Tag Archives: Boston Design Center

Don’t copy Boston’s tech hub

Posted on October 23, 2017 by David Brussat

Last week I attended a party on Tide Street in South Boston, part of the Hub’s Innovation District. The party was fun, but please let me convey my experience of the district’s urbanism as a warning to Providence, which seems … Continue reading →

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Artist-in-chief to Louis XIV

Posted on September 27, 2017 by David Brussat

Charles Le Brun (1619-1690) was “premier peintre du roi, director of the Gobelins manufactory and rector of the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture.” He was also an architect. Let’s just say that he wore a number of hats. … Continue reading →

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Classicism’s relevance today

Posted on April 7, 2017 by David Brussat

The Boston Design Center in the city’s Innovation District hosted a panel today, as part of Boston Design Week, on the relevance of classicism in contemporary design. All five panelists agreed that yes, classicism is still relevant. Classicism has a … Continue reading →

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Upcoming classical architecture dates

Posted on March 24, 2014 by David Brussat

Here, briefly, are a number of upcoming events sponsored (or not) by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. Details and registration, where applicable, are here. Wednesday, March 26 – The inaugural Boston Design Week, beginning the 20th, features a panel … Continue reading →

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