December 13, 2023
The ICAA is a nonprofit educational organization committed to promoting and preserving the practice, understanding, and appreciation of classical design.
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS: NEW THIS ISSUE
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In June 2023 the Southeast Chapter of the ICAA, in collaboration with the North Carolina Chapter, hosted the ICAA Southeast Bunny Mellon Garden Symposium - An Exploration of Southeastern Landscapes: Mountains to Prairies. Designers, students, and enthusiasts gathered for a three-day conference in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, enjoying tours and lectures by preeminent experts in garden and landscape design.
The Symposium's third lecture was presented by Melissa Reavis, landscape architect and residential studio director at Hollander Design Landscape Architects. In her talk, Melissa encourages landscape designers to design healthy landscapes that benefit insects, plants, animals, and humans alike. Drawing on the firm's inspiring design portfolio of residential properties around the world, Reavis shows how biodiversity in residential garden settings can be designed within any aesthetic and enhance the overall experience of a landscape and its connection to architecture.
Presented as part of the Bunny Mellon Curricula at the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. The ICAA is very grateful to the Gerard B. Lambert Foundation for its generous support of this program, along with the Bunny Mellon Curricula
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During the fall of 2023, participants journeyed with the ICAA to the countryside of Yorkshire, England, as part of the travel program Great Houses, Estates & Gardens of Yorkshire, arranged by Classical Excursions. Tour participant and architect Steven Spandle recounts the visit to one of the destinations, Bramham Park, in this article, describing the fascinating history of the estate and the distinguishing design features of the house, the landscape, and the surrounding follies and temples.
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Kate Hersch, another participant on the ICAA's travel program Great Houses, Estates & Gardens of Yorkshire, captures the full experience of traveling with the ICAA in this article, chronicling the stunning estates and gardens, the unforgettable private dinners, and the camaraderie that was shared among participants. Here, she highlights pleasures both rustic and refined, and celebrates the warm graciousness of the hosts who opened their doors to the tour's collection of architects, designers, and enthusiasts.
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The Classicist is an annual journal dedicated to the classical tradition in architecture and the allied arts. Focused on New England, the Classicist No. 20 explores the region’s rich architectural history; contemporary examples of classical design through professional and student portfolios; and academic articles authored by leaders within the field. Contributors include Michael J. Lewis, Professor at Williams College and architecture critic for the Wall Street Journal; Kenneth Hafertepe, Professor at Baylor University; Aaron M. Helfand, Architect at Knight Architecture in New Haven; Sarah Allaback, author and architectural historian; Mark Alan Hewitt, architect, preservationist, and architectural historian; Keith N. Morgan, architectural historian and Professor Emeritus at Boston University; Kyle Dugdale, architect, historian, and Senior Critic at Yale University; and John Tittmann, founding partner at Albert Righter Tittman Architects, alongside submissions to the professional and academic portfolio.
Submissions for the Classicist No. 21 Professional Portfolio are now open with a deadline of April 1, 2024. The Classicist No. 21 will be focused specifically on Northern California.
If you are an architect and are interested in submitting your work to be considered for inclusion in the Classicist's Professional Portfolio, please complete your submission via this form. (Note that work must be architecture, newly built in Northern or Central California in the last 10 years.)
If you are a student interested in submitting your work for the Classicist's Academic Portfolio, please use this form. Please note that projects to be considered for inclusion in the Classicist No. 21 are limited to those completed in the 2023-2024 academic year, but are not region-specific. |
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ICAA FILMS: DESIGN IN MIND
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Unlocking the Mysteries of Place with Gil Schafer, the latest entry in the ICAA’s Design in Mind documentary series, is now airing nationally on public television stations.
In Unlocking the Mysteries of Place Gil leads viewers from his firm’s renovated design studio in Manhattan, to a Hudson Valley home inspired by English estates, and to a summer house on the shores of Lake Champlain. Influenced by the elegance and charm of classical and vernacular American architecture, and considerate of the needs of contemporary living, Gil reflects on his design process and the particular qualities that define an unforgettable place.
