Lectures, Tours, Events
Lecture with Ingrid Abramovitch: Restoring A House in The CityRegister Now!
Wednesday, March 24; Reception And Book Signing at 6:30 pm; Lecture at 7:00 pm
Join author and journalist Ingrid Abramovitch for an illustrated lecture about homeowners who have restored homes in cities across the United States.
Ninth Annual McKim Lecture: Barry Bergdoll: Mastering McKim’s Plan in the 21st CenturyRegister Now!
Wednesday, March 31; 6:15 pm Cocktail Reception; 6:45 pm Lecture; Optional Dinner to Follow Lecture
Barry Bergdoll, professor of architectural history in the Department of Art History and Archeology at Columbia University and the Philip Johnson Chief Curator of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, will discuss Charles Follen McKim’s masterplan for Columbia University and its relevance in the 21st century.
Palladio and His Legacy: A Transatlantic Journey
April 2 – August 1, 2010
Palladio and His Legacy: A Transatlantic Journey features thirty-one original Palladio drawings from the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Adventures in Restoration: The Rebirth of A Classic Charleston HouseRegister Now!
Wednesday, April 7; Reception at 6:30 pm; Discussion at 7:00pm
Join architect Gil Schafer, client Sarah Horton, builder/restoration expert Richard Marks, and journalist Eve M. Kahn as they discuss the challenges and ultimate success experienced in the restoration of the 1843 William C. Gatewood House in Charleston, South Carolina.
Architectural & Visual LiteracyRegister Now!
Wednesdays, April 7, 14, 21 at 2:00 – 3:15pm; Saturday, April 24, Walking Tour at 2:00pm
The ICA&CA will again present its popular Architectural and Visual Literacy course on three consecutive Wednesday afternoons this spring in our 20 West 44th Street classroom, culminating with a Saturday afternoon walking tour.
Discover Classical New York: Tuxedo Park Spring House Tour
Saturday, April 10, 2010; 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
This special event, reserved for Institute members, features guided tours of the Tuxedo Club and the Tuxedo Tennis Club as well as two private residences, the Pierre Lorillard Carriage House (original architect is unknown but it was renovated by Warren & Wetmore in 1905) and another private residence to be announced.
Discover Classical New York: Art Deco Ceiling Murals of the Empire State BuildingRegister Now!
April 14 at 6:30pm
As part of a multi-million dollar project to upgrade the Empire State Building, a team of architects and designers set out to make the lobby as impressive as it was when the building opened in 1931. For over 50 years, the Art Deco ceiling murals of the lobby were obscured by a dropped ceiling. The historic design, reinstated by EverGreene Architectural Arts, was unveiled last fall.
Discover Classical New York: Member-Only Tour of Old Westbury GardensRegister Now!
Saturday, May 15, 2010 ; 12:30–3:30 pm
Join us for a tour of Westbury House and Gardens with Lorraine Gilligan, Director of Preservation. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Westbury is the former home of John S. Phipps (1874-1958; heir to the U.S. Steel fortune), his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps (1910–2006), and their four children.