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John Claypool became Executive Director of AIA Philadelphia in 2001.<ref name=Massie/> Under his leadership, the Philadelphia Center for Architecture was established as a separate nonprofit with IRS 501(c)(3) status. Its purpose was to support charitable initiatives to benefit the community at large, on behalf of the architectural profession. It developed programs in the community.
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/>
==Leadership==
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