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"Sacred Architecture in the Life of the Church" William Heyer Architect has been named adjunct professor of Fine Arts at the Pontifical College Josephinum beginning in the Fall of 2010. His 3 credit course on sacred architecture will include a survey of Catholic architecture, discussions of aesthetic philosophies, and field trips to local parishes in the context of practical issues involved in maintaining, restoring, and building new church complexes. William is honored to be offering this course to Philosophy and Theology students at the Josephinum. beginning September, 2010 "The Sacred Continuity of Classical Architecture" A lecture on the origins and development of classical architecture in the context of a public forum on the classical revival in architecture, arts, and music. The Lyceum School, Cleveland, OH, April 10th, 2010 “Architecture 101” Listen, learn, draw and build in this exploration of architectural symbols and forms. From Ancient Greece and Rome to your own neighborhood , prepare to smarten up on what makes architecture great. The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio , Lancaster, OH, Tuesdays in September, 2009 “Robert Adam & The Birth of American Architecture” The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Lancaster, OH, September 13th, 2009 “Granville Federal & Grecian Architecture” Bryn Du Historic Landmark, Granville, OH, April 21st, 2009 “American Federal & Grecian Architecture” The Robbins Hunter Museum, Granville, OH, October 20th, 2008 “The Architecture of the Josephinum” A look at the continuous Catholic architectural tradition through the lens of the Pontifical College Josephinum's historic buildings. The Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH, October 16th & May 12th, 2008 “American Federal & Grecian Architecture: Understanding & Emulating Roman & Grecian Precedent” Seminar on the Classical Language, The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America New York, NY, July 12th, 2008 “Catholic Architecture in Chicago: Understanding Sacred Form in Our Churches” The Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, IL, May 8th, 2008 “EWTN Live” An interiew about the architectural work being accomplished at The Shrine of Christ the King, Chicago and its relation to the revival of the classical Roman Mass. EWTN Television Network, Birmingham, AL, September 26th, 2007 “Classical Ohio: The Federal Style and the Genius of Regional Craftsmanship” A look at the legacy of Ohio Federal architecture and the nascent genius of the local craftsman in interpreting 19 th century classical pattern books. With a tour of Mt. Oval, Adena, and Chillicothe. The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America Advanced Program in Traditional House Styles Columbus, OH, September 21st-23rd, 2007 “The Architecture of Unspontaneity” A look at the continuous Catholic architectural tradition through the lens of the Pontifical College Josephinum's historic buildings. This lecture focused on the life and works of architect Frank A. Ludewig in light of architectural tradition and the liturgical writings Pope Benedict XVI. Society for Catholic Liturgy Conference, Columbus, OH September 21tst, 2007 “Rome to Chicago: The Classical Patrimony in Churches of Henry J. Schlacks” A look at the works of Mr. Schlacks with an emphasis on his later classical churches in Chicago with special attention given to Santa Clara/St. Gelasius/The Shrine of Christ the King. Chicago, IL, May 10th, 2007 “Classical Ohio” A look at the legacy of Grecian architecture in Ohio with a walking tour of Granville The Avery-Downer House, Granville, OH, May 6th, 2007 “The Secret Language of Architecture” Middle School age pilot class on the story of Classical Architecture and how to understand this rich tradition found around the world. Hilliard City Schools, OH, January 25th, 2007 “Classicism and the German Gothic: Architectural Meaning at St. Frances De Sales Oratory" A lecture on Gothic architecture and its relation to classical design especially in reference to the German oratory of St. Frances de Sales in St. Louis. St. Louis, MO, December 17th, 2006 “Rome to Chicago: The Classical Patrimony in Churches of Henry J. Schlacks” A look at the works of Mr. Schlacks with an emphasis on his later classical churches in Chicago with special attention given to Santa Clara/St. Gelasius/The Shrine of Christ the King. Chicago, IL, October 22nd, 2006 “The Architecture of the Pontifical College Josephinum” A tour of the 1931 flemish gothic revival Pontifical seminary designed by architect Frank Ludewig and currently being restored by our office. Columbus, OH, September 24th, 2006 “Classical Ohio” A look at the legacy of Grecian architecture in Ohio with a walking tour of Granville The Avery-Downer House, Granville, OH, May 21st, 2006 "Stories in Stone" A family lecture focusing on the meaning of the architecture of the monumental Grecian Ohio State Capitol. Columbus, OH, April 30th, 2006 "Classical Ohio and the Contemporary Resurgence of Classical Architecture" on WOSU 820 AM Radio "Open Line" with Thomas Gordon Smith, April 27th, 2006 "The Architecture of East Broad Street" on WOSU 820 AM Radio "Open Line", March 7th, 2006 “Classical Architecture & the Catholic Tradition” Buffalo, NY, October 30th, 2005 “Classical Ohio” A look at the legacy of Grecian architecture in Ohio Historic Roscoe Village, Coshocton, OH, October 15th, 2005 “The Grecian Tradition” at the Ohio Statehouse, Columbus, OH, May 5th, 2005 "Transition: American Federal to Greek Revival" at the Reese-Peters House, Lancaster, OH, May 14th, 2005 "Pattern Books in American Classical Architecture" at the Avery-Downer House, Granville, OH, May 22nd, 2005 “Architecture & Preservation in Columbus” on WOSU 820 AM Radio "Open Line", April 2005 “A History of Western Architecture” Eight Week High School/Middle School course Grove City, OH, Spring 2005 “Let’s Make a City” First Grade Class presentation and activities at The Wellington School Upper Arlington, OH, May 2005 "The Legacy of Grecian Architecture” at the Rotary Club, Granville, OH, May 2004 “Greek Architecture: Beginnings” Grade School age class on the story of ancient Greek Architecture Grove City, OH, Spring 2004
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Lectures, Classes & Tours

