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> moved into the Center from its Rittenhouse Square ___location upon the Center's 2008 opening.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/4512-aia-philly-opens-a-center-for-architecture?v=preview|title=AIA Philly Opens a Center for Architecture|website=Architectural Record|language=en|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

==Leadership==

John Claypool was succeeded by Rebecca Johnson as Executive Director of both the Center and AIA Philadelphia in 2014.<ref name=Massie>{{cite news|last1=Massie|first1=Caroline|title=Caroline Massie|url=http://www.architectmagazine.com/design/rebecca-johnson-named-executive-director-of-aia-philadelphia-and-philadelphia-center-for-architecture_o|accessdate=23 September 2015|work=Architect Magazine|date=June 18, 2014}}</ref><ref name=Johnson>{{cite news|title=Rebecca Johnson Named Executive Director of AIA Philadelphia and Philadelphia Center for Architecture|url=http://aiaphiladelphia.org/news/rebecca-johnson-named-executive-director-aia-philadelphia-and-philadelphia-center-architecture|work=AIA Philadelphia News|date=17 June 2014}}</ref><ref name=Ruane>{{cite news|last1=Ruane|first1=Kelsey|title=Philadelphia Center for Architecture Announces 2015 DesignPhiladelphia Festival Returning October 8-16|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150827005636/en/|accessdate=23 September 2015|work=BusinessWire|date=August 27, 2015}}</ref>

In 2013, the Center acquired the DesignPhiladelphia festival, which had been founded independently in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiacfa.org/2013/06/hilary-jay-named-director-of-philadelphia-center-for-architecture|title=Hilary Jay Named Director of Philadelphia Center for Architecture|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> In 2016, to better reflect its now expanded programmatic focus, the Center changed its name from the Philadelphia Center for Architecture to the Center for Architecture and Design, along with a rebranding initiative.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiacfa.org/looking-back-pushing-forward-inside-exhibit-design-process|title=Looking Back {{!}} Pushing Forward: Inside the Exhibit Design Process|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> At the same time, their facilities were renovated to allow further expansion of their programs and exhibitions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiacfa.org/events/center-closed-renovations|title=Center Closed for Renovations|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> In 2018 the walking tour program, which launched when the Center opened in 2008, was transferred to the [http://preservationalliance.com/ Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiacfa.org/architecture-tours|title=Architecture Tours|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> Also in 2018, the AIA Bookstore, formerly located at the front of the Center, closed permanently.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/news/love-aia-philadelphia-bookstore|title=With Love, From the AIA Philadelphia Bookstore|website=AIA Philadelphia|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

Hilary Jay became the first director of the Philadelphia Center for Architecture in June 2013,<ref name=Director>{{cite news|title=Center for Architecture Names Hilary Jay Director|url=http://aiaphiladelphia.org/news/center-architecture-names-hilary-jay-director|accessdate=23 September 2015|work=AIA Philadelphia News|date=12 June 2013}}</ref><ref name=DirectorSearch>{{cite web|last1=Director Search Committee AIA Philadelphia/ Center for Architecture|title=Position Description / Job Announcement Director of Philadelphia Center for Architecture|url=http://aiaphiladelphia.org/sites/aiaphiladelphia.org/files/documents/center_director_position_0.pdf|website=AIA Philadelphia|accessdate=November 5, 2012}}</ref> remaining there until May 2015.<ref name=JayDown>{{cite news|title=Center for Architecture's Jay steps down, DesignPhiladelphia goes on|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/home/20150522_Center_for_Architecture_s_Jay_steps_down__DesignPhiladelphia_goes_on.html|accessdate=23 September 2015|work=Philadelphia Inquirer|date=May 22, 2015}}</ref><ref name=Melamed>{{cite news|last1=Melamed|first1=Samantha|title=Hilary Jay: After 10 years with DesignPhiladelphia, time for reinvention|url=http://articles.philly.com/2015-05-30/entertainment/62814870_1_design-center-designphiladelphia-architecture|accessdate=23 September 2015|work=Philadelphia Inquirer|date=May 30, 2015}}</ref>

==Major Programs==

The Center produces a variety of annual and ongoing programs for the general public on the topics of architecture, urban planning, and design,<ref name="Programs">{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions|title=Programs + Exhibitions|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> including:

