Wednesday, February 25th
Time & Location TBD
Join the ICAA Utah Chapter President Roger Jackson as he leads us in the second series of our Classicist Book Club. The book selected is Leon Alberti’s, “On the Art of Building”. If you do not already own a copy, the edition pictured above is recommended. It is the Rwykert edition and a newer translation.
Be prepared for an informal discussion and bring any questions you may have!
This event is FREE!
If you have questions please contact emily.pederson@classicistutah.org.
Roger Jackson: “Book Club II: Leon Alberti’s ‘On the Art of Building’ ”
Time: TBD
[Zoom info to come]
Roger P. Jackson, FAIA, LEED AP is a Collaborating Principal at FFKR Architects, Utah’s largest Architectural firm. Roger recently retired from full-time work after almost 40 years. He was recently a Senior Principal and had served for over seven years as the President of the company (2013-2021). A native of Salt Lake City, he graduated from the University of Utah with a Master of Architecture in 1984. Jackson is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. He has designed dozens of buildings throughout the US, specializing in religious and historical restoration architecture. Roger has been entrusted with designing many significant sacred projects for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including temples in Vernal Utah; Nauvoo, Illinois; Laie, Hawaii; Kansas City, Missouri; Brigham City, Utah; Hartford, Connecticut; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Tucson, Arizona; Pocatello, Idaho and the Provo City Center Temple in Provo, Utah. Roger was also the lead designer for the seismic upgrade and major renovation of the historic temple in Salt Lake City, Utah. Roger is known for his sketching and drawing talent and his intelligent and respectful management style. Mr. Jackson is the President of the Utah Chapter of the ICAA, a self-taught classicist, and a lover of books.
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