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Well Done BAA Class of 2012! And Welcome to the Class of 2013: an Evolving Educational Core

Congratulations instance from Utah, made possible by the Utah to the seven inaugural Beaux- Chapter’s founding president, Robert Baird of Arts Atelier (BAA) students who Historical Arts & Casting. In that same spirit, celebrated the completion of the instructor and admissions committee join us their yearlong program on in asking for referrals for a Northern California June 29. (See p. 10 for a brief description of Chapter Scholarship student for the Class of the graduation ceremony.) The unparalleled 2014, and likewise from Southern California as rigor of 80-hour weeks in the studio from the first Marc Appleton/Roy Zeluck Scholar, September through May culminated in June a tuition-assistance award bestowed by Roy For me, classical architecture with participation in the ICAA’s annual Rome Zeluck and Zeluck Windows & Doors Inc. in and art are about being thankful Drawing Tour, which remains an inspiring labo- honor of Roy’s late and much-missed brother every day for the five senses. It is ratory of classical inspiration. and colleague, Kevin. During the ceremony led by Acting Director such designated scholarship gifts constitute about putting pencil to paper and of Education, Richard Cameron, the 2012 class the most welcome of ICAA donations. It is also hands to clay. It is about an on- valedictorian Nina Roefaro summed up her thrilling to acknowledge once again that John experience: Flower and his fine namesake construction firm going conversation about beauty have contributed pro bono the further upgrade For me, classical architecture and art are about being thankful —one that with practice deepens of the studio classrooms. The construction standard every day for the five senses. It is about putting pencil to thus meets that of the curriculum itself. every day. paper and hands to clay. It is about an ongoing conversation Working together with you, supporting about beauty—one that with practice deepens every day. these early investments can pay rich mission- —Nina Roefaro, Beaux-Arts Atelier 2012 Class thanks are due to the ICAA board of directors driven dividends in sustaining classicism as a Valedictorian who dared to follow a visionary pathway dynamic part of the contemporary world and propelled by the conviction that besides its own America’s built future. I hope you will visit our formal integrity as a dedicated certificate pro- Atelier in person to see the new students in gram, the Atelier might in turn strengthen all action or online where you will find out more academic offerings across the country. To date about them as well as fine examples of the first- the winning proof lies with the BAA’s success. year class achievements, concentrating as point Attendant enrollment in all ICAA classes continues of design departure on New York’s Federal Hall to rise including at the recently concluded 2012 where George Washington took the oath of summer intensive. The fist-ever teacher training office in 1789. Also recommended for online workshop dedicated to certifying instructors viewing is the video of the recent Rome Tour to serve on the chapter frontlines was also at made by Michael Angel Zaragoza, a grateful capacity, a harbinger of growth for our unique recipient of one of this year’s Hannah McCarthy pedagogical base. Smith memorial and Edward Vason Jones All these trail-blazing efforts herald the scholarships. (See page 9 for more about ICAA arrival of a new roster of students, whose creden- Scholarships.) tials and promise forecast an enduring tradition. We look forward to greeting the new group of eight who begin in September: Seth Baum, James Diaz, Kaitlyn Luzader, Rebecca Madsen, Abigail Tulis, Marileny Peralta, Samuel Roche, and Corey Strange. Paul Gunther All arrive here as Richard H. Driehaus President Scholars thanks to Mr. Driehaus’s catalytic ten-year grant. Additionally, Seth Baum has been awarded the annual Taconic Builders Scholarship and Mr. Strange is the beneficiary of

OPPOSITE: A section of a drawing by John Galen Howard (1864-1931) (American) Un escalier pour une Bibliothèque Nationale capitale. Copyright: École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris. the first-ever Chapter-restricted award, in this 2 icaa interview fall 12 3

it has been thrilling to see the growth of the ICAA Interview with Suzanne Santry awards evening, both in number of guests and income generated for the Institute. The gathering is becoming a national celebration: more than one quarter of our guests this year came from outside the metropolitan area.

CL: What has been most personally satisfying from your involvement with the Institute?

SS: The lectures and travel programs are this summer, lonGtime terrific… both the content of the programs and ICAA champion and founding the talented people who take part. supporter Clem Labine inter- For example, my husband and I took an viewed board member Suzanne ICAA trip to Sicily. Our fellow travelers—a Santry. Serving on the board since 2004, medley of architects, designers, artists, historians, Mrs. Santry has been instrumental in guiding and enthusiasts—so enriched the experience for the direction of the organization’s growth, as us with their observations on what we were exemplified so well by her ministrations and seeing. I believe it is this ongoing exchange of attention to the annual Arthur Ross Awards. perspectives that makes the Institute and its programs unique. Clem Labine: Many of us know you as the genial hostess at many Institute events and also as the hard-working chairman CL: In your eyes, what has been ICAA’s biggest accom- of the Development Committee. But most of us don’t plishment since you’ve been on the board? know your story prior to joining the ICAA board in 2004. So I’d like to begin by asking for a little of your SS: The formation and growth of the chapters is pre-ICAA history. truly remarkable. In such a short time fifteen Suzanne Santry (center), with Richard Dragisic chapters have emerged, each with their own (left), and her husband David Santry in Ragusa Suzanne Santry: I grew up in an idyllic town in during the 2007 ICAA Sicily Tour. Photo by Lani Summerville. unique personalities. Already, the chapters have southern New Jersey which was settled by the created greater awareness of and appreciation for Quakers in the early 1700s. The simplicity and CL: Did you become involved immediately? varying architectural vernaculars around the beauty of the town’s Quaker Meeting House set country, and have been an inspiration to each the architectural standard for generations. SS: Our architect was helping to organize the other and the national team. philadelphia, a 20-minute drive away, was first gala dinner for the Institute and its an important part of my life. My father, a Suzanne santry Photo by Mia McDonald Photography. new partner, Classical America. He asked if CL: What do you think can be done to improve public publisher, had his office there, and as a child it I would meet with the group to answer a few perception of classical architecture? was a big treat to go to THE city. I spent many questions about running a benefit. This was to Sunday afternoons with my parents looking at the heart of my career has been in the medical be the first time the Arthur Ross Awards would SS: Collectively, I believe we need to debunk the the restoration progress of Society Hill, which field. I started and directed public affairs be a fund-raising party and the first time myth of classical architecture being duplicative, was part of Edmund Logue’s Redevelopment programs for the Mount Sinai Medical Center, that Classical America and the Institute would boring, repetitive. We must continue to define Plan for the city. It left a lasting impression on Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and celebrate together. and promote what we mean by “contemporary me and I wrote a personal critique of the Logue the Harvard Medical School, and have consulted We gathered with only 60 days to go before classicism.” plan for my college thesis. on biomedical and health care public policy the big evening. There was great enthusiasm individually, we should seek appointments issues both here and abroad. among committee members, but despite their to key governing and decision-making bodies CL: And after college? understandable caution with this first fundraising in our towns, our schools, our clubs, so that CL: How did you become aware of the Institute? venture, I thought it had the potential to be when important design decisions are being made, SS: In graduate school, I developed an interest in larger than planned. So I suggested considering we are at the table. Once at the table, how we Congressional bipartisan coalitions that led to SS: It was pure serendipity. My husband and a larger venue and soliciting corporate donors. play is critical. my first position…with one of the major lobbying I bought an apartment in a building on a The group welcomed the idea and we were on i believe we shouldn’t focus on tearing down groups in Washington. It was a great opportu- tree-lined street that we loved. But the apartment our way… opposing architectural perspectives. Rather we nity to observe the art of negotiating among the itself needed a total renovation. So I interviewed should build our forward-looking case on the most politically agile figures of the time. three architects. CL: What has been your secret for making the Arthur Ross many virtues of classicism…its timelessness, its A few years later, I moved to New York to it was no contest. One of them presented Awards so successful? sustainability, its humane qualities. join a newly formed public relations group. his thoughts in such a rational and sympathetic Working closely with a team of talented consul- way, talking about the “symmetry of the space,” SS: The magic of the evening can be answered in tants recasting a company’s image, I acquired a and “respecting the proportion of the rooms.” two words: the honorees and the guests. Each deep appreciation for the importance of design I was sold. Only near the end of the project year we have had a stellar list of honorees and in all aspects of business. did I discover he was a Fellow of an organization a room full of enthusiastic guests who come I had never heard of—the Institute of Classical together in a celebration of beauty and tradition. Architecture. 4 ink on paper fall 12 5

Transport to a Garden World A book opinion by Seth Joseph Weine

Gardens for a Beautiful What is it that pulls us into these pictures? America 1895–1935 Perhaps some of the effect comes from the color: Photographs by Frances a gentle storybook palette (often relying on Benjamin Johnston pastels for shimmering highlights), which by Sam Watters softens the view and induces a near meditative A book in the “Classical America Series in Art and state. There is just an edge of soft focus to Architecture”. Acanthus Press, NY in collaboration with the images, reinforcing their dreaminess—but the Library of Congress, 2012 I don’t want to give the impression that there’s anything fuzzy about Johnston’s work, as Some design books are interesting, or stimulating, she was a consummate professional and all her or even downright titillating. And some are images are crisply clear. Rather, I think she was beautiful, with luscious a master of employing photography, luxe paper, depth-of-focus, so that and typography. But she could choose those opposite Top: The Elms, Edward J. Berwind House, Newport, 1914. Fountain Alley. here we have something parts of a picture that Opposite bottom: Weld, Larz Anderson House, Massachusetts, circa 1914. Temple at Water Garden. rare: a book with the were to be sharply Above: Black Point, Colonel Henry H. Rogers Jr. House, Long Island, circa 1916. Children’s Garden. power to bring you into focused and other parts All photos courtesy of Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection, Prints & Photographs Division, Library of Congress. another world. We’re most that are more atmo- familiar with this sensa- spheric. But technical lantern slides, made for the lecture tours that you may already be familiar with Sam tion in fiction, but manipulations aside, it Johnston gave to those interested in beautifying Watters, from his work as co-author (with vintage postcards can was her eye, her talent at their homes, lives, and country via horticulture. Ulysses Grant Dietz) of that myth-shattering do this too; like little selecting and capturing presenting this lustrous collection, study of the history of the design of the White time machines, they the composition that researched and selected from the archives on House, Dream House: The White House as an American open a window to a past make these images special. Johnston in the Library of Congress would have Home, as well as his other volumes from of magnetic sublimity A child of privilege been enough, but this rich volume offers so Acanthus Press. Lecturer, scholar, writer, and or peaceful wonder we from a well-connected much more. Author Sam Watters has given an artist, we could have no more learned and yearn to explore. Washington D.C. fam- insightful introduction to the plates by writing gracious guide into this realm than Mr. Watters. such is the effect ily, Johnston (1864– several chapters that bring to life the photogra- As an asphalt-stained city boy, whose of Gardens for a Beautiful 1952) studied at the pher in relation to this part of her oeuvre, experience of plant-life was something useful to America 1895-1935, a famous Académie Julian. the nature of garden photography, and the find while walking the dog, I never quite under- book that vividly Like New York’s Alice historical-cultural world in which this work was stood the allure of gardens (and this has been reproduces 250 pho- Austin, she was one a part. Many books of breathtaking garden all the more puzzling and frustrating to me as it tographs by Frances of our country’s earliest images leave out information on the particulars contrasted with so many of my classical brethren Benjamin Johnston of women photographers and circumstances of the gardens depicted. who just go gaga over anything related to splendid late-ninteenth and photojournalists. Even Gertrude Jekyll’s exceptionally fine and gardens). It took this powerful volume to alter and early-twentieth- She became the official useful series of volumes are sometimes guilty of permanently and structurally my relation to gardens. century gardens from photographer to presi- this. Mr. Watters’ book is instead a welcome all across the continent dents, capturing Cleve- ...... exception to this failing, and in a later chapter —further in fact, for land, McKinley, Teddy he gives us the details on the location, features, Seth Joseph Weine is one of the founding Fellows of the ICAA, examples are drawn Roosevelt, and Taft client, architect/landscape architect, and even— and consults on a variety of design, construction, graphic, and from the best of Italy, through her lens. But when known—the name of the key player for editorial projects. He can be reached at [email protected] France, and England as well. Although most of beyond the impressive portrait work, her eye turning a concept into beauty: the gardener. the sites are large, probably suburban gardens, and interests were wide-ranging, photographing she did not leave out urban settings in her work, everything from international diplomatic and included are some images that are clearly conferences to tattooed sailors—and the images “in town.” We are treated to views, vistas, and she produced always seemed to have an inner vignettes of such peace and loveliness that one light, opening the depths of her subjects. Ever would never want to depart. active, the pictures in this book were used as fall 12 7

