The ICAA is committed to providing accessible online academic content for students, professionals, and enthusiasts around the world.
Spanning from June 15 - July 11, the
Driehaus Summer Studio Retrospective
offers a four-week series of daily online content inspired by the ICAA's Summer Studio in Classical Architecture program and the many students who have been impacted through its unique course of study.
The ICAA expresses gratitude to The Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust for its sponsorship of these programs.
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DRIEHAUS SUMMER STUDIO RETROSPECTIVE STUDENT WORK
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On the road to any finished building, work of art, design masterpiece, or indeed so many other endeavors, lie so many beautiful sketches, studies, plans, elevations, and other pen lines, brush strokes, and bursts of fancy committed to paper, canvas, and cloth.
And behind the ICAA's constellation of educational programs—including the Summer Studio in Classical Architecture, the Professional Intensives, Christopher H. Browne Drawing Tours, and a rich ongoing series of Continuing Education Courses—l
ies an incredible body of work that only grows with each passing year: a collection that is a testament to the drive, talent, and commitment exhibited by the students, professionals, and enthusiasts that seek out the ICAA for a unique immersion in the world of classical and traditional architecture, design, and art.
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DRIEHAUS SUMMER STUDIO RETROSPECTIVE FILMED COURSES
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For thousands of years architecture was an integral element of the city. In the twentieth century that relationship was broken, however, and architecture became isolated-—an anti-urban element. Suburbanization also contributed to the erosion of the traditional city. Today, unprecedented environmental issues demand a reexamination of the city, because, in terms of energy consumption and carbon production, it is the most efficient form of human habitation on a per capita basis.
Join instructor Michael Dennis,
architect, MIT Emeritus Professor, and author, for a filmed lecture providing an overview of urbanism and its formal elements, available to view online in its entirety.
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DRIEHAUS SUMMER STUDIO RETROSPECTIVE LIVE COURSES
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Monday, July 6, 6:00-7:30 PM EDT / 3:00-4:30 PM PDT
1 AIA CES Learning Unit|Elective and 1 credit towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
The orders have long embodied allegory and meaning, but recent discussion has tended to focus mainly on their physical appearance. In this talk, architect George Saumarez Smith proposes an alternative way of considering the orders that encourages them to be seen as vessels of memory rather than simply as decorative devices. The course will cover the orders from their origins to new and theoretical uses in contemporary construction.
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CASE STUDIES IN NEW CLASSICAL & TRADITIONAL DESIGN
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Wednesday, July 8, 6:00-7:15 PM EDT / 3:00-4:15 PM PDT
1 AIA CES Learning Unit|HSW and
1 credit towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
Melissa DelVecchio, partner at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, will lead a discussion on student housing models. Living on campus is central to the U.S. college experience, but student housing poses a big challenge as schools work to make their campuses safe for students to return this fall.
Melissa will present recent student housing models such as shared suites designed for the new residential colleges at Yale University; single bedrooms with shared social spaces designed for a living-learning college at Tsinghua University; and micro apartment studies prepared for an unbuilt university housing project in Florida.
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DRIEHAUS SUMMER STUDIO RETROSPECTIVE FILMED CONTENT
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Throughout June and July, new recorded courses as well as recordings of live courses will be posted to the ICAA website.
RSVP below to receive a notification when each video is available to view online.
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Managing Historic Landscapes and Gardens with Calder Loth
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DATE AND TIME
06/24/20
6:00pm -
06/24/20
7:30pm
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Learning from Savannah: Architecture and Urbanism in Evolving Dialogue with David Gobel
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DATE AND TIME
06/29/20
6:00pm -
06/29/20
7:30pm
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For the final installment in the ICAA's new original series,
ICAA Visits
, designer and ICAA Board Member Barbara Eberlein tells us the inside story of the restoration of Ardrossan, the historic estate on the Philadelphia Main Line, and the basis for the Broadway play and film,
The Philadelphia Story
. Discover the challenges and opportunities presented in this historic effort, and learn about the artisans and craftsmen whose work restored this icon to its former glory.
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The ICAA's new podcast,
Classicism in Conversation,
features discussions by architects, urbanists, city planners, designers, and craftspeople about the relevance of the classical tradition in today's modern world.
For the second episode,
20 Questions
, we are joined by David Calligeros of
Remains Lighting
and Kathryn Herman, ICAA Board Member and principal at
Kathryn Herman Design
.
20 Questions
presents an opportunity to explore what motivates them in their fields and how they draw inspiration, proving that we can learn so much from each other than a few design tips.
The ICAA gratefully thanks
Historical Concepts
for their generous sponsorship of Classicism in Conversation.
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Classicism in Conversation is available on the following platforms:
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An escape to beautiful neighborhoods and environments happens to be contagious:
Veranda
has featured the ICAA's ongoing glimpse into the local worlds of members,
In Your Neighborhood
, in a new article, "Your New Favorite Sightseeing Tour: Video Series Celebrates Local Marvels of Design."
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EXCLUSIVE ONLINE EVENTS FOR ICAA MEMBERS
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Wednesday, July 15
6:00 PM EDT / 3:00 PM PDT
In 1789, as French
citoyens
attacked the medieval fortified castle-turned-prison at the edge of the French capital, the Hohenzollern monarchy in Prussia responded by breaching the city wall of its capital, to create an image of the ancient propylaeum entrance to Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate. For the next half century, until the death of Karl Friedrich Schinkel in 1841, a modest courtly city was to be changed into a stage for a new negotiation between public and power, as Berlin fashioned itself as the "Spreeathen," or Athens on the Spree River.
