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ARTICLES & VIDEOS: NEW THIS ISSUE

Women and Black architects have contributed significantly to architecture in the nineteenth century in all styles from Beaux Arts through Art Deco and International Style. As minorities within the profession of architecture they achieved projects both nationally and internationally with great odds working against them.

From J. Louise Blanchard and Marion Lucy Mahoney to Sophia G. Hayden and Julia Morgan, women have taken second place in noting their achievements and have taken a back seat to the male architects. Black architects, such as Robert Robinson Taylor and Paul Revere Williams, have also made significant achievements in architecture without notoriety. In this recent lecture, Robert Arthur King, FAIA focuses on both Black and female architects who were born in the 19th century and their contributions and achievements in the architectural profession.

Lead Annual Public Programs Sponsor: RINCK

Seasonal Public Programs Sponsor: Dell Mitchell Architects

Seasonal Public Programs Sponsor: Hyde Park Mouldings

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) is proud to announce Union Studio Architecture & Community Design, headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, as the distinguished recipient of the 2023 Gindroz Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing. The Gindroz Award recognizes excellence in the design and implementation of affordable housing in the classical tradition. The award panel considers the unique challenges of designing and building high-quality affordable housing, project contexts, community engagement, social impact, and commitment to building neighborhoods for all.

The ICAA is grateful for the support of the Muse Family Foundation for making the Gindroz Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing possible.

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art's (ICAA) Rocky Mountain Chapter was pleased to showcase an exhibition of work that was generated by the staff and students involved with the Classical Studies program hosted at the University of Colorado Denver’s College of Architecture and Planning. The exhibit featured a wide variety of work from participants in the program including: ink wash renderings, scaled models, photography, free hand sketches and measured drawings. The work featured was curated from CU Denver classes such as: Sketching as Seeing, Classical Studio, Elements of Classical Architecture, The Art of Traditional Design and from ICAA Programming such as: A Workshop in Classical Architecture, Regional & Winter Intensives, and Summer Studios. It also showcased current classical professional practice work of past CU Denver students. The exhibition was attended by members of the ICAA Rocky Mountain community, students, faculty members and visiting professionals.

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ARTICLES & VIDEOS: PREVIOUS ISSUE

In 2022, the ICAA, INTBAU, and the Prince’s Foundation were pleased to continue their collaboration with The Architecture of Place: In Conversation with..., a series of interviews featuring three architects from different backgrounds and points of view: Mohamad Hamouié, Whitley Esteban, and Elsie Owusu.

In this third iteration of the series, Whitley Esteban interviewed Elsie Owusu about her work, background, and design perspective. A student from the University of Edinburgh also made a special appearance and provided guest questions for the interviewee.

As an Architect and Specialist Conservation Architect, interior and urban designer, Elsie Owusu has a wide expertise in transport and infrastructure, as well as the issues facing emerging economies. Passionate about contemporary architecture and city planning, she is particularly fascinated by their relationship to the arts in general, and the specific work of individual artists.

The ICAA would like to thank our Lead Sponsor for Continuing Education courses: Uberto Construction.

NATIONAL CALENDAR: MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS

Workshop in Classical Architecture: UCLA Extension

NATIONAL CALENDAR: CONTINUING EDUCATION

NATIONAL CALENDAR: AWARDS & PRIZES

Submissions Due: A. Hays Town Awards

Submissions Due: Jacques Benedict Awards

Submissions Due: Bullfinch Awards

Submissions Deadline: Philip Trammell Shutze Awards

NATIONAL CALENDAR: EXHIBITIONS

The ICAA will hold a three-day architecture and design conference for up to 200 attendees in Charleston, South Carolina on November 3-5, 2023. Complete with a diverse offering of talks, panel discussions, working sessions, and tours, Enduring Places: ICAA National Conference will focus on three themes that are at the heart of classical design: craftsmanship, preservation, and sustainability. Ticket sales to be announced.

Sponsorships for the Conference are available. Contact lhoglund@classicist.org for more information.

In conjunction with the National Conference, the ICAA will host a juried art exhibition of student and young professional work. Taking place at the historic Aiken-Rhett House in partnership with Historic Charleston Foundation, the group exhibition will be on view during the month of November. Students and young professionals, 35 years old and younger, are invited to submit works inspired by the classical tradition for consideration. A distinguished jury with backgrounds in various design fields will carefully review all submissions and select the finest examples of classical design to include in this historic show. Submissions are due by May 19th.

Selected artists will be awarded a $1,000 stipend for travel and lodging, and are invited to attend the Enduring Places Conference free of charge, providing an invaluable opportunity to learn from and connect with experts in the design and architecture fields.

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

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.

NATIONAL CALENDAR: ICAA TRAVEL PROGRAMS

April 22nd - May 1st, 2023 - SOLD OUT

Join fellow classicists for a journey to Sicily that will include stays in stunning hotels, walking tours, luncheons, cocktails, and dinners at private villas and palazzos, and of course visits to the remarkable architectural treasures of the region, including the Greek ruins at Segesta and the Valley of the Temples.

The ICAA is pleased to partner with Classical Excursions to present this week-long excursion to discover the beautiful and unique Gustavian style of architecture and decoration in Sweden, including visits to Drottningholm Palace, Gunnebo, and Gustav III’s Pavilion at Haga, among other remarkable destinations.

In partnership with Classical Excursions, this tour of the hidden gems of Naples and the Amalfi Coast will bring participants to grand palaces, stunning churches, and private houses and gardens of Positano and Capri, along an abundance of museums, workshops, and more.

October 2nd-9th, 2023 - SOLD OUT

This special tour of Yorkshire, led by architectural historian Oliver Gerrish, begins and ends in London, and includes exclusive curatorial tours of stately homes throughout the region. Participants will have the unique opportunity to enjoy private dinners and luncheons at some of the area's greatest houses, while meeting architects along the way.

NATIONAL CALENDAR: ICAA CHAPTER ONLINE EVENTS

New England Chapter