Of Note

Remembering Charles any student or contemporary practitioner eager Lockwood (1948–2012) to understand the process. Examples of these Besides co-founder Henry Hope Reed, the images are found on the cover, inside front cover, only author in “The Classical America Series in and on the opposite page. —BC Art and Architecture” who has so far warranted ...... two editions of the same important volume is Charles Lockwood. In 1972 and again as revised The Classicist No. 10 to be in 2003, Classical America and then the ICAA dedicated to Marshall G. Allan assisted Mr. Lockwood—Charlie to all who came President Paul Gunther reports: “I speak for the to know him and his ever-ready exuberance— board, staff, and constituents in saluting and with small grants and ample endorsement celebrating our late trustee Marshall Allan, among prospective publishers and readers alike whose passionate regard for design excellence for Bricks and Brownstone: The New York House 1783- informed by the past endures as a standard 1929. As one of his seven books about American worthy of all our efforts in behalf of the classical architecture in cities, this title was his signature, tradition across disciplines. The very generous seminal contribution, descended from his senior support granted in his memory by his wife thesis as a Princeton undergraduate when he Karen LaGatta for the tenth anniversary volume discovered that no book yet existed chronicling of The Classicist, due late this year, assures that and fostering stewardship of this neglected Marshall’s example will be duly noted and emulated classical typology. by practitioners and patrons alike. The next ten Fortunately for his readership, a third edition years will draw strength from this act of memorial was under way with Rizzoli New York at the grace.” time of Lockwood’s premature passing; its target ...... publication is in 2013. Like all Series’ books the ICAA deems essential to the contemporary Congratulations to practice of classical design excellence, Bricks and Michelangelo Sabatino Brownstone is available via the Classicist Bookshop The Society of Architectural Historians awarded on the ICAA Web site. Helping sustain Charlie’s the 2012 Alice Davis Hitchcock Book Award to insightful legacy is surely the finest tribute Michelangelo Sabatino, Ph. D., Associate Professor conceivable. —PWG at the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, for his book Pride ...... in Modesty: Modernist Architecture and the Vernacular New Series book to Tradition in Italy (University of Toronto Press, document the Americans 2010). The Alice Davis Hitchcock Book Award who studied at the École was established in 1949 to recognize annually des Beaux-Arts the most distinguished work of scholarship in Between 1846 and 1933 some 500 Americans the history of architecture published by a North underwent rigorous architectural training at the American scholar. Professor Sabatino delivered École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. On their return to a lecture on this topic at last fall’s ICAA the United States, many went on to design some “Reconsidering Postmodernism” conference. of the country’s greatest and most beloved ...... civic buildings, including the New York Public Library and Boston’s Trinity Church. A A New Home for ICAA forthcoming “Classical America Series” title by Collections Jean Paul Carlhian (one of the last to study The ICAA offers thanks to longtime friend and under this system), and Margot Ellis will document supporter, Foster Reeve & Associates, for the course of study and the resultant work. providing space at their Greenpoint, Brooklyn- Illustrations will include finished renderings and based studio and workshops to house and display the Historic Plaster Casts Collection and John Galen Howard (1864-1931) (American) Un escalier pour une Bibliothèque Nationale capitale (détail d’en entrée). Copyright: École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris. also the formative esquisse drawings useful to the Dick Reid Teaching Collection. At last these collections can be shown to their advantage in 8 of note fall 12 9

a wonderful space soon available by appointment well as assisting with the subsequent formation for viewing, research, and sketching. Foster of the Utah Chapter. We’ll miss her but look ICAA Education News Reeve graciously offered the opportunity and forward to working with incoming coordinator, shares our excitement: “I am delighted to display Barb Wampler. Casey Bratton is the new coor- by Ryan Greene and learn from these wonderful collections. We dinator for the Texas Chapter. We also welcome are dedicated to the art of plasterwork so having Arthur Bravo, Education Programs Assistant, this reference material here for our artisans to who will be working closely with Ryan Greene, study and draw is a way to carry the tradition Managing Director of Education in the New forward.” One of the graduating students in the York office, as well as with the committees and inaugural class of the Beaux-Arts Atelier, David instructors who help chart that central course. —HT Markel, is apprenticing with Foster and begins Hannah McCarthy Smith such initiatives are not only heartening, what we hope will be an ongoing relationship awards & prizes with ICAA students and master artisans and artists. memorial Scholarship: but also have a direct and measurable impact A Living Legacy on the programming offered by the Institute The ICAA wishes to also acknowledge 2012 restore media Palladio expert restorer and sculptor, Treese Robb, for Through the generous leadership of Mr. Kahlil and the students who benefit from it. Since our Award winners Announced Hamady and the continued fund-raising efforts June return from Rome, this year’s Scholars have accommodating storage of the collections in her The 11th annual Palladio Awards competition studio since the ICAA experienced a flood in of his offices in Charlottesville,V A and Greenwich, presented their own watercolors and sketches recognized nine architectural firms for outstanding CT, the Hannah McCarthy Smith Memorial from Rome for inclusion in the next fund-raising September 2010. She has been a loving caretaker work in traditional design for commercial, institu- and steward. —GG Scholarship remains a auction for the Hannah tional, public and residential projects. The Palladio vital resource for aspiring McCarthy Smith Schol- ...... Awards were presented in July at a ceremony as young participants of arship, thus ensuring Now on DVD: part of the Traditional Building Conference the ICAA’s annual Rome that just as Rome is the Reconsidering Postmodernism in Boston. Visit palladioawards.com for complete Drawing and Painting Eternal City, so too is information on the winners and the jury. The Institute is proud to announce that tour. Since its founding, the legacy of Hannah production is complete on a four disk DVD set, ...... the scholarship fund has Smith. which captures the November 11–12, 2011 already assisted six stu- ...... Stanford White Awards dents from across the conference, “Reconsidering Postmodernism.” Submissions Due We are honored to have worked with Checker- country to discover the 2012 Rome The application deadline for the inaugural culture, history, and Scholarships board Film Foundation, whose films on American Stanford White Awards for Excellence in Classical architecture and art are without parallel. It is beauty of Rome, fol- Awarded and Traditional Design is October 1, 2012. lowing in the footsteps Michael Angel Zaragoza special indeed to have “Reconsidering Postmod- These new awards will recognize achievement ernism” as part of their film roster. Please visit of young Hannah Smith, (NY) and Timothy in Architecture, Interior Design, Draftsmanship whose tragic death the O’Brien (MO) were checkerboardfilms.org to view their complete catalog. & Artisanship, Landscape Design, Preservation, this DVD was produced by generous summer shortly after her named this year’s Edward and Urban Planning. Projects must be geograph- return from the 2009 Vason Jones (thank you funding from Gary L. Brewer, Partner at Robert ically located within New York, New Jersey, or A. M. Stern Architects, who led the way in Rome Drawing and William Bates III) and Fairfield County, CT. Please visit classicist.org for Painting tour so marked Hannah McCarthy Smith conceiving the conference, and Elise Jaffe + complete information. Jeffrey Brown, whose enduring support we her fellow travelers. Memorial Scholars, gratefully acknowledge...... in April, I had the respectively. Both schol- pleasure of witnessing arship funds offer financial the DVD set will be available September Deadline for the Alma this ongoing celebration assistance for deserving 2012. For details on pricing, availability, viewing Schapiro Prize Announced rights, and any other inquiries please visit classicist.org of Hannah’s life as a guest Top: Temple of Astor and Pollux, The Forum, Rome. participants to attend the For those interested in the three-month affiliated Bottom: ICAA Students stop to sketch Santa Maria of Rome ’09 alumni/ae ICAA’s annual Drawing or call (212) 730-9646. —DL fellowship for independent study in painting and Della Pace, Rome. Photos by Susanne Smith (June 2012). Kahlil Hamady, Leslie- and Painting Tour in ...... sculpture at the American Academy in Rome, sub- jon Vickory, and Hannah Smith’s mother, noted Rome. The 2012 Rome scholars both hold missions are due Thursday, November 1, 2012. Greenwich-based interior designer Patti Smith, undergraduate degrees in architecture and are ICAA Staff Update Visit classicist.org/awards-and-prizes to learn more. The New York staff members are sad to see for the occasion of a two-part lecture series given currently pursuing advanced degrees in their Nora Reilly, Education Programs Administrator ...... by Mr. Hamady at the Greenwich Arts Council, respective areas of expertise. For more information and Archivist, depart to pursue fulltime graduate 2013 Arthur Ross appropriately entitled “In Pursuit of Beauty.” regarding the Edward Vason Jones Scholarship studies in Library Science. We wish her well Submissions Due The crowd in attendance was duly enthralled please visit our Web site; thanks to a video edited by Mr. Zaragoza, you can also follow our and thank her for her steady hand in all that Submissions for the 2013 Arthur Ross Awards by Mr. Hamady’s presentation, a sweeping over- 2012 students on their journey through Rome she contributed to the growth of the organization, for Excellence in the Classical Tradition are due view celebrating the origins and contemporary relevance of beauty in classical architecture. on the Beaux-Arts Atelier YouTube page. most recently in the production with her Education on Monday, December 17, 2012. Please Note Original watercolor sketches and pencil drawings Department colleagues of the first National that the requirements have been revised starting ...... from Hamady Architects, LLC, as well as works Curriculum Conference and Instructor Certification this year for all applicants. Our rolling applica- Seminar (NCC & ICS) held this summer. tions process has been amended. For complete donated by local artists were on display and the National staff also wishes to acknowledge details visit classicist.org/awards-and-prizes. auctioned to benefit the Hannah McCarthy the contributions of former Rocky Mountain Smith Scholarship fund. Chapter Coordinator, Gail Breece, who left that ...... post over the summer. Gail helped launch the RMC and worked tirelessly on its programs as 1 0 education news fall 12 11

