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am delighted that the five-hundredth anniversary of the birth of andrea Palladio has
provided an occasion for The Prince’s Foundation for the Built environment and the
Traditional architecture Group to join forces to mount a major exhibition of work by
the world’s leading practitioners of traditional and classical architecture.
The support of this event by INTBAU and the institute of Classical architecture in the
United states has meant that, for the first time, the four major organisations that champion
the values of humanism, tradition, continuity and environmental stewardship come together.
The exhibition reaffirms the goal that we share together of establishing a credible counterpoint
to the constant erosion of cornerstones of traditions in architecture and building that have
resiliently lasted for generations after Palladio.
it is very encouraging to see that at the outset of the twenty-first century so many leading
architects across many generations and countries with different traditions have come together
in celebration of values that transcend borders, age and indeed cultures.
The Prince’s Foundation, through its activities and network, has been instrumental
in providing a platform for, as well as a link between, education and best practice. i am
particularly pleased that so many of the architects who are part of our network and membership
programme are represented in the exhibition or are part of the supporting organisations.
Palladio’s legacy and his buildings will continue to educate, delight and enlighten future
generations. it is therefore vital that we capture the spirit and essence of his legacy and use
his wisdom to shape our own environment. This will, in turn, allow us to build buildings
that endure and create towns, cities and places that inspire future generations who may cast
a critical eye on the legacy we leave behind.
i congratulate the New Palladians; through their work they continue to enrich and
make relevant Palladio’s principles, which imbue their buildings with a sense of history
and continuity. Their endeavours preserve a rich tradition that has illuminated the path of
architects of many generations into the future we inhabit today.
Hank Dittmar
Chief Executive
The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment
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The organisers express their gratitude to the sponsors of the exhibition, SYMM, for their generosity.
The exhibition would not have been possible without the help encouragement and support of the
following individuals and organizations:
Symm
aidan Mortimer
The Traditional Architecture Group
Jan Maciag, david watkin, Nigel anderson
The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment
Hank dittmar, Ben Bolgar, steve Parissien, Michael wetherell
Gareth davies, Philip King, sarah Baleiza, edith Platten
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America
Victor deupi, Jessica Ouderkerk
International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism
Matthew Hardy, aura Neag
And
Baba Hobart, Jan Hauger, Rupert Crossley, Zuber debar, amy spraggs
all illustrations copyright of the respective individuals and practices.
Cover drawing reproduced by kind permission of Francis Terry.
Contents of the exhibition and catalogue may not be reproduced except by permission of
the Traditional architecture Group and the Prince’s Foundation for the Built environment.
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he Traditional Architecture Group (TAG) is a society linked with the Royal
institute of British architects. The group was established in 2001 with the aim of
promoting and celebrating the achievements of architects who are inspired by and
follow the principles of traditional and classical architecture as a living source of inspiration
for creating contemporary buildings, towns and cities.
The five-hundredth anniversary of the birth of andrea Palladio has provided a fitting
occasion for the TAG and The Prince’s Foundation for the Built environment to gather
the exponents of traditional and contemporary classical architecture in a single event in
celebration of the legacy of Palladio and his indelible influence on their work.
we are particularly encouraged by the support of INTBAU and the institute of Classical
architecture and Classical america; their support reaffirms the common goal of a return to
fundamental and transcendental humanist values in the art of architecture and the craft of
building. The exhibitors represent an avant-guard of commercially successful and flourishing
practices whose influence is rapidly spreading around the world and helping to shape the
twenty-first century’s towns, cities and environment in a sustainable manner.
Unfettered by the contingencies of transient technological paradigms, the New Palladians
continue to build on and enhance his legacy within the contemporary practice of classicism
and traditional architecture. with the belief that modernity is a qualitative and not a
chronological category, their body of work continues to reflect Palladio’s sustainability and
integrity in a new ecological humanism and urban civility.
The architecture of the New Palladians is inventive, innovative and part of a continuum,
but always and fundamentally inseparable from the fabric of a tradition that itself is
thoroughly alive and very changeable.
Alireza Sagharchi Lucien Steil
Secretary The Prince’s Foundation
The Traditional Architecture Group for the Built Environment
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MUSKIZ. BIZKAIA, SPAIN, 1985-87 DERIO. BIZKAIA, SPAIN, 1987-89 BRUSSELS. BELGIUM, 1992-95
OFFICE BUILDING
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ELEXALDE HOUSE ASTARLOA HOUSE - CULTURAL CENTRE
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CHRisTiNe FRaNCK
Waterfront elevation of Chadsworth Cottage (above) is modeled on both Palladian and local North Carolinian precedents. Lower passage at Chadsworth Cottage (above) extends from the front to the back of the house, filling the first floor
View into Dining Room (below left) shows a portion of the interior column screen dividing the Living Room, Lower Pas- rooms with light from the stair hall and waterfront porch, as well as providing passive cooling during hot summers. Wa-
sage, and Dining Room. Master Bedroom (below right) displays the owner’s collection of French Empire and American terfront balcony railing (below left) reinterprets the bundled wheat railing design often found in American Georgian and
Classical furniture and decorative arts. Federal period architecture. Serlian window detail (below right) shows design possibilities using stock products.
