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
July 10 to September 6

Frank Lloyd Wright: Architecture of the Interior

Blog Post
2019 Washingtonian Residential Design Award Winners
June 11
Competition
2019 EAC|DC Thesis Showcase
April 16 to June 28
Meeting
Committee on Architecture for Education Meeting
June 20
Featured Events
DesignDC 2019
September 16 to September 18
Event
The Architect’s Guide to the Clean Energy Act
July 2
Event
Opening Reception: 2019 Professional Awards of the Potomac Chapter, ASLA
July 1
Sold Out
Digital Design for Teens: SketchUp
July 1
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2019 Chapter Design Award Winners

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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