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Spring Forward

Our Winterim Pro- the Commonwealth of Virginia and its peerless fessional Intensive Program is historic assets, but also to the ICA&CA with drawing to a close as I write this message. It has lectures, courses, and writings across the nation, been a productive interlude for students and is a pleasure for one and all. instructors alike. The rigorous seven-day inten- I’d also like to congratulate Rieger-Graham sive example is one we have in mind today as we Prize winner, Jana Vandergoot, RA, who emerged model a renewed summer program or year-long as the winner of the 2010 submission cycle. See professional certificate program alongside our page 8 for a brief overview of her intended ongoing continuing education offerings, as well project. You will be hearing more about her in as any and all curriculum partnerships with the fall as she begins her research at the American accredited design schools. We pledge to keep Academy in Rome as affiliated fellow. you informed of developments on this vital In closing, I welcome back to America our front. The Education Committee under the 2009 Alma Schapiro Prize recipient, Jeffrey leadership of Richard Cameron guides the way. Mims, whose fellowship at the American Acad- The very vibrant example of our Grand Central emy in Rome can best be summarized in his own Academy of Art also encourages us. words: “For those of us who are involved through Regarding the Winterim enrollment, I would support or practice in the revival of the western especially like to thank the Marilyn and Ray classical heritage, the importance of Rome Gindroz Foundation for its scholarship support cannot be overstated. As a model for collabora- earmarked for a competitive student currently tions between architecture, image, and ornament, enrolled in the Department of Architecture of no other location holds such variety and quality. Hampton University. I also salute the I-Grace Recipients of the Alma Schapiro Prize have a Company/Family of Companies and the always unique opportunity to participate in the tradition path-breaking Southern California Chapter of adapting these ancient lessons to contemporary for the innovative scholarship awarded to a solutions, and as director of an atelier devoted to candidate residing and working within its juris- mural painting, I am especially grateful to the diction for the chance to study at the national ICA&CA for the experience. It is my hope that headquarters. The students, Latrina Alston and such Affiliated Fellowships with the American Jeff DiCicco respectively, have benefited as a Academy in Rome will help evolve American result — as have we. realism into the more complex and universal If you have not yet seen The Classicist No. 8, traditions of classical design.” (Visit www.mims peer-reviewed and printed in color as it is, rest studios.com to learn more.) assured that is well worth the wait. Thanks to Finally, we look forward to your participation you collectively, the classical tradition in America in all our upcoming programs. The March 31, and beyond is very well-served. It has unfolded 2010 McKim Lecture at the University Club to be under the able watch of Richard John, Tom delivered by Barry Bergdoll, the Philip Johnson Maciag, and Henrika Taylor. Make no mistake: Chief Curator of Architecture and Design at New The Classicist stands as a pillar of our national York’s Museum of Modern Art — addressing labors that is second to none. as it will McKim’s master plan for Columbia By now, I trust you have registered the good University and its ongoing evolution — is just news of our 2010 Arthur Ross Awards for one example of excellent programming ahead. Excellence in the Classical Tradition laureates. Please find them heralded on page 11 of this See you soon, Forum. The year 2010 constitutes only the third

The azalea blooming at Winterthur during the ICA&CA 2009 Spring Tour. Photo by Henrika Taylor. time that the Board of Directors Honor has been awarded by recommendation of the jury, as approved by the trustees. To so bestow to Calder Paul Gunther Loth, who has not only contributed so much to President 2 ica&ca interview spring / summer 10 3

ICA&CA Interview With Peter Pennoyer

In October 2009 the ICA&CA board of directors elected Peter Pennoyer as its third chairman. It’s a fitting appointment, given that his scholarship and inventiveness have propelled him to the forefront of traditional design. His 19-year-old firm, Peter Pennoyer Architects, PC is a national practice based in New York. Its work has been published in The New York Times, Architectural Digest, House & Garden, among others. He is the co-author with Anne Walker of three books, most recently The left: The cover of The Architecture of Grosvenor Atterbury. Photograph by Jonathan Wallen. right: Drumlin Hall, Architecture of Grosvenor Atterbury. Shortly after Peter’s a recent Peter Pennoyer Architects project, seen from a distance. Photograph by Jonathan Wallen. election, The Forum asked author and journalist, Michael Cannell, to sit with Peter to discuss how MC: Will the Institute by necessity grow more political? MC: How does the unsettled financial climate affect the the Institute might evolve under his tenure. Institute’s mission? PP: Absolutely. It’s inevitable that we’ve reached MC: Where would you place yourself in the constellation of a point where we can take a position about urban PP: In terms of the most visible part of the traditional design? planning that’s absent. There are groups — the crisis, the real-estate crisis, we feel the value of Municipal Art Society comes to mind — that had traditional architecture supports the kind of PP: We’re mostly focused on using our knowl- a vision of the form of the city. Too often that buildings, villages, and towns that have faired edge of and enthusiasm for classical and vision has become confused. Our values give us a relatively well as the market has collapsed. It’s traditional architecture to solve all sorts of real voice in the life of the city — for example the wildly speculative McMansion that has seen architectural problems. This firm considers every how the West Side railyards might be developed. its value go down the most. The kind of archi- project a research challenge. We do a significant peter pennoyer tecture we’re concerned with has fared better. amount of preservation work, though we do not behind any idea that we’re involved in a didactic MC: Where does the new frontier lie? Quantity is starting to be eclipsed by the notion consider ourselves preservation architects. We argument with the rest of the architecture world. that more thought should be put into every believe in conjecture, imagination, and supposi- We have as much to learn from them as they do PP: The frontier lies in transcending the word square foot that we build. As a culture we’re tion about what might have been. We’re happy if from us. “classical” in the way it’s understood today by disengaged from how things are put together. our work blends into the story of a building that many critics and even our fellow architects. We has been around for 100 years or more. We’re MC: Do you think of the Institute as a trade group? have a strong voice, a recognized voice, but we MC: Does classicism have a reassuring quality that favors happy to engage in fiction for parts of buildings have to make people understand that we’re the Institute in times of upheaval? that might at first glance be mistaken for the work PP: I like to think of it as having an advocacy relevant to more than the kinds of architectural of a different decade. We’re allergic to pattern position that will allow us to have a stronger practices that we’re often associated with. We’re PP: With all the tradition and classical design, in books except for renovations and additions to voice in the civic life of cities, and by extension about much more than houses for rich people. all its regional manifestations, there’s a resonance buildings that were clearly based on pattern books. the country, in subjects like preservation. It We’ve proven that with, for example, our pattern that is beyond reassuring. It gives people a seems to me that there’s an artificial distinction book for Habitat for Humanity. reflection of their memories. Memory is a very MC: How should the Institute measure success? between modernist-based work that is created positive force in the world. today and tradition-based work that is created MC: If you were to wake up at 2 a.m. worrying about an —Michael Cannell PP: My measure will be to what extent we can today. That’s one area where we’ve been effective issue at the Institute, what would it be? bring in architects and people who work in the in addressing ourselves to preservation issues in allied arts and who might now be going to New York City, but we could do much more. PP: It would be the misperception that we’re lectures at, say, the AIA. I want to reach a broader interested in history at the expense of thinking. audience. We’re mature enough now to leave I would worry that we’re cast as unimaginative. That’s the biggest confusion among people outside the Institute. We’re primarily interested in creativity. 4 the plumb-bronson house

The Plumb-Bronson House A Resolution Receives a Surprise Honoring Christopher H. Browne Life can be full of the unexpected and in the case of the Plumb- Bronson House; it can have a happy turn of (1946 – 2009) events. It all began during the ICA&CA’s October tour in the historic Hudson River Valley. Three centuries of classical architecture were featured with a special focus on country houses in Dutchess and Columbia Counties. The tour visited houses in all conditions including Edgewater and Forth House, which are both stunningly ICA&CA participants at the Plumb-Bronson House restored, decorated, and maintained; Longfield during the Hudson River Valley Tour in October 2009. Photo by Timothy Dunleavy. Farm and Drumlin Hall, newly built and breath- WHEREAS, Christopher H. taking; Sneaker’s Gap, a glorious, small classical Advisors. Neumann, along with Dunleavy, spoke Browne served as a trustee of the villa begun fifteen years ago and awaiting com- passionately of the necessity to restore this distin- Institute of Classical Architecture pletion; and the Plumb-Bronson House, vacant guished Hudson River Valley home. The group beginning in 1998 and after 2002 and boarded up for decades. was quite taken by the architectural details, inside of the Institute of Classical Archi- This particular house, now located on the and out, that survived decades of neglect. tecture & Classical America, and grounds of the Hudson Correctional Facility on Over dinner that night, the participants of the southern edge of the City of Hudson, is the the tour acknowledged their enchantment with WHEREAS, Mr. Browne played a earliest extant example of the “Hudson River the Plumb-Bronson House. As dessert and coffee leadership role in forging the 2002 Bracketed” style by the celebrated nineteen-century were coming to an end, fellow traveler Charles consolidation of the two organiza- architect, Alexander Jackson Davis. Built in 1812 Bolton from Cleveland rose to make a proposal. tions, and as an elegantly detailed Federal-style mansion, Inspiring everyone, he offered to contribute Davis refit the east façade in 1839 to give the $5,000 to the restoration effort if members of WHEREAS, Chris was a fervent house more rural features in accordance with the the group would match him dollar for dollar. and early advocate for the creation then-popular Picturesque theories of country- John Neal from Lexington, Kentucky, spoke up and sustenance of a membership house design. He expanded the eaves of the house, to pledge a significant amount and on it went program, and adding ornamental brackets and an ornamental over the remaining three days of the tour when at veranda. In 1849, the owner commissioned Davis last, during brunch at Gil Schafer’s home, it was WHEREAS, He was a generous donor to the Institute and the to expand the house, creating a three-story bracket- announced that over $10,000 had been raised. ICA&CA throughout the years of his volunteer governance service ed tower, an enfilade of semi-octagonal rooms, and Needless to say, Timothy Dunleavy and Alan especially in 2003, when operating imperatives at a time of growth a west veranda overlooking the Hudson River. Neumann were astonished — and delighted! most required it, and Such features were quickly copied by other archi- According to Dunleavy, the money will help tects and were also offered through catalogues. underwrite “a conservation plan that will be a WHEREAS, Mr. Browne had a passionate, lifelong regard for and Remarkably, the interior architecture is preserved, guide for the treatment and emergency stabiliza- devotion to architecture and design excellence, including its expression including an elegant three-story elliptical staircase, tion of the Plumb-Bronson House. In addition, in the classical tradition, and which was part of the original Federal house. this funding will leverage another $10,000 under (See cover image of this issue.) our $175,000 Environmental Protection Fund WHEREAS, many cultural, civic, and educational organizations in The tour group arrived the day that the grant for further emergency stabilization work.” New York, Pennsylvania, and beyond benefited in like manner, and boards were being removed from the 41 windows Historic Hudson, Inc. has retained Mesick Cohen and as the new sashes were being installed. This Wilson Baker Architects to develop the plan. WHEREAS, He was an ardent patron and builder of design excellence, work, overseen by Marilyn Kaplan of Preservation In letters of thanks sent to the contributors, now Architecture, represented the first phase of the Dunleavy stated “The Plumb-Bronson House is restoration effort on the Plumb-Bronson House. an architectural marvel. It is through your enthu- BE IT THERFORE RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the The ICA&CA group was greeted by Timothy siasm and support that Historic Hudson is able ICA&CA salute the example of Christopher H. Browne and in his Dunleavy, president of Historic Hudson, Inc., the to continue work on this important project.” memory commit to sustain it. organization designated by the State of New York The ICA&CA looks forward to future visits to —January 23, 2010 as steward to restore and preserve the house and the Plumb-Bronson House and lauds the gener- eventually to oversee its public uses. Also on hand osity of the 2009 Hudson River Valley tour was Alan Neumann, an architectural historian, participants: Champions all. who serves on Historic Hudson’s Board of —Tom Hayes, Director, Classical Excursions 6 palladio and his legacy spring / summer 10 7

