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The Academy celebrates the architect John Simpson's newly finished building for the School of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana: the Walsh Family Hall. The language of John Simpson's architecture, which derives from the fifth century BC, has been daringly applied to new uses and an instant landmark of exceptional interest has been created. Through a judicious combination of Classical richness and warehouse-like workspace the Walsh Family Hall provides a humane and joyous series of spaces, which elevates the spirits of those entering and passing through it. This book describes not only the architecture of the Walsh Family Hall but the process whereby it came into existence, with written contributions from the generous donors, Matt and Joyce Walsh; Dean Michael Lykoudis, who commissioned the building; and some of the students who work in these uplifting surroundings. Further educational works by John Simpson such as his new 'yard' for Eton College and major new improvements to the Royal College of Music in London are described, with an essay by Simpson describing his approach. All these works are presented and explored with full colour commissioned photography, drawn plans and original sketches throughout. John Simpson Architects believes that Classicism can enhance life in the twenty-first century by creating inspirational spaces that relate to the proportions of the human body - a view of architecture that is triumphantly demonstrated in the Academy that is the Walsh Family Hall.

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The Academy brings us to South Bend, Indiana, where the British architect John Simpson's Walsh Family Hall, a new home for the renowned school of architecture at Notre Dame, stands as a beacon of thoughtful institutional design--stylish with its twin Ionic columns but not precious, and eminently suited to its setting.--The New Criterion, February, 2021

The Academy brings us to South Bend, Indiana, where the British architect John Simpson's Walsh Family Hall, a new home for the renowned school of architecture at Notre Dame, stands as a beacon of thoughtful institutional design--stylish with its twin Ionic columns but not precious, and eminently suited to its setting.-- The New Criterion, February, 2021

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Matthew & Joyce Walsh are long-time members of the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture's Advisory Council providing leadership and counsel to the School for over 23 years. Matthew is co-chairman of The Walsh Group. Clive Aslet is an architectural historian, writer and editor living in London and Ramsgate. Michael Lykoudis is dean emeritus and professor of architecture at the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture. John Simpson is principle of John Simpson Architects and team elect and professor at the University of Buckingham School of Architecture.

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