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Classical Architecture

for the Modern WorldSara Stackhouse

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{Rejecting tradition orlaunching a radicaltransformation at its expense

as occurs in most otherschools of architecture illequips a person to use his orher God-given gifts to makethe built world a better placefor everyone.

Carroll William Westfall,

Past chairman of NotreDame School ofArchitecture

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Innovation and rapid modernization

Technology Computer drafting software

Abstract models

Focus on current trends

Classicism is obsolete

Short term advantages

Modernist Philosophy

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{ {Traditional Foundational skills Hand drawing

Classicalarchitecture

Modernist

Start with computerdrafting software

Modern trends

Traditional vs. ModernistTraining

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{ {Traditional

Modernist

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{Classical architecture is the

best that a tradition produces.Every culture has a tradition.

Ours runs from ancientGreece and Rome through thefounding of the UnitedStatesand on into thepresent.

Carroll William Westfall,

Past chairman of NotreDame School ofArchitecture

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Wide application of principles

Historical significance and tradition

Rhetoric

Classical Architecture forthe Modern World

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Application of ClassicalPrinciples

Balance Symmetry Proportion

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Historical SignificanceMaintaining a regions identity

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Rhetoric

Academia

Government

Memorials

Museums

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We can learn from the fundamental principlesof the classical tradition

Original designs

Regional identities

Rhetorical statements

Proposal: What We CanDo

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