All Upcoming Events

On The Rise
Jul
1
to Aug 31

On The Rise

On the Rise highlights the work, ideas, and trajectories of architects whose practices are expanding the possibilities of design through innovation, leadership, and community impact. The exhibition brings together built projects, research, drawings, models, and process materials that reveal how architecture can respond to contemporary social, cultural, and environmental challenges.

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Designing the Future of Fairmount Park: Vision, Stewardship, and Partnership for Philadelphia's Signature Public Space
Sep
9

Designing the Future of Fairmount Park: Vision, Stewardship, and Partnership for Philadelphia's Signature Public Space

Brought to you by DAG, Tony Sorrentino - the new CEO of Fairmount Park - will share his vision for the future of Philadelphia's largest and most significant public landscape. Sorrentino will explore how thoughtful leadership, design excellence, environmental stewardship, and community engagement can shape the park's next chapter.

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Design in Transit: How the Visual Culture of Each City’s Subway Reveals its Urban Identity
Aug
12

Design in Transit: How the Visual Culture of Each City’s Subway Reveals its Urban Identity

Brought to you by DAG, David Seltzer will discuss his book Transit Tourism: The Iconic Art and Design of 22 Subways Around the World.  The premise of the book is that the visual culture of each subway, metro, tube or u-bahn—its architecture, art installations, vehicles, map, logo, wayfinding, and even typeface—reflects the distinct personality of the city it serves. 

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The Routledge Handbook of Urban Design Practice
Jul
27

The Routledge Handbook of Urban Design Practice

Celebrate the launch of The Routledge Handbook of Urban Design Practice, a new collection featuring more than 100 contributors exploring the future of cities and urban design. The evening includes PechaKucha-style presentations from editors and contributors—including Philadelphia-based authors Lou Huang, Ariel Ben-Amo, Lindsey Scannapieco, and Allen Penniman—followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A on the challenges and opportunities shaping more equitable, resilient, and livable communities.

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CreativeMornings: Brian Phillips
Jul
24

CreativeMornings: Brian Phillips

CreativeMornings Philadelphia welcomes Brian Phillips, Founding Principal and Creative Director of Interface Studio Architects (ISA). An award-winning architect, planner, and urban designer, Brian is known for transformative projects including Cherry Street Pier, Ambler Yards, BalletX, and the 100K Houses initiative.

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On the Rise Reception + Exhibition
Jul
23

On the Rise Reception + Exhibition

Explore innovative work by recipients of the Philadelphia Emerging Architect (PEA) Prize and Young Architect (YA) Award. This exhibition highlights current and past projects by rising leaders in Philadelphia architecture.

The PEA Prize recognizes emerging architecture firms, established and licensed within the past 10 years, for innovative design strategies in the Philadelphia region.

The Young Architect Award honors AIA Philadelphia members ages 25–39 who demonstrate excellence and future promise in design, practice, education, and/or service to the profession and community.

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The Power of Place: Why Philadelphia Leads the Nation in Democratizing our Semiquincentennial
Jul
15

The Power of Place: Why Philadelphia Leads the Nation in Democratizing our Semiquincentennial

The Design Advocacy Group presents The Power of Place in VIA’s Screening Room with Oliver St. Clair Franklin—filmmaker, cultural leader, and former Philadelphia Deputy City Representative for Arts and Culture.

As the nation approaches the Semiquincentennial, Franklin will discuss how Philadelphia is expanding the story of America’s founding through projects like Becoming American: Philadelphia’s Story, highlighting the contributions of Black Americans and fostering a more inclusive historical narrative.

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