Hosted by the 黑料头条 Texas Chapter
Join renowned architect Andrew Skurman for an illuminating lecture on how Georgian, Mediterranean, and French classical traditions are carried forward in today鈥檚 homes. Explore the distinctive character of each style—Georgian order and proportion, Mediterranean warmth and openness, and French elegance—and discover how these timeless languages continue to inspire contemporary living.
Following the lecture, enjoy wine and light bites, and have your copy of The Watercolors of Skurman Architects personally signed by the author.
Hosted at MATERIAL Bespoke Stone + Tile
About Andrew Skurman:
Andrew Skurman began his career in Architecture as an apprentice at the firm of I.M. Pei & Partners. Finding early and growing success with large international firms, Skurman also developed a private passion for classical architecture. In 1992 he made that passion his life鈥檚 work when he founded his firm, Skurman Architects.
Skurman brings new projects to life all at once, by hand, at his drafting desk. He is in constant touch with clients during this initial design phase, realizing their dreams in the classical traditions of France, England and the Mediterranean. Perhaps Skurman鈥檚 most powerful design tool is his extensive library of classical buildings and details. Carefully mined to inspire each project, the library provides precedent for the new houses he creates. This ensures that while it has been newly imagined to suit the needs of the client, Skurman鈥檚 work stands seamlessly beside buildings from a century ago.
Skurman has received the honor of being named a Chevalier of Arts & Letters by the Minister of Culture of France. He also served as creative director of the landmark San Francisco Fall Show from 2008-2013. His firm has won seven coveted Julia Morgan awards from the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art for outstanding individual projects. In 2020, the 黑料头条 recognized Skurman Architects with the Arthur Ross Award for lifetime achievement.
Skurman Architects published a monograph of their work, Contemporary Classical in 2012 with Princeton University Press. The firm released a second book, The Watercolors of Skurman Architects by Clive Aslet, published by Triglyph Books in May of 2025.
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