Hosted by the ICAA Florida Chapter | 1.5 AIA CES Learning Units | HSW | 1.5 credits towards the Certificate In Classical Architecture (Elective)
History & Architecture Walking Tour: How historic buildings are preserved and how they’ve informed the historic urbanism of downtown WPB.
This walking tour will point on key historical locations throughout the downtown community. The 90-minute guided tour starts at 3:00 pm and is led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez. This tour will highlight the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks.
The course provides architects, designers, craftsman, and anyone who enjoys learning with a foundation on the history of West Palm Beach with a unique perspective of understanding how the architectural details and elements in buildings enhance the character and community of a place. This historical walking tour of West Palm Beach will begin with architect and historian, Rick Gonzalez, at the old 1916 Palm Beach County Court House. Participants will proceed on a walk- through time understanding how the city has developed into what it is today. Participants will learn about the important moments in West Palm Beach history, as well as the unique character of the historic buildings that shaped the city’s future. Through the lens of a Historian-Architect, participants will see how designing with people in mind, collaborating with a community, and studying ways to make a street accessible and inviting can change an urban landscape by bringing tourists and locals alike.
Instructor:RICK GONZALEZ, Historian and Architect.
Rick Gonzalez, AIA has over 38 years of experience in historic preservation and architectural profession. Rick received two architectural degrees from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. with additional course work completed at Miami-Dade College, Francisco Marroquin University in Guatemala City and the Autonomous University of Central America in San Jose, Costa Rica. Mr. Gonzalez is a past Board Member and past President of the Florida Trust of Historic Preservation from 2008 to 2020 and a member of the American Institute of Architects since 1988 and was appointed to the Florida Historical Commission (FHC) by Governor Charlie Crist in 2008 to present and to Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design (BOAID) by Governor Bush for two terms 2000-2007 (Chairman 2005 & 2006). Mr. Gonzalez was awarded the PB AIA Gold Medal in November 2020.
In March 2020, Rick was appointed by President Trump to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, (ACHP) where he also temporarily served as the Vice Chairman/Interim Chair. Mr. Gonzalez is an award-winning architect, whose design standards have been used as examples for Palm Beach County’s Architectural Guidelines, Florida CNU Guidebook & ULI Land Development Handbook. Mr. Gonzalez lectures on historic preservation and urbanism in Florida and Colombia and is also an expert witness on these matters throughout the State of Florida.
Mr. Gonzalez has mentored children in Palm Beach County through the Junior Achievement USA.
Please come prepared with comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate attire. Sketchbooks and pencils optional.
With Appreciation and Gratitude to our
Patron’s Circle SponsorsAlonso & Associates, Inc. | Cove Construction Group | Flower Construction | Shoreline Building Group | Woolems Luxury Builders
Lead Lecture Series Sponsor – Architecture & DesignAuthentic Provence
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Instructional Delivery Method: Live In-Person Learning Program Program Level: Introductory Prerequisites: None required AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: February 23, 2027 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.
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