Palladio and His Legacy: Of Note A Transatlantic Journey An Exhibition at the Morgan Library & Museum

Karen H. Bechtel and Above all, he combined theory and practice Andrea Palladio, Andrew B. Cogar join ICA&CA who lived and worked 500 years ago in publications and buildings as no other board of directors in the Veneto, an area around Venice in north- Renaissance architect. His I Quattro Libri dell’ Andrew B. Cogar is an architect with Historical east Italy, may be claimed as the first architect to Architettura was first published in Venice in 1570 Concepts in Peachtree City, Georgia and is active give rise to a genuinely international movement. and then translated and widely disseminated on the board of the ICA&CA Southeast Chapter. Indeed, his global influence, and particularly his after his death. Thomas Jefferson owned several In October 2009 he was selected by the ICA&CA impact on American architecture, is likely unpar- editions and called it “the Bible” of architecture. College of Chapters to represent them on the alleled by any other architect since. Palladio and Most of Palladio’s surviving drawings were board; he attended his first board meeting in the spread of his ideas will be celebrated April subsequently brought to England by Inigo Jones January 2010. Karen H. Bechtel is a Managing through July in an exhibition “Palladio and his and Lord Burlington and became an inspiration Director and head of the Global Healthcare Legacy: A Transatlantic Journey” at the Morgan in the creation of Anglo-Palladianism. In 1894, group based in New York. She is a connoisseur of Library & Museum the drawings were 19th-century American paintings and furniture in New York. The given to the Royal as well as contemporary classical design. The exhibit is part of Institute of British ICA&CA board and staff welcome them both a travelling tour Architects, whose and look forward to their ongoing and future showcasing a se- Trust is organiz- involvement in charting the Institute’s course. lection from the ing this exhibition unrivalled Palladio in association with ...... the Centro Inter- drawings collec- The Classicist No. 8 Arrives The paintings on both the front and back nazionale di Studi tion of the Royal Thanks to all our generous sponsors, The covers are by Carl Laubin and the new mono- di Architettura de Institute of British Classicist No. 8 is the first issue of ICA&CA’s graph on his work is reviewed in this issue. Andrea Palladio, Architects. The oc- award-winning scholarly journal to be edited by ICA&CA Members at the $150 level and up in Vicenza. casion marks the Dr. Richard John and is also the first to be pub- receive a complimentary copy; otherwise No. 8 The exhibition first time original lished in full color. It includes essays by Richard may be purchased online at www.classicist.org. Palladio drawings shows how Palla- Design for the Villa Repeta at Campiglia, early 1560s. RIBA Economakis on George Whitmore’s Palace in dio studied and ...... have been exhibited Library Drawings and Archives Collections. Corfu, Ralph Muldrow on Albert Simons, reinterpreted the in New York, and Katherine Wheeler on Sir Reginald Blomfield, Richard H. Driehaus Prize architecture of antiquity. It describes how he the first time in the USA since 1982 and repre- Denis McNamara on Leonard Porter, and the and Henry Hope Reed Award conceived, developed, and finally presented his sents a substantial coda to the ICA&CA’s 2008 late Charles Barrett on Schinkel’s Schauspielhaus. Laureates ideas to clients. Within the exhibit, a section “Year of Palladio” quincentenary celebration, In addition there are contributions by Andrés Rafael Manzano Martos, a Spanish architect about his books illustrates how his message was which did do much to focus attention and Duany on the “New Canon,” Richard Cameron known above all for his distinctive use of the picked up by others and transmitted via England prompt continuing interest. on “Imagination and the Sketch,” and Elizabeth Mudéjar style, will receive the 2010 Richard H. to America. Specially commissioned models by Before Palladio, a number of architects had Meredith Dowling on the history of architec- Driehaus Prize for Classical Architecture at a the internationally known model-maker Timothy used the classical architecture of ancient Rome as tural education at Georgia Tech. The work of ceremony March 27 in Chicago. The $200,000 Richards demonstrate how Palladianism devel- a reference for their own work. But Palladio went other schools is also represented through student Driehaus Prize, now in its eighth year, is presented oped in America, where Palladio’s legacy remained further, developing a peerless understanding of its portfolios from Notre Dame, Yale, Judson, the annually to a distinguished classical architect. longest in the mainstream of architectural forms, proportion, and meaning and applying this Prince’s Foundation, Miami, the American In conjunction with the Driehaus Prize, practice. A highlight will be a conceptual model knowledge to his designs. His architecture was College of Building Arts, ICA&CA, and its legendary Yale professor and architectural stew- of Jefferson’s unrealised competition design for based on simplicity and proportion, and nowhere Grand Central Academy of Art. ard, Vincent J. Scully will receive the $50,000 the White House. is this revealed more clearly than in the series of The much expanded professional portfolio Henry Hope Reed Award. The recipients were —Charles Hind, Exhibition Curator, RIBA beautifully harmonious villas he created in the section includes work by the offices of Duncan selected by a jury comprised of Richard H. Veneto. He also made architecture more demo- G. Stroik, Cooper Johnson Smith Architects, Driehaus (Founder and Chairman of Driehaus Palladio and His Legacy: A Transatlantic Journey runs cratic, proclaiming the value of domestic struc- Thomas Norman Rajkovich, Pier Carlo Bon- Capital Management), Michael Lykoudis (Francis from April 2 to August 1, 2010 at the Morgan Library & tures and demonstrating that any building could tempi, Cure + Penabad Studio, Khoury & Vogt and Kathleen Rooney Dean of the University of Museum, 225 Madison Avenue, New York. Subsequent be beautiful without the use of costly materials. Architects, Eric Watson, Thomas Gordon Notre Dame School of Architecture), Robert stages of the tour include exhibitions at the Milwaukee Art Smith, de la Guardia Victoria Architects, Eric Davis (Developer and Founder of Seaside, Museum (Jan 27 – May 1, 2011) and the Carnegie Stengel, Fairfax & Sammons, and Robert A. M. Florida), Paul Goldberger (Author and Architec- Museum of Art, Pittsburgh (Fall 2011). Stern Architects. ture Critic for The New Yorker), David M. Schwarz 8 of note spring / summer 10 9

