From Esquisse to Analytique: Learning from Sketching Buildings

On April 15-16th the ICAA Utah chapter held its first (sold-out) event of the year where students, architects, and designers were taught from Stephen Chrisman how to study buildings through analytical sketches. From architectural composition to a building's parti, participants learned how to analyze a building during a field study of the Utah State Capitol … Continue reading From Esquisse to Analytique: Learning from Sketching Buildings

Now Online: Classicist Journal Issues 11 & 12

  Classicist, No. 12 The latest edition of the Classicist journal includes a roundtable discussion of Heterodoxia Architectonica, as well as articles by George Saumarez Smith on “The Space between the Orders: The Classical Landscape,” Calder Loth on “An Order for America: The Scamozzi Ionic Capital,” and Jonathan Foyle on “Stowe House,” among others. Edited … Continue reading Now Online: Classicist Journal Issues 11 & 12

REGISTER TODAY – A Very Special Tour of the Utah State Capitol with David Hart and Roger Jackson

Watercolors by Paul D. Brown A Very Special Tour of the Utah State Capitol with David Hart and Roger Jackson For nearly a century, the State Capitol has been one of Utah’s most prominent landmarks. Designed by local architect Richard K. A. Kletting, the Capitol has been home to state government since its opening in … Continue reading REGISTER TODAY – A Very Special Tour of the Utah State Capitol with David Hart and Roger Jackson

Analysis of Architectural Design Composition: How to Study Buildings and Precedent

Watercolor by Paul D. Brown     ANNOUNCING REGISTRATION for ANALYSIS OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPOSITION: HOW TO STUDY BUILDINGS AND PRECEDENT by Stephen Chrisman, Ferguson Shamamian Architects (NYC) Presented by The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art  Utah Chapter  PART OF THE CLASSICISM  DEFINED  CURRICULUM  SERIES COURSE DESCRIPTION:  One of the most essential components of the study … Continue reading Analysis of Architectural Design Composition: How to Study Buildings and Precedent

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

2016 ICAA Utah’s Calendar of Events

The Utah Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is pleased to announce its calendar of events for 2016. March 24 - Evening Salon, Architectural Topic April 15-16 - “Analysis of Architectural Design Composition: How to study Buildings and Precedent” Part of the Classicism Defined Curriculum Series, Stephen Chrisman, Ferguson Shamamian Architects (NYC) … Continue reading 2016 ICAA Utah’s Calendar of Events

The Art of Architecture: Hand Drawing and Design conference

Would a conference on hand drawing and the future of architecture be of interest to you? This is the topic that will be explored at “The Art of Architecture: Hand Drawing and Design” conference, to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2016 at the University of Notre Dame.

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?

Join the ICAA Today!

ICAA membership includes complimentary or reduced admission to programs and events across all of the 15 ICAA chapters nationwide.  When you sign up for membership please indicate the Utah Chapter and half of the membership dues will go directly towards programming here in the Mountain West. Join the ICAA Please add me to the ICAA … Continue reading Join the ICAA Today!

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