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SEP10

23rd Annual Architecture + The City Festival

Sep 10 to 27, a month-long celebration of the built environment

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The Built Environment

Architecture shapes our city. When we understand it, we influence what it becomes. Each September, our Architecture + the City festival opens the built environment to everyone.

Downtown & HousingDesigning space for recovery.
Youth & EducationEmpower the next generation of designers.
EquityDesign an inclusive landscape.
Health & Well-beingDesign for well-being.
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San Francisco is at a defining moment for architecture and design — and you can help shape what comes next.

Individual and foundation gifts are tax-deductible through the Center (501c3). Corporate giving is managed in partnership with AIASF (501c6).

Our Impact

Inspiring and educating the public through architecture and design.

17,000+ event attendees since opening (2023) 400+ events and programming every year 200+ students at the 2026 Youth Design Festival 100+ Community Alliance Awards honorees since 2015

EXHIBITIONS

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ON VIEW

OVERTIME 26

Design and art outside the institutional frame. (March 17, 2026 - September 18, 2026)

 PAST

Collective Comfort

Climate resilience in desert cities, with UC Berkeley.

Get involved

Be part of the city's design conversation.

01Join our community:explore membership options through AIASF 02VolunteerTours, youth programs, and the festival. 03SupportSupport youth design education.