"Architecture is suffering a crisis of confidence. More and more mainstream figures in the field are admitting that the profession has lost its way," writes Justin Shubow in an article recently published by Forbes. Shubow discusses at length how the approach taken by so-called modern architects and the recent campaign by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) continues … Continue reading (Modern) Architecture Continues To Implode: More Insiders Admit The Profession Is Failing
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?
Classicism Defined: Urbanism & Classicism
"One of the architect’s principle responsibilities is the creation and protection of the public realm. This course examines the critical relationship between classical architecture and traditional urbanism. The principles of traditional urbanism will be presented and the social, environmental, and economic reasons for returning to a more traditional planning methodology with be explored." Join us … Continue reading Classicism Defined: Urbanism & Classicism
Classicism Defined: Theory of Moldings
“In this Grammar of Molding - Theory & Practice class, students will be taught to identify and name the individual molding profiles of the Doric order. They will also understand the purpose of each profile, it’s tectonic function and the reasoning for it’s placement in the classical orders. We will also discuss the Sciagraphy of … Continue reading Classicism Defined: Theory of Moldings
Classicism Defined: Part I
A three part educational program on Classical Architecture began this weekend in Utah. The first part of the series of Classicism Defined was presented by Bradford Houston. Due to popular demand and a sold out workshop, the Utah Chapter of ICAA will be repeating the first part of the series titled Classicism Defined on June 14th. CLASSICISM … Continue reading Classicism Defined: Part I
Michael G. Imber Lecture: The Creation of Beauty through Landscape and Culture
The Utah Chapter of the ICAA is pleased to have Michael G. Imber present "The Creation of Beauty through Landscape and Culture" at the Grand America Hotel on April 15th, 2014. Details can be found on the flyer below.
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