October 11, 2023
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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 second lecture was presented by Dwayne Estes, professor of biology at Austin Peay State University and co-founder of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute, a collaboration of leaders in international biodiversity conservation committed to the preservation of the fragile grassland ecosystems in the Southeastern United States. In his lecture, Dwayne first addresses what he calls the "myth of the unbroken forest" - the idea that before white colonists settled North America, the eastern portion of the continent was a vast pristine forest unsullied by humankind. In fact, Dwayne argues, historical evidence proves that much of the Southeastern United States was once dominated by grassy savannahs managed by Native Americans' use of fire and the grazing of bison, before colonists decimated the Native populations and destroyed natural ecosystems. Dwayne demonstrates that in its natural state, the Southeastern savannah exhibits staggering biodiversity and enables hundreds of native species to thrive. He further explains the work that his organization and others are doing to revive Southeastern grasslands - such as restoring savannah ecosystems beneath high-voltage power lines - and encourages a shift in the traditional approach to landscape conservation, to enable the return of the area's natural ecosystems.
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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CLASSICISM ONLINE: MEMBER FIRMS FILMS & VIDEOS
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Tour the home of architect and ICAA Board Member Gary Brewer, a partner at RAMSA | Robert A.M. Stern Architects, in this video produced by RAMSA. Learn about Gary's discovery of the home in Yonkers' historic Park Hill neighborhood, the improvements he has made over the years, and the history of the American Foursquare house.
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For enthusiasts of gardening, art, or architecture, Wethersfield Estate and Gardens is unlike any other place on earth. A masterwork array of Italianate gardens, bucolic American landscapes, and Rococo-inspired artworks, the lifelong creation of collector Chauncey Devereux Stillman is a rich blend of styles and tastes, and contemplation of its striking beauty offers enticing glimpses into the mind of its founder.
On a gorgeous fall day in late September 2022, the ICAA and Wethersfield continued their longstanding partnership by hosting a garden tour, lecture, and luncheon as part of the Bunny Mellon Curricula. Art and design journalist Mitch Owens, American editor of The World of Interiors, presented a lecture about Wethersfield's history that delved into Stillman's early life, analyzed the artistic influences that inspired the estate's design, and reflected on the enduring partnership between Stillman and Pietro Annigoni, the artist of Wethersfield's astounding frescoes and one of the twentieth century's greatest portrait painters.
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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ARTICLES & VIDEOS: PREVIOUS ISSUE
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“Throughout the past decade and a half, New York City’s skyline-altering luxury building boom has produced no shortage of eye-catching, unmistakably contemporary landmarks. Some are twisting or gridded or stacked like Jenga blocks, others are sleek and supertall, and nearly all are clad in shimmering expanses of glass (see Hudson Yards). But there is another side to this story. Amid the futuristic never-seen-that-before, stretching-into-the-clouds pyrotechnics, some of the city’s most prestigious new apartment high-rises are being designed by architects who unabashedly look to the past.”
On June 7, 2023, the ICAA hosted a panel discussion as an expansion of the Veranda article, Is the Future of American High-Rise Residences Rooted in Old-World Elegance? by Stephen Wallis. Held at the offices of Robert A.M. Stern Architects and moderated by Stephen Wallis, the panel consisted of Paul Whalen and Dan Lobitz, Partners at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, and Peter Pennoyer, Principal of Peter Pennoyer Architects. The three architects discussed how their firms' buildings have risen to meet the demands of modern life, while still harkening back to the old-school elegance of the classic buildings that form New York's architectural fabric.
Lead Annual Public Programs Sponsor: RINCK
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS
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January 6th-13th, 2024 - SOLD OUT
64 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture | 60 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 4 AIA CES Learning Units|HSW
Standard tuition spaces for this program are currently full - contact us at education@classicist.org to be added to the waiting list.
Reserved scholarship spaces for the program are still available; the deadline to apply for a scholarship is October 30.
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: CONTINUING EDUCATION
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Saturday, October 21st, 2023
5 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Building Craft) | 5 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective
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Saturday, October 28th, 2023
5 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Measured Drawing) | 5 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective
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Saturday, November 4th, 2023
3 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture | 3 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: WORKSHOPS
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Saturday, October 14th, 2023
7 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Tuscan Order & Measured Drawing) | 7 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective
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Saturday, October 31st, 2023
Workshop in Classical Architecture: University of Miami
7 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Tuscan Order & Measured Drawing) | 7 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective
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Saturday, November 18th, 2023
8 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Tuscan Order)
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: AWARDS & PRIZES
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October 11th, 2023
Chicago-Midwest Chapter
October 26th, 2023
Southern California Chapter
October 28th, 2023
New England Chapter
December 6th, 2023
National Office
December 15th, 2023
National Office
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES
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December 4th, 2023
Southeast Chapter
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NATIONAL CALENDAR: PUBLIC PROGRAMS & LECTURES
Lead Annual Public Programs Sponsor: RINCK
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Thursday, October 26th, 2023
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Monday, October 23rd, 2023
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November 3rd - 26th, 2023
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Thursday, November 30th, 2023
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Wednesday, December 13th, 2023
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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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