Building on Tradition: The Exploration of a Practice with William Curtis and Russell Windham

duration: 1 hour
meeting_point: Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC
description: Award-winning architects and authors of the new book Building on Tradition, William Curtis and Russell Windham are known for skillfully blending traditional architectural principles with a keen awareness of modern life. Join the duo as they talk about how they match their projects to
their cultural and physical environment — understanding constraints, possibilities, and the local vernacular, whether it’s a windswept retreat on the California coast or a tree-lined enclave in Houston, Texas. The two acclaimed architects discuss the many dynamic stories of their decades long practice and reflect on what it means to build a passion-driven career from the ground up, all the while maintaining a deep and sincere attachment to the pursuit of thoughtful, worthwhile local architecture