Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Chapter
SKETCHING BENEDICT SATURDAY: An Exploration of Jacques Benedict’s WorksFLAT IRON BUILDING DENVER:This week we focus on another beautiful Jacques Benedict design that was demolished. The Flat Iron Building designed in the Classical Revival style was constructed in 1916. The three-story concrete and steel frame building was clad with ornamental terra cotta and crowned by a projecting cornice featuring a series of small lion heads. A continuous terra cotta fretwork band decorated with plain medallions divided the second and third stories. Fluted Doric columns divided the two lower stories into bays, which featured windows with paneled bases on each story. The corner had a pediment above the entrance and there was a central, projecting main entrance with a pedimented entablature. Benedict moved his office to this building until his retirement in 1942. Source: DPL Western History Collection, National Register of Historic PlacesHOW TO PARTICIPATE:1. Using any medium, sketch one, two or all of the images provided- have your kids, significant other or roommates participate too!2. Take a snapshot of your sketch and post it to your Instagram by Wednesday 5/27. Include a little note about your sketch and the following tags:@icaarockymountain#sketchingbenedictrmcWe will be watching for these tags & can’t wait to share all of the inspired work on our Instagram!