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Who We Are
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) is the leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the practice and appreciation of the classical tradition in architecture and the allied arts.
Originally founded as the Charlotte Chapter, the North Carolina Chapter grew in 2015 to include architects, landscape architects, interior designers, builders, developers, artists, craftsmen, vendors, and others across the entire state.
Our mission is dedicated to advancing the contemporary practice and appreciation of the classical tradition in our regional architecture, urbanism and the allied arts. We fulfill our mission through several program areas including education, media, events and advocacy. This includes:
- Private tours of significant residences rarely opened to the public.
- Educational meetings held in local artisan workshops, design offices and product showrooms.
- Classes developing skills such as architectural rendering, watercolors and classical detailing.
- Lectures given by prominent speakers from around the world.
For a list of our chapter’s board members, see classicist-nc.org/our-board.
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As a sponsor of the North Carolina Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, you are directly supporting our educational and scholarship programs, lectures, awards program and architectural study tours throughout the fiscal year. Both Sponsorship and Membership support are critical to us. We have a strong and expanding member base of architects, landscape designers, interior designers, builders, allied partners, and enthusiasts. A portion of all membership dues stays in support of our chapter and the other portion towards the support of the National based Institute. Thus, we rely heavily on our generous sponsors to help fund and expand our educational, awards and scholarship programs.
The success of our chapter is due to the dedication of our members, the commitment of our board of trustees, and the generosity of our sponsors such as you. We are most grateful for your generous support.
News and Notes
The British Are Coming! The British Are Coming! A Coronation Day Celebration of British Design
We are pleased to be a major sponsor of this very special event at the Museum of Southern Decorative Arts in Winston-Salem on May 5th and 6th. Four legendary gardeners, designers, and historians come together from both sides of the Atlantic to share the latest trends in British home and garden design.
This year features an extended program with a Friday night keynote and reception, complete with a Saturday celebration of the royal coronation. You won’t want to miss this extraordinary two-day program, with England’s Garden Guru, Keynote Speaker Fergus Garrett (CEO and Head Gardener at Great Dixter and recipient of the 2019 Victoria Medal of Honour).
Uncovering Lindeberg and Adler: Lecture and Exhibition
Ellsleigh Estate
Asheville, NC
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
Duke Mansion
400 Hermitage Rd, Charlotte, NC
Exhibition opens at 4. Program at 4:30
The Lindeberg designed estate of Ellsleigh in Biltmore Forest, near Asheville, NC, was completed in 1927 for Robert Lee Ellis, former president of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Asheville. Gregory Koester, who worked on the restoration of Lindeberg’s personal home, provides a unique insight into the design and evolution of this estate. The talk will be enhanced with enlarged reproductions of a treasure trove of documents found in the home, including elevations and correspondence between Lindeberg and Ellis. Koester will also discuss the comparison of the Ellis’ work with that of his contemporary David Adler. There will be a Q and A following the presentation.
Sip and Sketch with us!
Join us for a new series of sketch outings in various parts of the state.
September 30 – Charlotte
October 21 – Asheville
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
2-6 pm
CHARLES R. JONAS FEDERAL COURTHOUSE BUILDING
401 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC
(Parking available in nearby pay lots.)
REGISTER HERE
Supply list included with the registration form.
This free event is the inaugural gathering of the Carolina Corbels, a group of emerging architects and designers. Alex’s presentation will be followed by a measured drawing demonstration by Steven Chrisman. There will be a unique opportunity to sketch elements of this historic building nearing completion of its renovation, with Robert A.M. Stern as a partner on the project. The afternoon ends with a gallery walk of the finished sketches and a happy hour.
LESSONS LEARNED WITH ALEX ANCONA
Recipient of the the prestigious Kyle Danley Taylor Memorial Scholarship for Architectural Studies
A graduate of UNC Charlotte with a degree in architecture, Alexander is currently working as an intern architect at
@pursleydixon in Charlotte. Having grown up in Connecticut and Rhode Island, where he was first introduced to Colonial architecture, Alexander was further inspired to pursue a career in architecture after a school trip to Colonial Williamsburg. As the scholarship recipient, Alexander will share insights from his studies of classical American architecture and the Southern vernacular during an itinerary of study that included visits to Drayton Hall, Gunston Hall, and Oak Alley.
ASHEVILLE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21
4:30 – 7 PM
Meet at Basilica of St. Lawrence
97 Haywood St
Get together with your fellow classical enthusiasts to sketch the beautiful Basilica and the Grove Arcade, followed by the “sip” portion on the rooftop of the AC Hotel at the Capella on 9.
Designing for Dining: Design Seminar
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May 7, 2022 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts 924 South Main Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101
Registration https://mesda.org/program/mesda-design-seminar/ |
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Three legendary designers and cultural historians gather in Winston-Salem to discuss the heart of the home, the spaces where we eat, drink, and gather to seek comfort and connection. A daylong seminar with noted experts will explore both the history of southern food and current trends in southern design.
Stan Dixon, an architect based out of Atlanta and Owner of D. Stanley Dixon Architect Inc, will explore in depth how to architecturally design spaces for dining and entertaining with a specific emphasis on the Southern dining rooms and kitchens he’s worked on. Dr. Jessica B. Harris, James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, will speak to southern culinary history, some of her favorite recipes, and the most memorable southern kitchens and interiors she has visited. Finally, Thomas Jayne, Owner of Jayne Design Studio and winner of the Andrew Martin Interior Design Award, will speak with J. Thomas Savage about how he incorporates traditional and historical design elements into southern dining spaces. The afternoon will end with a final opportunity to mingle with speakers, obtain signed books, and explore the MESDA galleries. |
Aymar Embury II in the Sandhills – Lecture and Tour
DATE: Friday November 4
TIME: 10 am – 3 pm
LOCATION: Tour starts at the Boyd House at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities.
TICKETS: $35 includes lunch. To purchase call the Arts Council of Moore County – (910) 692-2787
Embury was a prominent New York architect known for his country houses and country clubs of the early to mid-twentieth century, as well as bridges and other public works in New York City. Family and social connections brought him to North Carolina where he created a distinctive body of work that helped define the unique architectural character of the Sand Hills resort communities, especially Pinehurst and Southern Pines.
The tour will include the Boyd House at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities, Highland Pines Cottage & Mid Pines Country Club. The tour will meet at the Boyd House and self drive to the remaining sites, so carpooling is encouraged.
Participation is limited and lunch is included.
This event is cosponsored by the Arts Council of Moore County and the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities, with support from our event sponsors.
