The District Architecture Center (DAC), in the heart of DC’s bustling Penn Quarter District, is where architecture meets the city. If you enjoy architecture, DAC is the place for you.

Become a DAC Member

DAC Hours

  • Monday - Wednesday: 10 am – 7pm
  • Thursday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

DAC Contacts

 

Media Inquiries

  • Louis Duva
  • Communications Coordinator
  • Email: lduva@aiadc.com
  • Tel: 202.347.9403

Need space for an event?

DAC’s beautiful meeting rooms, classrooms, and conference facilities are available for rent to groups of various sizes seeking an up-to-date meeting space that is conveniently located in the heart of downtown DC, within easy walking distance of all Metro lines.

Rent the DAC

421 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004

Drop in and enjoy exhibitions, free of charge.

Exhibition
July 11 to August 31

Beyond Practice: Watercolors by David Cox, FAIA

Blog Post
2018 Washingtonian Residential Design Award Winners
June 6
Meeting
COTEdc Meeting
June 25
Meeting
Design + Wellbeing Committee Meeting
June 25
Page

Support Washington Architectural Foundation

HSW Credits
Event
CANCELLED - Lunchtime Learning: Beyond Closing the Opening
June 22
HSW Credits
Event
Using the Bridge in Your Practice
June 28
Competition
CANstruction 2018 Registration Deadline
July 6
Event
Opening Reception: 2018 Professional Awards of the Potomac Chapter, ASLA
July 10

Thank you to all of our generous donors!

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The District Architecture Center was designed by Hickok Cole Architects and built by SIGAL Construction Corporation.

  • Hickcok Cole Architects
  • Sigal