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It does so through education, publication, and advocacy.

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the classical tradition in architecture, urbanism and their allied arts.

10/29/2026

Step inside the practice of board member Robert Orr, of Robert Orr & Associates.

From a garden tempietto to a public library, a courtyard villa to a fieldstone house wrapped in roses, the New Haven firm designs buildings and landscapes that feel rooted in their place.

Founded in 1977, the practice draws on Palladian villas, Georgian estates, and Shingle Style houses.

Design that belongs where it stands.

Architecture: Robert Orr & Associates, LLC
Landscape Design: Carol Orr

Robert Orr, FAIA, FCNU, FSY

10/15/2026

Step inside the practice of board member Stephen Payne, of Payne| Bouchier Fine Builders Payne|Bouchier.

“Just because a design objective is complicated and hard to achieve, does not mean we should not undertake it,” Stephen shares.

Since 1981, the Boston-based firm has built new homes and restored historic ones, from Greek Revival to Beaux Arts. Their in-house wood shop produces cabinetwork, millwork, and staircases.

Complex work, carefully built.

Image 1:
Photography: Michael J Lee,
Architecture and Interiors: SV Design
Image 2:
Photography: Michael Fein
Architecture: Will Truslow, Keith Brown and Olson Lewis + Architects
Interior Design: Gerald Pomeroy Interiors Inc.
Image 3:
Photography: Michael J Lee
Architecture: Hutker Architects
Interior Design: Jean Verbridge of SV Design
Image 4:
Photography: Bruce Buck
Architecture and Interiors: SV Design
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Photography: Michael J Lee
Architecture: Hickox Williams Architects
Interior Design: Stefan Castellucci Design

10/07/2026

What does a carriage house reveal about the person who builds it?

We are delighted to welcome Patrick Ahearn Architect to the Boston Athenaeum for an evening celebrating his new book, Driven.

For nearly 50 years, Ahearn has designed historically-motivated, site-sensitive residences in some of America’s most sought-after destinations. In Driven, he turns his eye to the carriage house, those exquisitely crafted structures tailored to their owners’ lives and dreams, offering everything from collector’s galleries and guest quarters to poolside retreats and elegant entertaining spaces.

Woven throughout are the iconic cars that have shaped his design thinking, set against the backdrop of his homes.

A nine-time Bulfinch Award winner, Ahearn brings a lifetime of pursuit toward iconic design to this conversation.

Tickets required. Registration at the link in bio.

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10/06/2026

What did houses look like before fossil fuels changed everything?

ICAA New England welcomes J.B. Clancy of ART Architects (Albert, Righter & Tittmann) to explore one of the most pressing questions in architecture today: how can the building forms of the past point the way toward a more sustainable future?

From First Period houses to the traditionally inspired homes of today, Clancy will trace how the introduction of fossil fuels transformed residential design — and why looking backward may be our most powerful tool for moving forward. A Certified Passive House Consultant with decades of experience in sustainable design, Clancy brings both historical depth and practical expertise to this conversation.

Wednesday, October 21st. Registration at the link in bio.

Presented in partnership with Kevin Cradock Builders (CRADOCK | builders/millworkers) and generously sponsored by Geberit and Birschner Fine Painting (Birschner Inc).

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10/01/2026

Hidden in plain sight on 16 acres in Brookline, the Brandegee Estate is one of New England’s most remarkable historic properties, and on October 22nd, ICAA New England members are invited for an exclusive private tour.

Originally known as Faulkner Farm, the estate was designed by Little, Browne & Moore at the turn of the 20th century, with formal gardens by celebrated architect and landscape designer Charles A. Platt. One of the earliest examples of the Italianate garden revival in America, the estate remains remarkably intact today.

The afternoon will conclude with a cocktail reception on the property.

Members only. Registration at the link in bio.

Hosted in partnership with Lisa Tharp Design

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09/24/2026

ICAA New England President Nancy Berry will be in conversation with Scott Sottile of Ferguson & Shamamian (Ferguson & Shamamian) at Beacon Hill Design Day on October 1st.

Out now from Rizzoli, Transformations takes readers inside 15 extraordinary private residences by the award-winning firm, with text by New York Times style critic Guy Trebay. Among them: Grey Gardens, Jackie Kennedy’s childhood estate Lasata in East Hampton, Villa Artemis in Palm Beach, and Gloria Vanderbilt’s former apartment at Gracie Square in Manhattan.

Join us October 1st at Beacon Hill Design Day. Registration on the Boston Athaenaeum’s website.

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09/21/2026

What makes a house feel timeless? And which rules are worth breaking?

ICAA New England President Nancy Berry will be in conversation with acclaimed architect Douglas Wright (Douglas C. Wright) at the Boston Design Center’s Fall Market as part of the Icons of Influence series.

Drawing from his new book, From Hand to Home: The Architecture of Douglas Wright, Wright will explore the enduring importance of proportion, craftsmanship, and a strong sense of place, and how these principles can be reinterpreted for the way we live today.

Presented in partnership with Boston Design Center and Schumacher.

Thursday, October 8th. Registration at the link in bio.

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09/16/2026

Meet the winners of the 2026 Bulfinch Awards, honoring the finest classical and traditional design in New England.

Selected from 95 submissions, this year’s honorees represent the best of the region’s architecture, craftsmanship, and design.

Residential Restoration: , Red Oaks
Residential Over 5,000 SF: , Seaview
Residential Under 5,000 SF: Schafer & Company, An Island Cottage Landscape Architecture: , Berkshire Country Estate
Craftsmanship & Historic Preservation: , Belmont Chapel
Interior Design: , Village Revival
Townhouses & Apartments: , Flat on the Hill
Small Project/Folly: , Urban Oasis
Sketch: .uribe.architects, Beacon Street View
Sketch: , Meeting Giants at Ba’albek
Commercial: Samyn-D'Elia Architects, The Lake Estate on Winnisquam
Institutional: , St. Benedict Classical Academy
International: FGS Design PLLC, Lazy Daisy
Student Portfolio: , Civic Ensemble

Join us in celebrating this year’s winners on Saturday, November 14 at the Harvard Club of Boston.

Tickets and full project details at the link in bio 🔗

09/14/2026

Dan Gordon, ICAA New England board member and Brookline native, will present Reflections of Place, the debut monograph from Dan Gordon Landscape Architects (Dan Gordon Landscape Architects), published by Rizzoli.

Through the firm’s work, Gordon will share the personal influences that shaped him as a landscape architect and the philosophy behind DGLA’s approach: design rooted in context, humanism, and a clear connection to place. From hidden gardens to grand oceanfront estates, each project is a response to its specific landscape, culture, and community.

A reception and book signing to follow, generously hosted by Michael Carter ().

Wednesday, October 14th, 6:00 PM at the Somerset Club, 42 Beacon St, Boston. Registration at the link in bio 🔗

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