ICAA Southeast

A huge thank you to Bo Childs and his team at Wyatt Childs Inc. for hosting a socially distanced ICAA at Work event last Saturday in Barnesville, Georgia. It could not have been a more beautiful Georgia day to explore the treasurer filled barns and workshops, to learn about the resources and capabilities of Wyatt Childs. Some wide open space, inspiring materials, friends - new and old, and Fresh Air BBQ are all good for the soul. #icaasoutheast #classicism #reclaimedbuildingmaterials #englishandfrenchantiques #reclaimedstone #reclaimedbrick #antiquelumber #stonetroughs

Applications are now being accepted for the Kyle Danley Taylor Memorial Scholarship for Architectural Studies. This scholarship has been established by Kyle’s colleagues, family, and friends to remember and honor Kyle and his passion for the classical and traditional architecture of the southeast region of the United States. The application and additional information maybe found via the link in bio at the Kyle D. Taylor Scholarship tab. The deadline to apply is October 16, 2020. Please direct questions to [email protected]

Wonderful news! The Atlanta History Center has been in the process of digitizing its Philip Trammell Shutze collection of drawings. 497 sets of the collection are now available online.

There are so many virtual offerings available to help us stay inspired, to educate, and provide information and ideas on how to navigate now and in the future.

Georgia Tech's School of Architecture and TSW, an Atlanta-based planning, architecture and landscape architecture firm, are pleased to announce that Justin Garr...ett Moore, executive director of the New York City Public Design Commission, will present the inaugural program of the new TSW Lecture Series on Urban Design on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. Read more about the new lecture: https://patch.com//tsw-lecture-series-georgia-tech-kicks-v See more

Toward the northern end of the Loire Valley, we reach the city of Orleans where we will focus on the Cathedral Sainte-Croix d’Orleans. It’s stain glass windows tell the story of Joan of Arc liberating the city during the nine-day English siege. Notably, the cathedral's spire, designed by architect Emile Boeswilwald, was the source of inspiration for Viollet le Duc’s spire at Notre Dame de Paris. Interestingly, site contractor Auguste Bellu and master carpenter Henri George we...re responsible for the construction of both spires. This is a perfect subject to experiment with a new medium or technique. All skill levels are welcome to participate in this virtual sketch. Remember to forward a jpg of your sketch to [email protected] by noon on Monday, September 28 to be included in our afternoon post. Additional reference images may be found via the link in our bio. #icaasoutheast #classicism #GraphiteAndGrits #ConnectingThroughSketching See more

As we continue to virtually travel along the Loire River, the Royal Chateau de Blois was this week's Virtual Graphite & Grits subject. Begun in the 13th Century as a medieval chateau the complex evolved through numerous additions and styles and finally was completed in 1638 for Gaston d'Orleans by Francois Monsart. The first sketch is of the Louis VII wing,1498-1508. The second sketch is of the interior of the Francois I stair tower, 1515-1524. ... Interested in learning about restoring a chateau in 2020? ICAA Southern California Chapter is hosting Timothy Corrigan tomorrow evening, September 22 at 5:00 PDT for Adventures with Chateaux'. For more information and to register please visit www.classicist-socal.org #icaasoutheast #GraphiteAndGrits #ConnectingThroughSketching See more

Week 22 of Virtual Graphite & Grits takes us to the Loire Valley for a little escape to the beauty of France and Chateau de Chambord. Enjoy! #icaasoutheast #classicism #GraphiteAndGrits #ConnectingThroughSketching #JeDeconfineAChambord

If you can’t visit Rome, Italy this fall why not visit the hills of Rome, Georgia instead! There is still time to register for the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Fall Ramble.

Over the next couple of weeks, Virtual Graphite & Grits will explore the Loire Valley in France. The Loire is the longest river in France and has been a center for great prosperity. This week we will focus on Chateau de Chambord and Chateau de Chenonceau. With it’s blending of traditional French medieval forms and a classical Renaissance architectural language, Chateau de Chambord is a 16th-century construction built as a hunting lodge for King Francis. The plan of the ...chateau is organized with a relentless symmetry that centers upon a grand double helix staircase, which was likely designed by Leonardo De Vinci. In contrast to the rigid symmetry of the plan, the rooftop is bursting with asymmetrical towers, cupolas, lanterns, and chimneys, for its 282 fireplaces. The rooftop experience feels more like a stroll through a small village rather than scuttling between gutters and gables. Chateau de Chenonceau is also known as Chateau des Dames, as it was commissioned, renovated, and owned by women only. In 1556-1559 architect Philibert de l’Orme constructed a bridge that connected the oldest part of the chateau to the banks across the Cher river. Jean Bullant then designed and built a grand gallery upon the bridge in 1570-1576. The elegance and whimsy of the chateau was the stage for many extravagant parties and the gallery used as a great dance hall. While under the direction of Madame Dupin, Chenonceau became a literary salon for the most famous French philosophers of the Age of Enlightenment. This is also where Louise Dupin drafted the first Code of Women’s Rights. #icaasoutheast #classicism #GraphiteAndGrits #ConnectingThroughSketching #icaasoutheast #classicism #GraphiteAndGrits #ConnectingThroughSketching See more

A beautiful surprise received today from @rugoraff and @whiskywatercolorclub The Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Viceroy’s House designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.

Thank you to those that participated in our virtual sketch of the New Delhi of Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. The results from a busy holiday weekend have us in awe. Check back later this week for the next prompt. If you are new to sketching and want to learn more or want to brush up on your skills check out the new video series on Classicist.org with McLean Jenkins, Architectural Sketching: An Introduction. Link in bio... #icaasoutheast #classicism #GraphiteAndGrits #ConnectingThroughSketching #lutyenstrust #lutyenstrustamerica See more

Lutyens' Delhi is an area in New Delhi, India named after the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (18691944), who was responsible for much of the architectural design and building during the period of the British Raj when India was part of the British Empire during the 1920s,1930s, and 1940s. The Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President's House pictured, along with other significant structures will serve as the reference images for this week's sketch and conclude the Graphite & Grits survey of the work of Sir Edwin Luytens. Due to the holiday weekend, sketches are due by noon on Tuesday 9/8 for a Tuesday afternoon post. #icaasoutheast #classicism #GraphiteAndGrits #ConnectingThroughSketching #lutyenstrust #lutyenstrustamerica