The Rise of Academic Architectural Education

This book traces the previously neglected history of the Académie's development and enduring influence on subsequent architectural schools. Providing a valuable context for discussions in architectural education, the book is a useful resource for students and researchers interested in the history and theory of art and architecture.

Alexander Griffin was educated at the University of Huddesfield, Liverpool John Moores University, and the University of Sheffield. He currently works in the School of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Huddersfield, and is the founder of Oblong Architecture, a RIBA award winning practice. Alexander, and his wife Karen, also lead Sheffield Vineyard Church.

Acknowledgements Introduction The origins of academic education The formation of the Académie d'Architecture The Académie's early ideology The school at the Académie Philosophical and stylistic debate on architectural style The professional expression of the Académie's ideology The suppression of the Académie The revival of the former Académie The enduring influence of the academic tradition at the École Appendix 1: Salient institutional titles associated with academic architectural education in Paris Appendix 2: Membres of the Académie d'Architecture Appendix 3: Winners of the Grand prix competitions List of figures Bibliography