45 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture
The 蜜桃传媒app announces the Great Buildings program, a five-day advanced course in classical architectural composition for students in undergraduate or graduate-level university programs. The course offers students an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of important exemplars of classical architectural composition. This year's program, hosted at the Catholic University of America focuses on the classical architecture of Washington, DC.The great classical buildings of Washington DC demonstrate extraordinarily sophisticated and ingenious adaptations of the classical language in designs for most every conceivable modern building type and function. This course focuses on discovering the innovative compositional strategies and design techniques deployed by the architects of these buildings. Subjects of study will include civic, institutional, religious, commercial, and residential buildings, monuments, and memorials. Many of the buildings that will be investigated date from between 1890 and 1940 - a period of work that remains largely unstudied yet forms the bulk of civic expansion from this period. These buildings show how classical conventions evolve to address contemporary design problems and offer time-tested solutions to design challenges facing architects today. This course uncovers the lessons these buildings offer for enriching architectural design and city making.We are now accepting applications to the 2025 Great Buildings program, taking place Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18. Should you have any questions, please contact the 蜜桃传媒app at [email protected].
The course is centered around learning through observation and drawing. It is structured in a studio and field study format. Each day includes presentations, on-site study, and analytical drawing in sketchbook. Studio sessions are held at the at the Catholic University of America's School of Architecture & Planning. Field study occurs at locations throughout Washington DC.
As a reference for what to expect, you can view the schedule from the 2024 program here; please note that the Great Buildings schedule changes every year and therefore the instructors, topics, and time allotted for each content area are subject to change for 2025.
The course is designed for university level students who have completed coursework in drawing the classical orders and a classical design studio project through their university or a program such as the Summer Studio in Classical Architecture.
The registration cost for the program includes tuition, on-campus accommodation at the Catholic University of America (evening of July 14 - morning of July 18), and a meal plan.
The application deadline for the 2025 Great Buildings program is Monday, March 10, 2025. Please see the application form for the list of required application materials and more information.The 蜜桃传媒app is able to offer scholarships to offset the cost of registration, as well as up to $500 for travel and materials costs, to ensure accessibility to the program for students of all financial backgrounds. Students who would like to apply for a scholarship may do so as part of the standard application form.
Questions regarding the 蜜桃传媒app's courses may be directed via email to [email protected]; via phone to 212-730-9646 ext. 112; or via mail to our National Office at 20 West 44th Street, Suite 310, New York, NY 10036.
The 蜜桃传媒app has a Classroom Code of Conduct in place for all of our educational programs, which can be found by clicking here. Participants in all of our classes (both online and in-person) are expected to follow this code.
The 蜜桃传媒app welcomes students and professionals from across the world, and international applications are encouraged. In advance of applying, please note that the 蜜桃传媒app cannot provide any paperwork or assistance with visa applications. International applicants are eligible to apply for tuition scholarships and travel assistance on a case-by-case basis, based on their visa status and accompanying paperwork.