"Sacred Architecture in the Life of the Church"
William Heyer Architect has been named adjunct professor of Fine Arts at the Pontifical College Josephinum beginning in the Fall of 2010. His 3 credit course on sacred architecture will include a survey of Catholic architecture, discussions of aesthetic philosophies, and field trips to local parishes in the context of practical issues involved in maintaining, restoring, and building new church complexes. William is honored to be offering this course to Philosophy and Theology students at the Josephinum.
beginning September, 2010

"The Sacred Continuity of Classical Architecture"
A lecture on the origins and development of classical architecture in the context of a public forum on the classical revival in architecture, arts, and music.
The Lyceum School, Cleveland, OH, April 10th, 2010

“Architecture 101”
Listen, learn, draw and build in this exploration of architectural symbols and forms. From Ancient Greece and Rome to your own neighborhood , prepare to smarten up on what makes architecture great.
The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio , Lancaster, OH, Tuesdays in September, 2009

“Robert Adam & The Birth of American Architecture”
The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Lancaster, OH, September 13th, 2009

“Granville Federal & Grecian Architecture”
Bryn Du Historic Landmark, Granville, OH, April 21st, 2009

“American Federal & Grecian Architecture”
The Robbins Hunter Museum, Granville, OH, October 20th, 2008

“The Architecture of the Josephinum”
A look at the continuous Catholic architectural tradition through the lens of the Pontifical College Josephinum's historic buildings.
The Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH, October 16th & May 12th, 2008

“American Federal & Grecian Architecture: Understanding & Emulating Roman & Grecian Precedent”
Seminar on the Classical Language, The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America
New York, NY, July 12th, 2008

“Catholic Architecture in Chicago: Understanding Sacred Form in Our Churches”
The Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago, IL, May 8th, 2008

“EWTN Live”
An interiew about the architectural work being accomplished at The Shrine of Christ the King, Chicago and its relation to the revival of the classical Roman Mass.
EWTN Television Network, Birmingham, AL, September 26th, 2007

