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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]] foundedlocated in 2002<ref name=About/> by the [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]] chapter of the [[American Institute of Architects]] (AIA). The Center openedproduces aeducational physicalprograms spacerelated onto the ground floortopics of the [[Smyth Young Field Company Buildingarchitecture]] in 2008.<ref name=About/> The building, at[[urban 1218 Arch Streetplanning]], is listed on theand [[National Register of Historic Placesdesign]].<ref, name="nrhpincluding nom">{{citetalks, web|last1=McVarish|first1=Douglasworkshops, C.|title=Youngfestivals, Smythdesign competitions, Fieldand Company Building|url=http://wwwexhibitions.dot7.state.pa.us/CRGIS_Attachments/SiteResource/H052754_01H.pdf|website=Pennsylvania CGRIS|publisher=PennsylvaniaTheir Historicalvenue andat Museum1218 Commission|accessdate=21Arch September 2015|date=1992}}</ref> The CenterStreet serves as a venue for public programsforum onas [[architecture]],well [[urbanas planning]],a andhome [[design]],for includingthe variousoffices competitionsof andthe exhibitionsCenter, as well as home to offices for AIA Philadelphia, and for the Community Design Collaborative,. andThe theorganization AIAwas Bookstore.<reffounded name=About>{{citein web|title=About2002 by the CenterPhiladelphia forchapter Architecture|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/about|website=Philadelphiaof Centerthe for[[American Architecture|accessdate=22Institute Septemberof 2015}}</ref>Architects]] (AIA).<ref name=AboutAIA"About">{{cite web|title=About AIA Philadelphia|url=http://aiaphiladelphiawww.philadelphiacfa.org/about-aia-philadelphia|website=AIA Philadelphia|accessdate=23 September 2015}}</ref><ref name=Neon>{{cite news|title=Neon art colorsAbout the Center for Architecture|urlwebsite=http://www.theartblog.org/2012/06/neon-art-colors-the-center-Center for-architecture/|accessdate=24 SeptemberArchitecture 2015|work=Philadelphiaand Daily NewsDesign|access-date=June 8, 20122019-01-03}}</ref>

==History==

AIA Philadelphia is the second oldest ChapterAIA ofchapter theafter AIANew andYork, having received its charter in 1869. The Chapter is a registered nonprofit with IRS 501(c)(6) status, designating it as a professional membership organization. The [[American Institute of Architects]] was founded in 1857, and the Philadelphia chapter received its charter in 1869. 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, and the Philadelphia Center for Architecture.[1991],<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=Strategic2012"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 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>

The Center 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/>, distinct from AIA Philadelphia's mission to "provide opportunities for professional development, service, and collegiality among peers"<ref name=Mission>{{cite web|title=About AIA Philadelphia|url=http://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/about-aia-philadelphia|website=AIA Philadelphia|accessdate=14 October 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>

==Leadership==

John Claypool served as Executive Director of both AIA Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Center for Architecture from 2001 to 2014, when he was succeeded by Rebecca Johnson.<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>

==Major Programs==

David Bender was hired as the sole full-time employee of the Center when their doors opened in May 2008 and has served as Associate Director of the Center since January 2014<ref name=Staff>{{cite web|title=Staff and Board|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/about/staff-and-board|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=14 October 2015}}</ref>.

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|title=Programs + Exhibitions|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions|websitetitle=PhiladelphiaPrograms + Exhibitions|website=Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 Septemberand 2015Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> including:

*'''Architecture in Education''', an in-class program which introduces public school students to architecture and design (year-round)<ref>{{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>

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>

* '''Better Philadelphia Challenge''', an international urban design competition for university students (annually in autumn)<ref name="Challenge">{{cite web|title=Better Philadelphia Challenge|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/competitions/better-philadelphia-challenge|title=Better Philadelphia Challenge|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdateaccess-date=22 September 20152019-01-03}}</ref> an international urban design competition for university students (annually in October)

* '''Building Philadelphia: Architecture, History, + Politics''', 10-part speaker series (annually in winter)<ref name="Series">{{cite web|title=Building Philadelphia: Architecture, History, + Politics|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/building-philadelphia-architecture-history-politics|websitetitle=Building Philadelphia: Architecture, History, + Politics|website=Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 Septemberand 2015Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> 10-part speaker series (annually in spring)

*'''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>

*'''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>

*'''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>

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

*'''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>

*'''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''', a Halloween villageexperience for families constructedproduced by young architects and students from the Charter High School for Architecture + Design students(annually for the Children's Crisisin Treatment CenterOctober)<ref name="Spooktacular">{{cite web|title=Spooktacular |url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/Spooktacular|title=Spooktacular|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 Septemberand 2015Design|access-date=2019-01-03}}</ref> (annually in October)

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 Programs==

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/>

==Major Exhibitions==

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|title=Programs + Exhibitions|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref> including:

