Design matters. From architecture to art to landscape architecture and more, the way we give shape and form to the world around us, in both two and three dimensions, has a profound impact on cities and their inhabitants. - Brandon Klayko
Central Kentucky firms submitted their most recent "Best of" projects that exemplify design excellence across the commonwealth. These represent just a portion of the great work performed daily by architects in Louisville and the surrounding area.
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The Central Kentucky Chapter is the oldest of AIA Kentucky’s chapters. Established on February 3, 1908, it was the state’s only AIA chapter until 1952 when the Eastern Kentucky Chapter was organized. AIA Kentucky was formed in 1962 Known as the “CKC”, this chapter has always been headquartered in Louisville, with AIA members throughout the central, southern, and western regions of Kentucky.
Louisville architect Charles Clarke was selected to be the first president. He was also the first Kentucky architect to join the Western Society of Architects in 1882. But he died on March 9, 1908, and his partner, Arthur Loomis, fulfilled the remainder of the year as president. Loomis was a well-known architect who created many local landmarks: Speed Art Museum, Conrad-Caldwell House, Levy Building; St. Peter’s Church; St. Paul’s Church; etc. Read more...
Louisville architect Charles Clarke was selected to be the first president. He was also the first Kentucky architect to join the Western Society of Architects in 1882. But he died on March 9, 1908, and his partner, Arthur Loomis, fulfilled the remainder of the year as president. Loomis was a well-known architect who created many local landmarks: Speed Art Museum, Conrad-Caldwell House, Levy Building; St. Peter’s Church; St. Paul’s Church; etc. Read more...
Photo: Louisville Architects, circa 1930.
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