(Principal of David M. Schwarz/Architectural Winners of the Commercial Services, Inc), Adele Chatfield-Taylor (President Categories of the American Academy in Rome), and Léon 1. Restoration & Renovation — John G. Waite Krier (Architect and Inaugural Driehaus Prize Associates, Architects, PLLC, Albany, NY, Laureate). For more information on the Richard for the Basilica of the National Shrine of H. Driehaus Prize or Henry Hope Reed Award, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, please contact Kara Kelly, the Director of Baltimore, MD. Communications at the University of Notre 2. New Design & Construction/ more than Dame School of Architecture, (574) 631- 3,000 sq.ft. — Robert A. M. Stern Architects 5720, [email protected], architecture.nd.edu/ for Alan B. Miller Hall, The Mason School of driehausprize. Business, The College of William and Mary. 3. New Design & Construction/ less than ...... 30,000 sq.ft. — Robert A. M. Stern Rieger Graham Prize Winner Architects for Flinn Hall and Edelman Hall, Announced The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, CT. The Rieger Graham jury, chaired by architect 4. Adaptive Reuse and/or Sympathetic Mark Ferguson, selected Jana K. Vandergoot, RA Addition — Atkin Olshin Schade Architects, as the third recipient of the affiliated fellowship Philadelphia, PA for Saint Paul’s Episcopal prize at the American Academy in Rome. Jana Church, Indianapolis, IN. is currently pursuing a post-professional Master 5. Public Spaces: Parks, Plazas, Gardens, left: Darius Stewart at the Charleston office of Randolf Martz during the October study tour. Photo by Michael Mesko. right: Georgia Tech MSCD instructors and students visit Drayton Hall: (From left to right) of Architecture at the University of Virginia. Streetscapes — Khoury & Vogt Architects Jeremy Sommer, Asst. Instructor; Darius Stewart, Cameron Bishop, Glenn Larimore, Race Alexander, The focus of her proposal while in Rome with Kendall Horne for Lake Marilyn, Ryan Moss, Syl Bartos, and Clay Rockicki, Asst. Instructor. Behind the camera, Michael Mesko, Professor. is to study the symbio- Somerset bridge and Seagarden walk, Alys sis between classical Beach, FL. The ICA&CA national office In addition to studying classical architectural Roman architecture and welcomes new staff composition and detailing through extensive field ancient food trade net- Winners of the Residential In addition to GCA registrar Joy Tomasko who drawing, students conducted a typological survey Categories works. In particular, she is mentioned on page 22, the ICA&CA is pleased of Charleston buildings. 1. Restoration & Renovation — James Merrell will research the archi- to welcome Suzette Fulay, who served as Interim Fairfax & Sammons and Randolf Martz Architects, P.C., Sag Harbor, NY, for tecture of the Forum Finance Manager while Randy Acosta was on graciously hosted visits to their Charleston Maycroft in North Haven, NY. Boarium the Markets paternity leave. Since Randy’s return, she has offices offering students an opportunity to see 2. Adaptive Reuse and/or Sympathetic Addi- of Trajan, and the continued on as Comptroller. Other terrific part- contemporary classical work in progress. The tion — Michael G. Imber, Architects, San Theatre of Pompey time additions include Nora Reilly, Education students also had the opportunity to visit the new Antonio, TX, for Medina River Ranch, (near the present day Campo dei Fiori) through Assistant; Amelia Hays, Membership Assistant; community of Ion, courtesy of Vince Graham. Medina, TX. mapping analytiques and critical writing. Jana’s and David Ludwig, Data Entry Specialist. Topping off the weekend was a visit to Drayton 3. New Design & Construction/ less than 5,000 sojourn in Rome will commence in September We also welcome Patrice Clareman, a pro- Hall — during which students were permitted to sq.ft. — Braulio Casas Architects, Seaside, 2010 for three months. fessional events planner, who is on board to sketch interiors — and a tour by Gil Shafer of FL, for 57 Malvern, 384 Forest Street, ...... manage the Arthur Ross Awards. his firm’s recently completed restoration of the Seaside, FL. 1843 William C. Gatewood House. 4. New Design & Construction/ more than ...... Ninth Annual ...... Palladio Competition 5,000 sq.ft. — Ferguson & Shamamian New ICA&CA Fellows named Winners Announced Architects, LLP, New York, NY, for new Timothy S. Deal, Associate at Robert A. M. Peter Pennoyer, winner The jury met at Restore Media’s Brooklyn office residence & outbuildings, Westport, CT. Stern Architects and Marvin Clawson, principal of Veranda magazine’s in January. The jury included Daniela Holt 5. Exterior Spaces: Gardens & Landscapes — of Clawson Architects have been named Fellows Environments Award Voith, AIA, LEED, IIDA, principal, Voith & Richard Anderson Landscape Architect, for their dedication and volunteer service to Peter Pennoyer, architect and ICA&CA board Mactavish Architects; Eric R. Osth, AIA, LEED Atlanta, GA, for Landscape design of an the organization. chairman, was named winner of Veranda mag- English country home, Atlanta, GA. AP, principal, Urban Design Associates; Robert ...... azine’s Environments Award to acknowledge D. Loversidge, Jr., FAIA, president and CEO, 6. Residential multi-unit projects — Roman his firm’s influences on design. In 2010, four Schooley Caldwell Associates; Stephen C. and Williams, NY, NY, for 211 Elizabeth Georgia Tech MSCD Students design centers will present a panel discussion Wright, AIA, principal, Hanbury Evans Wright Street, NYC. tour Charleston with Veranda’s “Art of Design” Award winners as Vlattas + Company; Cate Comerford, AIA, Cate The Georgia Tech students enrolled in the Master well as a documentary film focused on how the Comerford Architects; Charles Warren, Charles Special award — David Scott Parker Archi- of Science in Architecture with an emphasis in luxury industry is changing. Peter says, “Redefining Warren Architect; Christine G. H. Franck, tects, LLC, Southport, CT, for Georgian Revival Classical Design spent three days on a study tour luxury is about better quality more than it is Christine G. H. Franck Inc.; Clem Labine, editor Retreat, in Western MA. of historic Charleston last fall. Under the about quantity…creating a sense of memory, emeritus, Traditional Building and Period Homes ...... guidance of instructors Michael Mesko, Jeremy history, and narrative.” magazines, and founder of Old House Journal. Sommer, and Clay Rockicki, the students visited the Nathanial Russell, Aiken Rhett, and Mani- gault Houses; the Market Buildings, St. Philips, the Fireproof Building and Temple Beth Elohim. 1 0 holiday auction

2009 Holiday Party & Benefit Auction 2010 Arthur Ross

Over 300 people attended the ICA&CA’s Holiday Party and Benefit Awards Auction on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Racquet and Tennis Club in New York City. Monday, May 3, 2010

The first Monday of May has been the traditional date for the annual Arthur Ross Awards; 2010 is no exception. ICA&CA members and friends will gather on Monday, May 3 at the University Club in New York City to honor the winners of the Arthur Ross Awards. Chosen for excellence in their fields, the jury, chaired by Barbara Sallick selected the following winners:

ARCHITECTURE Historical Concepts, Peachtree City, Georgia

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Sanchez & Maddux, Palm Beach, Florida

PAINTING/MURAL PAINTING Boyd Reath, New York, New York Hudson River Fellowship paintings on display. Photos by Steven Tucker. The event, which was co-chaired by interior designers Michael Simon and Maureen Footer, featured 100 ARTISANSHIP original works designed and created by architects, designers, fine artists, and artisans. Proceeds from Fondation de Coubertin/Saint-Jacques Artisans Workshop, the occasion enable the Institute to expand its educational offerings in New York and beyond through Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, France/Chicago, Illinois the network of regional chapters nationwide. Participating architects, designers, and artisans included: STEWARDSHIP Chesney’s Ray Gindroz Edward Minoff Travis Schlaht Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello, Suzanne B. Allen Anton Glikin Frederik Monpoint Edward W. Schmidt Charlottesville, Virginia Katina Arts-Meyer David Gluck Francis Morrone Steven W. Semes Steve Bass Philip Gorrivan John B. Murray Irina Shumitskaya BOARD of DIRECTORS HONOR Gerald Bland Gail Green Mario Nievera Michael Simon Ronald Bricke Ruth F. Greenberg Barbara Paca Tim Smith Calder Loth, Richmond, Virginia William Brockschmidt Jeffrey Greene Paloma Pajares-Ayuela Spencer and Richman, Rhett Butler Elaine Griffin Alex Papachristidis LTD The esteemed jurors included Steven Hendricks, Peter Pennoyer, Richard Wilson Cameron Fondation de Coubertin Peter Pennoyer Robert A. M. Stern Suzanne Rheinstein, Suzanne Santry, Richard Sammons, Greg Shue, Susanne E. Carr John Derian Leonard Porter Katherine Stone William vanden Heuval, and Russell Windham. The jury coordinator was Etienne Coffinier Harry Heissmann Potterton Books Greg Tinius Brian Connolly. The jury reviewed 109 submissions in 10 categories and Eric D. W. Cohler Kathryn M. Herman Lawrence H. Randolph Adam Van Doren as Barbara Sallick noted, “We had our work cut out for us. The standard Jacob Collins Dorian Iten Paul S. Rankin Simon Verity Morgan Conolly Thomas Jayne Timothy Richards Seth Joseph Weine was high throughout and the deliberations were very serious. As this year’s Birch Cooper Noel Jeffrey Dennis Rolland Jean Wiart winners emerged, the jury was confident that many more applicants are Tim Corfield Thomas Kegler Peter Sakievich Charles D. Williams II deserving and hope all will be recognized in the years to come.” Saranne Durkacs Erik L. Koeppel Kenneth Salaz Jennifer Worsley Anne Fairfax Noah Layne Scott Salvator Zega & Dams The 2010 Arthur Ross Awards event is sponsored by Zeluck Inc. andX hema Mark Ferguson Emilie Lee Lauren Sansaricq Construction and is underwritten in part by R. D. Rice Construction. For David Flaharty Dino Marcantonio Gilbert P. Schafer III more information about the event or to reserve tickets, contact Patrice Clareman at (212) 730-9646, ext. 116 or [email protected]. The ICA&CA gratefully acknowledges all participants, guests, and the lead sponsorship by Taconic Builders, Inc. Contributors included: ABC Worldwide Stone, Candy Anderson with H.W. Guernsey, Designer Doors, Inc., Kurt Henckels with Stribling Associates, The Nanz Company, Prelle Manu- facture, Project Solutions, LLC, SBD Kitchens, Scalamandre, Bunny Williams and John Rosselli. 1 2 chapter news spring / summer 10 13

