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This Tuesday, November 29th is #GivingTuesday, a global day of non-profit fundraising to counter the commercialism of the holiday se
Image courtesy of Mark Likosky, The Philadelphia Egotist
Volunteer opportunities are plentiful at the Center for Architecture and Design this year. We have creative opportunities that range from helping to set up exhibitions to teaching children's design workshops. See below for a full list of opportunities.
Executive Director of The Healthy Rowhouse Project Brings Community Development, Financial, and Ice Hockey Expertise to the Job
2015 PARK(ing) Day parklet by the Fairmount Park Conservancy
On Friday, September 18th, over 50 parking spaces on Philly streets were converted by volunteer teams into people-friendly mini parks (parklets) as part of the 2015 PARK(ing) Day Philadelphia festival.
CFA board member, Anne Papageorge, and AIA President, Jim Rowe, present Lord Norman Foster with the 2015 Louis I. Kahn Memorial Award.
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
Dear Friends, Colleagues and Design Enthusiasts,
Ever wonder how Philadelphia became the city it is today?
The Center for Architecture's engaging 10-part lecture series, Building Philadelphia, investigates the social, political, economic, and design trends that contributed to Philadelphia's development. Each talk is led by renowned local architects, urban planners, archaeologists, and historians; and cover topics including major urban planning projects, like the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Society Hill, Philadelphia's impressive palette of architectural styles, and the city's immigrant history.