IN BETWEEN THE PAST AND THE FUTURE: Architectural Preservation Today – A Salon Discussion

Salon Discussion:  The format for evening salons is a brief presentation from a Utah architect or artist followed by open discussion around an important debate in architecture and art. All ICAA members and friends are invited. Date: Wednesday, November 16, 5pm - 6:30pm  Location: CRSA Architects  649 E South Temple,  Salt Lake City, UT Cost: … Continue reading IN BETWEEN THE PAST AND THE FUTURE: Architectural Preservation Today – A Salon Discussion

TEMPLUM DEI: Exploring the Language of Sacred Architecture – A Salon Discussion

TEMPLUM DEI:  Exploring the Language of Sacred Architecture A Salon Discussion Presented by The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art  Utah Chapter Salon Discussion:  Any study in search of the language of sacred architecture will eventually come to focus its attention on the temple. In fact, the building typology most often referred to by comparative … Continue reading TEMPLUM DEI: Exploring the Language of Sacred Architecture – A Salon Discussion

Beauty that Matters: Examining the Virtues of Artistic Beauty A Salon Discussion

Beauty that Matters:  Examining the Virtues  of Artistic Beauty A Salon Discussion Presented by The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art  Utah Chapter Salon Discussion:  Please join us for an open discussion with artists and architects sharing their views on the values of beauty.  Light refreshments will be served. References for discussion:   Documentary "Why … Continue reading Beauty that Matters: Examining the Virtues of Artistic Beauty A Salon Discussion

Evening Salon – DOGMA OR DÉTENTE: FINDING COMMON GROUND BETWEEN THE AVANT-GARDE AND TRADITION

"DOGMA OR DÉTENTE:  FINDING COMMON GROUND  BETWEEN THE AVANT-GARDE  AND TRADITION"    Thursday, March 24 5pm - 6:30pm 329 Rio Grande, Salt Lake City, Utah   Come join us for good food and conversation this year at the ICAA Utah Evening Salons. The format for each salon will be a brief presentation from a Utah architect or artist followed … Continue reading Evening Salon – DOGMA OR DÉTENTE: FINDING COMMON GROUND BETWEEN THE AVANT-GARDE AND TRADITION

2015 Schedule for Evening Salons: Why do the Great Books Matter?

What do old books have to do with the contemporary practice of architecture?  Come debate and discuss the relevance of old ideas on new buildings at the ICAA Evening Salons this year. Historically, salons were held in Europe and the United States to discuss important themes in art, literature, and politics. At the ICAA Evening Salons we will … Continue reading 2015 Schedule for Evening Salons: Why do the Great Books Matter?

Evening Salon – Alberti on Architectural Beauty

The second Evening Salon this year will be held on Thursday, May 14th. Our theme for the year is "Why do the Great Books Matter?"  As we did in the first salon this year, we will be discussing one treatise from history paired with contemporary articles. For the upcoming salon, please read the following: Historical … Continue reading Evening Salon – Alberti on Architectural Beauty

Evening Salon: The Great Books of Ancient Rome and Greece

The first ICAA Evening Salon for 2015 is on Thursday, March 19th.  Please join us to discuss and debate the question: What does a 2,000-year-old book have to do with contemporary architecture? The readings for the Salon are: - Vitruvius: The Ten Books of Architecture - Robert A.M. Stern: "Letter From the Dean" (Link to … Continue reading Evening Salon: The Great Books of Ancient Rome and Greece

Evening Salon: What is a Classical Architectural Education?

The ICAA was created to help provide a classical education in art and architecture that is largely absent from curriculum in academia today. Many have asked the fundamental question: What is a classical architectural education? We invite you to the first ICAA Utah Chapter Evening Salon, on Thursday, November 13th to discuss this topic in … Continue reading Evening Salon: What is a Classical Architectural Education?