and Associates, especially Marc Appleton and ICA&CA Chapter News Matt Walla, for the design and production of the book. A new competition for multi-family hous- ing was announced. The kick-off will be April 6 and the final jury and awards will be on July 22. Witold Rybczynski will serve as a juror this year. Prior to the Annual Meeting, Bret Parsons and Mark Gasper facilitated a new member orientation, which gave them the opportunity to get acquainted and to learn more about the ICA&CA and how to become involved. Gil Schafer and NoCal Board Member Suzanna SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Erik Evens gave a talk entitled “Architecture: On January 28, Hollyhock and honorary Allen, at “A Classical House is still a Great Place The SoCal Chapter held its annual elections at Medium + Message.” The Chapter meeting in SoCal member Suzanne Rheinstein presented a to Live.” the December board meeting and is pleased to November took place at the Holly Hunt show- sold-out illustrated talk by Gil Schafer III, is offering its very first Garden Tour of a private announce the following new officers: Tim Barber, room at the Pacific Design Center and featured entitled, “A Classical House is Still a Great Place residence of San Francisco and a house tour in President; Andrew Tullis, Vice-President/Trea- architect and board member, Marc Appleton, to Live.” For more information, contact SoCal Marin County that will highlight the work by surer; and Erik Evens, Secretary. The Chapter who presented his latest work. Tom Robinson Chapter Coordinator Diane Sipos at (310) architect, Bernard Maybeck. also welcomes new board members Christine announced the first winner of the I-Grace Schol- 396-4379 or [email protected]. Also In the summer, the Chapter will engage in a Anderson, CA&A PR; Dave Falk, Harrison arship, fine artist and ICA&CA member Jeff please visit www.classicist-socal.org. series of book-signing/lecture events. First, the Design Associates; and Doc Williamson, D.C. DiCicco. This annual scholarship will enable the Chapter will have Thomas Kligerman, architect Williamson General Contracting. The following Chapter to send Mr. DiCicco and future recipi- NORTHERN CALIFORNIA and partner of Ike Kligerman Barkley Architects board members will continue to serve: Marc ents to the Winterim or Summer Intensives at EVENTS & TOURS P.C., speak about the firm’s new book,HOUSES. Appleton, Chris Barrett, Thomas Callaway, Josh the ICA&CA in New York. The Chapter is very The Northern California Chapter began its pro- Then the Chapter will present Steve Semes on his Christian, Soraya Dancsecs, Brooke Gardner, grateful to the I-Grace Company for its generosity gramming in February with an exclusive “Private ICA&CA book The Future of the Past: A Conversation Keith Granet, William Hefner, Paula Nataf, Bret in creating this scholarship. Nob Hill” tour, visiting residences in one of the Ethic for Architecture, Urbanism, and Historic Preservation. Parsons, Scott Smissen, and Thomas Robinson. most distinct and charming neighborhoods in And lastly, The Chapter will have Richard Guy The Chapter looks forward to their collective San Francisco. The tour began midday Saturday Wilson lecture on “The American Renaissance.” leadership and service. and ended with cocktails. EDUCATION Fall 2009 In March, the chapter hosted a book signing and lecture with Suzanne Tucker on her recent After a well-subscribed course on “Proportion I: Back by popular demand, Calder Loth returned publication, Rooms to Remember. The event was Theory of Proportion” with Steve Bass in the to Southern California to teach “Basic Architec- held at the beautiful showroom of Epoca and fall 2009, the NoCal Chapter invited him tural Literacy: Understanding the Language of guests enjoyed the evening tremendously. back in February for “Proportion II.” Another Classicism.” Mr. Loth gave a spirited talk on the Another exciting event this month was the successful offering to be repeated this year is a vocabulary, syntax, and grammar of classical “Private Santa Barbara/Montecito” weekend watercolor course taught by Stephen Harby. architecture, with the goal of enhancing students’ tour. The highlights of the tour included the This spring, Stephen will be in San Francisco to capacity to “read” buildings in detail. This class residence of John Saladino, a distinguished and hold another intensive weekend session to review was held at the University of Southern California’s From left to right: SoCal board members Erik respected architectural and interior designer, and the basic process of developing a watercolor historic Doheny Library. In November, Steve Evens, Chris Barrett, and Marc Appleton at the work of famed architect George Washington sketch; exploring the medium of watercolor, the Bass taught “Introduction to Proportion in the November Chapter meeting at Holly Hunt Smith at the Casa del Herrero, where Southern equipment and materials used; and various tech- Architecture” at Chris Barrett Design Studio. Showroom. California Chapter board member, Marc Appleton, niques focusing on the essential element of The Chapter extends thanks to the sponsors who Winter 2010 led the visit. representation of space — light, shade, and color made the 2009 Education Program possible: In January, architect Patti Poundstone taught a As April approaches, another book signing mixing. For more information about the NoCal Zeluck, Inc.; The I-Grace Company; Tim Barber, “Quick Sketch” studio class at Chris Barrett and lecture will be presented with Bay Area Chapter activities, please contact Chapter LTD; Real Illusions; Hablinski and Manion Design. Via demonstration and practice, this photographer Fred Lyon on his new book, San Coordinator, Jeanne Chan, at (415) 445-6700 Architecture; and Scott Design Group. In-kind class offered an overview of methods to improve Francisco Then. The illustrated lecture will feature or [email protected]. support came from DSI Entertainment Group. sketch-drawing skills in pencil, pen, and markers. images of San Francisco architecture and interiors On November 4, 2009, the Chapter’s bene- The Chapter thanks Finton Construction as the from the 40s and 50s. Also in April, the Chapter factors were honored with a reception at the sole sponsor for the 2010 Education Program. CHARLOTTE Gerard Colcord-designed home of Sue and Carl Hosted by Exquisite Surfaces and Board In late November 2009, the Charlotte Chapter Robertson. Guests toured the home and admired member Paula Nataf, the Annual Business Meet- sponsored a three-day class on interior design at the Robertson’s extensive American art and ing of the Chapter was held on January 26, 2010. Charlotte’s Central Piedmont Community Col- furniture collection. ICA&CA President Paul The new board members were introduced and lege. Taught by respected designer and educator Gunther thanked the donors for their generosity. newly-elected President, Tim Barber, spoke to Loyd Dillon, FIDS, the class was attended by This event was underwritten by a generous gift the group about his goals. The Pattern Book design professionals, students, and the general from D.C. Williamson General Contracting, Inc. from the 2009 Affordable Single Family Home public. This class was the first in what promises to The Chapter meetings have been a good Design Competition benefiting Habitat for be many collaborative programs with the college. forum for its growing membership. As of Humanity was presented and distributed to December 2009 the SoCal Chapter is 200 mem- those attending. The Chapter thanked Appleton bers strong. At the September Chapter meeting, ICA&CA NoCal Members (from left to right): Brenda Mickel, Oleg Lobykin, Ned Mobley, DSI Entertainment Group served as host and and Sally Swing at the “Colcord Home” book signing and lecture. 1 4 chapter news spring / summer 10 15

