Join us for our Annual Meeting & Sponsor Appreciation at Orange Lawn Tennis Club on December 5, 2024, from 6 -9 PM!

Special guest speaker: Thomas Kligerman, Founding Partner, Kligerman Architecture & Design. Mr. Kligerman is renowned architect celebrated for his ability to seamlessly blend tradition and innovation in residential design.

Drinks and dinner included!

This special evening is also an opportunity for us to express our deep gratitude to our sponsors, whose generous support has been instrumental in making our initiatives and programs throughout the year possible.

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Course Description (1 LU)

This course explores the architectural philosophy of Thomas Kligerman, a renowned architect who masterfully blends tradition and innovation in residential design. Drawing from diverse influences—such as the Shingle style of the East Coast and Puebloan elements from the American Southwest—Kligerman’s work merges historical forms with modern design. Participants will examine thirteen of his most significant projects, gaining insights into his evolving approach to architecture, materials, and site-specific challenges. The course highlights how Kligerman’s work harmonizes tradition and innovation, creating homes that are both timeless and forward-thinking.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explore the integration of architectural influences in Thomas Kligerman’s work, focusing on how he synthesizes English, European, and American vernacular styles, such as the Shingle and Puebloan styles, to create his own distinct American aesthetic in residential architecture.
2. Analyze the role of natural landscapes in Kligerman’s designs, understanding how the geography, climate, and environmental context of each site—from coastal shores to mountainous forests—influences the form, materiality, and overall design approach of the homes he creates.
3. Understand the balance between tradition and innovation in Kligerman’s architecture, with an emphasis on how he blends historical references with contemporary design principles to advance the field of residential architecture while maintaining a deep respect for classical forms.
4. Examine specific case studies of Kligerman’s notable projects, focusing on the design challenges and solutions unique to each project, and how these homes reflect the evolution of Kligerman’s architectural thinking and his commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional design.

Guest Speaker

Thomas A. Kligerman was raised in Connecticut and New Mexico, and spent years in France and England as a student. These experiences sparked his interest in the rich history of domestic architecture, gardens and landscapes. Before founding Kligerman Architecture & Design, Tom co-founded Ike Kligerman Barkley with John Ike and Joel Barkley. He began his architecture career at Robert A. M. Stern Architects and received his Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and his Master of Architecture from Yale School of Architecture. He is passionate about the design process, and loves studying and creating architectural models. He serves on the boards of a number of charitable and educational institutions. Tom and his family enjoy summer weekends racing sailboats on the coast of Rhode Island.

Tickets

• $0.00 AIANS Member – Regular, Associate and Allied
• $25.00 Student
• $25.00 Members of Other AIA Sections
• $50.00 Non-Member Ticket