Hosted by the New England Chapter and the Newport Traditional Building Conference
John Tschirch will present a lecture the lecture to kick off the Traditional Building Conference Series stop in Newport, RI.
This is a members only event.
Tschirch will speak about “Newport: The Architect’s Dream.” Newport, Rhode Island is a treasury of American architecture, a place where generations of designers have created extraordinary work. This illustrated lecture traces the evolution of the city from classically inspired colonial buildings to picturesque Victorian villas and opulent Gilded Age palaces. Among the architects to be discussed are the 18th century masters Richard Munday and Peter Harrison, the 19th century leaders of the architectural profession, Richard Upjohn, Calvert Vaux, Richard Morris Hunt, McKim, Mead and White, and 20th century figures Horace Trumbauer, Delano and Aldrich, and John Russell Pope.
John Tschirch is an architectural historian, writer, and photographer. He received his M.A. (1986) in Architectural History and Historic Preservation from the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia. His thirty-year career in the preservation and study of historic cities, landmarks, landscapes, and art collections across the globe has led him on treks from French chateaux to English farmhouses and American factories. He has lectured widely in the U.S. and abroad, from the Yale University’s Mellon Center Seminar in London on 18th Century French Design to the UNESCO sponsored conference on Architecture and Culture in Buenos Aires. His publications include America’s Eden: Newport Landscapes through the Ages (Giles Ltd, London, 2022) and Newport: The Artful City (Giles Ltd. London, 2020) for which he received a 2021 Victorian Society in America Book Award. He contributes essays to the Mass Humanities blog, The Public Humanist, and writes historical fiction, such as Gods and Girls: Tales of Art, Seduction and Obsession (Amazon 2019) and a forthcoming trilogy inspired by the 17th century fairy tales of Charles Perrault. His work may be seen at www.johnstories.com
This ticket of for this keynote lecture only, ICAA-New England Chapter members have some exclusive discounts if they choose to attend the conference:
All New England ICAA members of good standing can register individually for Newport TBC at a 10% discount. They must designate their membership with Eventbrite with their registration. The reduces the fee from $395. To $355.50
There is a larger discount of 15 percent to attend the entire conference if members register directly with chapter executive director Sarah MacDonald for the group discount rate of $335.75.
Platinum Sponsors for the Newport Traditional Building Conference include Allied Window, Pilkington NSG, Ludowici, Historical Arts and Casting, Cold Mountain Custom/MixLego Group, Aeratis PVC Porch Products, Oliveri Windows and Doors, and Mon-Ray.
Marvin is a Silver Sponsor and Bronze sponsors include Rugo Stone, Cathedral Stone Products, Hull Millworks and The Cooper Group.
The Traditional Building Conference, a business-to-business event, is underwritten by sponsors who serve historic preservation, restoration/renovation, and period-authentic new construction. Visit traditionalbuildingshow.com for information about online education, and upcoming in- person events in 2022. Contact [email protected] for registration information. For information about the educational programs, email [email protected]
Photo Credit: Detroit Publishing Company. Beacon Rock, photo, ca. 1900. Library of Congress
This event is hosted by an ICAA Chapter. Please check the Chapter website or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, and pricing.