In March friends of the ICA&CA will tour of Charleston. Please also see Ralph’s article on MID-ATLANTIC of paintings by Francis Millet depicting the Zepsa Industries, manufacturer of fine architec- Albert Simons’ design work in the recently The Mid-Atlantic Chapter thanks Chapter Pres- delivery of mail around the world. Youngstown- tural woodwork, monumental stairs, and marine published issue of The Classicist No. 8. For more ident David Neumann, AIA of Neumann Lewis based architect, Robert Mastriana led a group of interiors. Located in Charlotte, this company has information about the Charleston Chapter, Buchanan Architects, who gracefully led the over 40 people through the Mahoning County executed the designs of numerous ICA&CA please contact William Bates at (646) 456- Chapter through the past two years during the Courthouse past several murals depicting professional members and its projects are found 8859, or email [email protected]. challenging economic climate. Jamie Walsh, historic events in the Mahoning Valley and across the nation and abroad. RLA of Graham Landscape Architecture will including the pendentive paintings by Blashfield Over Memorial Day weekend, the Charlotte CHICAGO-MIDWEST take his place and work with the Board and representing Ancient, Classical, Canonical, and Chapter will join eminent scholar David Garrard Last October, the Chicago-Midwest Chapter Executive Committee to provide direction and Modern Law. In addition, the tour included the Lowe and the Beaux Arts Alliance for a visit presented renowned architect and urbanist Léon programming going forward. Butler Institute of American Art and the Arms to Asheville, North Carolina to tour George Krier, who lectured on themes from his recently- The Chapter held a General Meeting in late Museum of Local History. Washington Vanderbilt’s Biltmore Estate, which published book, Architecture of Community. The January with great attendance, renewed energy, Based on the success of these tours, the was designed by Richard Morris Hunt and event was hosted by the Richard H. Driehaus and optimism. In 2010, there will be a tour of Chapter plans to visit the Detroit Institute of Art Frederick Law Olmsted. Stops in Asheville will Museum housed in the restored Nickerson Raymond Kaskey Studio and Gianetti Studio and the Detroit Public Library, both sites where include Rafael Guastavino’s Basilica of St. Mansion. This occasion marked the beginning based on the success of a previous visit. Raymond more of Blashfield’s work is to be found. The Lawrence, Douglas Ellington’s Art Deco of a relationship between the Chicago-Midwest Kaskey is an accomplished civic sculptor and Chapter also hopes to host AIA Gold Medal Asheville City Building, and Hunt’s All Souls Chapter and the museum; the Chapter will be architect who, among other important private winner, George Hartman at a lecture entitled Episcopal Cathedral. The weekend includes a holding their lecture series at the museum every and civic commissions, designed and fabricated “The Education of an Architect,” a talk derived wine reception at the estate’s Stable Cafe other month. Also please note the Chicago- the bronze sculptures for the WWII Memorial from his work editing and recompiling the articles Courtyard followed by dinner in the Cafe Loft. Midwest Chapter will be resuming its bi-monthly on the Mall in Washington, D.C. Gianetti that originally appeared in the drafting journal, For more information about these events and sketch club this spring. Contact Chapter Presi- Studio is a fabricator of fine architectural and Pencil Points. For more information please about the Charlotte Chapter, call (704) 602- dent, Chris Derrick at (847) 606-6460 or for ornamental plaster moldings. contact David Ellison at (216) 631-0557 or 4894 or email [email protected]. details visit www.classicistchicago.org. Also planned is a tour of the Sir Edwin [email protected] (in the Cleveland area) Lutyens-designed British Embassy. This special or William Heyer at (614) 231-8940 or CHARLESTON tour has been a popular and eagerly-anticipated [email protected] (in the Columbus FLORIDA annual event. The Chapter will continue its area) for current news and events. Designer and Charleston native, Christopher The ICA&CA Florida Chapter has exciting news “Construction Watch” tours, which give an inside Liberatos, has joined forces with William Bates on many fronts. Well on the way to completing look at the construction process directly from the III, designer and professor at the American the roster of advisory board members and district PHILADELPHIA architect, builder, and affiliated team members. College of the Building Arts; Jenny Bevan, development, this organizational approach has The Philadelphia Chapter had a lively fall and The Mid-Atlantic Chapter Sketch Club designer with Fairfax & Sammons; and Ralph served the goal of managing the large geographical winter season, with some exceptional events that outings, inspired by the incredible range of Muldrow, Architect (NJ) and professor at the size of the state and has provided event opportu- were well-attended and drew diverse crowds. Washington’s architecture, has been a regular and College of Charleston, to formalize the ICA&CA nities throughout. The fall season began with a presentation at the accesible program allowing members to meet, Charleston Chapter. Additionally the Chapter realized its goal of Philadelphia Athenaeum by Winterthur historian study, and hone their drawing skills together. On March 11, the chapter co-sponsored, with reaching out to allied professions such as interior and author Maggie Lidz, featuring the Acanthus Lastly, a weekend tour of Richmond, Virginia the College of Charleston, a talk by Steve Semes designers, landscape architects, as well as architects Press release, The du Ponts: Houses and Gardens in the will take participants through Richmond’s who gave a lecture on his new book, The Future of the and building designers. As an example, the intro- Brandywine, 1900 – 1951. Soon thereafter, the neighborhoods that feature historic, restored, Past, to a full-house at the Art History auditorium duction of interior molding classes has attracted Chapter presented an insider’s tour of the recently and contemporary traditional and classical archi- at the College of Charleston. This event also served regional interior designers and the Chapter looks restored Nemours Mansion and Gardens, a tecture. The program will be guided by the as the launch of the ICA&CA Charleston Chapter. forward to presenting drawing tours and garden former du Pont family mansion. Many thanks to celebrated academics and practitioners who live The Chapter offers their congratulations to lectures/events for additional outreach. John Milner Architects for organizing this event; and work there. For more information about Charleston Mayor and Arthur Ross Award lau- The educational programs in 2009 created these events please visit the Chapter’s Web reate Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Mayor Riley will be momentum for all Chapter districts and nearly page at www.classicist.org. receiving the inaugural Albert Simons Medal for every district is developing their own calendar Excellence in Civic Design from the College of for 2010. The local advisory board members are Charleston. Along with Jacque Robertson, Mayor doing a great job launching these upcoming OHIO AND ERIE Riley created the National Mayors’ Design events. Ultimately the advisory roster will become The Ohio and Erie Chapter presented successful Institute, which serves as a forum for mayors the list of candidate prospects for the officers of tours of the Metzenbaum Federal Courthouse in across the nation. The event honoring Mayor the Florida Chapter’s board of directors Lastly, Cleveland and the Mahoning County Court- Riley will be held April 15 at Alumni Hall at the the Chapter is proud to announce the launch of house in Youngstown last fall. The rules and College of Charleston. www.flclassicist.org, which went live in October. regulations of the GSA and Department of In 2009 Ralph Muldrow gave a public The site has allowed the Chapter to be more Homeland Security notwithstanding, over 60 lecture at the Charleston Museum on the work proactive and independent while providing cur- people gathered to hear Mina Wiener speak in of the twentieth-century classical architect rent information about the news and events. For Judge Welles’ historic courtroom in Cleveland, Albert Simons. Simultaneously, the College of additional information contact Florida Chapter designed by Arnold Brunner (c. 1903) and graced Charleston’s Library Gallery featured Simons’ President Cliff Duch at [email protected] or with Edwin Blashfield’s mural, “The Law.” In travel sketches in an exhibition, which had a very (904) 302-9848. addition to the Blashfield mural, participants Program participants listening to a presentation successful opening reception. Shortly thereafter, by landscape architect Rodney Robinson during were fortunate to view two allegorical depictions the Philadelphia Chapter tour of the Nemours Ralph wrote an article about Simons in Preservation of Cleveland, one by Kenyon Cox, the other by Mansion and Garden. Progress, the publication of the Preservation Society William Hickok Low. They also saw the series 1 6 chapter news spring / summer 10 17 for those who missed it, Nemours is open the All Souls Church in Washington, D.C., the ROCKY MOUNTAIN In October, Atlanta architect extraordinaire for tours and we highly recommend a visit to Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company, the The Rocky Mountain Chapter presented Norman Davenport Askins presented a standing- anybody in or traveling to the Wilmington area. Marshall Field Library in Conway, Massachusetts, “An Introduction to the Beaux-Arts Ink Wash room only lecture entitled, “Vision, Restoration, Also last fall, the Chapter offered an inti- The First National Bank in Portland, Oregon, Technique” as its inaugural educational program. and the Practice of Architecture.” The ever-witty mate and delightful evening at the famed Curtis the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, Led by Cameron Kruger, AIA, students began the and charming Askins regaled his audience with Institute of Music, which featured a special and many others. course with small studies of the media and mate- stories of his early years as an architect in Colonial presentation on the ICA&CA’s book, Edwin In January, ICA&CA members gathered at rials then progressed to stretching and mounting Williamsburg, and also shared what it was like Howland Blashfield: Master American Muralist. The Historic New England’s exhibition, “Drawing watercolor paper, casting of shadows and shades, to work at the White House. The Gould Room event was held in a room graced with one of Toward Home — Design for Domestic Archi- simulating texture, and sheet composition. at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip in Buck- Blashfield’s murals. In December, a full-to- tecture from Historic New England” at the head provided the perfect setting for the evening capacity audience at the historic Carpenters’ Hall Boston University Art Gallery. The exhibition lecture, and the Education Committee Co-Chair enjoyed a talk by Léon Krier, who spoke about offered selections of architectural drawings from Jonathan LaCrosse and ICA&CA volunteer the subject of his recent book, The Architecture of Historic New England’s extraordinary collec- Michelle Moody created a lavish display of Community. Most recently, the Chapter presented tion. It included ink drawings, watercolors, and Williamsburg-inspired “libations and delicacies.” a special two-part event focused on Steve Semes’ pencil sketches of all kinds. During the holiday season, Westye Group book The Future of the Past. The program included In collaboration with the Society of Archi- Southeast/Sub Zero and Wolf Distributor an afternoon roundtable with Steve Semes, tectural Historians, the New England Chapter hosted a party that left visions of sugarplums Chapter Board Member John Blatteau, and gathered on February 10 at the College Club in and other scrumptious delights dancing in every- the Philadelphia Chapter of the AIA and the Boston to hear fellow members and architects one’s head. Held at Westye’s showroom and Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia. John Tittmann and Jacob Albert discuss their planned by Chapter Membership Chair Diane Following this discussion, there was an evening new book, New Classic American Houses: The Architecture Coker, the party featured Executive Chef George presentation by the author and reception at the of Albert Righter & Tittmann. Their lecture high- Laudun preparing delights such as duxelles and Rocky Mountain Chapter students Pamela Goodrich- Philadelphia Athenaeum as part of the annual lighted their superlative and inventive work, Yohe and Tom Matthews practice their ink wash port wine panini-style appetizers in a demon- Alvin Holm Lecture Series. while prompting further debate on the themes of technique in September 2009. Photo by Gail Breece. stration kitchen. Several new Chapter members The remainder of the spring season will “Rule and Invention.” Architect Jacques Benedict was the subject were welcomed at the event. include a book talk and dinner at the Union Plans are underway for Isabella Stewart of a two-part lecture and tour scheduled for To begin the New Year on an instructive League of Philadelphia with Ulysses Grant Dietz, Gardner Museum Archivist Gianfranco Pocobene October 26 and 27, 2009. Benedict’s grandson, note, Education Committee Co-Chairs Laura co-author of Dream House: The White House as an to discuss the recent Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Rocky DePree and Jonathan LaCrosse planned a American Home. The partnership with the Royal restoration of the Mountain Chapter board member Mike McPhee, “Timeless Trades” program in January focusing Oak Foundation will continue with a series of John Singer Sargent planned to share intimate stories from the Bene- on historical hardware. Presented by Architec- lectures throughout the spring, including one on murals at the Muse- dict family and convey insights about Benedict’s tural Accents, expert Maria Williamson gave an the architecture of Julia Morgan presented by um of Fine Arts in Denver buildings. Unfortunately, this sold out informative talk on hardware both old and new, Victoria Kastner, a Hearst Castle historian. Boston. This event event was cancelled due to a major Denver snow- appropriate finishes, and the restoration process. Details for these and future events will be sent will occur in the storm and the same format has been rescheduled to friends and members via e-mail. If you have spring; details to for June 2010, date to be announced. not been receiving notices of past gatherings, be determined. On For more information about Rocky please call (215) 790-0300 or e-mail icacaphila April 14, landscape Mountain Chapter programs and events, please @verizon.net to make sure you don’t miss any historian Judith contact Gail Breece at (720) 266-6787 or of the Chapter events. Tankard discusses [email protected]. her new book, NEW ENGLAND Beatrix Farrand: Private david brussat, Sheldon Gardens, Public Land- SOUTHEAST The New England Chapter is pleased to report Kostelecky, and John On September 26, the Southeast Chapter kicked Margolis of the New scapes. And on May that its membership continues to prosper along off the fall season with “An Evening at Glenridge with its roster of planned activities for this year. England Chapter. 26, Professor Steven Hall,” a festive event at one of Atlanta’s hidden Glenridge Hall, designed in 1928 by noted Atlanta Its new Web site www.classicist-ne.org is now Semes of the University of Notre Dame will lec- ture on his inspiring new book, The Future of the Past. architectural treasures. Thanks to gracious hosts architect Samuel Inman Cooper. linked to numerous like-minded organizations Joey Mayson and Caroline Mayson, the private, such as Historic New England, the Boston Sketch tours, watercolor classes, a three-day In early February, in conjunction with the tour to Vermont, and walking tours throughout Tudor-style home was opened to almost 100 Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, the Athenaeum, the Society of Architectural Histo- ICA&CA members and guests. Designed in rians, the Royal Oak Foundation, the Isabella New England will round out the roster of Chapter Chapter offered a Friday evening book-signing activities for 2010. Especially exciting will be an 1928 by noted Atlanta architect Samuel Inman and lecture by Christine G. H. Franck and Brent Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Peabody Cooper, the historic home and its delightful Essex Museum to name just a few. exhibition to celebrate the first annual Bulfinch Hull, authors of The Winterthur Style Sourcebook: Awards. The awards will focus on regional work gardens were the perfect setting for socializing Traditional American Rooms: Celebrating Style, Crafts- On December 4, 2009, in collaboration with friends. As part of the evening’s events, Dr. with Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott, the dedicated to advancing the classical tradition in manship, and Historic Woodwork. architecture, urbanism, and the allied arts. For Elizabeth Dowling, Chapter President, introduced The next day, this informative duo firm’s archivist Robert J. Roche organized a Alan Balfour, Dean of the College of Architecture private viewing for the Chapter of drawings, information on New England Chapter activities conducted a professional development seminar and events, contact Chapter Coordinator, at Georgia Institute of Technology, and six entitled, “Understanding and Applying Classical books, and photos. The evening event included Georgia Tech students earning a Master of many of the firm’s finest classical works including Teresa Silverman at (978) 526-7951 or Moldings.” This hands-on seminar examined [email protected]. Please visit www. Science in Classical Design degree. the elements necessary for composing an interior classicist-ne.org for the latest updates on events. and the craftsmanship involved for proper 1 8 chapter news spring / summer 10 19 execution. The afternoon session consisted of a SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE The New Year brought a talk by Eric Stengel, sketch design workshop with critique and pin- YOUNG ICA&CA The Tennessee Chapter was pleased to have a Chapter board member and architect, on the up, as well as a guided tour of historic Rhodes series of lectures this fall and winter, with the influence of Andy Warhol on the renaissance of Hall, an historic house museum and revered Young ICA&CA members gathered to explore classical art. Stengel, who got to know Warhol Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill Neighborhood for the venue fully funded by David White of Erwin & Atlanta landmark. White. The venue, itself worthy of attention, when he was a student at Parsons, told of Warhol’s On February 20, the 2010 Philip Trammell Eighth Annual Loft Tour held on September role in founding the New York Academy of Art 27. The Castleberry Hill Neighborhood, which was the Scarritt-Bennett Center, a non-profit Shutze Award Ceremony was held at the Atlanta conference and educational center in the heart of in 1982, with its radical (at the time) promotion History Center, on the grounds of Shutze’s is listed on the National Register of Historic of traditional skills-based training. Places and is Atlanta’s eighth Landmark District, Nashville. The center’s campus consists of ten famed Swan House. Viewed as the highlight of buildings constructed of crab orchard stone in the February’s lecture was by Nashville landscape the year, this growing program celebrated its Collegiate Gothic architectural style. Its principal architect and Chapter member Ben Page on the fourth fabulous year. Over 200 guests gathered designer was Nashville architect Henry C. Hibbs, work of Bryant Fleming, a leading architect and to celebrate excellence in classical design by firms an influential designer of residential, public, and landscape architect in the early twentieth century. and individuals in the Southeast region of the institutional architecture in the south. Fleming was the original designer of the Cheek- United States. The esteemed jury was comprised In September, Chapter board member and wood estate, built by the Cheek family who were of Calder Loth, recently retired Senior Architec- architect Susan Hager presented a lecture on the made wealthy in the coffee business (Maxwell tural Historian for the Virginia Department of Carnegie Libraries of Nashville. Hager, who House was one of their products). Fleming was Historic Resources (jury chair and emcee of the hails from near where Andrew Carnegie lived in known for designing country estates that unified evening’s event); Paul Whalen, AIA, Partner, Pittsburgh, PA, talked about the enormous architecture, furnishings, and gardens. Robert A. M. Stern Architects, New York, impact of the Scottish immigrant whose philan- The Tennessee Chapter elected three new New York; and Michael G. Imber, FAIA, thropy led to the construction of 2,500 libraries directors to its board in December: David White Founding Principal, Michael G. Imber Architects, around the world. The lecture was followed by of Erwin & White (Nashville), Jonathan Miller San Antonio, Texas. Young ICA&CA participated in Atlanta’s of Jonathan Miller Architects (Knoxville), and CanStruction philanthropy event held November a tour of one of Nashville’s surviving Carnegie The awards portion of the evening followed 5 at Underground Atlanta. Libraries, East Library. Mark McClure of Menzer McClure Architects a reception during which guests enjoyed fare from (Memphis). They join founding board members The Avenue Catering and music by Sophisticated represents the most complete warehouse district Brent Baldwin, Gavin Duke, Susan Hager, Strings. Media Sponsors were Atlanta Homes & still surviving in the city of Atlanta. The area, Martin Roberts, and Eric Stengel. The board Lifestyles and Veranda magazine. Benefactors who located at the southwest end of the city’s Central also elected its officers for 2010: Brent Baldwin made the evening possible were Zeluck Windows Business District, is in the midst of a renaissance, (president), Martin Roberts (treasurer), and & Doors; My Design Partners; Ludowici Roof with the old commercial structures being turned Susan Hager (secretary). Tiles; Haddenstone & Logan Gardens; Elegant into dramatic loft homes for the many people For more information about the Tennessee Additions; Hardwoods, Inc; Design Galleria; attracted by the prospect of living downtown. Chapter contact Brent Baldwin, Chapter Presi- Robinson Iron; Carolina Lantern; Westye After meeting for lunch, the group visited the dent (615) 252-4204, [email protected]. Group; and Decorators Supply. The Southeast eight lofts selected for this juried tour as well as For regional chapter information, contact East Chapter extends gratitude to each sponsor and local art galleries, shops, and businesses. The Tennessee Chair, Jonathan Miller (685) 602- reminds all ICA&CA members to shop with our lofts were an inspiring example of innovative 2435; or West Tennessee Chair, Carter Hord supporters first! adaptive reuse. (901) 527-9085. For details and images of the distinguished For a third consecutive year, the Young The East Library in Nashville is one of two honorees, visit at www.classicist-se.org. For ICA&CA participated in Atlanta’s CanStruction surviving Carnegie libraries in Nashville. East was philanthropy event held November 5 at Under- praised as an “architectural gem” when it opened TEXAS more information about the Chapter contact in 1919. East Branch was restored in 2000 and is ground Atlanta. Sixteen teams of architects and The Texas Chapter has a full calendar of events Susan Garrett Mason, Chapter Coordinator, at listed on the National Register of Historic Places. scheduled for 2010: book tours, lectures, courses, (678) 447-3996 or [email protected]. engineers came out for this annual design-build competition in which large sculptures are created Nashville architect and chapter member sketching workshops, and, of course, socials. This out of canned goods and other food items. The Harriet Cates gave a lecture in November about calendar will be in the mail to members soon, and items are then donated to the Atlanta Community her grandfather, Henry C. Hibbs, the aforemen- news related to these events can also be found on Food Bank in time for the holiday season. With tioned designer of the Scarritt-Bennett campus. our new Web site: www.classicist-texas.org. the competition theme of “Restacking the Pieces,” Hibbs also designed other Nashville landmarks The Texas Chapter is delighted to welcome the Young ICA sculpted “Bob the Builder” with such as Vanderbilt’s Alumni Memorial Hall and four new members to the Texas Chapter Board over 1,500 cans and was awarded “Best Meal” Neely Auditorium, Fisk University’s Library, the of Directors: Julie Greenwood of Houston, John for the variety of cans used in the sculpture. Nashville City Market Building, and the Nash- Mayfield of Austin, Lyn Muse of Dallas, and The Young ICA&CA has several events ville Electric Service building. In 1929, he won Dan Wigodsky of San Antonio. The new officers planned for 2010, including a tour of Atlanta’s two AIA gold medals for his work on Scarritt are: Russell Windham, President; John Sebastian, Fox Theater, a visit to the High Museum, and College and Rhodes (Southwestern) College. Vice President; Larry Boerder, Treasurer; Holly networking gatherings. For more information In December, Ann Roberts presented a McBrearty, Secretary; Mac White, Academic on the YICA&CA, please visit the Facebook lecture titled, “Historic Preservation: The View Coordinator; and Carolyn Foug, Chapter Coor- Group, YoungICACA.blogspot.com, or email from Nashville.” Roberts was director of Metro dinator. Returning board members are: Chris us at [email protected]. Historical Commission from 1982 until 2008. Carson, Bill Curtis, and Michael G. Imber. For Southeast Chapter guests at the Glenridge Hall She told about battles won, such as Nashville’s information about the Texas Chapter please event. Glenridge Hall images are by Katie Andersen. Customs House, and lost, such as the grand train visit the Web site or contact Carolyn Foug at shed at Union Station. She also offered her [email protected] or (713) 942-7251. practical perspective on the future of historic preservation in a city known for progressiveness and urban renewal. This issue of The Forum is sponsored by: This issue of The Forum is sponsored by:

