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Public + Designers = Better City for Everyone.

We invite you to join our online community, where you can connect with designers, learn how to help support the next generation of designers, grow your professional and personal network, volunteer and participate on a committee, easily register for an event; you can even share a story about how design impacts your life, or share your latest project news.

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Advancing Architecture
and Design

We showcase and celebrate the innovation of the design community in Philadelphia. We are pushing for architecture and design that creates a better city for everyone.

Leading on
Climate Action

All designers have the tools to create a more sustainable and resilient world. From Architecture to Fashion Design, our industries must make radical changes to meet the challenges of the Climate Crisis.

Prioritizing Equity
& Justice

Fostering a culture shift towards inclusivity in higher education and in our professions, while working to attract more BIPOC and Latinx individuals to the design and construction industries.

Make the Most of Your PA Tax Credits

Are you a business or individual looking to contribute to the success of our Architecture and Design Education (ADE) program? You can now redirect your state tax dollars to the Center's ADE programming.

Thanks to the Architecture and Design Education (ADE) program, the Center is now an approved "Educational Improvement Organization" in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This means we can accept donations and provide tax credits through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. Click the button below to learn more about how you can take advantage of this opportunity.

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