Certificates in Classical Beaux-Arts Atelier Class of backdrop to the two-day conference, serving Architecture Awarded 2012 Completes Inaugural Year as the tip-of-the-iceberg example of what the Three current or former Continuing Education After countless hours in the studio and with ICAA strives to accomplish in its collective students have successfully completed the their instructors, the seven inaugural BAA educational programming. The 28 participants requirements for the ICAA Certificate program. students celebrated the completion of the first of the two-day conference had two objectives: Enrollment in the Certificate Program, year with a final exhibition on June 28 and 1) to convene for the first time nationally to now in its eleventh year, continues to represent in a ceremony the following day. Acting Director engage in a dialogue to define and create the an important commitment to the classical of Education, Richard Cameron, guided the core curriculum and what it means to teach for tradition. Congratulations go to Patti Smith, proceedings with heartfelt remarks, noting that the ICAA, and 2) to create a process by which M. Jane Gaillard, and William Pordy. each of the students “made an exceptional all instructors become certified to teach the ...... commitment” and their dedication served to subject of their choice and maintain the benefit the group and inspire the instructors.H e standards that align with the mission of the Certificate in cautioned that although all their work and study Institute. Congratulations and grateful thanks Classical Architecture will remain for the rest of their lives in their to all who prepared for and participated in this The ICAA Certificate in Classical Architecture groundbreaking event. from top clockwise: Analytique panel from final sketchbooks, drawings and paintings, there are presentation by the BAA students from their provides students with a working knowledge of “many forces arrayed against you and the recovery ...... design to commemorate the place where George architectural classicism as a practical discipline. of architecture as a human and noble art.” Washington took the oath of office as the first Participants learn how to draw, identify, render, BAA Graduate Syreeta president of the United States; The inaugural He challenged the students to continue the class of the BAA with their final presentation and design with the elements of the classical conversation begun here, to further study and Brooks awarded The drawings and model. From left: Susanne Smith, vocabulary with the aim of understanding the teach themselves, and to observe the legacy Moleskine Grand Central David Markel, Nina Roefaro, Peter Spalding, Syreeta basic theoretical tenets on which the classical Terminal Sketchbook Prize Brooks, Ryan Hughes, and Mark Hendricks; Examples before them. of Drawings from the BAA sketchbooks. All photos by tradition is founded. Congratulations to Syreeta Brooks, Mark As part of the centennial anniversary of Grand Nora Reilly. to enroll in or inquire about the Certificate Hendricks, Ryan Hughes, David Markel, Nina Central Terminal, The Architectural League, program, please email the Education Department Roefaro, Susanne Smith, and Peter Spalding! at the invitation of and in partnership with at [email protected], or contact Ryan Bradshaw ...... the New York Transit Museum, plans Greene, Managing Director of Education, (212) to create a sketchbook to be published by 730-9646, ext. 116. National Curriculum Moleskine that will feature historic material ...... Conference & Instructor from the Transit Museum’s archives, along Certification Seminar with up to 20 drawings and sketches of Grand July 26-28 marked an historic gathering of Central by contemporary architects and ICAA core curriculum instructors and those designers selected by a distinguished jury. seeking to become certified to teach at any of the 2012 BAA Graduate Syreeta Brooks was one ICAA Chapter locations. The Professional of the twenty announced in July. Summer Intensive (July 19-28) provided an apt ...... 1 2 chapter news fall 12 13

to Mulberry Plantation—descended in the family ICAA Chapter News since the house was built in 1820. It is one of three houses on the tour that were home to Civil War diarist, Mary Boykin Chesnut. Through the gracious hospitality of Mulberry’s Martha Daniels, the Chapter has reserved accommodations at the nearby Springdale Hall Club. Scheduled for October 19-21, this tour is open to ICAA members only. Further details and registration information will be announced. For more infor- mation, please contact [email protected] chapter notes in May, Winston-Salem was again the or call (704) 602-4894. This fall the fifteen chapters of the ICAA will location of an event co-sponsored by the Charlotte gather in New York City for the annual College Chapter. A rare surviving example of the American of Chapters Meeting. The dates for this year’s Country Place Era, Reynolda House Museum of CHICAGO-MIDWEST The Chicago-Midwest Chapter enjoyed having meeting are Thursday, October 25 and Friday, American Art was a fitting venue for the exhibit Professor David Watkin lecture on March 22 as October 26, 2012. and lecture. Completed in 1917 as home to the R. J. Reynolds family, Reynolda was a working he toured five ICAA Chapters across the US. country estate expressing Mrs. Reynold’s idea of The lovely Chicago Yacht Club was the venue CHARLESTON a model for an up-to-date farm and ideal village for his lecture, “Classical Language Past and The Charleston Chapter closed the summer including housing, school, church, and garden. Present,” and was followed by a reception. season with its annual Summer Party at yet Architect Charles Barton Keen and landscape on April 4, the Chapter joined with Network another remarkable South of Broad mansion. architect Thomas Sears were brought from of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) The event was well attended, thanks in large part Philadelphia to design the estate as a team. With to present a tour of the Palmer House Hilton. top: Palmer House Hilton. Photograph by Hilton. to the assistance of the Chapter’s summer intern, Built by Potter Palmer as a wedding gift for his Bottom: Winslow House by Frank Lloyd Wright. funding by Jeff Allen Landscape Architecture, Photograph by Dennis Doordan. Tom Aspinwall. LLC, the Chapter co-sponsored a talk by noted wife Bertha in the late 19th century, this hotel the Charleston Summer Intensive was held has been a landmark in Chicago since its debut. historian Robin Karson, founder and executive sites in the Loop and North Side, and along in collaboration with the Southeast Chapter director of the Library of American Landscape The recent $150 million renovation respects from August 9–12. A special fall lecture, “What the history and tradition of this historic hotel, Michigan Avenue. The seminar was held at the History and adjunct faculty member of the newly constructed National Hellenic Museum. is Classicism?” by Christopher Liberatos will be University of Massachusetts. Speaking at Reynolda while employing modern techniques and design offered free to all through the generosity and to appeal to its twenty-first century guests.H ilton Also in August, HBRA Architects gave a House Museum of American Art, Ms. Karson’s private presentation of their work to ICAA sponsorship of Charleston’s Wentworth Mansion, talk was in conjunction with an exhibit historian, Ken Price, and Forrest Perkin’s listed by Condé Nast as one of America’s top 20 designer Toby Bishop served as hosts in the gilded members in recognition of winning the 2012 she curated, “A Genius for Place: American Arthur Ross Award in architecture and the hotels. Landscapes of the Country Place Era.” Her presen- Empire Room and led tours of the red lacquered the Charleston Chapter would like to Ballroom. 2012 Palladio Award (New Design & Construction tation featured the beautiful and evocative over 30,000 sq. ft.). The Chapter offers a hearty thank outgoing board members Lois Lane and photography of Carol Betsch and included a the Chicago-Midwest Chapter completed Ann Long Merck for their service and welcome its Driehaus Lecture Series on April 16 with “Congratulations” to HBRA on both counts. brief film on landscape architect Fletcher Steele. on October 4, the 2012 Seaside Prize winner, incoming board member and former ICAA At the end of July the Charlotte Chapter an engaging lecture by Notre Dame professor Fellows president Gregory Shue. Please contact Dennis Doordan entitled “Organic Design Scott Merrill, will kick off the new Driehaus again co-sponsored a lecture with Reynolda Lecture Series. Merrill is a nationally recognized Chapter President William Bates at william@ House, which provided the perfect setting for a and Classical Architecture: A Chicago Story.” williambatesdesign.com for further details about Professor Doordan spoke to a full house architect who also served as the Town Architect talk by Margaret Supplee Smith, Harold W. in Seaside from 1988 to 1990. Merrill’s designs these programs and other upcoming Charleston Tribble Professor Emerita at Wake Forest regarding classical architecture’s influence on Chapter events. some of Chicago’s best-known architects, such have won numerous awards, as well as the 2004 University. In her talk “From the Main Line to Arthur Ross Award in architecture. Tobacco Road: the Architecture of Charles as Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as introducing some of his this fall the Chapter looks forward to wel- CHARLOTTE Barton Keen,” Dr. Smith explored Keen’s work coming the Traditional Building Show to Chicago The Charlotte Chapter worked with Restore for numerous industrial magnates in North own notions. on August 11 and 12, the Chapter held its November 7–8. Media to open the 2012 Traditional Building Carolina and discussed how his traditional the Chapter would like to thank its volunteers Conference Series in North Carolina. The venue designs legitimized their ambitions and aspira- first design seminar with Notre Dame Professor Richard Economakis, “Designing the Orders: for their time and the following sponsors for for the Conference was the Norman Revival tions with the unpretentious and restrained their generous support: Sylvester Construction estate, Graylyn, in Winston-Salem. Completed traditions of the domestic architecture of An introduction to the Classical Orders.” Using Chicago as an urban “classroom”, this course Services, Inc.; Decorators Supply Corporation; in 1932 as the home of Bowman Gray, president Philadelphia’s Main Line. The Chapter was The Driehaus Museum; Hyde Park Mouldings; of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and his delighted to co-sponsor this event with under- reviewed the most important aspects of the Orders, including the stories of their origin and and HB&G Columns. For more information family, Graylyn was designed by local architect writing by Ludowici Roof Tile whose green tile about the Chicago-Midwest Chapter, visit Luther Lashmit. Philadelphia landscape archi- roof at Reynolda is an estate hallmark. development, symbolic associations, proportions, refinements, and applications. While stressing classicistchicago.org or contact Chapter President tect Thomas Sears designed the grounds. The next on the Chapter’s calendar is an exclusive, Christopher Derrick at (847) 606-6460. family later gave the estate to Wake Forest three-day tour of Camden, South Carolina’s the poetical nature and purpose of classical University, which today operates it as Graylyn oldest inland city. In addition to visiting a architecture, the course sensitized participants International Conference Center. Among the half-dozen of the historic town’s premier to the formal nuances and subtleties of classical speakers at this conference were ICAA members antebellum homes and two buildings by Robert buildings and the sophistication of their designs. Robert Baird, James S. Collins, Nick Greene, Mills, the group has been invited by the Instruction included morning presentations and Gregory Shue. Chesnut/Daniels family for an exceptional visit followed by afternoon sketching tours to key 1 4 chapter news fall 12 15

