The ICAA Intensive in Classical Architecture: Houston
57.5 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective, 7 AIA CES Learning Units|HSW, and 64 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
Building on the success of previous Intensives in Classical Architecture held in Los Angeles and San Francisco, as well as continued demand for the Intensive held annually in New York, the ICAA Texas Chapter, in collaboration with the ICAA National Office, is pleased to host the fourth Regional Intensive this fall in Houston. Thank you to the ICAA Texas Chapter for their generous support of this program.
The Intensive is an eight-day immersion in the ICAA’s core curriculum. The program is designed for professionals and students with limited time who seek a methodical introduction to the language of classical architecture. Participants learn how to draw, identify, and compose with the classical elements to form an understanding of the basic tenets on which the classical tradition is founded.
Topics include: The classical elements and composition, proportion, architectural representation through drawing and rendering, the study of precedent, and the literature of classical architecture.
The week culminates in a studio project in which students use the classical canon in the design of a small building. Students are guided through a design process rooted in the Beaux-Arts system in which an initial parti is developed during an esquisse and a charrette into a finished design proposal. The program concludes with a review by an esteemed panel of architects.
Image: Julia Ideson Building, Houston Public Library
Program Schedule
A draft schedule of the program is now available here.
Please note that this is a draft version of the schedule and is subject to change.
Accommodation Options
The ICAA has secured a special group rate at the Hotel ICON where the program is taking place. If you have signed up for the program and would like to take advantage of the group rate, please email us at [email protected]
Health and Safety Guidelines
The ICAA is committed to the safety of our students and instructors during our programs. To that end, we will follow all CDC guidelines during the Intensive program, and plan to institute the following guidelines and requirements in order to ensure the safest possible environment:
Registered participants will be able to cancel their registration without penalty up to one month in advance of the program.
Participants and instructors will be required to wear masks (provided) during the program.
All participants will be encouraged to wash their hands frequently, including prior to every time they enter the course space, as well as use provided hand sanitizer.
All participant workspaces will be at least six feet apart from each other, and participants must be mindful of social distancing throughout the program.
When meals are provided, there will be no self-serve meals. All food will be provided in separate, pre-packaged containers.
All participants will be asked to take their temperature with a no touch thermometer each morning. Participants must stay home if they have a fever or other symptoms of illness.
Examples of works produced by past participants of the ICAA's Intensive in Classical Architecture program
Project by 2018 Los Angeles Intensive participant, Andrew Gander
Project by 2019 San Francisco Intensive participant, Patrick Mahar
Project by 2020 New York Intensive participant, Kendyl Van Hoesen Kenny
What You Will Learn
Design principles which will be applied in developing a design that incorporates a columnar type
How to use the classical language in designing plans, sections, and elevations
An introduction to the Beaux Arts method of design--a process that may be applied to all aspects and scales of design work
Various drawing techniques including design sketches, hand-drafted drawings, architectural watercolor rendering, and simple presentation techniques appropriate to a short design problem
The ICAA offers a limited amount of scholarships for students, emerging professionals, and professionals. Each scholarship is merit based and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is Monday, July 20, 2020. If you require a scholarship, please submit the following to [email protected]:
A brief personal statement describing your interest in the program and how the program will support your academic and professional goals
Examples of your work: suggested 3-4 images submitted as PDFs
Resumé or Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Recommendation
Brief Biography (no more than one or two paragraphs)
Please email [email protected] or call 212-730-9646 x112 with questions. You may refer to the ICAA's cancellation policy here.
FAQ
How many participants do you accept?
We accept a maximum of 20 students.
Am I required to purchase my own materials?
Yes, a materials list will be provided a month in advance of the program.
Would I be able to sign up to attend only part of the program at a reduced rate?
No. Programs are designed to introduce a broad range of skills and experiences which is only possible through full participation.
Are international students and professionals accepted into ICAA programs?
The ICAA welcomes students and professionals from across the world, and international scholarship applications are encouraged. In advance of applying, please note that the ICAA cannot provide any paperwork or assistance with visa applications.
Are there any recommended accommodation options for those traveling to attend the program?
Participants may wish to stay in the Hotel ICON where the program is taking place, where the ICAA has secured a special group rate. Please email [email protected] for more information on accommodation options close to the program.
