The Driehaus Prize is awarded to an architect whose work embodies the principles of traditional and classical architecture in contemporary society.
Henry Hope Reed is the inaugural recipient of an award
named in 
his
honor presented March 19 at the University Club of Chicago in conjunction
with The Richard H. Driehaus Prize for Classical
Architecture. For half a century, Reed has promoted classical traditions
in architecture and its allied arts, educating the public about the
importance of grandeur in the design of monuments and institutional
buildings.
In 1959, Reed published the popular book, The Golden City, drawn from his experiences as a lecturer in the Department of Urban Planning at Yale, his research on architecture and urbanism, and his walking tours of Manhattan’s historic architecture. During the 1960s, he served as the first curator of New York City parks. In 1968, Reed co-founded Classical America, an organization committed to a resurgence of the grand tradition in American design. Classical America joined forces with The Institute of Classical Architecture in 2004. Reed’s works also include, The New York Public Library: Its Architecture and Decoration. His newest book, The U.S. Capitol: Its Lesson for Today, was released in March.
Richard
H. Driehaus, the founder and chairman of Driehaus Capital Management
in Chicago, established the $25,000 Henry Hope Reed Award to recognize
outstanding contributions to the welfare of the traditional city and
its architecture. It will be presented annually through the University
of Notre Dame School of Architecture, a national leader in incorporating
the ideals of traditional and classical architecture into the task of
modern urban development.
> Visit www.driehausprize.org
