REGISTRATION is now OPEN for GET YOUR HOUSE RIGHT Architectural Elements to Use and Avoid by John Mellor, Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame Presented by The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Utah Chapter COURSE DESCRIPTION: As a two part intensive workshop, this class is intended to teach architects and builders to learn by looking … Continue reading Register Today: “Get Your House Right” Architectural Elements to Use and Avoid – 2016
10 Myths About Contemporary Sacred Architecture
by Duncan Stroik 1. The Second Vatican Council requires us to reject traditional church architecture and design new churches in a Modernist style. This myth is based more on what Roman Catholics have built during the past thirty years than on what the Church has taught. Even by professional accounts, the church architecture of the … Continue reading 10 Myths About Contemporary Sacred Architecture
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
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
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
ICAA’s Summer Fete
ICAA Utah's Summer Fête The Utah Chapter of the ICAA will be holding its grandest event of the year - a Summer Fete - on Saturday, June 27th, 2015. This year's event will be held at the Historic Walker Mansion in Holladay, Utah where attendees will have a rare opportunity to tour the home and gardens. This … Continue reading ICAA’s Summer Fete
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
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