Workshop in Classical Architectural Design: University of North Carolina School of the Arts & Forsyth Technical College

This workshop, presented in collaboration with the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Forsyth Technical College, 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

Gary Ainge - HBRA Architects; Chicago
Rodrigo Bollat Montenegro – Ferguson and Shamamian; New York
Stephen Chrisman – Ferguson and Shamamian; New York
Michael Mesko – Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP; New York
Clay Rokicki – Historical Concepts; Atlanta

Additional speakers to be announced.

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 recommended: 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
• 12' or 25' Steel Tape Measure
• Small Pencil Bag/Case to house supplies 

Optional:

• Separate sketchbook for Measured Drawing; hardbound stitched binding so the book can open flat and both pages can be 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, 6'
• Architectural Dividers