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What the next generation of classical architects looks like — reflections from serving as a jury member at Notre Dame's Rome Studies Program, and why the ability to draw by hand remains one of the most important foundations of good design.

What the next generation of classical architects looks like — reflections from serving as a jury member at Notre Dame's Rome Studies Program, and why the ability to draw by hand remains one of the most important foundations of good design.

Published on: 01/08/2026

An architect reflects on jurying Notre Dame’s Rome Studies, revealing how immersive classical training and the craft of hand drawing are shaping confident, future-ready designers.

The Tuning of Architecture and Urbanism — how balancing classical and vernacular design principles, based on Leon Krier's foundational framework, creates the conditions for great cities and lasting neighborhoods, drawing on Geoffrey Mouen's firsthand experience working alongside Krier at the 2003 Mariam Park charrette in Chico, California.

The Tuning of Architecture and Urbanism — how balancing classical and vernacular design principles, based on Leon Krier's foundational framework, creates the conditions for great cities and lasting neighborhoods, drawing on Geoffrey Mouen's firsthand experience working alongside Krier at the 2003 Mariam Park charrette in Chico, California.

Published on: 30/06/2026

The Tuning of Architecture and Urbanism — how balancing classical and vernacular design principles, based on Leon Krier's foundational framework, creating the conditions for great cities and lasting neighborhoods.

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