Classicism, Humanism, and Grace: 40 Years of the Arthur Ross Awards

Watch the ICAA's original documentary film on the Arthur Ross Awards

For over 40 years, the ICAA's Arthur Ross Awards have recognized the lifetime achievements of architects, painters, sculptors, artisans, landscape designers, educators, publishers, patrons, and others dedicated to preserving and advancing the classical tradition. Described by Architectural Digest as “the Oscars of the design world,” the Awards—named for Arthur Ross, a native New Yorker who spearheaded the revitalization of Central Park in the 1970s—quickly grew to become a major force of change in design history.

In this original documentary produced by the ICAA, host Francis Morrone explores the history and significance of the Awards and Arthur Ross's contributions to the advancement of architecture, arts, and design, and six recipients reflect on the impact of this distinction on their careers. Their efforts demonstrate the importance of human-centered design, not just in our past, but in our future.

Sponsors

This film was made possible by the Estate of Christopher H. Browne and the Orville Gordon Browne Foundation.

Special thanks to our Film Sponsors:

Appleton Partners LLP, Asselin Inc., Ankie & Fran Barnes, Jon Berndsen, Kate & Alexander Brodsky, Bulgin & Associates, Inc., Bulley & Andrews, Jacob Bump, Chadsworth Incorporated, Tammy Connor, D. Stanley Dixon Architect, Marsha & David Dowler, Stephen Ekman & Lisa Polo Ekman, Miriam Ellner, Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, Foster Reeve Architectural & Ornamental Plaster, G.P. Schafer Architect, Hart Howerton, Hedrick Brothers Construction, Kirk Henckels, Kathryn & Ron Herman, Highline Construction Group, Hollander Design Landscape Architects, Hyde Park Mouldings, Southern California ICAA Chapter, LaPolla Designs, Anne & Zachary Lazar, Linda London Ltd., Lyn Muse Interiors, Tom Maciag, Anne Kriken Mann, Marmi Natural Stone, metrica, John B. Murray & Elizabeth Brooke Murray, The Nanz Company, Deborah Nevins, Osbee Industries, Inc., Peter Pennoyer Architects, Deborah Fulton Rau, Katharine Rayner, Reilly Architectural, Suzanne Rheinstein, The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, Rizzoli New York, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP, John F.W. Rogers, Janet C. Ross, Rusk, Suzanne R. Santry, Françoise & Andrew Skurman, SMI Construction Management Inc., Southeast ICAA Chapter, Tim Barber Architects, Tischler und Sohn USA Ltd., Suzanne Tucker & Timothy F. Marks, Susan S. & Kenneth L. Wallach, Bunny Williams, Paul Brant Williger, Barbara Eberlein & Jerry Wind, Vallette & Russell Windham, Zepsa Industries

Lead Annual Public Programs Sponsor: RINCK

Seasonal Public Programs Sponsor: Dell Mitchell Architects

Seasonal Public Programs Sponsor: Hyde Park Mouldings

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