About this Event
An Immersion in Ireland's Architectural Golden Age
Join a one-week summer school in Dublin dedicated to eighteenth-century architecture, interiors, and furniture in the classical tradition. Set in one of Europe’s most beautifully preserved Georgian cities, the programme offers an unparalleled opportunity to study the spaces where these timeless design principles come to life.
Through expert-led lectures, to access the historic houses, participants develop a deep understanding of how architecture, interior design, and decorative arts were conceived as a unified discipline. Every element, from proportion and spatial arrangement to ornamentation and furnishings, is explored in context, providing practical insight into creating harmony and order. Guided by leading specialists, attendees leave the programme with the ability to read, analyze, and apply classical design principles with confidence and precision. These skills can be immediately translated into professional practice or advanced study
SCHEDULE & VISITS
Step into a week of discovery, where each day brings you closer to the heart of eighteenth-century design. Small group tutorials and expert-led sessions ensure personal guidance while exploring the architecture, interiors, and furniture that define the classical tradition.
Monday–Friday
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Explore Dublin’s historic streets and gain exclusive access to remarkable Georgian houses
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Conor Lucey
Dr. Conor Lucey is Associate Professor of architectural history in the School of Art History and Cultural Policy at University College Dublin, Ireland. He is a Board Member of the Irish Georgian Foundation and of the Castletown Foundation, and a former President of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (2017-2020). Dr Lucey sits on the editorial board of Vernacular Architecture and Irish Architectural & Decorative Studies journals.
An historian of eighteenth-century architecture and design, Conor’s recent monograph, Building Reputations: Architecture and the Artisan, 1750-1830 (Manchester University Press, 2018), was awarded the prestigious Alice Davis Hitchcock Medallion, granted annually by the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain for a book that “provides an outstanding contribution to the study or knowledge of architectural history.” A recent edited volume, entitled House and Home in Georgian Ireland: Spaces and Cultures of Domestic Life (Four Courts Press, 2022), examines how domestic space was shaped by diverse needs, motivations and identities.
Books:
2022: [as editor] House and Home in Georgian Ireland: Spaces and Cultures of Domestic Life
2018: Building Reputations: Architecture and the Artisan, 1750–1830
2012: [as co-editor] Decorative Plasterwork in Ireland and Europe: Ornament and the Early Modern Interior
2007: The Stapleton Collection, Designs for the Neoclassical Irish Interior
Terry Sullivan – Lecturer, Interior Design and Furniture History
Terry Sullivan is the lead educator and curator of the Neoclassical Interiors Program, with years of professional experience in classical and historically informed interiors. As founder of the Classical Architecture and Interiors Institute, she combines scholarly expertise and hands-on design practice to guide participants in understanding, analyzing, and applying classical design principles.
Terry served on the ICAA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Education Committee (2021-2023) and her work is endorsed by leading architects and curators, including Peter H. Miller, Hon. AIA, Anthony S. Barnes, FAIA, LEED AP, and Michael Patrick, AIA, making her programs a trusted source for professionals and scholars seeking expertise in neoclassical interiors. She developed and led AIA-accredited lectures for the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (ICAA), collaborating with leading experts such as Dr. Conor Lucey and Patrick Baty. These online lectures include Decorative Plasterwork in Georgian Ireland and Britain (2022), The Use of Colour ca. 1700–1820 (2022), and Analysis of the Paint at Stowe House (2023), all contributing to professional AIA Building Arts credit.
In addition to lectures, Terry organized immersive period room tours with museum curators, offering participants firsthand experience of historic interiors such as the Lansdowne Dining Room Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY), Salon Doré at the Corcoran Gallery (Washington, DC), and the Green Room of the White House and Mount Vernon, VA. Her programs are praised for clarity, rigor, and the integration of architecture, interiors, and decorative arts.
OUR PRICING
The programme is complemented by a vibrant social and cultural schedule, providing unique insights into local history, architecture, and design, while creating memorable experiences that extend beyond the classroom.
*The price below does not include tax.
Afternoon Tours
$30 for a day, from 22 to 27 June
CONTACT & INFORMATION:
Classical Architecture and Interiors Institute
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 917.921.0167
Address: 745 Fifth Avenue, Suite 500, New York, New York 10151
www.classicalarchitectureandinteriors.institute
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 63 Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland
USD 33.85