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Anatomy of a GCA Core Third Year Students Scholarship Venture into Teaching Each year, a GCA faculty committee awards Outstandingly talented and dedicated third year scholarships to be applied towards tuition the students Colleen Barry, Angela Cunningham, and following year to four students enrolled in the Will St. John have been invited to teach in the full-time core program. The winners are chosen month-long Summer Drawing Intensive Work- for their extraordinary works, consistent excel- shop, May 31 – June 25, 2010. They will teach lence, outstanding cast and figure drawing on weekdays in half-day work ethic, and need. increments, with the exception of Wednesday, Students compete for when Jacob Collins spends the full day giving first and second prize demos, critiques, and lectures. in two categories. This year, all three students were put on the The first category, substitute teacher list for GCA Part-Time Classes. made possible by a Regular teachers needing substitutes have occa- yearly grant from sionally called upon them in a pinch and reviews the Alfred and Jane from evening and Saturday students have been Ross Foundation, is positive. In addition to honing their teaching skills, for the “Best Cast Colleen, Angela, and Work.” This in- Will have been cludes cast drawings pursuing other work and paintings, and as well. Angela the judging is based competed in GCA’s primarily on one 2009 Classical Figure extraordinary work. The 2009 scholarships in Sculpture Competi- this category were awarded to Carla Crawford tion and was awarded (1st place) and Emilie Lee (2nd place). first honorable men- The second category, funded by a grant from tion out of twelve the Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund, is for the finalists. Will and “Best Figure Work.” This includes figure draw- Colleen spent much ings, paintings, and sculpture, and the judging is of the summer based on an exceptional group of figure works. completing a pair of Will St. John and Angela Cunningham were the drawings commis- 2009 recipients in this category and first and sioned by a generous ICA&CA donor, Alan second place winners respectively. Rogers. In February, Colleen initiated an anatomy In both categories, the judges consider study group to meet on Saturday mornings at additional accomplishments in landscape or still GCA. Core, part-time, and architecture students life painting. The first place scholarship is $7,500, and teachers are welcome. and second place is $2,500. The judging com- GCA extends a warm greeting to Joy mittee for the 2010 scholarships will include Tomasko, GCA Registrar. Joy is also filling in core program teachers Ted Minoff, Camie Davis, now for GCA’s Coordinator, Justine Kalb, who Scott Waddell, and Josh LaRock. is on maternity leave. In the short time she has been at GCA, Joy has demonstrated a perfect blend of efficiency, intelligence, and humor, making her a natural fit for our studios.

