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Architecture Of The Classical Interior
The principles of classical architecture applied to the design of interiors, both residential and public. A practicing architect shows how the elements that constitute the classical interior-wall and ceiling treatments, doors and windows, fireplaces, and stairs-can be composed into rooms satisfying both aesthetic and practical criteria. Historic and contemporary examples illustrate both generic and specific solutions for designers working in the classical tradition today.
The Classicist No. 8
The eighth in the series, this volume marks the first issue of 'The Classicist' to be peer reviewed and printed in full color. It is also the first to be edited by Dr. Richard John.
Classical Architecture for the Twenty-first Century
[A] richly illustrated, carefully explained introduction to classical architecture... Highly recommended. --Choice
The Classicist No. 7
The only journal of its kind in North America, 'The Classicist' series features articles on architectural theory and portfolios presenting the work of contemporary architectural practitioners, students, and fine artists.
The Art of Classic Planning
"An accomplished architect and urbanist goes back to the roots of what makes cities attractive and livable, demonstrating how we can restore function and beauty to our urban spaces for the long term. Nearly everything we treasure in the worldÕs most beautiful cities was built over a century ago. Cities like Prague, Paris, and Lisbon draw millions of visitors from around the world because of their exquisite architecture, walkable neighborhoods, and human scale. Yet a great deal of the knowledge and practice behind successful city planning has been abandoned over the last hundred yearsÑnot because of traffic, population growth, or other practical hurdles, but because of ill-considered theori...
The Art of Classical Details
-A lavish and beautifully illustrated sourcebook of classically inspired architectural detail -A valuable resource for architects, interior designers, builders and home decorators -Featuring a foreword by renowned interior designer David Easton -Highlights projects by US architects including Marc Ferguson & Oscar Shamamian, Peter Pennoyer, Quinlan Terry and Gil Schafer. Features a foreword by David Easton, arguably America's most respected decorator. Contributors also include historians Jeremy Musson and David Watkin. In The Art of Classical Details, classically trained architect Phillip Dodd takes a close-up look at some of the finest examples of neo-classical architecture in the world today. Covering the fundamentals of classical architecture, such as Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite columns, and featuring the work of skilled contemporary classicists, including Julian Bicknell and Ken Tate, The Art of Classical Details is the definitive guide to today's world of neoclassical architectural detailing.
Chicago's Classical Architecture
A pictorial tour of Chicago's connection to classical architecture begins at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, with it's gleaming "White City" of ornate Beaux-Arts buildings to Daniel Burnham's "Plan of Chicago" which furthered classical building inChicago and throught the country.
The Classicist
The Classicist is the award-winning annual publication of the Institute for the Study of Classical Architecture in New York City and is the first such periodical to be issued in nearly 20 years. Architects, designers, crafts people, builders, artists, scholars, and students interested in traditional design will find here a wide range of information and theory pertaining to the current practice of classical architecture and art.
New Classicists
This latest volume in the "New Classicists" series offers an enticing glimpse of the exquisite work of Dinyar Wadia. While remaining loyal to traditional classical design, Wadia's finely detailed residences display a remarkable versatility and adaptability within the classical language of architecture. His work is characterised by a passion for excellent detailing, use of fine material and exceptional workmanship, always emphasizing the integral relationship between the home and its surrounding landscape. As revealed in the breathtaking array of homes featured in this volume, each residence is distinctive for its refined elegance and seamless incorporation into the landscape. It includes a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales, and an introduction by Paul Gunther, President of The Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America. Colour illustrations
The Classicist No. 10
The tenth issue of the scholarly journal produced by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA).
