Hosted by the Louisiana Chapter | 7.5 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 7.5 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
This 8 hour intensive class will focus on the Classical heritage of LSU’s original campus, particularly, Theodore Link’s incorporation of elements, motifs and composition inspired by the Italian Renaissance. The course will introduce students to Classical Tradition through purposeful observational and analytical drawing.
The day will be spent sketching, in situ, Hill Memorial Library and the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center on LSU’s campus with pencil as the primary medium. Students will learn the fundamentals of orthographic projection, perspective, composition, shade & shadow, and incorporation of site elements as integral parts of a world created through the act of drawing. The ultimate goal of the course is to arm novice sketchers with the tools and confidence to hone their drawing skills and powers of observation as they continue to explore and record their built environment.
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Henry Bein is a registered architect and an ICAA Certificate holder working as an associate at Kevin Harris, Architect, LLC in Baton Rouge. Henry grew up in San Clemente, California, a town famous for its relaxed Spanish Colonial Revival style of Architecture. After visiting Louisiana as a child, he became enthralled with both its playful and rustic vernacular buildings and eventually enrolled in Louisiana State University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with a minor in Architectural History. Henry’s work at Kevin Harris, Architect, LLC explores contemporary architectural design in the formal Classical language as well as vernacular expressions. He recently received scholarships for the ICAA Edinburgh Drawing Tour and the Intensive in Classical Architecture and currently serves as the Treasurer and the Chairman of Education for the Louisiana Chapter.
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Instructional Delivery Method: Live In-Person Learning Program Program Level: Introductory Prerequisites: None required AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: September 13, 2025 Provider Number: G193 Provider Statement: The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G193. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
This course seeks to arm architects with the tools of observational & analytical drawing and on-site precedent research. Using LSU’s campus as the primary precedent, students will be able to evaluate precedents at both the urban and architectural scale as a means to create vibrant urban experiences while generating thoughtful, walkable & safe campus layouts that prioritize pedestrians and cyclists.
The LSU Main Campus serves as a unique example of campus planning that harmonizes safe walkable spaces with efficient transportation infrastructure. At the building scale, analysis of the architecture of LSU will provide students of this course with a successful precedent for creating lively and enjoyable façades and interstitial spaces.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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