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“three conditions that apply to every form of construction – that what we construct should be appropriate to its use, lasting in structure, and graceful and pleasing in appearance…”
Leon Battista Alberti – On the Art of Building in Ten Books
In the above quote, Renaissance architect and theoretician Alberti refers to an idea from the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, who states that architecture must have commodity (appropriate to its use), firmness (built to last), and delight (pleasing to the eye). These principles apply as much to our time, as they did to buildings two thousand years ago. However, a serious problem has developed over the past 100 years as Modern architecture (like Modern philosophy, art, etc…) has rejected all tradition, abandoning the wisdom of the ages for the self-determination of the moment. It comes as no surprise, that our current buildings now lack firmness and delight. They are unable to convey the highest aspirations of a civilization, and are as short lived as they are unattractive. More must be demanded of our current architecture.
The following projects propose architectural solutions that are functional, enduring, and beautiful, striving to once again bring together art and building.
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| St. Patrick’s Parish, Caledonia, Canada – professional and academic: Thesis project - design for future parish in Caledonia |
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Model for St. Paul the Apostle Church, Spartanburg, South Carolina - professional: model under Duncan Stroik Architect |
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Firehouse Design, St. Charles, Missouri – academic: design for New Town at St. Charles, 1st year graduate school |
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Church to the Four Saints of the Poor, Rome – academic: 2nd year graduate school |
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Pier Pavilion, St. Charles, Missouri – academic: design for New Town at St. Charles |
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Art School, Hull, Quebec – academic: 4th year undergraduate |
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