PIA was admitted to the Union de Internationale de Architectes, the international organization for architects. In the same year, the organization transferred and buried the remains of painter Juan Luna in San Agustin Church in Intramuros. 1953- During the 20th PIA National Convention, the PIA MArch was first heard. 1955- The organization prepared the master plan for the proposed National Capitol Complex in Quezon City, under the name PIA Collaborative. 1960- The organization published the first Architect's Code. On the same year, it also helped in the restoration process of the world renowned painting, Spoliarium. 1961- It released its first publication journal entitled, PIA Journal with Felipe Mendoza, fpia as editor. On the same year, PIA president L.V. Locsin, opened the Philippine exhibit of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright at the PhilAm Life Building in Manila. 1963- The PIA Quezon City Section was created. 1966- The PIA released the first Architect's National Code. The same year, the Architectural Center Club was founded by PIA members Carlos Arguelles, Gabriel Formoso, AJ Luz, Francisco Fajardo, Manuel Manosa and Luis Araneta. 1970- The PIA drafted the provisions of Presidential Decree 1096, also known as the National Building Code of the Philippines to be signed by President of the Philippines Ferdinand E. Marcos. 1971- The PIA celebrated its Golden Anniversary with the League of Philippine Architects and the Association of Philippine Government Architects. The organization launched the PIA Walk which became the basis of the Annual Alay Lakad. It also released its second publication journal entitled "Krokis". 1975- The PIA was united with LPA and APGA to form the United Architects of the Philippines. 1985- Arch. Imelda Cancio, FPIA became the first female president of the PIA. 1990- The organization established its permanent headquarters in Citiland Tower 1. 1991- The organization passed on to the United Architects of the Philippines its membership in the Union de Internationale de Architectes. In the same year, the first architect-ambassador, Jose Ma. Zaragoza was appointed as diplomat to Malta. 1993- The PIA held its first convention in a luxury ship MV Mabuhay. 1997- Arch. Rogelio Villarosa, Gold Medalist, designed the PIA Center. 2002- The PIA released its first internet website under the domain www.piaarchitect.com 2003- On its 70th Anniversary, the PIA inaugurated the PIA Library and Museum. 2004- The PIA bestowed the "70 Distinguished Men of Service" in Intramuros; and the first formal partnership of PIA and UAP