Teofilo Victoria Lecture Series: The City Beautiful Movement Drawing and Place: Documenting the City by Adib Cure & Carie Penabad Lecture II

What you will learn

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the Role of Drawing in Architectural Documentation Participants will explore how drawing serves as an essential tool for analyzing, recording, and preserving architectural and urban heritage. They will learn how measured drawings enhance observational skills and deepen architectural understanding.
2. Examine the Principles of the City Beautiful Movement and Its Influence on Coral Gables Attendees will gain insight into the urban planning and architectural principles of the City Beautiful Movement, with a specific focus on its impact on George Merrick’s vision for Coral Gables as a designed city.
3. Apply Historic Preservation Methodologies Through Case Studies Participants will examine the Manuale di Recupero di Roma as a model for documenting and preserving historic architecture. They will understand how restoration techniques and architectural analysis can be applied to contemporary preservation efforts.
4. Integrate Architectural Drawing as a Tool for Seeing and Learning Attendees will recognize how drawing fosters critical engagement with the built environment, aiding in architectural education, urban analysis, and the preservation of historical contexts.