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Classicism at Home offers a weekly opportunity to turn your thoughts to things both historic and contemporary, academic and entertaining, and aesthetic and rigorous through the ICAA's ongoing online content.

Join AD100 designer Suzanne Tucker, co-founder of Tucker & Marks, for a tour of the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, CA.

In the heart of San Francisco's Marina District lies a Beaux-Arts architectural treasure: the Palace of Fine Arts. California architect Bernard Maybeck originally developed the Palace as a temporary structure for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, and even intended for the monument to decay into a romantic ruin. Instead, the citizens of San Francisco banded together to preserve the building, and the Palace remains as one of San Francisco's enduring icons to this day.

Join designer Suzanne Tucker on a tour of the Palace and its reflecting pool, and discover the rich history of early twentieth-century San Francisco that produced this enduring monument to the city's spirit.

Lead Sponsor of the In Your Neighborhood series: AE Greyson General Contractors

Quan (Jerome) Zhai, the founder of Shanghai Study Group of Classical Architecture and an enthusiast of architectural art living in Shanghai, brings an exploration of the historic architecture of The Bund, the stretch of waterfront that is marked by monumental buildings. In this feature, Quan focuses on the classical architecture of the historical district, moving from south to north.

From October through December of 2020, the ICAA, INTBAU, and the Prince’s Foundation held a special collaborative series of high-level online talks on The Architecture of Place, which brought together established and emerging voices working to create a better built future.

The third event in the 'Architecture of Place' series was held on November 10, 2020, with presentations from speakers Robbie Kerr, Dan Parolek, and Jason Syvixay, moderated by Alireza Sagharchi.

It is difficult to find a country in the world not currently facing a housing crisis. The scale, scope, and nature of the challenge varies from place to place. There is, however, one fundamental reality across the globe: we need to provide more homes; and we need to find the ways to do this that benefit communities without harming the environment.

This talk outlines the concept of ‘missing middle housing’ and how traditional methods of design can create better places to live, for everyone.

The second event in the 'Architecture of Place' series was held on October 26, 2020, and featured a lecture from Dr. Shipra Narang Suri and Dr. David Howard.

Our urban areas are expected to grow one and a half times by 2045, to over six billion city dwellers - with developed land projected to triple. This rapid growth and urbanization is also set against the backdrop of natural resource depletion and climate change. In order to plan sustainable cities and communities within this context it is important to take an interdisciplinary approach – understanding that the way in which we design and build our cities impacts our public health, economy, environment, and our mental and physical wellbeing. This talk explores the intersection between health and urbanisation, and what it means for how we plan and manage our cities. David Howard presents his research in urban design and health infrastructure, and Shipra Narang Suri presents on planning services and the role they play in creating healthy living environments. Their presentations are followed by a moderated panel discussion.

Additional thanks to INTBAU's supporters for this series, Fairfax & Sammons, ADAM Architecture, and Size Group.

On November 10th, 2020, the ICAA hosted a panel of industry experts on how the integration of technology in architecture, design and construction is changing traditional workflow. The panel discussion featured Reis Contracting’s Chief Technology Officer Shaun Frazier, Colin Slaten of Peter Pennoyer Architects, Adam Lowenthal of Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Lindsey DuBosar of Hart Howerton.

Terms such as Building Information Modeling and Integrated Project Delivery have been around for years. Despite their advantages, we often find ourselves working in isolation with linear workflows in communication throughout design and construction. This is in part due to legacy workflows, contractual liabilities, intellectual property practices, awareness of the alternatives, or simply the challenge of technological implementation.

Whether using CAD, ArchiCAD or Revit, the opportunity is ever more present to take full advantage of the “I” in Building Information Modeling and foster a more integrated and efficient partnership between architects, consultants and builders. Cloud based modeling software with point cloud technology, virtual coordination review and clash resolution are especially useful as COVID mandates continue for remote working and onsite distancing.

This panel of technologists, based in classical architecture and construction for high-end residential design, gathered to discuss design coordination and collaboration tools that can be utilized to better leverage a more efficient communication workflow and collaboration.

Thanks to Reis Contracting for their support as our Innovation in Technology Sponsor.

Congratulations to ICAA Member Firms Named in Architectural Digest’s AD100!

Presenting the Special 60th Anniversary Edition of Henry Hope Reed’s The Golden City​

Give the gift of classicism with an all-new edition of one of the 20th century's definitive architectural tomes, presented in a beautiful new format. ICAA members are entitled to a 30% discount (with free shipping) when purchasing The Golden City through the Monacelli Press website. Please email ICAA Membership Manager Casey Cunningham at ccunningham@classicist.org for the discount code.

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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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.