2013 Arthur Ross Awards
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) has announced the winners of the 2013 Arthur Ross Awards for excellence in preserving and advancing the Classical tradition. This year, honorees were named in the categories of architecture, artisanship, patronage, a board of directors honor and interior design.
More than 100 nominations were submitted to a jury chaired by Barbara Eberlain, principal of Eberlain Design Consultants, Ltd. and president of the ICAA Philadelphia Chapter. She was joined on the national jury by Robert Baird, Kate Brodsky, Melissa del Vecchio, Coby Everdell, John Margolis, Scott Merrill, Peter Pennoyer and Barbara Sallick.
“Our team marveled at the quality and breadth of the entries, which explored and expressed the ideals of Classicism in architecture, landscape architecture, craftsmanship, artisanship and, for the first time, interior design,” says Eberlain. “There were also important additions to our body of knowledge in history, research and publishing. We were particularly impressed by the notable accomplishments in stewardship and patronage; without these champions, our built environment would not enjoy such beauty and integrity.”
The awards will be presented on May 6 at the University Club in New York City. For more information, go to www.classicist.org. The 2013 winners are:
Architecture
Fairfax & Sammons Architects of New York and Palm Beach was cited for its attention to architectural proportion. “Its partners are renowned for their aesthetic refinement in the design of timeless buildings,” states the ICAA.
Interior Design
Thomas Jayne of New York, NY, was awarded for his ability to draw upon the past to seek details to deepen and enliven interiors. His designs “exquisitely connect history and place.”
Artisanship
Miriam Ellner of New York, NY, was cited for her skills in the unique field of Verre Eglomisé. The ICAA noted that her mastery “adds depth and luster to great works of design, sustaining a rare skill of traditional ornament.”
Artisanship
The ICAA cited Timothy Richards of Bath, England, for his plaster architectural models that have “advanced the genre of 18th-century art.” His work was noted as “a source of inspiration and delight.”
Board of Directors Honor
Richard Cameron of Brooklyn, NY, was awarded the Board of Directors Honor Award. He is the co-founder of the ICAA (then known as Institute of Classical Architecture), a teacher and founder of Atelier & Co. He is noted by the ICAA as, “a 21st century Beaux-Arts Atelier.”
Patronage
Jonathan Nelson of Providence, RI, was recognized for his generosity and demanding standards for a new sports center at Brown University, which has renewed enthusiasm for traditional architecture in the campus community.
