Discover the
design of your city.

A world-class gallery, forum, and gathering
space where design meets the community.

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.

$0M Goal

Invest in a permanent home for San Francisco's design legacy, and the youth programs, exhibitions, and public spaces it powers for generations.

Make a Gift Corporate Giving

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

Our impact

Inspiring and educating the public through architecture and design.

400+events every year

1,300–2,600Festival attendees annually

226students at the 2026 Youth Design Festival

100+Community Alliance honorees since 2015

Get involved

Be part of the city's design conversation.

01Are you part of the AEC community? Learn about AIASF!Join AIASF and the Center community. 02VolunteerTours, youth programs, and the festival. 03GiveSupport youth design education.

Discover the
design of your city.

23rd Annual Architecture + the City Festival

The Built Environment

Inspiring and educating the public through architecture and design.

On view now

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Collective Comfort

Be part of the city's design conversation.

Discover thedesign of your city.

23rd Annual Architecture + the City Festival

The Built Environment

Inspiring and educating the public through architecture and design.

On view now

OVERTIME 26

Do Not Try to Remember

Collective Comfort

Be part of the city's design conversation.

Shape tomorrow

Discover the
design of your city.