FLORIDA the Chapter sponsored a lecture by ICAA The Florida Chapter had an active spring. member Steve Mouzon on May 5. Steve As part of an ongoing program on Classical presented “The Original Green” as part of the Architecture and Traditional Urbanism in Cuba, Restore Jacksonville conference. May 12 and 13 Dr. Madeline Menéndez gave a presentation in heralded the jury session for the first annual St. Augustine on March 23. Dr. Menéndez is Addison Mizner Medal Awards program. Jury an architect in conservation efforts in Havana members included Dr. Elizabeth M. Dowling, Pro- with both the CENCREM as well as the Office fessor Emeritus of Architecture, Georgia Tech; of the Historian of the City of La Habana Dr. Richard John, Editor of The Classicist and (OHCH) and is currently a professor at the Professor at the University of Miami School of Colegio Universitario de San Geronimo. Neo- Architecture; and Michael Lykoudis, Dean of classical architecture was the predominant Notre Dame School of Architecture. Forty-one architectural style in Cuba and yields excellent entries were juried and the winning entries can examples in the related fields of urban design, be found on the Chapter’s web site: flclassicist.org. interior design, craftsmanship, and landscape The Awards will be presented on September 29 architecture. Neo-classical architecture in Cuba in Palm Beach. Left: New England Chapter walking tour of parallels the professional practice in the United the Chapter is planning events in Naples in Phillips Academy. Photo courtesty of Kathy Heller. November and Jacksonville in December. The right: Regina & Naja Armstrong with Chapter States as a living testimony of a shared cultural President John P. Margolis, at the former Frick heritage between the two countries. Chapter’s Plein Air Sketching Studio continues. Estate Eagle Rock, Prides Crossing, MA designed by For more information visit our website at Arthur Little in 1902. Photo courtesy of the New England chapter. flclassicist.org. You can also visit our new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/flclassicist. years, she currently gives architectural walking NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NEW ENGLAND tours. Her recent book documents the superlative The Northern California Chapter enjoyed a The spring season for the New England Chapter Neo-Palladian Jeremiah Lee Mansion from spring and summer filled with a variety of began with a walking tour of Phillips Academy 1766–68. The mansion, with its Rococo carvings educational courses, special events, tours, in Andover, Massachusetts on May 12. A group and its original hand-painted scenic mural lectures, and book signings. Chapter Board met with Susan Faxon, Associate Director and wallpapers, tells a remarkable story about one of member, Coburn Everdell, pioneered a new Curator of the Addison Gallery. She gave an the area’s wealthiest merchants. The tour also educational curriculum for the Northern erudite overview of the main campus, highlighting included a visit to the Georgian mansion of California Chapter, based on the national curric- the planning and architecture of Charles Adam Robert King Hooper to view its quintessential ulum. From February through May, the Chapter Platt, as well as Guy Lowell, Charles Bulfinch, New England staircase. Afterwards, the group held a popular series of drawing courses. In Prof. Teofilo Victoria, Dr. MenÉndez, and Rafael and others. The tour included a private visit to continued to see Marblehead’s picturesque harbor. February, New York instructor Steve Bass taught Fornes at the Florida Chapter event on March 23. the weekend included a visit with National Photo courtesy of the Florida Chapter. Platt’s Cochran Chapel. Ms. Faxon arranged for a stimulating course on proportion. March a viewing of Platt’s personal paintings and Board member Naja Armstrong and her mother through May brought instructor and architect upcoming lectures will be given by professor sketches in the archives of the Addison Gallery. Regina from New York City who, at the 2011 Domiane Forte up from the Southern California Sonia Chao on the “Urban Regulations of the Between June 7 and 10, the Southeast Chapter Holiday Auction, bid successfully for a three- Chapter to teach drawing courses on the Doric, City of Havana” and will illustrate the impor- organized a private tour of the architecture of day private NE Chapter Tour: The Hidden Estates Ionic, and Corinthian Orders. It has been exciting tance of form-based codes on the future growth Newport, Rhode Island. Led by ICAA Board’s and Gardens of the North Shore. Chapter President to have such a robust educational series and the of the city. Also presenting will be Paul Weaver, Chapter Representative and Southeast member John P. Margolis took them to private estates Chapter plans to build on this series and expand a leading Florida preservation consultant, who Andrew Cogar, his colleague Jim Strickland of built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. educational offerings in the future. will discuss the misunderstood characteristics of Historical Concepts, and Norman Askins, the Many today are all still hidden from public view. this year, the Northern California Chapter Spanish and English influences on the evolution three-day program offered a variety of lectures other pertinent Chapter dates and events dedicated several lectures, book signings, and of architectural style in St. Augustine. and tours. New England Chapter President John included the July 23 entry deadline for the tours to celebrate the 150th year of famed on March 27, the Chapter hosted professor P. Margolis joined the group for the day to visit third Annual Bulfinch Awards. On July 25 and Bay Area architect, Bernard Maybeck. In April, Emeritus David Watkin in Coral Gables. His the Isaac Bell House and to introduce fellow NE 26, Restore Media’s Traditional Building continuing the celebration of Maybeck’s legacy, lecture was held at the Coral Gables Museum, Chapter member Gary Cogar, Andrew’s father, Conference came to Boston with a two-day the Chapter held an inspiring tour of the Palace where he discussed his personal association with who led a remarkable tour through Doris Duke’s program of lectures and demonstrations. On of Fine Arts, an iconic San Francisco structure August 4, the Chapter hosted a walking tour of many present-day architects, whose work he has Rough Point mansion. Gary exhibited an extensive originally constructed for the 1915 Panama- defended in public planning enquiries, and written knowledge of Horace Trumbauer’s alterations Historic Deerfield. Pacific Exposition. ICAA Northern California about in books and articles. His story involves a to the manor as well as of the extraordinary upcoming programs include a lecture and member and architect, Hans Baldauf, served as life-long battle against the monomaniacal British paintings and furnishings. The tour continued book signing by San Francisco architect tour guide. Mr. Baldauf previously served as Andrew Skurman on September 24, and a establishment in terms of both architecture and, with a box luncheon at Parterre, the private Chairman of the Board of the Maybeck Foundation even, of conservation. home of author Bettie Pardee, and then to the lecture and book signing on October 17 with and championed the large-scale renovations renowned Newport Casino. Elizabeth M. Dowling, PhD. For upcoming of the Palace, completed in 2010. April also on June 23, twenty-five people gathered events visit classicist-ne.org or contact Chapter included a lecture from Maybeck expert Mark A. for “Classical Architecture, Vernacular and President John P. Margolis at (978) 922-4440 Wilson, who returned to speak about architect High Style: A Walking Tour of Marblehead, for details. Julia Morgan. In addition to being a friend and Massachusetts.” Judy Anderson, a cultural, colleague of Maybeck’s, Julia Morgan was social, and architectural historian, arranged the an integral part of the Bay Area arts and crafts outstanding tour. With the Lee Mansion for 16 movement. 1 6 chapter news fall 12 17

in June, the Northern California Chapter the Chapter’s monthly sketch and lunch ROCKY MOUNTAIN partnered with The Garden Conservancy to host events expanded in the spring, with visits This spring, the Rocky Mountain Chapter a lecture and book signing with art historian and to Christ Church, the Free Library of Philadelphia, continued its monthly “Columns & Coffee” author, Sam Watters. Mr. Watters presented the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, the Fine tour series. Tour locations included the Brown the story of early photographer and reformer, Arts Library at the University of Pennsylvania, Palace Hotel, the Equitable Building, East Frances Benjamin Johnston, whose painted slides and the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. The Chapter High School, Mary Reed Hall on Denver of gardens across the United States are featured also continues its involvement with the Royal University’s campus, the Scottish Rite Consistory, in Watters’ new book, Gardens for a Beautiful America Oak Society Lectures this fall, and will resume and the State Capitol Dome. Participants 1895-1935, Photographs by Frances Benjamin Johnston. monthly sketching excursions on September 15 enjoyed exploring these historic buildings with Also in June, the Chapter had the unique at the newly restored Rodin Museum. Subse- knowledgeable tour guides who took them opportunity to host a special evening about the quent sketching visits on the third Saturday of behind the scenes. Driehaus Museum of Chicago in honor of the the month are planned for the Fairmount the Chapter enjoyed a rare treat with a tour new book, An American Palace: Chicago’s Samuel M. Waterworks, Philadelphia City Hall, and of The Perrenoud, a building of privately owned Nickerson House. The Chapter was honored to David Watkin (left) & Stephen Suzman (right) at the Carpenters’ Hall. residences rarely open to the public. Residence have Mr. Driehaus representing the museum NoCal Chapter’s “Classical Language Past & Present” this fall the Chapter has a variety of events lecture on march 21, 2012. Photo courtesy of Kathleen Taylor. owners Ruth Cambier and Pauline Hayes coor- at the event, along with ICAA President Paul lined up for members and friends, establishing dinated an amazing evening including a tour of Gunther, Ulysses Grant Dietz (Senior Curator & Bay Area to pursue a year of intensive classical many exciting new traditions while continuing the four-story atrium and its stained glass ceiling. Curator of Decorative Arts, Newark Museum), study at the ICAA’s Beaux-Arts Atelier in New others. On September 24, in partnership with Mark Ferguson Amy Lippert (Assistant Professor of American York. The scholarship will be offered on an the Union League, the Chapter will play host presented New Tradi- History, University of Chicago), and Lise annual basis, and directly supports the Chapter’s to an encore presentation and book signing by tional Architecture: Ferguson Dubé-Scherr (Director, the Richard H. Driehaus commitment to advancing the contemporary Michael Kathrens, author of American Splendor: & Shamamian Architects: Museum), who participated in a panel discussion practice and appreciation of the classical tradi- The Residential Architecture of Horace Trumbauer, which City and Country Resi- on the historical significance of the Nickerson tion. For more information on the Northern features a new foreword by Philadelphia Chapter dences to an enthusiastic House and the significance of its restoration and California Chapter events, please visit our President, Barbara Eberlein. For the second crowd. Mark engaged transformation into the Driehaus Museum. website classicist-nocal.org. year, the Chapter will participate in the annual the group in a dis- one of the Chapter’s most exciting recent Design Philadelphia with a blockbuster event: a cussion about his developments was the NoCal Board of Directors’ OHIO AND LAKE ERIE presentation on Ravenwood, the home of film- firm’s experiences cre- decision to establish a Northern California maker M. Night Shyamalan that was designed by For more information about the Ohio and ating residences in Scholarship for a student hailing from the Richard Cameron, co-founder of the ICAA and Lake Erie Chapter, please call (216) 631-0557 New York and across current Acting Director of Education. This or visit classicist.org. the country. will be held on October 11 at the Philadelphia The University Center for Architecture, and will be the inaugural of Colorado School Stained glass atrium in The PHILADELPHIA presentation and spotlight on regional traditional of Architecture & The Philadelphia Chapter had a great winter/ Perrenoud in Denver. architecture entitled, “It’s a Classic: Timeless Photograph by Ruth Cambier. Planning played host spring season of events, which started with Tradition in Today’s Architecture.” to Richard Cameron an insider’s tour of the venerable Union League the other major event in the fall is the first as part of its campus lecture series. Richard of Philadelphia, designed in 1862 by John in a series of “Conversations with Philadelphia’s infused the gathering of students and instructors Fraser, with a large 1910 addition by Horace Radical Traditionalists.” Discussing the renaissance with his enthusiasm for ICAA’s mission and Trumbauer. Covering four floors of the block- of contemporary traditionalism in architecture instruction in the Beaux-Arts methods. long building, the group visited spaces both and the allied arts will be leaders in the move- restore Media brought its Traditional well known and seldom seen, followed by dinner ment, such as John Blatteau and Alvin Holm. Building Conference series to Denver in July. in the distinguished Lincoln Memorial Room. This will be on November 15 at the intimate The Denver Athletic Club was the site of two The fourth Annual Alvin Holm Lecture, held Franklin Inn Club. days of informational lectures and presentations. as always at the outstanding Athenaeum of Finally, the Chapter wishes to congratulate The Rocky Mountain Chapter was honored to Philadelphia, complemented this event. Board member Walton van Winkle for being have collaborated with Restore Media in this year Francis Morrone spoke on the named a member of the ICAA’s Education planning the event and looks forward to the centennial of the New York Public Library, its Committee, and to Chapter member Laura opportunity to assist with next summer’s restoration, and his efforts behind the 25th Hattrup for being named a member of the conference in Denver. The presence of Institute anniversary reprint of the ICAA Classical America ICAA’s Public Programs Committee. We look Senior Vice President and Managing Editor, Series book, The New York Public Library: The Architecture forward to them representing the interests of Henrika Taylor, further assured its success. and Decoration of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. the Chapter and all ICAA members in these the Chapter welcomed ICAA Fellow positions. Steve Bass’s Theory of Proportion Workshop As always, details of all Chapter events will in July. The intimate group of practicing archi- “Picturing the New American Garden” lecture with be sent to friends and members via e-mail, and tects and patrons enjoyed Steve’s lively lecture Sam Watters. From left: George Kiskaddon of will be posted at www.tinyurl.com/icaaphila. Builder’s Booksource; lecturer and author Sam and graphic demonstrations. Watters; Garden Conservancy President Antonia Please call (215) 609-8357 or e-mail Adezio; and ICAA NoCal Board Member and Member [email protected] to make sure that you do of the Garden Conservancy’s West Coast Council not miss any wonderful events. You can also Suzanne Tucker. Photo courtesy of Kathleen Taylor. follow the Philadelphia Chapter on Twitter at the address @icaacaphila.

