Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
*Overview*
In this talk, renowned architects and designers will gather to discuss the relevance of antiquities and the classical tradition to both contemporary practitioners and design enthusiasts, looking in particular at the relevance that architectural and design precedent has in contemporary practice, and the opportunities for inventiveness and innovation that exist when working with historic design languages. In applying the language of classicism and traditional design elements to contemporary projects, practitioners must also address a host of new challenges, including how to scale traditional architectural ingredients to a modern high rises, how to address issues of sustainability, how to source materials, and how to apply timeless design principles to contemporary uses. Four esteemed panelists—all members of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA)—will explore these issues and more in an in-depth conversation.
Four experts focus on the ways in which antiques, traditional design elements, and the language of classicism are all employed to striking effect in their own, new projects. What is the relevance of architectural and design precedents in their contemporary practice, and what are the opportunities for inventiveness and innovation when working with historic design languages?
*Panelists*
*Mitchell Owens* — American Editor, The World of Interiors
*Elizabeth Graziolo* — Principal, Yellow House Architects
*Thammanoune (Tham) Kannalikham* — Principal, Tham Kannalikham Designs
*Rodrigo Bollat Montenegro* — Principal, RBM Architecture & Design
*Steven Spandle* — Principal, Steven W. Spandle Architect LLC
This TEFAF Talk was presented by The World of Interiors, in partnership with ICAA, as part of TEFAF New York’s programming and took place on May 13, 2023
View full TEFAF Programming overview at tefaf.com/talks
*Overview*
In this talk, renowned architects and designers will gather to discuss the relevance of antiquities and the classical tradition to both contemporary practitioners and design enthusiasts, looking in particular at the relevance that architectural and design precedent has in contemporary practice, and the opportunities for inventiveness and innovation that exist when working with historic design languages. In applying the language of classicism and traditional design elements to contemporary projects, practitioners must also address a host of new challenges, including how to scale traditional architectural ingredients to a modern high rises, how to address issues of sustainability, how to source materials, and how to apply timeless design principles to contemporary uses. Four esteemed panelists—all members of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA)—will explore these issues and more in an in-depth conversation.
Four experts focus on the ways in which antiques, traditional design elements, and the language of classicism are all employed to striking effect in their own, new projects. What is the relevance of architectural and design precedents in their contemporary practice, and what are the opportunities for inventiveness and innovation when working with historic design languages?
*Panelists*
*Mitchell Owens* — American Editor, The World of Interiors
*Elizabeth Graziolo* — Principal, Yellow House Architects
*Thammanoune (Tham) Kannalikham* — Principal, Tham Kannalikham Designs
*Rodrigo Bollat Montenegro* — Principal, RBM Architecture & Design
*Steven Spandle* — Principal, Steven W. Spandle Architect LLC
This TEFAF Talk was presented by The World of Interiors, in partnership with ICAA, as part of TEFAF New York’s programming and took place on May 13, 2023
View full TEFAF Programming overview at tefaf.com/talks