The Center's signature event, DesignPhiladelphia, was begun by Hilary Jay in 2005. She was inspired by one of the first design festivals, in London. DesignPhiladelphia moved with Jay from the Design Center at Philadelphia University in 2005, to the University of the Arts in 2010, and finally to the Philadelphia Center for Architecture in 2013, where it remains.<ref name=JayDown/>

The*'''Architecture Centerin producesEducation''', aan varietyin-class ofprogram annualwhich and ongoing programs for the generalintroduces public onschool thestudents topics ofto architecture, urban planning, and design, (year-round)<ref>http{{Cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/architecture-education|title=Architecture in Education (AIE)|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> including:

*'''Better Philadelphia Challenge''', an international urban design competition for university students (annually in autumn)<ref name="Challenge">{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/competitions/better-philadelphia-challenge|title=Better Philadelphia Challenge|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

* ''Emergence Of A Modern Metropolis: Philadelphia''<ref>http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/events/emergence-modern-metropolis-philadelphia-0</ref> walking tour (year-round)

* '''Building Philadelphia: Architecture, History, + Politics''', 10-part speaker series (annually in winter)<ref name="Series">{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/building-philadelphia-architecture-history-politics</ref>|title=Building 10-partPhiladelphia: speakerArchitecture, seriesHistory, (annually+ inPolitics|website=Center spring)for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

* ''Edmund N. Bacon Memorial Award + Talk''<ref>http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/edmund-n-bacon-prize-lecture</ref> for urban planning and design (annually in February)

*'''CreativeMornings PHL''', a monthly speaker series on creativity (year-round)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiacfa.org/creative-mornings|title=CreativeMornings PHL|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://creativemornings.com/cities/phl|title=CreativeMornings/Philadelphia|website=CreativeMornings|language=en|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

* ''Building Philadelphia: Architecture, History, + Politics''<ref>http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/building-philadelphia-architecture-history-politics</ref> 10-part speaker series (annually in spring)

*'''DesignPhiladelphia''', the oldest festival of its kind in the United States (annually in October)<ref name="DesignPhiladelphia">{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/designphiladelphia|title=DesignPhiladelphia Festival|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.designphiladelphia.org/about/|title=About DesignPhiladelphia|website=DesignPhiladelphia|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref name="Gorshin">{{cite news|url=http://hiddencityphila.org/2014/10/a-decade-in-reflecting-on-designphiladelphia/|title=A Decade In, Reflecting On DesignPhiladelphia|last1=Gorshin|first1=Maria|date=October 10, 2014|work=Hidden City Philadelphia|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

* ''Louis I. Kahn Memorial Award + Talk''<ref>http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/louis-i-kahn-memorial-lecture</ref> for architecture (annually in May)

*'''Edmund N. Bacon Memorial Awards + Talk''', honoring an accomplished urban planner (annually in winter)<ref name="Bacon">{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/edmund-n-bacon-prize-lecture|title=Edmund N. Bacon Memorial Awards + Talk|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/ed-bacon-iconic-urbanist-now-inspiring-farms|title=Ed Bacon: Iconic Urbanist Now Inspiring Farms|website=NextCity|language=en|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

* ''Park(ing) Day Philadelphia'' a one-day festival in which on-street parking spots become mini public parks<ref name=parking>{{cite web|title=About Park(ing) Day|url=http://www.parkingdayphila.org/about|website=Park(ing) Day Philadelphia|accessdate=23 September 2015}}</ref> (annually in September)

*'''Louis I. Kahn Memorial Award + Talk''', honoring and accomplished architect (annually in spring)<ref name="Kahn" />

* ''Better Philadelphia Challenge''<ref>http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/competitions/better-philadelphia-challenge</ref> an international urban design competition for university students (annually in October)

*'''Park(ing) Day PHL''', a one-day festival in which on-street parking spots become mini public parks (3rd Friday each September)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiacfa.org/ParkingDay|title=PARK(ing) Day PHL|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref name="parking">{{cite web|url=http://www.parkingdayphila.org/about|title=About Park(ing) Day|website=Park(ing) Day PHL|access-date=2019-01-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619220946/http://www.parkingdayphila.org/about|archive-date=2017-06-19|url-status=dead}}</ref>

