4 AIA CES LUs and 4 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
Modernist architecture focused on free-standing, anti-urban buildings. The study of classical architecture often also focuses on monuments and free-standing buildings, but there is also a rich tradition of classical urban buildings—buildings that contribute to the continuous urban fabric of the city. Unprecedented contemporary environmental and cultural issues necessitate a renewed understanding of the relationship of architecture and urbanism, i.e., of city form.This class provides an overview of the form, elements, and principles of the traditional city, the evolution of town planning, and an urban design esquisse for an actual project. There will be two short talks about these topics. Participants will then lay out, through freehand drawing, sketch design alternatives for a site in Boston.Michael Dennis is principal-in-charge at Michael Dennis & Associates, a professor of architecture at MIT where he teaches Urban Design and Theory, and recipient of the CNU Athena Medal for contributions to urbanism. He is the author of, Court and Garden: From the French Hotel to the City of Modern Architecture, and the forthcoming, Temples and Towns: A Study of the Form, Elements, and Principles of Planned Towns. Image: View of Priene during the late Hellenistic period (after Zippelius)
Paper and pencils for the drawing exercises will be provided, although participants may choose to bring their own drawing materials. Required and suggested readings will be provided to participants upon registration.
*Before registering at the Students and Emerging Professionals rate, please note the special conditions listed below.
The ICAA provides up to three complimentary spaces in each Continuing Education course for students or young professionals to attend. Upon signing up, you will be entered into a pool of applicants. Individuals will be randomly selected two weeks before the course begins, and all sign-ups will be notified via email. Upon applying, please email a copy of your ID showing that you are aged 35 or younger to [email protected].Should you have any questions about this special program, please email [email protected].Special thanks to John F.W. Rogers for his generous support of ICAA programs for young architects and designers.
To register for a continuing education course hosted by the ICAA National Office, you can use the registration link noted on the program page, email [email protected], or call 212-730-9646 x112. ICAA Chapters manage course registration for their own events. While Chapter programs may be listed on classicist.org, you should check the Chapter website, or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, pricing, and information on how to register.
The ICAA National Office does not offer recurring continuing education classes on a regular basis, but aims to offer future sessions of classes whose demand exceeded capacity. Core classes are generally offered annually or semi-annually. The frequency of ICAA Chapter courses varies by region.
You can find a list of the ICAA's core curriculum subject areas along with more details about the ICAA Certificate in Classical Architecture program here. For questions about specific courses that aren’t on this list, please contact [email protected].
Most ICAA continuing education courses are suited to all artistic and academic backgrounds. Seasoned artists and novices alike have enjoyed and improved on their skills in ICAA classes. If a class has any pre-requisites or is recommended for a certain experience level, this will appear on the class listing on the ICAA website. While Chapter courses may be listed on classicist.org, you should check the Chapter website, or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, pricing, and pre-requisites.
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