​​The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Celebrates the 40th Annual Arthur Ross Awards

On Monday, October 4th, 2021, after a hiatus of nearly two years, the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) was proud to welcome guests back to the in-person 40th Annual Arthur Ross Awards. Architects, designers, artisans, builders, academics, and many more gathered together, occupying two full rooms in a private club in New York City to pay tribute to this year’s honorees: Skurman Architects (Architecture), Hyde Park Mouldings (Artisanship & Craftsmanship), Bob Christian Decorative Art (Fine Arts), Hollander Design Landscape Architects (Landscape), Charles Miers and Rizzoli New York (Publishing), John F. W. Rogers (Patronage), and Michael Lykoudis, FAIA (Board of Directors Honor).

Over 400 practitioners and enthusiasts of classical and traditional architecture and design gathered to celebrate the achievements of these seven honorees, whose life’s work has enriched the built environment, beautified landscapes and interiors, filled libraries, educated thousands of students, and preserved our nation’s architectural treasures. The awards were presented in two rooms by both ICAA Board Chairman Russell Windham and ICAA Board Member Mark Ferguson, with John Roger’s introduction delivered by ICAA President Peter Lyden.

The 2021 Arthur Ross Award winners were selected by a jury that included Bunny Williams (Chair), James Carter, Elizabeth Dillon, Anne Harris, Katherine Herman, Steele Marcoux, and Gil Schafer. Co-Chairs of this year’s Arthur Ross Awards include Anthony Barnes, Nina Campbell, Steven Gambrel, and Suzanne Tucker. Honorary Chairs include Janet C. Ross, Suzanne R. Santry, the late Ambassador and Mrs. William J. vanden Heuvel, and Bunny Williams.

Distinguished guests included Janet Ross, Peter Pennoyer, Tham Kannalikham, and John Rosselli. ICAA Board Members in attendance included Anthony Barnes, Gary Brewer, Timothy Corrigan, Elizabeth Dillon, Stanley Dixon Barbara Eberlein, Richard Economakis, Mark Ferguson, John Flower, Steven Gambrel,, Jared Goss, Kathryn Herman, Kirk Henckels, Thomas Lloyd, Anne Kriken Mann, John Murray, Eric Osth, Mark Pledger, David Rau, Foster Reeve, Suzanne Santry, Peter Talty, Suzanne Tucker, Bunny Williams, Paul Williger, and Russell Windham.

The 2021 Arthur Ross Awards were made possible thanks to the generosity of the sponsors John F. W. Rogers, Janet C. Ross, Hollander Design Landscape Architects, Tischler und Sohn USA Ltd., Bulley & Andrews, Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, Peter Pennoyer Architects, along with the support of patrons Appleton Partners LLP, Ankie & Fran Barnes, Clark Construction, Barbara Eberlein & Jerry Wind, Florida ICAA Chapter, Flower Construction, Foster Reeve Architectural & Ornamental Plaster, Hart Howerton, Highline Construction Group, Kathryn & Ron Herman, Thomas Lloyd, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP, SeaBreeze Building, Françoise & Andrew Skurman, Southeast ICAA Chapter, S.R. Gambrel Inc., Suzanne Tucker & Timothy F. Marks, Texas ICAA Chapter, and Wade Weissmann Architecture.

Photo Credits: Sylvain Gaboury and Jared Siskin / Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

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