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==History==

AIA Philadelphia is the second oldest Chapter of the AIA and a 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. AIA Philadelphia has a history of community engagement. Activities include helping to create [[Independence National Historical Park]], the Charter High School for Architecture + Design, the Community Design Collaborative, and the Philadelphia Center for Architecture.<ref name=Strategic2012>{{cite web|title=AIA Philadelphia & Center for Architecture Strategic Plan 2013 – 2017|url=http://www.aaonetwork.org/system/files/resources/Architecture%20Center%20Strategic%20Plan%20-%20AIA%20Philadelphia%20and%20Philadelphia%20Center%20for%20Architecture.pdf|date=2012}}</ref>

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=Mission>{{cite web|title=About AIA Philadelphia|url=http://www.aiaphiladelphia.org/about-aia-philadelphia|website=AIA Philadelphia|accessdate=14 October 2015}}</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>

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>.

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'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 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: