ICAA Influencers: Peter Pennoyer

Architect Peter Pennoyer describes the evolution of his architectural studies, which began when he was interested in the International Style when he was a high school student, but quickly changed course after he met Robert A.M. Stern. This newfound fascination with classical architecture brought him to work at Stern's firm, Robert A.M. Stern Architects, and he later founded his own firm Peter Pennoyer Architects and co-authored books on the venerable New York firms of Cross & Cross and Warren & Wetmore. As Peter describes it, classicism is not simply about replicating ancient designs - rather, the movement posits that "history is an ongoing conversation" between the architects across the centuries, who work in harmony to build a city.
This is the second episode of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art's (ICAA) new video series, “ICAA Influencers.” This five-part series interviews today’s top architects on the topic of legacy and how they were inspired and influenced by past design. Each episode reveals a remarkable variety of design inspirations that shaped one of the leading minds of classical architecture: Patrick Ahearn of Patrick Ahearn Architect, Tom Kligerman of Ike Kligerman Barkley, Peter Pennoyer of Peter Pennoyer Architects, Bobby McAlpine of McALPINE, and Jim Strickland of Historical Concepts.
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[@kghunter106]

Peter is my favorite architect, always has been.

[@randolphlearning5255]

Very interesting. Thank's for your insights. Best of luck from Hamilton Ontario Canada.

[@tomwomack3167]

I personally refuse to spend time in or live in any Modernist contraption.

[@Chinoiserie9839]

I'm so glad I found ClassicistORG. I am a huge classical architecture fan even studying architecture in college, I find difficulty designing modern buildings. I thought I was bad at it because I could only design in classical style. Since I found out about this in youtube, I find a sense of hope that I am not the only one who wants to specialize in classical or traditional architecture. This org also give out awards for architects who champions classical architecture. Thank goodness someone recognizes the beauty of it. I always thought that only Pritzker Prize give out prizes for architects and Professionals who specializes in classical style have an extremely slim chance to receive one.

[@javierpacheco8234]

I'm also studying architecture as well and today's modern architecture has lost character than what previous modern architecture had. Right now I'm studying architecture and they only teach me Modern Architecture, which I lose interest and many of my classmates like it, which sucks becuase there is far better architecture than Modern Architecture.