Workshop in Classical Architectural Design - College of Charleston & American College of the Building Arts

This workshop, presented in collaboration with the College of Charleston and the American College of the Building Arts, introduces the practice of classical architecture as a contemporary discipline. Traditional architectural design today encompasses work that employs the grammar of the Classical language and the adaptation of its principles in regional settings. This spectrum of expression is found in the full range of buildings comprising the traditional city and its neighborhoods, from private to civic edifices.

The workshop begins with case studies of recent projects that demonstrate how architects utilize the wealth of material found in historical precedents to inform new work.  Following this, hand drawing exercises provide an introduction to the vocabulary of the Classical language, its fusion of formal and tectonic qualities, and capacity for making buildings and places intelligible.

Presenters

Patrick Alles  – Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP; New York
Matthew Blumenthal - Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP
Steve Knight – David M. Schwarz Architects
Christopher Liberatos - Bevan & Liberatos
Michael Mesko – M S M Design; New York    
Clay Rokicki – Historical Concepts; Atlanta
Mark Santrach – Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP; New York

Materials

Participants must bring the following materials to the workshop:

• Sketchbook - Hardbound 11” X 14” (Spiral Bound); plain, unlined white paper
• 12” Architects Scale - with 1/8”, 1/4”, 3/4”, 1 1/2” and 3” Scales.
• Mechanical Pencil with 0.5 HB Lead (Alvin Draft/Matic or similar)
• Eraser(small white)or Eraser Stick (Tuff Stuff Eraser Stick or similar)
• Soft Lead Drawing Pencils - lead weights: H -hardest, F, HB, B –softest (or Lead Holder with same lead weights)
• Pencil Sharpener
• Lead pointer(if using Lead Holder)
• Small Compass
• Triangle – clear plastic, 45 degree; and/or an adjustable triangle
• 12ft or 25ft Steel Tape Measure
• Small Pencil Bag or Case to house supplies 

Optional:

• Separate sketchbook for Measured Drawing; hardbound stitched binding so the book can open flat and both pages used for a larger drawing (a good size for portability in the field are sketchbook sizes in the range of 8" x 5")
• Folding Wooden Rule, 6ft
• Architectural Dividers