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Tim has been with the Peter Pennoyer Architects since 2005 and established the firm’s Miami office in 2010. He continues to run the Miami studio and, in addition to designing private residences for clients, oversees many of the firm's new buildings and expansive commercial development projects.
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Classicism, at its heart, looks towards the future – shaping spaces built to last, communities that foster innovation, and built environments imbued with enduring beauty. At the ICAA, we champion this intrinsic quality of classical design – offering programming that both connects us to the past and inspires us to think towards the future.
Through interactive, hands-on coursework, our New Heights, Grand Tour, and Cast Hall programs inspire thousands of young minds to develop an appreciation for classical precedent while inspiring them to think mindfully about the communities that surround them. From there, our Summer Studio in Classical Architecture and University Workshops take our college-age students’ learning to the next level – immersing them in thought-provoking curricula that inspire them to apply their skills in a contemporary context while connecting to the rich legacy of the past.
In 2023 we’ve taken incredible strides to shape a future where classical architecture and allied arts continue to inspire, elevate, and connect people from all walks of life. To build upon this momentum, we hope you will consider making a contribution to the ICAA’s End of Year Campaign. Thanks to the generosity of our Board of Directors, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling its impact. In order to have the greatest effect and have your gift count towards this match, we encourage you to make a gift by December 15th.
Every contribution, no matter the size, will play a vital role in preserving the rich heritage of classicism, ensuring its longevity into the future.
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ARTICLES & VIDEOS: PREVIOUS ISSUE
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Against the striking backdrop of Charleston’s beautiful historic architecture, rich urban fabric, and thriving traditions of artisanship and design, 225 architects, designers, artisans, builders, academics, authors, students, and enthusiasts converged for a multi-day program that represents a pinnacle in the achievements of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA). The ICAA’s national conference, Enduring Places, which took place from November 3rd to 5th, focused on themes of craftsmanship, preservation, and sustainability, and featured lectures and panel discussions led by renowned practitioners, film screenings and site visits that offered deeper explorations of Charleston’s legacy of architecture, design, and preservation, and tours of new projects that support thoughtful and contextual growth.
ICAA President Peter Lyden reflects on the groundbreaking Enduring Places conference, held by the ICAA in Charleston, South Carolina from November 3rd-5th.
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS
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May 25th-June 1st, 2024
45 credits towards the ICAA Certificate in Classical Architecture | 45 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective
Scholarships are available. The deadline to apply is March 4th, 2024. Dorothy LaPolla-Czarnecki Scholarship sponsored by John LaPolla and LaPolla Designs
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October 10th-13th, 2024
20 credits towards the ICAA Certificate in Classical Architecture | 20 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective
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October 19th-26th, 2024
60 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 4 AIA CES Learning Units|HSW | 64 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (covers all Core Curriculum subject areas)
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: CONTINUING EDUCATION
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Thursday, December 14th, 2023
2 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Literature of Classical Architecture) | 2 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: WORKSHOPS
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Saturday, February 17th, 2024
7 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Tuscan Order & Measured Drawing) | 7 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: AWARDS & PRIZES
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December 15th, 2023
National Office
December 15th, 2023
National Office
December 20th, 2023
Florida Chapter
February 20th, 2024
Northern California Chapter
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: PUBLIC PROGRAMS & LECTURES
Lead Annual Public Programs Sponsor: RINCK
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Wednesday, December 13th, 2023
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Tuesday, December 19th, 2023
In-person and open to the public
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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 supporting our educational programs and courses, lectures, workshops, scholarships, and more.
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: ICAA TRAVEL PROGRAMS
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February 11th-17th, 2024
Arranged by Classical Excursions
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May 11th-18th, 2024 - SOLD OUT
Arranged by Classical Excursions
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May 19th-24th, 2024
Arranged by Classical Excursions
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September 21st-28th, 2024
Arranged by Classical Excursions
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: ICAA CHAPTER ONLINE EVENTS
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