Ferguson & Shamamian Architects' 2025 McKim, Mead & White Award-winning project
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November 20, 2025
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This edition of World of Classicism is sponsored by Cooper Historical Windows.
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On Saturday, November 8th 2025, the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) hosted the inaugural Gindroz Symposium on Affordable Housing. The half-day symposium brought together past recipients of the Gindroz Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing at the ICAA’s national headquarters in New York City and culminated in the presentation of the 2025 Gindroz Award to Nansledan, a 540-acre extension to the city of Newquay on the north coast of Cornwall.
The program included a discussion with representatives from the Duchy of Cornwall, Cornwall Council, the King's Foundation, and ADAM Architecture on the development and implementation of Nansledan; presentations from past Award recipients the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara and Union Studio; and a panel discussion on the future of affordable housing design.
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The ICAA is grateful for the longstanding support of the Muse Family Foundation for making the Gindroz Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing possible, and to Suzanne Santry and Russell Windham for providing additional support.
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On Wednesday, September 24th, the ICAA and the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation welcomed Jennifer Carlquist, Robert Leath, and Patricia Lowe Smith for Elevating Stewardship: Restoring and Reviving Iconic House Museums in a discussion moderated by Benjamin Prosky, President of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation.
The restoration of a historic house is seemingly never complete. The stewards of these properties may have well researched maintenance plans, but they also must always expect the unexpected. In the case of house museums, the ongoing restoration process should be used as an opportunity to teach – inviting curators, craftspeople, design professionals, students of preservation and the general public to better understand the skill and care that goes into reviving a historic property.
This panel convened a group of experienced museum professionals who oversee critical and complicated restorations at several extraordinary properties, including the re-installation of original wood paneling, returned to the Cupola House in Edenton, North Carolina after a century in the Brooklyn Museum collection; the careful research and documentation needed to prepare for the restoration of an exquisite ceiling at Drayton Hall located outside of Charleston, South Carolina; and the miraculous recovery of Boscobel in Cold Spring, New York, after a devastating ceiling collapse has led to an ambitious restoration and given an opportunity to reinterpret the interiors.
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This is the third event in The Richard H. Jenrette Preservation Series established in partnership with the ICAA and made possible through a grant from the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation.
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In 2022, the ICAA welcomed designers Corey Damen Jenkins and Alexa Hampton for a fascinating conversation about Corey's design inspirations, the challenges of building a successful career, and some of his remarkable projects.
Incorporating a variety of sources from ancient Egypt to Napoléon I’s tented rooms, Corey took attendees on a trip through the ages to show how he incorporates historical precedent into his bold designs. Filled with anecdotes and lively conversation between two friends, this is a history lesson in interior design that will be as entertaining as it is informative.
The Annual Mark Hampton Lecture honors the legacy of renowned designer Mark Hampton and celebrates the highest caliber of interior design in the classical tradition.
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The 6th Annual Mark Hampton Lecture with Steven Gambrel in Conversation with Alexa Hampton will take place on Wednesday, February 25th, and registration is now open.
Many thanks to the Mark Hampton Lecture's Founding Sponsor: S. Donadic Inc. Construction Management.
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On September 17, 2025, the ICAA was proud to welcome Atelier Louis Del Boca for a presentation on the history and evolution of plaster craftsmanship—from its classical roots in grand historic interiors to its continued relevance in today’s most refined architectural and design projects.
The presentation examines the history of plaster mastery, tracing its development across centuries and its role in shaping architectural language. As a premier French atelier, Del Boca offers an inside look at the traditional techniques and materials that define the craft, with a focus on the handwork and precision behind each surface. Illustrating how this heritage skill continues to elevate both classical and modern spaces, the program looks behind the scenes at a showcase of French projects including celebrated recent restorations at Versailles and the Hôtel de la Marine, as well as new work for LVMH boutiques and the Hôtel George V.
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This lecture is presented as part of a Salon Series and as part of The Françoise and Andrew Skurman Lecture Series on Classical French Architecture.
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