above left: “Winged Victory” by Carla Crawford, 2009 winner of a first place scholarship in the “Best Cast Work” category. above right: Drawing by Collen Barry. right: Angela Cunningham working on her sculpture during the 2009 GCA Classical Figure Sculpting Competition. Photograph by Brian Houlihan. 2 4 travel spring / summer 10 25

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Sponsored by Rose Tarlow Melrose House Sponsored by Balmer Architectural Mouldings TOURS FILL UP QUICKLY and there is priority registration for ICA&CA members LECTURE WITH INGRID NINTH ANNUAL MCKIM LECTURE at the Patron level and above. Tour operator Classical Excursions specializes in exclusive tours that ABRAMOVITCH Barry Bergdoll: emphasize the enduring excellence in architecture, art, music, gardens, and archeology. For further Restoring a House in the City Mastering McKim’s Plan information, including pricing, please contact Lani Sternerup or Tom Hayes at contact@classical in the 21st Century excursions.com or call (413) 528-3359. Visit www.classicalexcursions.com to learn more. Wednesday, March 24; Reception at 6:30 pm; Lecture at 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 31; 6:15 pm Cocktail Reception, Join author and journalist Ingrid Abramovitch 6:45 pm Lecture; Optional Dinner for an illustrated lecture about homeowners who to Follow Lecture have restored homes in ten cities across the United States. Her recent book, Restoring a House in the City Barry Bergdoll, the Philip Johnson Chief Curator (Artisan/New York, 2009) celebrates beautiful, of Architecture and Design at the Museum of old urban houses, and the ingenuity, tenacity, Modern Art in New York City and professor of and love required to live in them. architectural history in the Department of Art Library at the General Society, 20 West History and Archeology at Columbia University, 44th Street, 6:30 pm reception and book sign- will present the ninth annual McKim Lecture. clockwise From bottom left: ing; lecture to follow at 7:00 pm. RSVP required His topic is the Columbia University campus, Residence in Litchfield created in the 1890s on Morningside Heights. County, CT (photograph by Andrew (212) 730-9646, ext. 109 or register online at Bordwin); Front elevation, Pine www.classicist.org. Books will be available for One of the great examples of City Beautiful Oak Farm, Kentucky, 1986 – 88. urban planning and one of the most memorable Drawing by Quinlan Terry; sale at the event. Roman aqueduct of Pont du and influential master plans ever created for an Gard in the south of France; Cost/Learning Units: FREE for ICA&CA American university, the plan was designed by Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires; New York city skyline and members and employees of professional member firms; $20 Charles Follen McKim in the McKim, Mead & brooklyn bridge. for the general public. 1 AIA/CES LU (Theory) is available. White office, even while Stanford White was ...... designing a new uptown campus for New York University. The project is one of the great Sponsored Tours with Classical Excursions INTRODUCTION TO THE ORDERS achievements of New York’s civic coming of April 14 – 18 Weekend workshop: FRIDAY, age. Today, as the idea of an expanded Columbia Southern Classicism in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region MARCH 26; 6:00 – 9:00 PM; SATURDAY, campus is under study and much in the news; it MARCH 27; 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM becomes all the more compelling to revisit this May 15 – 22 great campus design to ask what educational and Private Buenos Aires: Paris on the Rio de la Plata This two-day course begins with a comprehen- sive introduction to the vocabulary of classical urban lessons about the urban university are still September 22 – 26 and traditional design with special emphasis on relevant in the 21st century. Country Houses of Connecticut’s Litchfield and Fairfield Counties the orders, describing the concepts, history, and ICA&CA partners annually with the Uni- precise language used in both the past and present. versity Club and the One West 54th Street December 1 – 5 Students will learn to identify the Doric, Ionic, Foundation to present the McKim Lecture. The Private New York Corinthian, and Composite orders, as well as event is held in College Hall at the University explore the relationship between the Greek and Club, One West 54th Street. RSVP required Roman orders. Following this visual introduction (212) 730-9646, ext. 109 or register online at Sponsored Tour with Events of Prestige to the vocabulary of architecture, the subsequent www.classicist.org. Jacket and tie required for gentlemen, equivalent for ladies. Exclusive provence: private residences, gardens, session delves further into each order, its propor- & greco-roman discoveries tions, and its use in architectural structures. The Cost/Learning Units: $55 per person for April 25, 2010 – May 1, 2010 course offers students greater understanding and Cocktail Reception and Lecture ($30 tax deductible), appreciation of classical architecture, as well as a For more information, contact Pamela Huntington Darling at [email protected] or Optional Dinner in the University Club Dining Room is $70 foundation to maximize learning potential in (non-deductible); 1 AIA/CES LU (Theory) is available. visit www.eventsofprestige.com. other classes or applications...... INSTRUCTOR: Calder Loth, Architectural Historian, Travel dates subject to change; some tours may be filled by press time Recipient of ICA&CA 2010 Board of Directors Honor COST/LEARNING UNITS: $250 ($210 members); 9 AIA/CES LUs (Theory)...... 2 6 calendar spring / summer 10 27

Robert Bump Construction, LLC, Lead Sponsor Walking Tour with Francis Morrone, Watercolor Sketching in ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION Saturday, April 24 at 2:00 pm. Participants will New York City ADVENTURES IN RESTORATION: meet rain or shine at the Sherman monument in Weekend Intensive: Friday, April 23; THE REBIRTH OF A CLASSIC Grand Army Plaza, Fifth Avenue at 59th Street. 5:30 – 8:30 pm; Saturday, April 24; CHARLESTON HOUSE The tour will last approximately two hours. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm NEW DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7; Reception at 6:30 pm; Discussion at Cost/Learning Units: $85 for Cultural For any designer, creating a watercolor sketch is 7:00 pm Connections members and ICA&CA members and em- both pleasurable and essential as a means of understanding what is seen or designed. In this ployees of professional member firms; $125 for the general Empire State Building mural — a reproduction of Join architect Gil Schafer, client Sarah Horton, public. Space is limited and paid reservations are required. an original that was covered in the 1960s. Photo by weekend session participants review the basic builder/restoration expert Richard Marks, and Call (212) 730-9646, ext. 109 or register online at Whitney Cox, courtesy of EverGreene Architectural Arts, Inc. process of developing a watercolor sketch. journalist Eve M. Kahn as they discuss the chal- www.classicist.org. 6 AIA CES LUs (Theory). Additionally, participants explore the medium ceiling murals of the lobby have been obscured of watercolor, the equipment and materials used, lenges and ultimate success experienced in the ...... by a dropped ceiling. The historic design, rein- and various techniques focusing on the essential restoration of the 1843 William C. Gatewood stated by EverGreene Architectural Arts, was element of representation of space: light and House in Charleston, South Carolina. Co-Sponsored by the Tuxedo Historical Society unveiled last fall. Please join EverGreene artisans shade and color mixing. Instruction begins in NEW VENUE: New York School of Discover Classical New York and Carolyn Spounza, AIA, an associate with the studio with essential materials, media, and Interior Design Auditorium, 170 East 70th MEMBERS-ONLY TUXEDO PARK Beyer Blinder Belle, for an intimate talk (and tour) methods, and the subsequent sketch sessions will Street, NYC. SPRING HOUSE TOUR about the historic investigation and methods be spent developing watercolor views (both Saturday, April 10; 11:00 am – 5:00 pm employed to return the lobby to the glowing exterior and interior) of specific New York COST/LEARNING UNITS: $40 for ICA&CA classically inspired machine-age aesthetic. historic sites. Emphasis will be on progressing members and employees of professional member firms, $55 As Tuxedo Park remains private, inaccessible to from simple monochrome to building up a more complex color repertory. for the general public; 1.5 AIA/CES HSW LUs (Practice the public, this event gives admission to the Cost/Learning Units: FREE for ICA&CA & Theory). architecture treasures and natural beauty that lie members and employees of professional member firms; 1 Instructor: Stephen Harby, Artist and Architect ...... “behind the gates.” This exclu- AIA/CES LU (Theory) is available. Participants will sive tour, open only to those Cost/Learning Units: $300 ($270 mem- meet in Lobby of the Empire State Building, 350 Fifth bers); 9 AIA/CES LUs (Manual Skills). ARCHITECTURAL & members at the Donor-level Avenue at 34th Street. RSVP required (212) 730-9646, VISUAL LITERACY and higher, begins with a ext. 109 or register online at www.classicist.org. This is a ...... Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21; luncheon and illustrated talk members-only event. Arthur Ross Awards 2:00 – 3:15 pm; Saturday, April 24; on the history of Tuxedo Monday, May 3, 2010 Walking Tour at 2:00 pm ...... Park by Christian R. Sonne, For more information contact Patrice Clareman author of Tuxedo Park: The Historic Houses. The EXHIBITION The ICA&CA will again present its popular at (212) 730-9646, ext. 116 or pclareman@ event features guided tours of four Tuxedo Park Palladio and His Legacy: classicist.org. Architectural and Visual Literacy course on three sites, including two private homes; a buffet lun- A Transatlantic Journey consecutive Wednesday afternoons this spring in cheon; reception; and transportation from and ...... our 20 West 44th Street classroom, culminating April 2 – August 1, 2010 back to mid-town Manhattan. Please note that The Morgan Library & Museum with a Saturday afternoon walking tour. The ATELIER IN TRADITIONAL space is limited and registrations are restricted to The Forum newsletter readers receive 2-for-1 admission series consists of a broad and lively summary ARCHITECTURAL two admissions per membership (no refunds). at The Morgan Library & Museum through August 1, overview of the history of architecture with WASH RENDERING Participants will receive event details upon 2010. Please present The Forum or The Forum particular focus on its classical underpinnings FOUR DAY INTENSiVE: THURSDAY, MAY receipt of paid registration. mail panel at the Admissions Desk to receive your discount. and their reinterpretation as part of the Western 13 & FRIDAY, MAY 14; 5:00 – 9:00 PM; SATURDAY, MAY 15; 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; cultural tradition. The evidence of this tradition Cost/Learning Units: Please call for price and “Palladio and His Legacy: A Transatlantic SUNDAY, MAY 16; 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in New York’s built environment allows for details; 5 AIA/CES LUs (Theory) are available. By Journey” features thirty-one original Palladio contemporary illustration and is cited with due invitation only for Donor-level members and above. drawings from the Royal Institute of British This course will introduce the student to the gusto. In this cycle, the series is held in partner- To learn more about member-only events or to Architects. These exquisite drawings, which were traditional architectural rendering media of ship with The Burden Center. The spring 2010 upgrade your current level, please call Sara Durkacs, exhibited only once before in America and never India ink and the various ways in which it can be edition of this course will be presented by Calder Director of Membership, at (212) 730-9646, ext. 106 used to create non-perspectival wash renderings in New York, will at last be on view to the public. of architectural subjects. Among the topics Loth, Andy Taylor, and Francis Morrone and or e-mail [email protected]. They are being presented with rare architectural will be held at 20 West 44th Street, Suite 310. covered are materials, India ink wash, toned ink ...... texts and new models to illustrate the journey wash; stretching and mounting watercolor paper; April 7 at 2:00 pm with Calder Loth, from Italy to North America of Palladio’s design former Director of the Virginia Department of casting of shadows and shades, simulating texture, Members-Only principles of proportion, harmony, and beauty. atmospheric perspective, and drafting with India Historic Resources. BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR Read more about this exhibition on page 6. ink; sheet composition, and the production of April 14 at 2:00 pm with Andy Taylor, Art Deco Ceiling Murals of the Beaux Arts drawing type called the Analytique. AJ.T Architect, PC. the Empire State Building The exhibition is organized by the Royal Institute of British Architects Trust, London, in association with the Centro Internazionale di Studi di April 21 at 2:00 pm with Francis Morrone, Wednesday, April 14; 6:30 pm Architettura Andrea Palladio, Vicenza, and The Morgan Library & INSTRUCTOR: Andy Taylor, Architect Architectural Historian Author, Journalist, and Museum, New York. Models by Timothy Richards. COST/LEARNING UNITS: $325 ($295 members); Scholar. As part of a multi-million dollar project to The exhibition is made possible by the generous support of the 20 AIA/CES LUs (Practice and Manual Skills). upgrade the Empire State Building, a team of Regione del Veneto, Dainese, RIBA Library Trust Fund, Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust, British Architectural Library Trust, ...... architects and designers set out to make the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, Center for Palladian Studies in America, lobby as impressive as it was when the building William T. Kemper Foundation, and Sir John Soane’s Museum Foun- opened in 1931. For over 50 years, the Art Deco dation. Related public programs at the Morgan are supported in part by the Italian Cultural Institute, New York...... 2 8 calendar spring / summer 10 29