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the end of summer hailed the collaboration in education news, the Chapter was excited between the Charleston and Southeast Chapters to have Southern California President Erik of the ICAA for a four-day Summer Session at Evens attend the Summer Professional Intensive the American College of Building Arts in course in New York. Domiane Forte attended Charleston. The introductory class provided the first National Instructor Certification instruction on classical moldings, the four Conference also held in New York. Earlier primary orders, classical proportion, and shade in the year, Domiane taught the Classical and shadow. Walking tours and outdoor Essentials Series, a three-part, in-depth study sketching of Charleston complemented the of the Orders. Jeff DiCicco taught Beginning classroom instruction for a well-rounded course. and Advanced Linear Perspective in May, as The Chapter looks forward to a myriad well as Architectural Field Drawing at the Getty of upcoming events this fall and winter for Villa in July. Southeast members and enthusiasts. At the May 7, 2012 presentation of the For more information about the Southeast Arthur Ross Awards, Paul Gunther announced Chapter, please visit classicist-se.org or contact that Roy Zeluck created a scholarship in honor the Chapter Coordinator at [email protected]. of Marc Appleton. This scholarship is for a Southern California student or emerging profes- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA sional to attend the Beaux-Arts Atelier. Local architects Gabriel Zamora and Anthony in May, members also enjoyed a private tour Grumbine presented to a sold-out crowd, “What of the newly reinstalled European galleries of Style is My House? How to evaluate architecture Painting and Sculpture at the Los Angeles County rocky mountain chapter Participants in the May Columns & Coffee tour at Mary Reed Hall. Photograph byTom Matthews. as a homeowner, designer or world-famous pop Museum of Art. The Robert H. Ahmanson Chief musician.” These energetic presenters explained Curator of European Painting and Sculpture, J. the Chapter will hold the following in April, the Young ICAA hosted a Sketching the diverse influences and expressions found in Patrice Marandel led the tour. lectures throughout the fall: “Mona Hajj Interior Tour of the Emory University campus where California’s architecture. Their passion for Visions;” Michael Imber’s “A Tale of Two participants studied the works of Philip Trammell vernacular architecture and its rich and vibrant Houses…and Their Paths to Sustainability;” Shutze, Michael Graves, and John Portman on history in Southern California was infectious. and Judith Tankard’s “Gertrude Jekyll and the paper. Later this spring, ICAA Board Member Mr. Zamora and Mr. Grumbine followed Country House Garden.” Wright Marshall extended the Chapter’s out- their talk a month later with a presentation thanks go to the Chapter’s generous event reach efforts into the Druid Hills neighborhood on Reginald Davis Johnson, one of Southern sponsors: Haddonstone; Exquisite Kitchen where he presented “The Architectural History California’s iconic architects, whose work is re- Design; Waterworks; Arrigoni Woods; Digital of Druid Hills 1909-1929: Atlanta’s Classically nowned for its unique character and enduring, Media Innovations; Lifescape Associates; Steele Eclectic Suburb.” In May, guests joined Mr. universal appeal. This talk was part of the 2012 Street Bank & Trust; Montare Builders; Gerretson Marshall at Georgia Trust’s Rhodes Hall for Classical Lecture Series. The Series will conclude Realty; LUXE Magazine; and Portico. For his lecture, “Differentiation versus Compatibility: with a lecture and book signing in September more information about Rocky Mountain How Atlanta’s Great Architects Taught Us with Sam Watters, author of Gardens for a Beautiful Chapter programs and events, please contact About Renovation.” America 1885-1935, Photographs by Frances Benjamin Kristin Voda at (303) 355-2460 ext. 201 or seventy Southeast Chapter members and Johnston. Drawing from a rare archive in the [email protected]. their guests joined famed architect Bobby McAlpine Library of Congress collection, the book for his lecture and book signing at the Benecki features 250 reproductions of hand-colored SOUTHEAST Family home in early June. Guests enjoyed a glass lantern slides, overlooked for more than As temperatures rose in spring and summer, so spirited presentation of Mr. McAlpine’s archi- 70 years. too did Chapter membership in the Southeast! tectural work and were treated to a first class the Southern California Chapter bi- This exuberance brought partnership opportu- evening with food, cocktails, and music. Also monthly meetings continue to be an excellent nities in March, beginning with The Georgia during June (as noted above in the New England opportunity for members to get together. The Trust’s annual Neil Reed Prize Lecture with Chapter news), a small group from the Southeast April Chapter meeting, held at Rose Tarlow 2011 recipient and ICAA Committee Member, travelled north to tour Newport, Rhode Island Melrose House, featured a lecture and book Blake Segars. Mr. Segars gave a lecture on the and enjoyed a weekend of fellowship, history, signing with Richard Manion. Noted landscape architectural works of Sir Edwin Lutyens and and architecture. Participants enjoyed visiting designer Sydney Baumgartner spoke at the July Miss Gertrude Jekyll and his impressions from select works by Peter Harrison, Richard Morris Chapter meeting and annual summer party. his travels throughout England. The Chapter Hunt, Ogden Codman, Horace Trumbauer, and Following her presentation, guests enjoyed an then joined the Atlanta Preservation Center McKim, Mead & White. Later in the month, evening reception under the stars on Exquisite top: SoCal Huntington tour june 23. calendar for the yearly Phoenix Flies Event at the the Young ICAA entertained a group of 15 at Surfaces’ rooftop terrace. The September bottom: Dom Forte instructing a class on the the Hills & Dale Estate, by Neel Reid and Orders for the SoCal Chapter. Photos courtesy of the Southern historic LP Mansion. The event organized by Chapter meeting’s speaker will be architect California Chapter. Community Outreach Chair, Angela Smith, Hal Hentz. After the tour of the home, some William T. Baker. blended classicism and preservation. Board participants joined the YICAA for lunch and to the newly formed Southern California Member Judy Talley presented the mission of further explore historic LaGrange, Georgia. Neo-Classicists (SCNC) has been active the ICAA and Southeast Chapter member, Rick with monthly mixers and special events. Its Spitzmiller, gave a discussion on the preserva- most recent event was a private tour and tion of Shutze Award Winner, Redland, his 1852 talk at the Getty Villa with historical novelist Greek Revival raised cottage. Lindsey Davis. 2 0 chapter news fall 12 21

