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June 15, 2022

The ICAA is a nonprofit educational organization committed to promoting and preserving the practice, understanding, and appreciation of classical design.

Special Thanks to 2022 Arthur Ross Awards Benefactor Sponsor:
The Nanz Company / Pollack+Partners / Revival Sash
ARTICLES & VIDEOS: NEW THIS ISSUE
The ICAA is pleased to announce that a new streamlined video section has been added to classicist.org, making our substantial library of videos—including continuing education courses, public programs and lectures, documentaries, miniseries, and much more—available to browse, search, and sort more easily than ever before.

Thanks to a generous grant from the Orville Gordon Browne Foundation, the ICAA has been able to produce a substantial library of video offerings, enabling us to reach students, practitioners, and enthusiasts around the globe.

Now it is easier than ever to browse this continually growing library and to explore video categories including educational films like Calder Loth's "Foundations of Classical Architecture" series, documentary films like the "Design in Mind" and "Classical City Guide" series, public programs and lectures like the McKim Lecture featuring Ben Pentreath or the ICAA's profile of African American architect Julian Abele, and original miniseries like "In Your Neighborhood," "ICAA Influencers," and "ICAA Travel Revisited," among other highlights.
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What began as a conversation about the city of Atlanta quickly evolved into a discussion on American urbanism and city planning. In this episode of our mini-series Cities We Live In, hosts Kellen Krause, Rodrigo Bollat Montenegro, and Anthony Catania speak to Paul Knight, an urban and architectural designer at Historical Concepts and the Executive Director at the nonprofit Douglas C. Allen Institute for the Study of Cities. Paul kicks off the discussion by posing the question first asked by professor Doug Allen to his seminar students at Georgia Tech: "How did we arrive here, at the corner of 5th Street and West Peachtree in Atlanta?"

Cities We Live In is a study of what makes our favorite cities stand out, and in doing so conveying a need for a return to traditional design principles which make them so beloved. Not simply a history of urban form, Cities We Live In teaches us why good places matter.

Classicism in Conversation features discussions by architects, urbanists, city planners, designers, and craftspeople about the relevance of the classical tradition in today's modern world. See all episodes of Classicism in Conversation.

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The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Gunther, who served as the ICAA president from 2003-2015. During a long career working for civic and cultural institutions in New York, Paul distinguished himself with his tireless dedication and fierce devotion to architecture and the arts. A true believer in the capacity for the beautifully conceived built environment to elevate the lives of many, Paul sought to preserve and improve New York City landmarks, and lent his talents to organizations that include the ICAA, the Gracie Mansion Conservancy, the New York Historical Society, the American Center in Paris, and the New York City Municipal Art Society.

ICAA Board Chairman Russell Windham had this to say about Paul's contributions:

"Paul’s commitment and leadership while at the ICAA made a difference in the organization's trajectory, and fueled the discussion and practice of the principles of traditional architecture across the country. Paul was a delight to work with and always brought great passion and energy to the cause."

After a career spent making films inside beautiful historic houses, legendary director James Ivory allows the cameras to enter his own home for an intimate portrait of his life and career. Ivory speaks candidly about how architecture, particularly traditional architecture, has shaped his films. From the historic Hudson Valley home where many of his films were edited, to the decaying mansions of colonial India that inspired his early work, to the grand English country manors that characterize his most famous films, Ivory takes us on a journey through his career, which is shaped at every turn by the architecture of his surroundings.

Accompanied by illustrative scenes from his films, a private look inside his home, and never-before-seen photos provided by Ivory himself, On Location with James Ivory is the first documentary to chronicle the career of this award-winning filmmaker.
A private visit to James Ivory's historic Hudson Valley home will be a featured destination on the ICAA's tour, Great Country Houses of the Hudson River Valley, which will take place on July 12-15.

ARTICLES & VIDEOS: PREVIOUS ISSUE
On Monday, May 23rd, 2022, the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) welcomed guests to celebrate the lifetime achievements of the winners of the 2022 Arthur Ross Awards. Architects, designers, artisans, builders, academics, and enthusiasts of classicism united in the ornate dining room of a private club in New York City to recognize the extraordinary contributions of the talented winners: Appleton Partners LLP (Architecture), John Danzer / Munder-Skiles (Artisanship & Craftsmanship), Suzanne Rheinstein & Associates (Interior Design), Arne Maynard Garden Design (Landscape Design & Gardening), Timothy Smith and Jonathan Taylor (Education), Barry Bergdoll (History & Writing), and Raymond L. Gindroz (Board of Directors Honor).