Discover Classical New York The weekend workshop will include a guided MEMBERs-ONLY ONLY TOUR OF tour of the grounds and on-site demonstrations. Latrobe Society OLD WESTBURY GARDENS Students are encouraged to work in the medium of their choice, although instruction will empha- Saturday, May 15; 12:30 – 3:30 pm size pencil drawings and watercolor sketches. Join us for a tour of Westbury House and INSTRUCTOR: James Cooper, Architect and Fine Artist Gardens with Lorraine Gilligan, Director of COST/LEARNING UNITS: $250 ($210 members); Preservation. Listed on the National Register of 14 AIA/CES LUs (Manual Skills). Historic Places, Westbury is the former home of John S. Phipps (1874 – 1958; heir to the U.S...... Steel fortune), his wife, and their four children. SUMMER LECTURE SERIES Completed in 1906 by the English designer, Details to be Announced Named for Benjamin Henry Greg Palmer George A. Crawley, the Charles II-style mansion Latrobe, the Society honors members and Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder is nestled amid 200 acres of formal gardens, ...... donors whose contributions constitute a substan- Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk landscaped grounds, woodlands, ponds, and lakes. Summer Intensive: tial part of our ability to further the work and Jane Cheever Powell The house is furnished with English antiques the mission of the ICA&CA around the country. Foster Reeve The Elements of Classical Suzanne Rheinstein and decorative arts from the more than fifty years Architecture A champion of the Greek Revival style, the of the family’s residence. A box lunch is provided R. Douglass Rice Seven Days: May 28 – June 5, 2010 British-born Latrobe was the first fully-trained Jaquelin Robertson and sketching and photography is encouraged. See www.classicist.org for details. architect to work and teach in America. Among Janet Ross ...... his works are the United States Capitol and the Alfred and Jane Ross Baltimore Basilica, the first Roman Catholic Barbara Sallick ROME DRAWING AND PAINTING cathedral in America and perhaps Latrobe’s Suzanne and David Santry SEVEN DAY PROGRAM: SATURDAY, finest monument. It was recently restored to its Gilbert P. Schafer III JUNE 12 – SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010 classical magnificence. Nick Stern Todd Strickland Led by experienced faculty of the Institute and Marshall G. Allan and Karen LaGatta James Sykes affiliated institutions, this program is open to Marc Appleton and Joanna Kerns Ken Tate old westbury house and gardens. architects, artists, and like-minded individuals. Naja Armstrong Aso Tavitian Participants will meet rain or shine at the This signature tour will offer instruction in Italian F. Ronald Balmer Suzanne Tucker and Timothy Marks Karen H. Bechtel Jean Wiart Old Westbury Gardens located in Nassau County art and architecture history, and opportunities Bunny Williams and John Rosselli on Long Island, New York. Take the Long for the observation and representation of classical Jon Berndsen Sarah A. Blank Russell Windham Island Rail Road from Penn Station to Westbury architecture. Instructors aim to provide partici- Gary L. Brewer Jim Xhema Station, then a taxi to Old Westbury Gardens, pants at all levels with a practical knowledge of Rhett Butler Kevin Zeluck 71 Old Westbury Road (approximately 2.5 miles the classical tradition as manifested in Rome. Richard W. Cameron Roy Zeluck from the station) or visit oldwestburygardens. Tour highlights include Ancient and Renais- David Cohen Lloyd P. Zuckerberg and Charlotte Triefus org/directions.htm for driving directions. sance Rome, Villa Lante, Caprarola, and Rome’s Jacob Collins great collections (Villa Borghese & Doria Pierre Crosby List as of March 1, 2010 Cost/Learning Units: $25 for ICA&CA Pamphili). Travel arrangements to Italy are the Jeffrey L. Davis ...... members and employees of professional member firms; 3 responsibility of the participant. A tuition deposit Antoinette Denisof AIA CES LUs (Theory). Space is limited and paid reser- is required along with a registration form to hold Richard H. Driehaus The Latrobe Society recognizes members and friends vations are required. Call (212) 730-9646, ext. 109 a place in the program. Full payment covering Anne Fairfax and Richard Sammons who demonstrate their profound commitment to or register online at www.classicist.org. out-standing tuition and fees is due by May 1. Mark Ferguson advancing the practice and appreciation of the classical Mr. and Mrs. George J. Gillespie III ...... For further details, contact Leah Aron, Managing tradition in architecture and the allied arts by making Marilyn and Ray Gindroz an annual contribution of $5,000 or more. Through Director of Education, at [email protected]. Jim Hanley their generosity, these individuals help sustain a solid SKETCHING THE Registration forms may be downloaded or WOODLAWN CEMETARY William Harrison foundation for the Institute. Members enjoy all the completed online. Kathryn M. Herman Institute has to offer, plus unique benefits and events SATURDAY, MAY 22; 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; William Hettinger created exclusively for the Society. Latrobe Society SUNDAY, MAY 23; 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM INSTRUCTORS: Michael Mesko, Architect and Clem Labine and Deirdre E. Lawrence members receive two complimentary tickets to our ICA&CA Fellow; John Woodrow Kelley, Fine Artist and Tom Maciag annual Arthur Ross Awards gala recognizing excel- Highly-landscaped and filled with fine design ICA&CA Fellow; John Varriano, Art Historian, Professor, Dell Mitchell lence in the classical tradition. If you are interested in and statuary, The Woodlawn Cemetery is ideally Mount Holyoke College. John Murray becoming a Latrobe Society Member, or to learn suited for the integrated study of classical design, COST/LEARNING UNITS: $2,200 ($1,980 more about the program, please contact Sara Durkacs, field sketching, and plein air painting. Five years Members) Includes cost of instruction, lecture fees, ground Director of Membership at (212) 730-9646, ext. after its founding, trustees adopted the “Land- 106 or at [email protected]. scape-Lawn Plan,” a new design concept that transport, and double accommodations. A limited number of prohibited fencing, promoted open spaces, and single rooms are available for an additional supplement. encouraged centerpiece memorials surrounded Prices are subject to change due to currency exchange rates; by matching footstones. Accomplished architects, 40 AIA/CES LUs (15 HSW AIA/CES LUs) All programs are supported, in part, by public funds from the landscape designers, and artists were commis- (Theory and Manual Skills). New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership sioned to design these memorials including the with the City Council. firms of McKim, Mead & White, John Russell Programs are subject to change. Please visit Pope, Carrère & Hastings, and John La Farge. www.classicist.org for the most current listings. 3 0 members spring / summer 10 31

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