Finally, on June 23, architectural historian TEXAS Sam Watters gave a talk and tour at John Russell The Texas Chapter of the ICAA will be holding Pope’s only building in California, the 1927 their annual statewide John Staub Awards event Huntington mausoleum that still remains, on Saturday, October 20 in Dallas. Information remarkably, in its original landscape. Mr. Watters regarding submission is available on the Chapter’s always brings to his talks an engaging sense website at classicist-texas.org. In conjunction with of humor, extensive knowledge of Los this event, the chapter will also be hosting a lecture Angeles and its architectural gems, and the “back by David M. Schwarz of David M. Schwarz story” of life in Southern California circa 1920. Architects (Washington, DC) on the Friday The guests were not disappointed! afternoon preceding the awards luncheon. For more information about these programs, please The Chapter wishes to thank its 2012 Sponsors: contact Matt Cain at [email protected]. Silver Sponsors: JD Group; McCoy Construction; MG the Texas Chapter will also be hosting Partners; Millworks by Design; Nelson Daniels; Rubin a series of (four) lectures that will focus on Marble & Granite and Stoneland USA; and Winters the history, culture, landscape, and architecture Schram Associates. represented in the courtyards of several impor- Benefactor: Amalfi Stone and Masonry; Antigua del Mar tant San Antonio institutions. The first event Tile; Appleton & Associates; DC Williamson General will be on September 23 with Douglas Keister, Contracting; Millworks, Etc.; Richard Holz, Inc.; Taconic author of Courtyards: Intimate Outdoor Spaces. Marc Builders; and Waterworks. Appleton, architect, teacher, author, and ICAA Patron: Granet and Associates; MATT Construction; trustee emeritus, will speak on October 23. For Merritt Woodworking; Pashupatina; Paul Martin Tile and more information on this lecture series, contact Stone; and Stonemark Construction Management. Dan Wigodsky at [email protected]. Friend: Tim Barber, LTD; and Luxe Magazine. Lastly, Andrew Skurman of Andrew Skurman Architects in San Francisco will be left: The Utah Chapter visited the studio of Randall Lake during the Spring City tour in May. For more information about the Southern speaking in Dallas on September 25 and in Right: Also on the May tour was the Mormon Temple in Manti, Utah built in 1888 with a local lime stone California Chapter, please visit classicist-socal.org Houston on September 26. For more informa- called oolite. Photos courtesy of Robert A. Baird. or contact Chapter Coordinator, Diane Sipos, tion about the Texas Chapter, contact John @ at diane classicist-socal.org or (310) 396-4379. Sebastian at [email protected]. Crowds gathered not only to listen to Peter’s in April, the Chapter enjoyed a lecture at garden stories, but also to experience the novelty The National Trust for Historic Preservation TENNESSEE of one of the oldest forms of transportation in by Peter Pennoyer, AIA, entitled “Reimagining utah downtown Salt Lake City. Late summer events Traditional Architecture,” followed by a book This spring the Tennessee Chapter had an The Utah Chapter began its spring program- included a classical sketching class taught by signing and refreshments provided by Hyde exciting season of tours and events. The Chapter ming with an annual membership drive with artist Jeff Cobabe and a plein air day in spectacular Park Mouldings. exhibited at the 2012 Nashville Antiques & guest lecturer Richard Oman, a Utah art historian. Sundance, Utah with classical artist, Nick on Saturday, May 12 Alissa Ardito, a Garden Show, where they helped expand the It was held in the exquisite downtown Hope Coleman. Charlottesville native and graduate of UVA, presence of the ICAA both locally and nationally. Gallery with nearly 100 in attendance. Richard the Utah Chapter has now passed its one- organized “Architectural Literacy on the Lawn” On March 29, the Chapter visited Vintage spoke about the discovery and collecting of Utah year anniversary and would like to thank all of and a tour of Blue Ridge Farm Residence and Millworks in Nashville for a tour of the facility art, how to determine a classical piece, and the its members, sponsors, and friends who have Gardens. Calder Loth presided over the first half and a firsthand look at the craft of traditional place it holds on a national level. made their events possible. of the morning and spoke to the group about millwork. Many thanks go to the shop’s owners the month of May took chapter members For more information about the Utah Jefferson’s use of the classical orders and sources James and Margaret Dunn for hosting a on a tour south to historic Spring City. This Chapter, contact Chapter Coordinator, DeAnn of inspiration for the design. Mr. Loth also wonderful tour. In early April the Chapter early pioneer town is on the historic record, the Sadleir at (801) 915-4848. discussed ongoing issues with restoration of the headed to Memphis for a visit to the historic only other in the nation being Williamsburg, pavilions and Rotunda. Guests enjoyed a box Goodwinslow House. An enthusiastic group of VA. Dave Ericson, Spring City art dealer and lunch in the gardens of Pavilion X. The second participants toured the eclectic mansion, led by homeowner, led us on a fascinating tour of six WASHINGTON half of the afternoon was followed by a tour of the current owner. The Chapter would like to different homes throughout the community. MID ATLANTIC Blue Ridge Farm residence and gardens led thank Old City Millwork for arranging the Many famous Utah artists have set up their gal- On Wednesday, March 7, the WMA Chapter by Madison Spencer, AIA and Rachel M. Lilly, tour and providing refreshments. leries or studios in this inspiring location. The day offered a lecture and book signing with Milton Landscape Architect. The home is a design members of the Tennessee Chapter were concluded with a dinner in the Anderson “barn” Grenfell who presented “The Art of the Detail.” of the late William Lawrence Bottomley and treated to an exceptional outdoor sketching attended by event organizers and ICAA members. The lecture was held at The National Trust for Virginia’s most cherished landscape architect, class on the grounds of the Vanderbilt Peabody A highlight of the Chapter’s spring/summer Historic Preservation, followed by a reception. Charles Gillette, a collaboration resulting in a campus in May. Artist Charles Brindley was on calendar was a tour of the classic gardens of on Saturday, March 24, the Chapter held a fine Virginia country estate. In 2001 Madison hand to help participants hone their sketching Temple Square with landscape architect, Peter “Behind the Scenes Studio Tour” at Gianetti Spencer and Rachael Lilly worked with the abilities. Now the Chapter is busy preparing Lassig. Peter’s genius in landscape theory has Studio, an architectural and ornamental plaster homeowner to restore the residence and gardens for their Annual Meeting this November in resulted in a nomenclature he developed that has studio, and at the Raymond Kaskey Studio. to the glory of its Bottomley and Gilette days. Nashville, along with other great programming been adopted by landscape architects around the Mr. Kaskey is a sculptor and architect, and is James Martin, of Franck & Lohsen Architects, and events throughout the fall. For more world. Thanks to Robert Baird’s imagination the creator of the architectural sculptures of is organizing a fall walking tour of Kalorama information about the Tennessee Chapter, and craft, Peter was able to conduct this tour the World War II Memorial on the National Triangle that will include a lunch at the Woodrow please visit tnclassicist.org. from the comfort of a homemade rickshaw! Mall. Breakfast was provided while guests Wilson house. enjoyed the works of both studios. 2 2 chapter news fall 12 23

the Washington Mid Atlantic Chapter welcomes new board members David Hathcock Grand Central Academy of Art News of OLBN Architects, Kalinda Brown of SK&I Architectural Design Group, and Anthony by Justine Kalb (Ankie) Barnes, AIA of Barnes Vanze Architects. The Chapter would like to thank Erik Bootsma for his efforts on the WMA ICAA Board and wish him all the best as he focuses his efforts on the NCAS, the Eisenhower Memorial design, and most of all, his new family! The WMA ICAA would like to thank coordinator, Susan Sapiro of Horizon Builders and Horizon House- Welcome Freshman Class GCA in Harlem Middle Schools Works for all of her extraordinary efforts over of 2016! For the past two years, the GCA has been the past year. For more information about the The GCA is pleased to welcome the thirteen offering a free after-school class to ten students Washington Mid Atlantic Chapter, please visit students accepted into our four year, full time from two middle schools in Harlem: Our Lady classicist-washington.org. core painting program: Queen of Angels and Mt. Carmel Holy Rosary Schools. The course is taught once a week Alexander Berrios, Ridgewood, NJ by recent graduate, Carla Crawford, and is an Jon Brogie, Phoenix, AZ introduction to classical drawing techniques for Leeanna Chipana, Brooklyn, NY children without prior formal training. They Katie Engberg, Salisbury, MD begin by learning how to block-in from Bargue Athena Gibson, Ridgewood, NJ plates. Working from there, they acquire the Mark Hill, Escondido, CA basic skills of drawing shapes, lines, tilts, and Adam Koplowitz, New City, NY comparative measuring. The students finished Charlie Mostow, Seattle, WA up their year-long class in June with a copying Jaime Morren, Brooklyn, NY trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Andrew Payne, Provo, UT ...... Grant Perry, Richmond, TX Mark Popple, Oakland, CA Adriana Rodriguez, South Padre Island, TX ...... New Competitions: Portrait Sketch and Still Life We are excited to announce that the GCA is expanding its tradition of hosting live concours competitions in figure sculpture and drawing to include still life. The individual competitions will take place in a three-year cycle, each in the mid-June of their appointed year. Prizes of $10,000, $3,000 and $2,000 will be awarded for first, second, and third prize respectively. A more informal Portrait Sketch competition will be held annually in late August—a festive event to usher in the fall semester. still life painter and GCA teacher Tony Curanaj explained that the new still life compe- tition was inspired by the popular television show “Top Chef.” In addition to any personal objects the participants may choose to use for their competition painting, the judges will unveil one or two objects that every participant toP: Tour of Blue Ridge Farm outside of Charlot- tesville, VA. center: WMA Architectural Literacy must include. Composition as well as skill tour participants on the Lawn at the University will be judged. of Virginia, Charlottesville, with Calder Loth. in the portrait sketch competition, partici- Bottom: Calder Loth leading the Architectural Literacy tour on the Lawn at the University of pants will paint a series of six different portraits Virginia, Charlottesville. Photos courtesy of the Washington over three days that will be judged as a group. Mid Atlantic Chapter. The new competitions are already creating a buzz among painters who have long wished to put their skills to the test in a live contest...... middle school students at the met. Photos by Carla Crawford. 2 4 gca news fall 12 25

GCA Teacher Profile: JK: What’s your earliest memory of a particular painting Ted Minoff or drawing? GCA’s Managing Director Justine Kalb interviewed Ted Minoff on the back porch of TM: A Pierre-Paul Prud’hon drawing of a his home in Brooklyn. female nude. It was in a book called Anatomy Lessons from the Great Masters. I remember Justine Kalb: You’re known for painting seascapes. Will trying to copy the Prud’hon drawing and being you describe some of them? confounded. It was white and black chalk on toned paper. You couldn’t get black chalk. At Ted Minoff: Dark brooding stormy days are the art store, I was shown the next best thing— always interesting. Long calm summer days. Conte Crayons, but they weren’t sufficient. The purples and greens of sand on August i remember trying to copy money. I mean afternoons. The subtlety of overcast and foggy the portraits on dollar bills. I got a fine set of days when there is almost no color, just varia- pens. I used to do these little drawings trying to tions of grey. Then there are the night seascapes. simulate the etching. I just couldn’t figure it out. The moon has to be low. Once the moon is overhead there are no shadows. You can’t JK: How did you decide to make painting your career? see anything. i was drawing on the beach earlier in the TM: I was studying part time with Jacob year, and a little sand cliff formed in front of me Collins. At the same time, John Pence gave me where water had eroded the sand. There were a solo show. It was the late nineties; there was ripples crisscrossing each other—different a housing boom. Lots of people were looking currents were converging between the inside and for artwork for their homes. There was a snow- outside break. That chaotic area started to balling realist movement taking root. All that interest me as a way to break up the horizontal influenced me. so I’ve been focusing on that. I’m trying to it’s a difficult life. Really difficult. I always express the chaos of a severe storm, but also to tell GCA students what they’re in for. My organize it. It’s all about finding order in what conscience would haunt me if I didn’t. If I can seems disordered. talk someone out of it, I’ve done them a favor. If playing with combinations of colors is also it’s not as essential as breathing, they’re not Portrait Demonstration by Ted Minoff, 11 x 8.5”, Pencil and White Chalk on Prepared Paper, 2012. really fun. It’s abstract. It reminds me of being meant for it; their heart’s not in it. a little kid lying in bed inventing stuff and creating something that seems like it could be JK: So what keeps you going? TM: Students seem to be getting younger and The actual cooking. Maialino had a Roman chef real out of something unreal. younger. I’m also noticing the students who are who did menu research trips to Rome every TM: Each painting I start, I think this is the one. now out in the world as artists. I see their work year. I’d compare that to making plein air color JK: Is there a seascape you haven’t painted yet that you’d In the end, I’m often happy with one part of it. out there and it influences me. That’s exciting. studies, drawings, and compositions. Bill Buford’s like to? Rather, I’m not ashamed of all parts of it. book, Heat, talks about cooking with love—the JK: Is there any specific thing you’d like to see from GCA idea that care, thought, and precision should TM: Yes, it involves scale, putting the viewer JK: You teach cast drawing to studio art majors at students? be in everything. To try to do everything with into the actual space. Columbia University. Do you like it? excellence. For example, in the new American Wing at TM: Yes. I’d like to see the students while the MET, there is an enormous Bierstadt right TM: Yes. It’s great to reach out to people who they’re at GCA pulling all the pieces together. JK: You’ve named your two young boys after painters— across from a Church. They were rivals and their didn’t plan on learning this, or seek it out, who They could go a lot further a lot faster, sur- Repin and Raphael. Were there any other painter names in work seems to be staring each other down. then find themselves captivated. A lot of people rounded by all the teachers with their varied the running? up close in these paintings, you see all those who are other kinds of artists will have a fairly strengths. little moments—largely invented. A lot changed deep understanding of it, at least a respect for it. For example, Anthony (Baus) is putting the TM: Leo. But I could never name a kid Leonardo. from their studies; it’s as if they envisioned Some of it may seep into what they do. figure in space.I ’d love to see that in paintings. If That would be like naming a kid Jesus. He’s just themselves right there, walking around, down the students generally have little exposure you leave GCA with this, it seems there are no too good. I liked Piero (della Francesca) but every single path wandering into the distance, to this kind of work. Very few of them have limits to what you can do, like that unfathom- my wife Noa didn’t like it. We thought about through the space between trees, around each rock. experienced the language that I take for granted able Bouguereau painting at the MET, “Nymphs Rembrandt. And Rubens is the name of a the largest surface I’ve done is 9 feet across. at GCA. I have to qualify, go back over basic and Satyr.” It seems like that could be within Formula One racecar driver, Rubens Barrichello. I’d love to go bigger to enter every moment of definitions. They expect a more assignment- reach for them. We’re not there yet. We’ll get There are two other Repins out in the world— pictorial space and have the opportunity to oriented experience. Time is so short that you there. That’s what I’d want to see. one is a hockey player and one is a violinist. describe it in paint. really have to plan. At the GCA the less structured Minoff (derived from Minoffsky) is a Russian atelier experience is more goal-oriented. You get JK: You once staged in a restaurant. Can you make any name. I like the idea of a third Repin having a JK: It’s interesting, you seem to be using the terms moment there when you get there. comparisons to painting? story about his name to tell when he’s older! and element interchangeably...... JK: You have taught at GCA since 2006 when it opened. TM: Maialino! It was named Best New Restaurant TM: Moment is about the canvas and translating Have you noticed changes? by Zagat when I was there. Yes, as a teacher, I’m to the pictorial, and element is about the world, always looking for analogies. Being a painter, the subject. you relate to everything. There’s the prep work. 2 6 arthur ross awards fall 12 27

