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Inventing the California Dream: Residential Architecture in LA

Los Angeles is a city with a history of rebirth and reinvention, and its houses reflect that spirit of possibility. From the craftsman bungalows of Greene & Greene to the romantic revivalist homes of Paul R. Williams, diverse architectural ideas have shaped the dream of Californian living—an ideal that continues to resonate, even amid the […]

TRADITION & INNOVATION: Mediterranean Style Architecture with Fairfax & Sammons

Mediterranean-style architecture has long balanced enduring tradition with thoughtful adaptation to contemporary living. Drawing on decades of award-winning work, Anne Fairfax and Richard Sammons will explore the timeless principles that define the style, demonstrating how classical design can meet modern needs while preserving its beauty, authenticity, and sense of place. About Fairfax & Sammons Fairfax […]

John Danzer – Garden Furniture: The Whole Story

Please join us on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 for an evening lecture with Author, Historian, Designer and Maker of Outdoor Furniture, John Danzer. Garden Furniture with Historical Insight Beautiful homes and gardens often reflect interests and tastes developed through lives well-lived and well-travelled. From rigorously minimal terraces to lushly planted garden rooms, this lecture will […]

Ateliers Lison de Caunes

Please join us in welcoming Ateliers Lison de Caunes from Paris to Los Angeles. Our special evening will trace the history of straw marquetry and that of Ateliers Lison de Caunes, punctuated with anecdotes about the transmission of an exceptional savoir-faire. Notably, Lison will address the development of the ateliers, their place within contemporary creation, […]

The Art of Illumination

Please join us for a spirited panel discussion on the art of illumination. Light has always been fundamental to classical architecture and the enduring landscapes and interiors that surround it. From the measured play of daylight on a façade to the quiet intimacy of an interior and the subtle illumination of a garden path at […]

The Landscape of Homes with Hollander Design

Please join us in welcoming Edmund Hollander and Stephen Eich of Hollander Design Landscape Architects. In this lecture, Ed and Stephen will explore how classical design principles inform the creation of multiple homes for families across diverse settings, and how architecture and landscape are thoughtfully tailored to each location. Rooted in proportion, procession, and a […]

Authenticity & Historic Design in Architectural Millwork, with Brent Hull

Please join the ICAA Southern California in welcoming master millwork expert Brent Hull, for a lecture on February 26, 2026. Brent will examine the evolution of American architectural mouldings from 1740 to 1950, tracing the stylistic and functional shifts that accompanied the transition from pre-industrial hand-crafted techniques to mechanized production. Brent provides a framework for […]