*''DesignPhiladelphia''<ref>http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/designphiladelphia</ref> the oldest and largest festival of its kind in the U.S.<ref name=Gorshin>{{cite news|last1=Gorshin|first1=Maria|title= A Decade In, Reflecting On DesignPhiladelphia|url=http://hiddencityphila.org/2014/10/a-decade-in-reflecting-on-designphiladelphia/|accessdate=23 September 2015|work=Hidden City Philadelphia|date=October 10, 2014}}</ref> (annually in October)

*'''Read + Make''' and '''Design + Build''', hands-on workshops to introduce families to architecture and design (year-round)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiacfa.org/FamilyWorkshops|title=Design Workshops for Families|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

* ''Spooktacular'' Halloween village for the [[Children's Crisis Treatment Center]] (annually in October)

*'''Spooktacular''', a Halloween experience for families produced by young architects and students from the Charter High School for Architecture + Design (annually in October)<ref name="Spooktacular">{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/Spooktacular|title=Spooktacular|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

* ''Architecture in Education''<ref>http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/architecture-education</ref> in-classroom education program (ongoing)

The Center's largest signature event, DesignPhiladelphia, was founded independently by Hilary Jay in 2005. She was inspired by one of the first design festivals, in London.<ref name=":0" /> The DesignPhiladelphia festival moved with Jay: from its founding at the Design Center of Philadelphia University in 2005, to the University of the Arts in 2010, and finally to the Center for Architecture and Design in 2013, where it remains today.<ref name="Director">{{cite news|url=http://aiaphiladelphia.org/news/center-architecture-names-hilary-jay-director|title=Center for Architecture Names Hilary Jay Director|date=12 June 2013|work=AIA Philadelphia News|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref name="JayDown">{{cite news|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/home/20150522_Center_for_Architecture_s_Jay_steps_down__DesignPhiladelphia_goes_on.html|title=Center for Architecture's Jay steps down, DesignPhiladelphia goes on|date=May 22, 2015|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>{{external media | width = 210px | float = right | headerimage= [[File:Roller coaster Knex.jpg|210px]] | video1 = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko49o5sTANY “Constructing Play: Classic Building Toys”], Philadelphia Center for Architecture | video2 = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJvqAHXOiF8 “A Decade of DesignPhiladelphia”], Philadelphia Center for Architecture}}

==Major Exhibitions==

The Center hosts annual and ongoing exhibitions,<ref>http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions</ref> including:

* ''Degrees of Design: Student Work from Local Architecture + Design Schools''<ref>http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/degrees-design</ref> (annually in February)

* ''On The Rise: Emerging Architects + Firms''<ref>http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/on-the-rise</ref> (annually in spring)

* ''CANstruction''<ref>http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/competitions/canstruction</ref> food can sculpture competition and food drive (annually in spring)

* ''Sketch Showdown''<ref>http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/competitions/sketch-showdown</ref> sketching competition (annually in summer)

* ''Constructing Play: Classic Building Toys''<ref>http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/constructing-play</ref> (annually in winter)

* ''Iconic Philadelphia'' photographs of Philadelphia buildings (ongoing)

* ''Vintage Philadelphia Neon Signs'' (ongoing)

==Major Exhibitions==

==Organizations housed at the Center for Architecture==

The Center hosts recurring and special exhibitions,<ref name="Programs"/> including:

* The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

*'''''CANstruction PHL''''' food can sculpture competition and food drive (annually in spring)<ref name="CANstruction">{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/competitions/canstruction|title=CANstruction PHL|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

* '''''Constructing Play''': Classic + Modern Building Toys'' (annually in winter)<ref name="Play">{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/constructing-play|title=Constructing Play|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref name="Geekadelphia">{{cite news|url=http://www.geekadelphia.com/2014/11/20/philadelphia-center-for-architecture-launching-free-exhibit-full-of-lego-knex-omg-why-arent-we-there-right-now/|title=Philadelphia Center for Architecture Launching Free Exhibit Full of LEGO, K'NEX, & OMG Why Aren't We There Right Now?!|date=November 20, 2014|work=Geekadelphia|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

