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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, 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. It developed programs in the community.<ref name=Strategic2012/>
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=
==Leadership==
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