Richard Cameron

Richard is the taste maker and founder of Atelier. His wealth of architectural knowledge and history is unparalleled. He co-founded the Institute of Classical Architecture in 1992 (now the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art) and is the founder and current Director of its Beaux-Arts Atelier. Richard was awarded first prize in the Royal Oak Foundation's Annual Architecture Competition in 1993 and his work has appeared in numerous publications from Architectural Digest, House and Garden, and The New York Times, to the forthcoming book The Art of Classical Details. Richard has a Bachelors Degree in Architecture from the University of Toronto and a Masters of Architecture from Princeton. 1993 and his work has appeared in numerous publications from Architectural Digest, House and Garden, and The New York Times, to the forthcoming book The Art of Classical Details. Richard has a Bachelors Degree in Architecture from the University of Toronto and a Masters of Architecture from Princeton.

Q: What is a structure that most inspires you?

A: The Laurentian Library in Florence by Michaelangelo, 1523-1571.  It's the most profoundly architectural work of architecture I've ever encountered. It simply is architecture about architecture.

Q: Who is the architect that most inspires you?

A: Ictinus, one of the architects of the Parthenon. He designed perhaps the most significant temple from the high-classical period, and one which has the first example of the Corinthian Order. Additionally, the Parthenon was discovered by one of my other heroes of architecture, Charles Robert Cockerell in the early 19th century.

Q: Can you explain your process?

A: It always begins with drawing, and then there is more drawing. And dreaming. We aim to capture the dreams of our clients, that's always the goal.