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Founded in 20072002 by the [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]] ([[USA]]) chapter of the [[American Institute of Architects]], the '''Center for Architecture''' performs the charitable and educational work of AIA Philadelphia. The Center's physical ___location opened in 2008 and serves as the chapter's home, and functionsfunctioning as a gallery, studio, tourist destination, reception hall, and classroom. The Center was envisioned with three core principals in mind: public engagement, collaboration, and design excellence. To this end, the Center offers architectural walking tours, exhibitions, lectures, and workshops on [[architecture]], [[urban planning]], and [[design]]. Located at 1218 Arch Street in Philadelphia, the Center lies adjacent to the [[Pennsylvania Convention Center]] and the [[Reading Terminal Market]].<ref>http://philadelphiacfa.org/about.php</ref>

===Organizations housed at the Center for Architecture===

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'''Community Design Collaborative'''

The Community Design Collaborative is a volunteer organization that offers preliminary design assistance to nonprofit groups. The Collaborative meets with nonprofits at the beginning of a project, develops a scope of services to fit their needs, and recruits design professionals to provide the services pro bono. Nonprofits need preliminary design services early in the development process-when they are refining proposals, gathering support, and raising money. Unfortunately, funding is scarce for preliminary design work. The Collaborative is committed to giving more nonprofits access to preliminary design services.<ref>http://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/community/</ref>

'''AIA Bookstore & Design Center'''

The AIA Bookstore & Design Center specializes in books on architectural theory, building construction, interior design, and furnishings. The store also has an extensive selection of toys for children, unique designer gifts, and Philadelphia-themed gifts. The store, which had been located in the Rittenhouse section of Center City Philadelphia for 31 years, now resides in a larger, more modern space near City Hall in the Center for Architecture at 1218 Arch Street.<ref>http://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/community/</ref>

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