AIA Philadelphia

A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

AIA Philadelphia was founded in 1869 and is one of the oldest AIA Chapters in America with nearly 1,400 member architects located in four southeastern Pennsylvania counties. This recent site update reflects both visual and functional enhancements, including online member and affiliate profile updating, and the posting of news, events, and employment opportunities by anyone visiting the site. The vision and direction for the project was provided by Dominic Mercier, AIA Philadelphia Communications Director, and other chapter members, and staff. Database work and programming was provided by Rock River Star.

KIWI® For Women

KIWI®, the global leader in shoe care, recently introduced a new category of women's foot care accessories to its established product line. KIWI® Smiling Feet™ gel cushions and KIWI® Fresh'ins™ disposable shoe liners are the latest must-have accessories for stylish shoes.

Philadelphia Museum of Art Photography Portfolio Competition

The Women's Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art recently announced its first Photography Portfolio Competition. A jury of nationally recognized photography experts selected six entries for inclusion in a 16" x 20" portfolio. Each winning photographer was awarded $1,000. The honorable mention photographer received $500. The winning photographs are currently a part of the permanent collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Details of the 2012 competition will be announced in Jan. 2012.

AIA Bookstore

The AIA Bookstore and Design Center is a recognized leader in architecture books, AIA Contract Documents, personal and executive gifts, and creative childrens' toys. The bookstore is operated by the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, one of the oldest Chapters of the AIA.

Philadelphia Center for Architecture

A new vision. A new home.

The Center for Architecture is the physical venue for AIA Philadelphia's charitable work. Opening this spring at 1218 Arch Street, the Center will house the staffs of AIA Philadelphia, the Community Design Collaborative, and the AIA Bookstore and Design Center. The Center is a public place where celebration, education, conversation, and debate about the built environment will occur. It is an exhibition gallery, studio, museum, interpretive laboratory, tourist destination, and classroom.

General Building Contractors Association

Skill, Integrity and Responsibility.

GBCA is the Philadelphia Builders' Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America. It is a construction trade organization dedicated to skill, integrity and responsibility. Dating back to the early 1700's, it is one of the oldest trade associations in America.

Infill Philadelphia

Promoting workable, innovative design solutions for infill development.

Infill Philadelphia is a five-year initiative created by the Community Design Collaborative to promote workable, innovative design solutions to revitalizing older, urban neighborhoods. The initiative will focus on infill development— the reuse and repositioning of obsolete or underutilized buildings and sites. Infill development is essential to renewing neighborhoods and knitting them back together.

The Women’s Committee of The Philadelphia Museum of Art

A volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Founded in 1883, TWCPMA continues its original role as a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting the Philadelphia Museum of Art. One of the many projects and events produced by the committee is the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, which is presented annually by The Women's Committee and The Craft Show Committee. Funds raised are used to purchase works of art and crafts for the permanent collections, to fund conservation and publication projects, and to support exhibitions and education programs throughout the year. Panoptic was given the opportunity to work with members of the committee to develop a new public website and intranet.