2012 Arthur Ross Awards Monday, May 7, 2012

On May 7, 2012, friends and enthusiasts gathered in the great dining room of the University Club in New York City to honor excellence in the classical tradition. This year’s winners were: HBRA Architects, Chicago, Illinois for Architecture; Rhett Butler, New York for Artisanship; Edwina von Gal, East Hampton, New York for Landscape Design; the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, Washington, DC for Stewardship; and Francis Morrone, Brooklyn, New York for History and Journalism. ICAA board member emeritus Marc Appleton was the recipient of the Board of Directors Honor.

clockwise From top: Marc Appleton, architect, author, trustee emeritus, and founding Southern California Chapter president with Gil Schafer upon receiving the ICAA Board of Directors Honor; Francis Morrone, recipient of the Arthur Ross Award for History and top: ICAA President Paul Gunther and board member Suzanne Santry welcome Journalism; Edwina von Gal accepting the Arthur Ross Award for Landscape Design; ICAA the packed dining room to the 31st annual Arthur Ross Awards. board member Roy Zeluck with Marc Appleton after announcing a new scholarship in marc’s Bottom: Thomas luebke accepting the Arthur Ross Award for Stewardship honor for a Southern California student. The scholarship will be called the Appleton/ on behalf of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts from Jury Chair Kathryn Herman Zeluck Scholarship; Arthur Ross Awards Jury Chair Kathryn Herman with Rhett Butler, and fellow juror R. Douglass Rice. Mia McDonnald Photography©2012. recipient of the arthur ross award for Artisanship; Thomas Beeby and gary ainge accepting the Arthur Ross Award for Architecture from jury Chair Kathryn Herman and ICAA Board Chairman, Peter Pennoyer. Mia McDonnald Photography©2012. The Institute is pleased to acknowledge the generous and loyal support of the following member firm: The Institute is pleased to acknowledge the generous and loyal support of the following member firm:

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TOURS FILL UP QUICKLY and priority registration is offered for ICAA members at Attendees seeking AIA/ the Patron level and above. ICAA Tour Operator Classical Excursions specializes in exclusive tours continuing education hours that emphasize excellence in architecture, art, music, gardens, and archeology. Pamela Huntington (cehs) (as specified in each program descrip- Darling of Exclusive Cultural Tours/Events of Prestige also offers tours for ICAA members. For tion) will be charged a one-time $20 processing further information about the tours listed below including pricing please contact Lani Summerville fee ($40 for non-members) per semester. To or Tom Hayes at [email protected] or call (413) 528-3359. For tours denoted with pre-register for education hours please contact Pamela Huntington Darling’s name, contact her directly at [email protected]. The ICAA is [email protected]. pleased to introduce an additional tour operator, Stefano Aluffi-Pentini at [email protected] for a tour of Sorrento and the Amalfi. Visit classicist.org for more information. Sponsored by Hyde Park Mouldings Contemporary Classical: FALL 2012 The Architecture of Andrew October 7 – 14 Skurman Architects Private Palaces, Villas & Gardens of Venice and the Veneto Wednesday, September 19; Arranged by Pamela Huntington Darling Reception and book signing at 6:30 PM; Lecture at 7:00 PM October 17 – 21 sold out The award-winning San Francisco-based firm, Santa Barbara, Montecito & California Mediterranean Andrew Skurman Architects, specializes in designing custom residences inspired by the November 26 – December 3 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND in partnership with building traditions of French châteaux, Mediter- the ICAA florida chapter ranean villas, and Georgian country houses. Architectural Treasures of Cuba: Access Renewed In collaboration with world-class contractors, versions of the Doric type as described and delin- interior and landscape designers, lighting and eated in key treatises such as James Gibbs’, Rules for December 6 – 9 audiovisual experts, and other craftsmen, Skurman Drawing the Several Parts of Architecture. The class will Private New York blends modern comfort and conveniences into conclude with a brief look at the use of the Doric type traditional settings. Join Mr. Skurman for in both historic and contemporary architecture. SPRING/summer 2013 an illustrated talk celebrating the publication of may 17 – 24 Contemporary Classical, the firm’s first monograph. Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi (Paestum) Instructor: Michael Mesko, Architect, ICAA Fellow Arranged by Stefano Aluffi-Pentini Location: ICAA, 20 West 44th Street, 2nd Floor, Location: Library at the General Society, 20 West Room 208, New York, NY 44th Street. Space is limited and reservations are recommended. june 1 – 9 Cost/Continuing Education Hours: To reserve, call the ICAA reservations line: (212) 730-9646, Private Estates and Gardens of Provence & the French Riviera $175 ($125 Members); 5 AIA/CES CEHs ext. 109 or register online at classicist.org ...... Arranged by Pamela Huntington Darling Cost/Continuing Education Hours: June 7 – 11 FREE for ICAA members and employees of professional Sponsored by Flower Construction Country Houses of Connecticut’s Fairfield County member firms; FREE for full-time students with current ID; AMERICAN SPLENDOR: $30 for the general public. 1 AIA/CES CEH is available. THE RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE ...... top to bottom: Villa Cornaro, June 8 – 15 OF HORACE TRUMBAUER Pionbino Dese; Villa Corbeau, ICAA Rome Drawing & Painting Tour Thursday, September 27; montecito, California; Suzhou For information contact Managing Director of Education, Ryan Greene at Drawing the Doric Order Reception and book signing at 6:30 PM; Gardens, Jiangsu province. Saturday, September 22, 9 am–2 pm Lecture at 7:00 PM [email protected] Travel dates AND June 18 – July 5 This course provides an introduction to drawing Horace Trumbauer (1868-1938) was one of the TOURS subject to Classical China the Doric Order. The class begins with an over- most influential residential architects in the change; some tours view of the Doric type and the terminology of its country house era that lasted from the late 19th may be filled by Led by Michael Lykoudis, Francis and Kathleen Rooney Dean of the School of Architecture at Notre Dame and Selena Anders, Design Faculty, Rome Studies constituent parts. Participants will learn how to century to 1930. His restrained limestone press time. Check draw the Doric Order and review related syntax palaces and townhouses for the wealthy defined classicist.org for Program. For initial inquires contact Barbara Panzica, [email protected] or (574) 631-4699. such as intercolumniation. One-on-one guidance a new elegance in American cities and seaside updates. will be provided while participants practice resorts. 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commissions. His Traditional Drafting by Hand as well as a pioneer in the revival of the classical Learning from the Old large mansions were 6 evening sessions: Tuesdays & tradition in America. The tour is led by David Masters in Rome typically designed in Thursdays, October 2–18; 6:30–9 pm Gibson of DF Gibson Architects (DFGA). Friday, October 19; Reception at English or French DFGA has served as campus architect for Snug 6:30 PM; Lecture at 7:00 PM taste, and whether This course engages the student in the practice Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens, they were in the of traditional architectural drafting. Many students which has 26 buildings on 83-acres containing Will St. John, recipient of the 2011 Alma Schapiro Whitemarsh Valley have little or no knowledge of traditional draft- more than 300,000 sq. feet of space. Prize will give an illustrated talk about his three- outside Philadelphia ing via manual and pencil technique due to participants will gather at the Judge Jacob month ICAA Affiliated Fellowship at the or in Newport, the preponderance of drafting now done via Tysen House adjacent to the grounds for a brief American Academy in Rome and his experi- Rhode Island, Trum- machines (CAD) and, for students in earlier tour and box lunch and then will proceed to ences copying paintings in the great museums bauer’s houses had decades, technical pens. Students embark on the Snug Harbor campus. For complete details and to of Rome, Florence, and Paris. the imposing aristo- exercises to establish the basic skills that allow register please visit classicist.org or call (212) 730-9646, cratic presence his clients sought. Michael them to communicate their ideas clearly and ext. 104. Location: Library at the General Society, 20 West Kathrens, author and historian, will present a cleanly, focusing on the ability to draw a line 44th Street. Space is limited and reservations are required. talk based on his newly revised book (Acanthus that is straight, unvarying in width, evenly dark, Cost/Continuing Education Hours: To reserve, call the ICAA reservations line: (212) 730-9646, Press, 2011), which remains the only published and sharp. Achieving this sounds simple, but it is $20 for ICAA members and employees of professional ext. 109 or register online at classicist.org monograph on Trumbauer to date. not—and is worth the effort, for it is the foun- member firms: $20 for full-time students with current ID; Cost/Continuing Education Hours: dation to good drawing. $40 for the general public. Fee includes box lunch FREE for ICAA members and employees of professional member firms; FREE for full-time students with current ID; Location: Library at the General Society, 20 West from Silva Popaz, Chef and Owner of Vida restaurant on Instructor: Seth Weine, Architectural Designer, Staten Island. 1 AIA/CES CEH is available. $30 for the general public. 1 AIA/CES CEH is available. 44th Street. Space is limited and reservations are recommended...... To reserve, call the ICAA reservations line: (212) 730-9646, ICAA Fellow ...... Location: ICAA, 20 West 44th Street, 2nd Floor, ext. 109 or register online at classicist.org Exhibition: The Beaux-Arts Cost/Continuing Education Hours: Room 208, New York, NY American Classicism: Cost/Continuing Education Hours: The Design Process, Atelier, A Classical Journey FREE for ICAA members and employees of professional Friday, October 19, 6–8 pm member firms; FREE for full-time students with current $340 ($295 Members); 15 AIA/CES CEHs Historical Precedent and ...... The Study of Invention For the occasion of Archtober, New York City’s ID; $30 for the general public. 1 AIA/CES CEH is Architecture and Design Month, the Beaux-Arts available. 4 evening sessions: Mondays, ...... Know Your House in Detail October 15–November 5; 6:30–8:30 pm Atelier will open its studio to present an exhibi- 4 evening sessions: tion of work from the full-time program’s current Monday, September 24; Wednesdays, An American architect must understand American students, alumni/ae, and instructors, as well as A Theory of Proportion October 3–17; 6:30–8:30 pm in Architecture architectural precedent and its particular sources from the permanent collection of the ICAA. and origins. The premise of this course is that in Light refreshments will be served. This exhibition saturday, September 29; The classical tradition in architecture has been 10am–1pm; 2:30–5:30 pm order to design well in the classical and tradi- and open studio is free and open to the public, perpetuated and propagated in large part through tional manner, one must be knowledgeable of however reservations are requested. This class provides an overview of proportion as apprenticeships in professional offices and the historical precedent and understand how it can a design tool in traditional architecture and is trades. This course will instruct the students guide one’s work. This is not a history course Location: The Institute of Classical Architecture & presented in the form of lectures and demonstra- in the fundamental principles of architectural but will discuss architectural design methodology Art, 20 West 44th Street, 3rd floor. Reservations requested. tions. The concept of symbolic or qualitative detailing for domestic projects in town and the by looking at particular American architects and To reserve, call: (212) 730-9646, ext. 100, or register number will be discussed as well as an introduction country. The theoretical and practical aspects of how their study of history impacted their work. online. to Pythagorean and Platonic numerical philosophy; classical architectural details will be explored This seminar will explore aspects that distin- ...... the relation of number to beauty; the derivation relative to historical context. guish American classical architecture through its of the ancient musical octave; a discussion of the origins with presentations and class discussions. Drawing (Live): The Recovery Golden Section, its mathematics, geometry, relation Instructor: Marvin Clawson, Architect, ICAA Fellow Course Topics will include: Early American of the Beaux-Arts to philosophy, particularly its role as geometrical Location: ICAA, 20 West 44th Street, 2nd Floor, architecture and the use of pattern and reference Tuesday, October 23, 6:30 pm Room #208, New York, NY “logos”; and the connection of these ideas to the Cost/Continuing Education Hours: books, from Palladio to Asher Benjamin, to numerical-geometrical canons of classical architecture. White Pine, and Pencil Points. The Colonial Revival, Co-founder of the Institute of Classical Archi- $210 ($160 Members); 8 HSW AIA/CES CEHs tecture (now the ICAA) Richard Cameron These ideas are applied to historical archetypes, ...... the work of H. H. Richardson, McKim, Mead & such as the four-column portico and the small White and the invention of the Shingle Style, the presents an illustrated talk in conjunction with Archtober, New York City’s Architecture and house through demonstrations using arithmetic, Sponsored by Hilton-VanderHorn Architects American Renaissance and the work of Platt and geometric, and harmonic ratio methods. The Pope will be covered. The course concludes with Design Month. For more information on Arch- Discover Classical New tober events, visit www.archtober.org. course may be taken as an introduction to these York: Sailors’ Snug Harbor Modern classicism and use of the historical prec- ideas or as a review for those who have some edent in the work of Ferguson & Shamamian Ar- Walking Tour Location: ICAA, 20 West 44th Street. Space is background with the subject. Saturday, October 13, chitects. 12–3 PM limited and reservations are recommended. To reserve, call the ICAA: (212) 730-9646, ext. 100 or register online Instructor: Steve Bass, Architect, ICAA Instructor Instructor: Stephen Chrisman, ICAA Fellow and Sailors’ Snug Harbor, completed in 1833 on at classicist.org. Location: ICAA, 20 West 44th Street, 2nd Floor, Senior Associate of Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, New York Cost/Continuing Education Hours: Staten Island, was the first retirement center built Room 208, New York, NY Location: ICAA, 20 West 44th Street, 2nd Floor, FREE and open to the public. 1 AIA/CES CEH is Cost/Continuing Education Hours: specifically for the elderly and weary seamen Room 208, New York, NY available. $200 ($150 Members); 6 HSW AIA/CES CEHs of New York’s bustling maritime industry. Cost/Continuing Education Hours: ...... Comprised of over 26 Greek revival, Italianate, $210 ($160 Members); 8 AIA/CES CEHs Beaux-Arts, and Victorian buildings, Sailors’ ...... Snug Harbor is an example of exquisite architecture 3 4 calendar fall 12 35

