A REGIONAL INTENSIVE REFLECTION:

Intensive in Classical Architecture: Denver

The ICAA Rocky Mountain Chapter, in collaboration with the ICAA National Office, hosted a Regional Intensive from August 5th through 12th in Denver. This eight-day immersion in the ICAA’s core curriculum is designed for professionals and students with limited time who seek a methodical introduction to the language of classical architecture. Participants learned 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, culminating in a studio project in which students use the classical canon in the design of a small building.

This video, produced by Cooper Productions for the ICAA Rocky Mountain Chapter, provides a look at the experience of the Intensive as shared by both participants and instructors. The Intensive was hosted at the historic Oxford Hotel, and included offsite measured drawing excursions to Denver Civic Center and Cheesman Park.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD:

Denver Mountain Parks with Tommy Matthews

Tommy Matthews, of Tryba Architects and the ICAA's Rocky Mountain Chapter, takes viewers on a high-altitude tour of classical pavilions in Denver's system of mountain parks.

The ICAA is excited to bring attention to the classical & traditional architectural and design elements, decisions, and features that make the places we live more welcoming and beautiful.