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The United States Capitol: A Private Walking Tour

Come explore the interior architectural wonders of our national Capitol building on a personal tour led by author and lecturer William Allen, the architectural historian of the U.S. Capitol for the past 23 years.

Part 1: VIP Dome Tour. Tour the U.S. Capitol dome, including its architecture, engineering, geometry, ornament and decoration. Tour price includes lunch and complimentary, signed copy of Bill Allen's book, "History of the United States Capitol: A Chronicle of Design, Construction and Politics."

Part 2: Highlights Tour. Tour the highlights of the U.S. Capitol, including major spaces such as The Supreme Court Chamber, Statuary Hall and the Hall of Columns. The tour includes visits to the West Terraces and Olmsted’s landscaping and Grotto.

Thurs. Sept. 1, 2005, 1:40 pm–4:00 pm
General Public $80; Individual/Professional Member $72; Student/Young Member $35
2 AIA/CES LUs
Attendance limited to 15

Forgotten DC: Rediscovering Old Beauties

Washington, D.C., is home to some of the most beautiful civic architecture created in the United States. Classical architecture, as practiced by ancient Greeks and Romans, exemplified many of the finest virtues of civil society and was considered an appropriate architectural expression for our own Democracy. Come learn about some of the lesser known but nonetheless superb architectural examples of our classical heritage.

Instructor: Thomas Noble, Architect, Allan Greenberg Architect
Saturday, September 24, 2005, 10:00 am–3:00 pm with lunch break
4 AIA/CES LUs
General Public $80; Individual/Professional Member $72; Student/Young Member $35
Attendance limited to 15

Introduction to Architectural Proportion: A Perennial Pathway of Beauty

Although there may be no absolute standards for judgment of beauty, it is possible to discover recurrent patterns of visual order in diverse ages and cultures. This intensive one-day seminar provides an overview of various theories of proportion. Explore the derivation of the ancient musical octave and discuss the Golden Section and relation to philosophy. The seminar is both an introduction for those with no previous contact with these ideas and a useful review for those who have some background. Participants should bring a compass, straightedge and unlined paper.

Instructor: Steve Bass, Architect, Fellow of the Institute of Classical Architecture
Saturday, October 15, 2005, 10:00 am–5:00 pm with lunch break
Location: 1777 Church St. NW, Washington, D.C.
General Public $210; Individual/Professional Member $189; Student/Young Member $95
A limited number of scholarships are available
6 HSW AIA/CES LUs
Attendance limited to 20

Mouldings and the Doric Order: Elements I Intensive

This course provides an introduction to the vocabulary of classical architecture through the study and drawing of the Roman Doric Order. For basic classical literacy, or reviewing methods that you may have forgotten, students will lay out a Doric column, entablature, and pediment. Course instruction includes both lecture and studio instruction. Basic drafting or drawing skills are recommended for enrollment. Participants should bring a compass, straightedge and unlined paper.

Instructor: Alvin Holm, AIA, Architect
Saturday, November 5, 2005, 10:00 am–5:00 pm with lunch break
Location: 1777 Church St. NW, Washington, D.C.
General Public $210; Individual/Professional Member $189; Student/Young Member $95
A limited number of scholarships are available
6 HSW AIA/CES LUs
Attendance limited to 20

Courses offered by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter may contribute toward earning the Certificate of Classical Architecture. The certificate provides students with a working knowledge of architectural classicism as a practical discipline. Participants learn how to draw, identify, render and design with the elements of a classical vocabulary; become familiar with historical precedent and understand the basic theoretical tenets on which the classical tradition is founded.

The Certificate is awarded to individuals who complete the following required courses or their approved equivalent:

• Elements of Classical Architecture I, II and III
• Proportion I (Theory) and Proportion II (Practice)
• Architectural Rendering in Wash.

For electives students must take at least one class in each of the three categories -- Theory, Practice, and Manual Skills -- completing a minimum of 40 course hours.

All courses satisfy elective requirements for the Certificate within their respective categories.

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