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The Insider: The New Center for Architecture in Philadelphia

As unique as the Philadelphia Region's culture, history, innovation and people, Philadelphia's architecture is a distinct symmetry of historic, colonial-style buildings and modern, towering skyscrapers. Philadelphia's architectural facade is a rare blend of distinguished landscaping unique to a select few cities in America.

To showcase Philadelphia's diverse architecture, the American Institute of Architects - Philadelphia Chapter (AIA Philadelphia) recently announced its proposal for the Creation of the Center of Architecture in Philadelphia. The proposed Center will serve as a design gateway to the City of Philadelphia and region, which will include the latest in design technologies.

"The Center for Architecture will celebrate the design and building achievements of this region. It will educate and engage a collaborative community of professionals and it will offer the public a convenient venue to engage each other about the future of their communities and the city," said Executive Director of the AIA Philadelphia John Claypool, AIA, AICP.

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Innovation Spotlight: Decor Design with a Personal Twist

Innovation Philadelphia spotlights regional creative industry entrepreneurs, young professionals making an impact on the Philadelphia region, or innovative initiatives that showcase the tremendous innovative and creative talent driving Philadelphia's economy.

October's Spotlight on Creativity is local, young professional entrepreneur Monica Walker Miraglilo. Monica fills the shoes of model, wife, mother and entrepreneur on a daily basis. With years of modeling experience gracing television sets as a model on QVC, Monica has an amazing sense of style. But it was her passion for home decor that drove her to open Fill a Pillow, a design studio where customers design pillows—from the fabric, to the shape, to the detailing—and allow the seamstress to do the dirty work.

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Do you have photos depicting a creative industry?

In an effort to promote the Philadelphia Region's photographers and creative businesses, Innovation Philadelphia is looking for photos of creative professionals in the workplace. Examples of photos include designers working on computers, videographers filming, musicians and producers in recording studios, and architects at drafting tables.

Creative industries include architecture, communications, design and merchandising, digital media, engineering, fashion design, film and video production, graphic arts, information technology, interior and industrial design, marketing, multimedia design, music production, photography, planning, product design and software development.

All photographs submitted will include a credit to the photographer. Please submit all photos to adavis@innovationphiladelphia.com.

Your Opinion Counts

The Philadelphia Region is a cross-section of diverse people, both from the region and those that relocated here from other parts of the world. So, what is keeping people in Philadelphia? There are two major rules of thumb when deciding where to relocate—career opportunities and quality of life—which vary depending on age, level of expertise and what geographical surroundings you are looking for. The results of the first Innovation Poll are in:

To keep our finger on the pulse and learn the needs of the region, we are asking local entrepreneurs what level of funding is easiest to find: start-up or mezzanine.

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