Thursday, February 23rd, 2017
6:00pm Reception
6:30pm Discussion
The Union League of Philadelphia
140 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Modernist design education diminishes, or eliminates entirely, the subject of architectural history. This is well understood by Dr. Elizabeth Dowling, Professor Emerita of Architecture at Georgia Tech, who has taught architectural history for over thirty years and has demonstrated the connections between history and current classicism in her recent book, Classical Interiors: Historical and Contemporary (Rizzoli, 2013).
In an illustrated lecture using nineteenth-century historical paintings, architectural renderings and current photography, Dr. Dowling will present examples of residential work that demonstrate the continuity of classicism and the vibrancy of current design that draws from the rich history of twenty-five centuries of architecture. She will provide an overview with contemporary examples from twenty American and European firms, with particular focus on the Philadelphia firms of Alvin Holm, John Blatteau and John Milner. Designers, patrons, students and architectural enthusiasts will find classicism’s variety enduringly delightful.
The lecture will take place in the Grant Rooms of the historic Union League of Philadelphia. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event, and AIA continuing education credits are available for those interested. Beverages will be available for purchase during the reception preceding the lecture.
Cost/Reservations: $20 ICAA Members, $25 General Public; Free admission for Union League members and students with current ID