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Eric Stengel’s boutique practice is one of great passion. Founded in 1991, this Nashville-based firm specializes in the niche of traditional residential architecture. Eric is a multifaceted man with an insatiable curiosity and a wide variety of interests, two of which rate highest: an affinity for refined classical design and the fascinating science of structure and systems. In keeping with his technical interest, at the early age of eight he drew, built and flew wooden airplanes and gliders - ultimately leading this renaissance man to become a competition sailplane pilot.
With a clear mission in life to be both an artist and technical expert Eric earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Parsons School of Design in Manhattan and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University. Complementing his professional architectural studies he also received decorative arts training at the Musée du Louvre in Paris. It is not surprising to learn that Eric is known for designing academically correct classical homes while integrating sophisticated technical requirements. Keeping the needs of his well-informed patrons foremost, he applies true classical principles to each custom residence adeptly reinterpreted to suit today’s lifestyles. - excerpt from: "Dream Homes of Tennessee" 2009
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A Language
Classicism is not a style - it's a language. Just like French, German, and Russian are languages for communication, not styles of communication. They have words, grammar and syntax allowing expression. It's the different expressions that make styles. In English, words can be put together in various styles; a text book of biology, a sonnet by Shakespeare or a technical manual on plumbing. And though we all use the same words in the dictionary and syntax sets the rules of correct combinations, it's these rules that allow for different styles to emerge. They allow and enhance the creative process of prose or the practical art of disseminating technical information in a manual.
Language has limitless expressions and those with great command of this are able to be great, expressive writers. Faulkner, Penn Warren, James Joyce and Shakespeare are giants using the same words and rules all have access to. It?s a brilliant system that changed the direction of mankind.
The classical language of architecture has forms, harmonic proportion, grammar and syntax allowing its expression. It is because of this that its permutations have survived over 3000 years. If it didn't resonate with who we are and how we are made as humans, the language would have disappeared long ago.
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