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.

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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
November 12 to January 31

Schools of Thought: DC’s New Generation of School Buildings

Blog Post
CANstruction 2019 Winners
December 4
Exhibition
Schools of Thought: DC’s New Generation of School Buildings
November 12 to January 31
Meeting
Committee on Architecture for Education Meeting
December 12
HSW Credits
Event
Lunchtime Learning: Passive Housing: Affordable Fenestration Solutions in Commercial Applications
December 13
Event
DC Urban Design Element: Designing for a More Inclusive DC
December 11
Event
Demystifying Density: Design Solutions to the Region’s Housing Crisis
February 20
Event
Schools of the Future
December 14
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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

Making a difference in the community by design.

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