Publisher's Synopsis
- A series of articles by accomplished architects and historians explore the architectural history of Northern California
- Professional Portfolio demonstrates the flourishing world of classical design in Northern California with a showcase of recent projects
- Academic Portfolio highlights traditional design projects and studies recently completed by students at Academic institutions around the world
The Classicist is an annual journal dedicated to the classical tradition in architecture and the allied arts. Focused on Northern California, the Classicist No. 21 explores the region's rich architectural history; contemporary examples of classical design through professional and student portfolios; and academic articles authored by leaders within the field. Contributing authors include Daniel Gregory, architectural historian and editor; Laura Ackley, author of San Francisco's Jewel City: The Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915; Lucia Howard, Partner at Ace Architects and Piraneseum; Therese Poletti, author of Art Deco San Francisco: The Architecture of Timothy Pflueger and journalist at MarketWatch; and Andrew Shanken, Professor of Architecture at UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design.
