Institute of Classical Architecture & Art - Ohio and Lake Erie Chapter

04/01/2026

The President's executive order on federal architecture appears to have created an advisory position to the GSA in 12 cities across the US (none in Ohio, alas). The job posting is here:

Serves as a Senior Advisor to the Assistant Commissioner (AC), Office of Engineering, who is the Chief Architect and technical expert for the Administrator, GSA, and Commissioner, PBS, on all matters concerning Federal architecture and design. This is a term position not to exce...

02/02/2026

https://acba.edu/

The American College of the Building Arts educates and trains artisans in the traditional building arts to foster exceptional craftsmanship and encourage the preservation, enrichment, and understanding of the world's architectural heritage through a liberal arts education.

01/30/2026

The Ohio and Lake Erie Chapter had two members attend the Winter Intensive in New York City this past January.

Each year, professionals, students, and enthusiasts of traditional design come together for the Intensive in Classical Architecture, an eight-day immersion in the ICAA’s classical design curriculum. The most recent session of the ICAA’s longest-running program took place January 10 – 17 and wa...

10/07/2025

Tour the Trumbauer Award winner Sheoga Hardwood Flooring Company, featuring hardwood flooring displays and historic reproduction millwork and paneling.

Local contractor and craftsman Alan Kleinstub will discuss hardwood characteristics and flooring installation.

Plan also to attend Wood Moulding Basics with author Brent Hull at 10:30 AM at the nearby Hardwood Lumber Company facility (13185 Station Rd., Middlefied, OH).

Hardwood Flooring Basics: $20.00

Both Hardwood Flooring & Wood Moulding Basics Plus Lunch: $30.00

Saturday, October 25th, 2025
1:00PM to 2:30PM

Sheoga Hardwood Flooring
15320 Burton-Windsor Road
Middlefield, OH 44062

RSVP to (216) 631-0557, [email protected], or the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWmBjtQdmsMXyrfmRRRu9QWshjoOeXgAfbsNjGYoh2ZKbveA/viewform

09/18/2025

Reminder: Readings from the literature of Classical Architecture - Third Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 pm beginning September 18, October 16, January 15, February 19. 2002 W. 41st St., Cleveland RSVP to 216-631-0557 or [email protected]

Each evening is independent of the other and there is no need to attend all of them, though you may. Refreshments served, texts provided.

09/12/2025

The Cleveland Architecture Foundation and The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art will host Steven W. Semes to discuss his latest book - the first English translation of Gustavo Giovannoni’s influential work defining appropriate new architecture in historic settings.

Appetizers and cash bar at 5:30 p.m.
Presentation at 6:00 p.m.
Attendees may bring books or pre-order books for signing after the presentation.

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Union Club
1211 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115

Tickets $20
Scholarships Available

Register by email at:
[email protected]

09/09/2025

Thinking back on our visit to Philadelphia this past Spring!

09/08/2025

The Rose Iron Works exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art did not disappoint! We appreciate CMA for highlighting the important contributions of these artisans; it's a wonderful testament to the rich history of our region.

08/21/2025

Join us for one - or all four - evenings, as we read excerpts of:

- Palladio’s "The Four Books of Architecture"
- Rybczynski’s "The Perfect House"
- Rykwert/Schezen’s "The Palladian Ideal"

Andrea Palladio (1508-1580) has been called the most famous and influential architect in western history. His legacy begins in the Venetian Republic and extends around the world, having shaped the way buildings look for nearly 500 years from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.

Refreshments will be served.

Readings will be held at:
2002 W. 41st Street
Cleveland, OH 44113

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

First Reading: September 18, 2025

Upcoming Readings:
October 16, 2025
January 15, 2026
February19, 2026

ICAA Members & General Public - $8.00/reading

1.5 Credits toward the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Literature) per session

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUg6NUfGwwZQtcyB2acfTmYGUWMQ7h_FFF5jNApyzrRo1v0g/viewform

08/18/2025

The Cleveland Architecture Foundation and The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art will host Steven W. Semes to discuss his latest book - the first English translation of Gustavo Giovannoni’s influential work defining appropriate new architecture in historic settings.

Appetizers and cash bar at 5:30 p.m. Presentation at 6:00 p.m. Attendees may bring books or pre-order books for signing after the presentation.

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Union Club
1211 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115

Tickets $20
Scholarships Available

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe83AGHrXfKqO9lJ6OezrcNk0JU51el_lf4vqDgrLpoYG8Opg/viewform

01/15/2025

A few pictures from Chillicothe, the territorial, first and third capital of the state of Ohio...