Center for Architecture and Design
Founded in 2007 by the Philadelphia chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Center for Architecture serves as the chapter's home and functions 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, the Center lies adjacent to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and the Reading Terminal Market.
Organizations housed at the Center for Architecture
The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Founded in 1869, AIA Philadelphia is among the oldest and most distinguished of AIA Chapters, with a long history of service to members and the public. AIA Philadelphia organizes architects in the region for the purpose of advancing their influence in shaping the built environment, and their ability to effectively practice architecture in an ever-changing society and competitive marketplace. The Chapter provides opportunities for professional development, service, and collegiality among peers.
A Chapter of The American Institute of Architects, the association represents nearly 1,400 member architects within four southeastern Pennsylvania counties: Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery. Through its myriad programs and events, the Chapter attracts design professionals from Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. The Chapter also represents more than 300 member architecture firms and 250 affiliate companies supplying products and services to the industry.
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.
See also
List of museums and cultural institutions in Philadelphia
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