Thank you to our 2022 Arthur Ross Award Luminary and Benefactor Supporters:

Luminaries
Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design
Janet C. Ross

Benefactors
Kathryn & Ron Herman
The Nanz Company / Pollack+Partners / Revival Sash
Patrons of Charlotte Worthy Architects
Tischler und Sohn USA Ltd.
On site at the legendary Wethersfield Estate and Gardens in October 2021, renowned garden designer Page Dickey and acclaimed interior designer Katie Ridder delved into tips and tricks for integrating home and garden with Wethersfield’s Director of Horticulture Toshi Yano. Their intimate and entertaining conversation features their personal gardens as case studies for how to design interior and exterior spaces that enhance one another.


Presented as part of the Bunny Mellon Curricula at the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. The ICAA is very grateful to the Gerard B. Lambert Foundation for its generous support of this program, along with the Curricula's Lead Co-Sponsor Hollander Design Landscape Architects, Film Series Co-Sponsor Janice Parker Landscape Architects, Landscape Prize Co-Sponsor Harrison Design, Continuing Education and Public Programs Co-Sponsor Charlotte Moss, and Garden Symposium Co-Sponsor Kathryn M. and Ronald J. Herman Charitable Foundation.
AWARDS & PRIZES: BUNNY MELLON GARDEN DESIGN PRIZE
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Bunny Mellon Garden Design Prize, which recognizes the excellence and creativity of projects from emerging landscape or architectural design professionals whose work is inspired by classical or traditional design, holistically considers the symbiosis between outdoor environments and physical structures, and interweaves garden and architectural elements within their design. This Prize is presented annually as part of the ICAA’s Bunny Mellon Landscape Curricula.

Entries for the 2022 Bunny Mellon Garden Design Prize are due today, June 15th, 2022.

Inquiries or requests for extensions can be directed to mwohlforth@classicist.org.


Special thanks to the Bunny Mellon Garden Design Prize Co-Sponsor, Harrison Design
BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS: FROM THE ICAA COMMUNITY
This beautifully illustrated volume reveals the deep connection between architect Albert Simons and Charleston, South Carolina, the city that he loved. Although he preferred the more traditional Beaux-Arts and Classical styles, his unique ability to balance them with modernism was deeply embedded in the ethos of Charleston and the renaissance that spurred the city's rebirth as an international destination defined by its architectural heritage.
NATIONAL CALENDAR: MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS
October 15th-22nd

60 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 4 AIA CES Learning Units|HSW | 64 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (covers all Core Curriculum subject areas)

Scholarships are available: the deadline to apply is July 25, 2022

NATIONAL CALENDAR: CONTINUING EDUCATION
Lead Sponsor for Continuing Education: Uberto Construction
June 24th & 25th

5 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Analytical Drawing) and 5 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective
July 23rd & 30th

5 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Doric Order) and 5 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective for each part
NATIONAL CALENDAR: PUBLIC PROGRAMS & LECTURES
Lead Annual Public Programs Sponsor: RINCK
Seasonal Public Programs Sponsor: Dell Mitchell Architects
Seasonal Public Programs Sponsor: Hyde Park Mouldings
Wednesday, June 29th

In-Person, Open to the Public
Thursday, July 28th

In-Person, Open to the Public
DUE TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP?

If your membership is due for renewal, or if you would like to join and support the ICAA, you can do so on our website.

By renewing today, you will remain connected to the ICAA’s diverse programming, publications, and community, while also supporting our educational programs and courses, lectures, workshops, scholarships, and more.
NATIONAL CALENDAR: ICAA TRAVEL PROGRAMS
July 12th-15th

The tour will cover three centuries of some of the region’s finest architecture. Both sides of the river have a rich legacy of styles, given the valley’s proximity to New York City, it had been the recipient of wealth spent on the construction of great architecture.
September 8th-12th

This tour, co-hosted by luxury travel planning company Indagare in partnership with the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, will offer special insight into the foundations—and innovations—of this ever-evolving, ever-inspiring city.

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October 1st-8th

Covering two adjoining centers of stunning classical and neoclassical architecture built during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, this exclusive tour is a firsthand opportunity to experience glorious Rococo architecture and interiors, among other highlights.

Led by Mark Donnelly, a noted expert on Irish decorative arts and antiques, this tour will feature visits to some of the area's finest estates, as well as stays at the privately owned Ballywalter Park, an Italianate Palazzo built in 1846 and now the family home of Lord Dunleath, and the privately-owned Belle Isle Castle, home of Lord Nicholas Hamilton.

This excursion, which will include a stay at the world-renowned Ballyfirn, will be led by Robert O'Byrne, one of Ireland's best-known writers on architecture and design as well as a Board Member of the Irish Georgian Society. During the course of the program, participants will experience private lunches and dinners at beautiful homes while enjoying the splendor of the Irish countryside.
NATIONAL CALENDAR: ICAA CHAPTER ONLINE EVENTS