Capital Campaign

Design the City,
Build Our Future

A $1.8M campaign by AIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design to strengthen the Center's long-term sustainability and expand its public impact for generations to come.

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What is the Center for Architecture + Design?

CA+D is a thriving community hub, empowering the next generation of leaders and engaging the public to create a more beautiful, equitable, and sustainable city through community programs, design education, and exhibitions.

Since opening in 2023

Impact at a Glance

17,000+Community Members Engaged
2,000+AIASF Members
500+Youth Participants
400+Annual Programs and Events
144+Years of Advocacy and Leadership
19+Community Alliance Awardees

The Center, located in the historic Hallidie Building, is designed with sustainability, flexibility, accessibility, and innovation at its core. Serving as the foundational arm of AIA San Francisco, the Center welcomes everyone through its doors.

What is Design the City, Build Our Future?

AIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design are at a pivotal moment, advancing the future of San Francisco. Our new capital campaign, Design the City, Build Our Future, invests in educational opportunities that inspire future architects, designers, engineers, planners, and civic leaders. Our goal is to raise $1.8 million to strengthen the Center's long-term sustainability while expanding its public impact for generations to come.

See the vision

Design the City, Build Our Future

Help Us Carry the Work Forward

Join the Movement: Partner, sponsor, or become a member to help shape San Francisco's next chapter.

Visit us at 140 Sutter Street or head to centersf.org/support to learn more.

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San Francisco is at a defining moment for architecture & design — and you can help shape what comes next.

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