Design & Decoration
C HRISTINE G. H. FRANCK is a designer and educator Art of Building Cities, and A Decade of Art and Architec-
based in New York City. Before establishing her ture. In 2007 her debut residential project, Chadsworth Cot-
own practice, she interned with the office of Allan tage, shown here, was awarded the Palladio Award for Best
Greenberg, Architect in Washington, DC and served as New Residential Construction Under 5000 Square Feet.
the first Executive Director of the Institute of Classi- Designed as a show-house to demonstrate that correct
cal Architecture & Classical America (ICA&CA). Ms. and beautiful classical architecture can be created using stock
Franck currently serves on the Board of Directors of the products at a moderate coast, Chadsworth Cottage is embed-
ICA&CA and the College of Chapters of the International ded in the Anglo-Palladian tradition underlying North Caro-
Network of Traditional Building, Architecture, and Urban- lina’s Georgian and Federal architectural history.
ism (INTBAU). Her design sensitivity was developed at Situated at the northern tip of a coastal barrier island,
an early age in her hometown of Williamsburg, Vir- Chadsworth Cottage was required to meet stringent building
ginia. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture codes related to the hurricane and flood prone area. For ex-
from the University of Virginia and a Master of Ar- ample, the entire lower level of the house was designed to
chitecture from the University of Notre Dame. break-away from the structure during flood events and win-
Her award-winning residential design work in- dows and doors had to meet high performance standards.
cludes such diverse projects as the design and decora- Though the site imposed many challenges, these challenges
tion of custom residences, the renovation of apartments created opportunities for unique design solutions.
and lobbies in New York City, and market-rate housing Ms. Franck’s work on Chadsworth Cottage also in-
design for New Urban developments. Her work has cluded the full decoration of the new home and design of
been published in Architecture, New Old House, Period the landscape. Occupying a prominent position within the
Homes, Residential Architect, Wrightsville Beach Magazine, landscape, the home has become a recognizable landmark to
Wilmington Magazine, In Style Magazine, The Classicist No. 6, local mariners and was recently recognized as Wrightsville
A Decade of Art and Architecture and exhibited at The Beach Magazine’s Home of Distinction.
Christine G. H. Franck, Inc.
New York, New York
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Detail of the pediment at Chadsworth Cottage (above). Ms. Franck discusses the Campidoglio with an ICA&CA Rome The landside elevation of Chadsworth Cottage (above). Ms. Franck instructs an ICA&CA Summer School student in
Drawing Tour student (below left). Study of a window at the Campidoglio (below right), ink and charcoal on paper. rendering techniques (below left). The ICA&CA’s Rome Drawing Tour students enjoy a daily review of their work at
New Old House Magazine Building Blocks illustrations (center of page). the Tempietto (below right) prior to a guided walking tour.
Education & Writing
the Pythagoras School, a new traditional building crafts
Developing and directing educational programs for profes-
school. For this group she has created a program develop-
sional, student, and public audiences is an essential compo-
ment plan now being implemented.
nent of Ms. Franck's practice. After serving a teaching ap-
Writing commissioned books and articles is another
pointment in Rome for the University of Notre Dame
outlet for Ms. Franck’s educational mission, as these re-
School of Architecture in 1996 and 1997, she was ap-
sources educate professionals and the general public alike
pointed the first Executive Director of the ICA&CA. Ms.
about good architecture and its history. She is the author
Franck now serves on the Board of Directors of the
and designer of Jose M. Allegue: A Builder’s Legacy, commis-
ICA&CA and the College of Chapters of the International
sioned by Mr. Lloyd Zuckerberg. Nearing completion is the
Network of Traditional Building, Architecture and Urban-
ICA&CA’s Handbook of Classical Architecture, of which Ms.
ism. In addition to her volunteer work for these organiza-
Franck is the editor and a contributing author. Her column,
tions, she also speaks regularly on topics related to Classical
Building Blocks, appears in each issue of New Old House Maga-
architecture, both old and new, and has become a recog-
zine. For each column Ms. Franck contributes an article and
nized expert on traditional American domestic architecture.
an original hand drawn sketch.
Since 1996 she has developed, directed, and adminis-
Recognizing her leadership, in 2002 the Prince's Foun-
tered educational programs such as the Institute of Classical
dation awarded her the first Public Service Award for quot;her
Architecture & Classical America’s (ICA&CA's) Certificate
outstanding contribution to architectural education and de-
in Classical Architecture for Design and Construction Pro-
sign.quot; In 2007 she was appointed Harrison Design Scholar
fessionals, which she created for the American Institute of
at the Georgia Institute of Technology College of Architec-
Building Design (AIBD); the ICA&CA’s Summer Program
ture. And in 2009 she will serve as visiting critic at the Uni-
in Classical Architecture, its Rome and Naples Architectural
versity of Notre Dame School of Architecture. In all her
Drawing Tours, and its Continuing Education program
educational work Ms. Franck strives to improve the literacy
which now reaches over 250 professionals each semester.
and skill of designers and builders, whether they work in the
Prior to her volunteer work at the ICA&CA, she adminis-
high-end custom realm or in the mass market, and the appre-
tered the only two American Summer Schools of The
ciation and literacy of the general public.
Prince of Wales's Foundation. She has recently consulted to
Christine G. H. Franck, Inc.
New York, New York
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