Berlin neo-classicism quickly emerged not only as a national project but as rethinking of the very training of a new architectural profession, one whose role would extend not only to the expansion of the Prussian state after the final defeat of Napoleon, but to an expanding market for architecture among a growing class of merchants and industrialists. This lecture will focus on the Berlin School from Carl Gotthard Langhans and the Gillys, father and son, to Schinkel.
Barry Bergdoll is a specialist in late 18th and 19th century French and German architecture, and the author of numerous works on the period, including the textbook European Architecture 1750-1890 in the Oxford History of Art series. He is also the author of the introduction to the recent ICAA publication
The Complete Works of Percier and Fontaine
, published in partnership with Princeton Architectural Press. He is Professor of Art History at Columbia University and former Chief Curator of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art.
NOTE: This event is free and open to ICAA Members exclusively.
Advance registration is required to receive the link to the webinar platform.
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The ICAA is excited to announce that the all-new edition of Henry Hope Reed's revolutionary book,
The Golden City
, which celebrates classicism in American cities, particularly New York, is now available for purchase.
This 60th Anniversary Edition, published by
The Monacelli Press
, includes essays by Catesby Leigh and Alvin Holm that situate the book in the current world of classicism and preservation.
ICAA Members will receive an exclusive email offering a 30% discount.
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art gratefully acknowledges the J&AR Foundation for its leading sponsorship of The Golden City 60th Anniversary Edition. Additional thanks to the Philadelphia Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art and Seth Joseph Weine for their generosity.
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Due to Renew Your Membership?
If your membership is due for renewal, or if you would like to join and support the ICAA, you can do so on
our website
.
By renewing today, you will remain connected to the ICAA’s diverse programming, publications, and community, while also ensuring our continued growth and success through 2020 and into the future.
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ADDITIONAL ONLINE COURSES AND LECTURES
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ICAA Chapters' Online Courses & Lectures
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Hosted by the Southern California Chapter:
Wednesday, June 24, 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT
1 AIA CES Learning Unit|Elective and 1 credit towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
From the nature-inspired designs of the Arts and Crafts movement to the contemporary designs of today, 20th Century furniture is a reflection of the diverse movements occurring in Europe and America throughout the last century. Join Eleanor Schrader, Professor Emeritus of Art and Architectural History at Santa Monica College, for an exploration of icons of furniture design.
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Hosted by the Northern California Chapter:
Thursday, June 25, 8:30 PM EDT / 5:30 PM PDT
Stonehill is a new private club just north of Bangkok. Envisioned as a “City Club,” its owner envisioned a gracious retreat from urban downtown offering golf, accommodations, traditional Thai hospitality and fine cuisine. Influenced by his love of Italy, the design of the club was to express a “Classical architecture but updated for today”
Join the ICAA and Tim Slattery of Hart Howerton, for “On the Boards,” a free webinar on the extraordinary vision and realization of designing Stonehill. This illustrated presentation explores the joy, challenges, and the long journey toward creating this unique destination on the other side of the globe.
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Hosted by the Southern California Chapter:
Tuesday, June 30, 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT
Tuesday, July 7, 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT
1.5 AIA CES Learning Unit|Elective and 1.5 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
Moldings are the basic building blocks of classical buildings, the “atomic units” at the very heart of the classical language of architecture, and a working knowledge of moldings is the starting point for a thoughtful approach to design. Join Erik K. Evens, Principal of Evens Architects, for an introduction to understanding the use and rationale of the classical moldings.
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Hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter (in collaboration with The Union League):
Tuesday, July 14, 5:30 PM EDT / 2:30 PM PDT
Join Trudy Coxe, CEO of The Preservation Society of Newport County, who will speak on the familial and architectural ties, formed in the Gilded Age, that connect the cities of Newport and Philadelphia to the present day, including the human stories behind the architects and owners of beautiful historic homes, and the cultural significance of the structures they created.
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New Social Sketching Activities
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ICAA Chapters are bringing social sketching events online, opening them up to participation around the country, and even internationally. This weekend, join friends and colleagues in social sketching events hosted by the Chicago-Midwest, Florida, Rocky Mountain, Southeast, and Southern California Chapters:
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Chicago-Midwest Chapter
Post to your own Instagram account using #icaachicago #connectingthroughsketching #classicalarchitecture #classicismathome #virtualsketching
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Florida Chapter
The Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee (
images
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Post an image of your sketch to Instagram by Sunday afternoon. Include a brief description along with following tags:
@
icaaflorida
#floridasummersketchtour #icaafl #virtualsketching #icaa
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Rocky Mountain Chapter
The
Weckbaugh House
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images
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Post an image of your sketch to Instagram by Thursday afternoon. Include a brief description along with following tags: @icaarockymountain #sketchingbenedictrmc
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Southeast Chapter
The City of Noto, Sicily
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images
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Send a jpg to icasoutheast@gmail.com by Monday noon for it to be posted to the
ICAA Southeast Instagram
account on Monday afternoon. Be sure to include your Instagram handle in the email!
Post to your own Instagram account using #icaasoutheast #graphiteandgrits #connectingthroughsketching #classicalarchitecture
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Southern California Chapter
Post an image of your sketch to Instagram by next Monday afternoon. Include a brief description along with following tags
:
@
icaa_socal
and
#sketchtogetherathome.
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There is so much more available online at
classicist.org
: filmed lectures and public programs, panel discussions, and
numerous online articles
provide an opportunity to stay connected with the ICAA.
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