The Spectrum of the Tuscan: Keith Granet The Classical Tradition A Parallel of an Order The Importance of Business in Chinese Architecture and 5 sessions: Wednesdays, October Management in a Design Firm the Beaux-Arts 24–November 14; 6:30–9 pm; Thursday, November 8; Tuesday, November 20; Saturday, November 10; 10 am–3 pm Reception and book signing at 6:30 PM; Reception and book signing at 6:30 PM; Lecture at 7:00 PM Lecture at 7:00 PM Although the Five Classical Orders of Architecture are commonly understood to be intrinsically Please join Keith Granet, management consultant Chinese architecture is grounded in a classical related to tectonic realities, a more considered and author of The Business of Design (Princeton tradition that dates to the first millennium BCE study of how the most basic of the Orders, the Architectural Press, 2011), who will lecture on and persists until the fall of imperial China Tuscan, is presented in the Canonical Treatises— the importance of good business practices to create in 1911. When Chinese architecture finally points to a much more nuanced and surprising a successful design firm. Keith’s firm, Granet confronted modern construction, it was in the reality. Through drawing the Canonical Tuscan & Associates has had the privilege of working form of Beaux-Arts method, a system highly as enshrined in the Three Standard Architectural with the country’s top designers for the past 21 derivative of European classicism that was the Treatises, and then, encountering and more years. Granet has also served on the board of the core of education in architecture programs in the closely studying a range of built Tuscans (here, decades, Johnston photographed estate gardens, ICAA Southern California Chapter for the past US in the 1920s. This lecture by Nancy Steinhardt examining this Order in relation to its contin- from Rhode Island to Virginia, from New York eight years. explores the Beaux-Arts education of China’s first gent realization in complex monuments), we to California, and produced colored lantern generation of architects, and what happened when can begin to uncover those deep undercurrents slides she projected at garden clubs, museums and Location: Library at the General Society, 20 West they returned to China to establish the first practices that reveal the nature of architecture as societies to promote a more beautiful America. 44th Street. Space is limited and reservations are required. and departments of architecture. It also explores the an art. In the first three sessions we begin with To reserve, call the ICAA reservations line: (212) 730-9646, impact of Beaux-Arts training in Republican China the textbook Tuscan by drawing it in several of Location: Library at the General Society, 20 West ext. 109 or register online at classicist.org of the 1930s and subsequently in Taiwan, Soviet- its pedagogic incarnations. In the fourth session 44th Street. Space is limited and reservations are required. Cost/Continuing Education Hours: influenced China of the 1950s, and 1960s, and we venture out into the city to learn from the To reserve, call the ICAA reservations line: (212) 730-9646, FREE for ICAA members and employees of professional the Cultural Revolution. Tuscan in the context of built monuments. ext. 109 or register online at classicist.org member firms; FREE for full-time students with current ID; The closing session will be in the form of a seminar. Cost/Continuing Education Hours: $30 for the general public. 1 AIA/CES CEH is available. Location: Library at the General Society, 20 West Reflecting on our journey with the humbleT uscan, FREE for ICAA members and employees of professional ...... 44th Street. Space is limited and reservations are required. we might then start to discover how the Ancient member firms; FREE for full-time students with current To reserve, call the ICAA reservations line: (212) 730-9646, Greek Orders are still present and alive. ID and FREE to Garden Conservancy Members; $30 for Drawing the Ionic Order ext. 109 or register online at classicist.org the general public. 1 AIA/CES CEH is available. 1 weekend session: Cost/Continuing Education Hours: Required texts for drawing and reflection are Saturday, November 17, 9 am–2 pm provided in class...... FREE for ICAA members and employees of professional member firms; FREE for full-time students with current ID; This course provides an introduction to drawing Architectural Rendering $30 for the general public. 1 AIA/CES CEH is available. Instructor: Michael Djordjevitch, ICAA Instructor the Ionic Order. The class begins with an over- Location: in Wash ...... ICAA, 20 West 44th Street, 2nd Floor, 6 Sessions: Saturday, October 27; view of the Ionic type and to the terminology of Room 208, New York, NY 12pm–6pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays, its constituent parts. Participants will learn how to Cost/Continuing Education Hours: October 30–November 8; 6:30–9:30pm; Reading Alberti draw the Ionic Order and review related syntax 5 sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays, $340 ($295 Members); 15 AIA/CES CEHs Saturday, November 10; 12 pm–6 pm ...... such as intercolumniation. One-on-one guidance November 29–December 11, 6:30–9 pm; will be provided by the instructor while partici- Saturday, December 8, 10 am–3 pm This course is an introduction to the study of Sponsored by Hyde Park Mouldings with support from pants practice drawing the order/component at Architectural Rendering in Wash. Students are Leon Battista Alberti’s much-celebrated Ten Books The Garden Conservancy their desks. Comparison will be made among introduced to and guided along the path of normative versions of the Ionic type as described on the Art of Building are the first comprehensive Picturing the American H. Van Buren Magonigle’s detailed lessons Garden with Sam Watters and delineated in key treatises such as James theoretical writings on architecture since Greek in India Ink Wash in an atelier environment. Gibbs’, Rules for Drawing the Several Parts of Architecture. and Roman antiquity. Significantly, they became Friday, October 26; Reception and Among the topics covered are wash rendering book signing at 6:30 PM; Lecture The class will conclude with a brief look at the authoritative argument for the classical in at 7:00 PM materials, India Ink wash, toned ink wash, full the use of the Ionic type in both historic and architecture for the next several centuries, color wash, shades and shadows, atmospheric contemporary architecture. remaining so until the Neo-classical revolt of the Please join author Sam Watters for an illustrated perspective, and sheet composition using examples later 18th century. And yet, they are not Alberti’s of the Beaux-Arts drawing type, the analytique. lecture based on his recent book, Gardens for a Instructor: Michael Mesko, Architect, ICAA Fellow sole work to explore regarding the art of archi- Classes are conducted primarily in a studio format, Beautiful America 1895-1935 (Acanthus Press, Location: ICAA, 20 West 44th Street, 2nd Floor, tecture. That neglected work is his On the Art of 2011). Drawing from a rare archive from the with formal lectures, hands-on instruction, and Room 208, New York, NY Painting. This class offers an introduction to collection of the Library of Congress, this demonstrations. Cost/Continuing Education Hours: Alberti’s foundational reflections on architecture, new book presents 250 reproductions of hand- $175 ($125 Members); 5 AIA/CES CEHs framing them through this indispensable work colored glass lantern slides long ignored. 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