*'''''Degrees of Design''': Student Work from Local Architecture + Design Schools'' (annually in spring)<ref name="Degrees">{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/degrees-design|title=Degrees of Design exhibition|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalphiladelphia.org/events/degrees-design-annual-exhibition-student-work-philadelphia%E2%80%99s-architecture-design-schools|title=Degrees of Design: An Annual Exhibition of Student Work from Philadelphia's Architecture + Design Schools|website=Global Philadelphia|language=en|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

* '''''On The Rise''': Emerging Firms + Young Architects'' (annually in winter)<ref name="Rise">{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/on-the-rise|title=On The Rise: Emerging Firms + Young Architects|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref name="Maule">{{cite news|url=http://hiddencityphila.org/2013/03/young-philadelphia-architects-take-center-stage/|title=Young Philadelphia Architects Take Center Stage|last1=Maule|first1=Bradley|date=March 15, 2013|work=Hidden City Philadelphia|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

==Organizations housed in the Center==

* Center for Architecture and Design

* The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Philadelphia)

* Community Design Collaborative

<ref name="About" />

* AIA Bookstore & Design Center

== Leadership ==

Rebecca Johnson has served as executive director for both the Center and AIA Philadelphia since 2014.<ref name="Massie">{{cite news|url=http://www.architectmagazine.com/design/rebecca-johnson-named-executive-director-of-aia-philadelphia-and-philadelphia-center-for-architecture_o|title=Rebecca Johnson Named Executive Director of AIA Philadelphia and Philadelphia Center for Architecture|last1=Massie|first1=Caroline|date=June 18, 2014|work=Architect Magazine|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref><ref name="Johnson">{{cite news|url=http://aiaphiladelphia.org/news/rebecca-johnson-named-executive-director-aia-philadelphia-and-philadelphia-center-architecture|title=Rebecca Johnson Named Executive Director of AIA Philadelphia and Philadelphia Center for Architecture|date=17 June 2014|work=AIA Philadelphia News|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> John Claypool previously served in this role from 2001 to 2014.

Hilary Jay became the first director of the Center in June 2013,<ref name="Director" /> serving in that role until May 2015.<ref name="JayDown" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/living/20150529_Hilary_Jay__After_10_years_with_DesignPhiladelphia__time_for_reinvention.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150601011706/http://www.philly.com/philly/living/20150529_Hilary_Jay__After_10_years_with_DesignPhiladelphia__time_for_reinvention.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-06-01|title=Hilary Jay: After 10 years with DesignPhiladelphia, time for reinvention|date=2015-06-01|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

David Bender was hired as the first full-time employee of the Center in May 2008 and has served as associate director since January 2014.<ref name="Staff">{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/about/staff-and-board|title=Staff and Board|website=Center for Architecture and Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

== Administration ==

Under the original 2002 bylaws, the AIA Philadelphia board held the authority to annually appoint the entire Center board. In 2016 the Chapter and Center boards each drafted updated bylaws to allow more independence for the Center while maintaining coordination between the two organizations. Under the new bylaws, the Chapter is authorized to appoint five of the Center's twenty five board members.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philadelphiacfa.org/sites/default/files/cfa_bylaws_changes_by_center_board_11-16-16.pdf|title=Center for Architecture Bylaws|website=www.philadelphiacfa.org|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref>

While both organizations' missions are focused on the built environment in Philadelphia, the Center's mission "to engage and educate the public about the importance of architecture and design to the quality of their lives"<ref name="About" /> is distinct from AIA Philadelphia's mission to provide local architects with "opportunities for professional development, service, and collegiality among peers".<ref name="AboutAIA" />

== Notes ==

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==External links==

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*[http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/ Philadelphia Center for Architecture and Design | official website]

*[http://www.aiaphila.org/ AIA Philadelphia]

*[http://www.chadphila.org/ Charter High School for Architecture and Design]

*[http://www.cdesignc.org/ Community Design Collaborative]

*[https://www.designphiladelphia.org DesignPhiladelphia]

*[http://www.aiabookstore.com/ AIA Bookstore & Design Center]

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