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

* ''Emergence Of A Modern Metropolis: Philadelphia''<ref name=Tours>{{cite web|title=Emergence of a Modern Metropolis: Philadelphia|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/events/emergence-modern-metropolis-philadelphia-0|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref> walking tour (year-round)

* ''Edmund N. Bacon Memorial Award + Talk''<ref name=Griffiths>{{cite news|last1=Griffiths|first1=Ben|last2=Hartman|first2=Kate|title=Plan Philly: Student Design Competition Exhibits at the Philadelphia Center for Architecture|url=http://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2012/09/11/plan-philly-student-design-competition-exhibits-at-the-philadelphia-center-for-architecture/|accessdate=24 September 2015|work=Philadelphia Neighborhoods|date=September 11, 2012}}</ref><ref name=Bacon>{{cite web|title=Edmund N. Bacon Memorial Award + Talk|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/edmund-n-bacon-prize-lecture|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref> for urban planning and design (annually in February)

* ''Building Philadelphia: Architecture, History, + Politics''<ref name=Series>{{cite web|title=Building Philadelphia: Architecture, History, + Politics|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/building-philadelphia-architecture-history-politics|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref> 10-part speaker series (annually in spring)

* ''Louis I. Kahn Memorial Award + Talk''<ref name=Kahn>{{cite web|title=Louis I. Kahn Memorial Award + Talk|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/louis-i-kahn-memorial-lecture|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref> for architecture (annually in May)

* ''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)

* ''Better Philadelphia Challenge''<ref name=Challenge>{{cite web|title=Better Philadelphia Challenge|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/competitions/better-philadelphia-challenge|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref> an international urban design competition for university students (annually in October)

*''DesignPhiladelphia''<ref name=DesignPhiladelphia>{{cite web|title=DesignPhiladelphia Festival|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/designphiladelphia|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</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)

* ''Spooktacular'' Halloween village constructed by Charter High School for Architecture + Design students for the Children's Crisis Treatment Center<ref name=Spooktacular>{{cite web|title=Spooktacular |url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/Spooktacular|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref> (annually in October)

*'''''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>

{{external media | width = 210px | align = 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}}

* '''''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==

==Major Exhibitions==

* Center for Architecture and Design

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

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

* Community Design Collaborative

<ref name="About" />

== Leadership ==

* ''Degrees of Design: Student Work from Local Architecture + Design Schools''<ref name=PhilaUToday>{{cite web|title=PhilaU Students Exhibit Work at Philadelphia Center for Architecture|url=http://wordpress.philau.edu/today/2014/02/26/philau-students-exhibit-work-at-philadelphia-center-for-architecture-2/|website=PhilaUToday|date=February 26, 2014|accessdate=24 September 2015}}</ref><ref name=Degrees>{{cite web|title=Degrees of Design exhibition|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/degrees-design|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref> (annually in spring)

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.

* ''On The Rise: Emerging Firms + Young Architects''<ref name=Maule>{{cite news|last1=Maule|first1=Bradley|title=Young Philadelphia Architects Take Center Stage|url=http://hiddencityphila.org/2013/03/young-philadelphia-architects-take-center-stage/|accessdate=24 September 2015|work=Hidden City Philadelphia|date=March 15, 2013}}</ref><ref name=Rise>{{cite web|title=On The Rise: Emerging Firms + Young Architects|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/on-the-rise|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref> (annually in spring)

* ''CANstruction''<ref name=CANstruction>{{cite web|title=CANstruction|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/competitions/canstruction|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref> food can sculpture competition and food drive (annually in spring)

* ''Sketch Showdown''<ref name=Sketch>{{cite web|title=Sketch Showdown|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/competitions/sketch-showdown|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref> sketching competition (annually in summer)

* ''Constructing Play: Classic Building Toys''<ref name=Geekadelphia>{{cite news|title=Philadelphia Center for Architecture Launching Free Exhibit Full of LEGO, K’NEX, & OMG Why Aren’t We There Right Now?!|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/|accessdate=23 September 2015|work=Geekadelphia|date=November 20, 2014}}</ref><ref name=Play>{{cite web|title=Constructing Play|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/programs-and-exhibitions/constructing-play|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture|accessdate=22 September 2015}}</ref>(annually in winter)

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>

==Organizations housed at the Center for Architecture==

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

David Bender was hired as the solefirst full-time employee of the Center when their doors opened in May 2008 and has served as Associateassociate Director of the Centerdirector since January 2014.<ref name="Staff">{{cite web|title=Staff and Board|url=http://www.philadelphiacfa.org/about/staff-and-board|title=Staff and Board|website=Philadelphia Center for Architecture and Design|accessdateaccess-date=14 October 20152019-01-03}}</ref>.

* Community Design Collaborative

* AIA Bookstore

== 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" />

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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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