“Classical Ohio: The Federal Style and the Genius of Regional Craftsmanship”
A look at the legacy of Ohio Federal architecture and the nascent genius of the local craftsman in interpreting 19 th century classical pattern books.
With a tour of Mt. Oval, Adena, and Chillicothe.
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America Advanced Program in Traditional House Styles
Columbus, OH, September 21st-23rd, 2007

“The Architecture of Unspontaneity”
A look at the continuous Catholic architectural tradition through the lens of the Pontifical College Josephinum's historic buildings. This lecture focused on the life and works of architect Frank A. Ludewig in light of architectural tradition and the liturgical writings Pope Benedict XVI.
Society for Catholic Liturgy Conference, Columbus, OH September 21tst, 2007

“Rome to Chicago: The Classical Patrimony in Churches of Henry J. Schlacks”
A look at the works of Mr. Schlacks with an emphasis on his later classical churches in Chicago with special attention given to Santa Clara/St. Gelasius/The Shrine of Christ the King.
Chicago, IL, May 10th, 2007

“Classical Ohio”
A look at the legacy of Grecian architecture in Ohio with a walking tour of Granville
The Avery-Downer House, Granville, OH, May 6th, 2007

“The Secret Language of Architecture”
Middle School age pilot class on the story of Classical Architecture and how to understand this rich tradition found around the world.
Hilliard City Schools, OH, January 25th, 2007

“Classicism and the German Gothic: Architectural Meaning at St. Frances De Sales Oratory"
A lecture on Gothic architecture and its relation to classical design especially in reference to the German oratory of St. Frances de Sales in St. Louis.
St. Louis, MO, December 17th, 2006

“Rome to Chicago: The Classical Patrimony in Churches of Henry J. Schlacks”
A look at the works of Mr. Schlacks with an emphasis on his later classical churches in Chicago with special attention given to Santa Clara/St. Gelasius/The Shrine of Christ the King.
Chicago, IL, October 22nd, 2006

“The Architecture of the Pontifical College Josephinum”
A tour of the 1931 flemish gothic revival Pontifical seminary designed by architect Frank Ludewig and currently being restored by our office.
Columbus, OH, September 24th, 2006

“Classical Ohio”
A look at the legacy of Grecian architecture in Ohio with a walking tour of Granville
The Avery-Downer House, Granville, OH, May 21st, 2006

"Stories in Stone"
A family lecture focusing on the meaning of the architecture of the monumental Grecian Ohio State Capitol.
Columbus, OH, April 30th, 2006

"Classical Ohio and the Contemporary Resurgence of Classical Architecture"
on WOSU 820 AM Radio "Open Line" with Thomas Gordon Smith, April 27th, 2006

"The Architecture of East Broad Street"
on WOSU 820 AM Radio "Open Line", March 7th, 2006

“Classical Architecture & the Catholic Tradition”
Buffalo, NY, October 30th, 2005

“Classical Ohio”
A look at the legacy of Grecian architecture in Ohio
Historic Roscoe Village, Coshocton, OH, October 15th, 2005

“The Grecian Tradition”
at the Ohio Statehouse, Columbus, OH, May 5th, 2005

"Transition: American Federal to Greek Revival"
at the Reese-Peters House, Lancaster, OH, May 14th, 2005

"Pattern Books in American Classical Architecture"
at the Avery-Downer House, Granville, OH, May 22nd, 2005

“Architecture & Preservation in Columbus”
on WOSU 820 AM Radio "Open Line", April 2005

“A History of Western Architecture”
Eight Week High School/Middle School course
Grove City, OH, Spring 2005

“Let’s Make a City”
First Grade Class presentation and activities at The Wellington School
Upper Arlington, OH, May 2005

"The Legacy of Grecian Architecture”
at the Rotary Club, Granville, OH, May 2004

“Greek Architecture: Beginnings”
Grade School age class on the story of ancient Greek Architecture
Grove City, OH, Spring 2004