Case Studies in New Classical & Traditional Design: Artspace's Affordable Housing for Artists

A discussion with the winners of the 2024 Gindroz Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing

By ICAA

March 25, 2025

The Case Studies in New Classical & Traditional Design series explores the design and execution of new contemporary classical and traditional work from the practitioner’s perspective. Each session explores a unique project or building type to demystify the complexities of how challenging projects successfully come together.

In this installment, Eric Osth, Chair of the Gindroz Awards Committee, hosts a panel discussion with the leadership of Artspace Projects Inc., the 2024 recipient of the Gindroz Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing. Kelley Lindquist, President of Artspace, and Will Law, Chief Operating Officer, discuss the organization’s innovative nonprofit approach to housing development—building strong coalitions of funders and stakeholders within the very communities they serve. Ray Gindroz, the award’s namesake, also shares his perspective on the importance of affordable housing development.

Artspace Projects, Inc. is a non-profit dedicated to creating and preserving affordable housing and workspaces for entrepreneurs, the creative workforce, and communities in need. Since 1979, Artspace has revitalized neighborhoods through innovative real estate development, including historic building adaptive reuse.

Learning Objectives

Advance professional knowledge regarding creative design solutions and best practices in the field of affordable housing, particularly with respect to the adaptive reuse of historical buildings.
Learn how Artspace's projects have been implemented with respect to resident needs and aspirations; sustainable materials; and local codes and regulations.
Learn how traditional precedents can inform the design of affordable housing that provides safe and supportive environments and regional architectural character.
Discuss ways that architects can transform a building into a social community for its residents through common spaces, hallways, lighting, and other design decisions.

Assessment & Credit

Viewers may receive 1.25 AIA CES Learning Units|HSW and 1.25 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Elective) by watching this two-part video course and subsequently scoring at least 70% on a summative assessment that tests your understanding of the material. For more information on Continuing Education credit, please email [email protected], or call 212-730-9646 x 112.

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Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites required for this course.

AIA Continuing Education Provider Information

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Course Delivery Type: On-Demand e-learning Program

Program Level: Introductory

AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: May 14, 2028

Provider Number: G193

Provider Statement: The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G193. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.