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The ICAA鈥檚 Christopher H. Browne Drawing Tours are a reimagining of the long tradition of designers traveling—both domestically and abroad—to study and document precedents in order to inform and inspire the design of new buildings and places. The Drawing Tours aim to enhance practitioners鈥� knowledge and skills in creative and informed applications of the classical tradition. Each program is guided by leading architects in classical design. Instructors will explore a carefully-curated itinerary of drawing and study sites that introduce participants to the unique design characteristics of the city.

These programs are especially designed for emerging practitioners who have some prior experience working in traditional design, and are looking to expand the breadth of precedents that they can utilize in practice throughout their careers. The Drawing Tours are also frequently attended by established designers, artists, and all those looking to generally broaden their knowledge of classical design precedents.

In 2026, the ICAA's International Drawing Tour will look at the architecture, design, and urbanism of Naples, Italy. Benefiting from the rich volcanic soils produced by nearby Mt. Vesuvius and ideally sheltered in the Italian gulf sharing its name, Naples has long attracted human development and exists as one of the longest continuously inhabited urban areas in the world. Originally established by the Greeks, the city has subsequently absorbed the influence of the Romans, French, Spanish, and others over its three millennia of history, creating a unique and rich architectural heritage.

Sites of architectural significance extend throughout the surrounding environs and include Pompeii, one of the most renowned and best-preserved sites of Roman antiquity, and Caserta, which hosts the largest and grandest palace of 18th-century Europe.

This Drawing Tour will provide an ideal opportunity to study Naple鈥檚 long continuum of architecture and urbanism. Subjects will span from the ancient to the modern era and will range from investigations into fine moulding and material details to studies of large-scale urban sequences.

About the Instructors

Brendan Hart is a founding principal of Hart Architects, an architectural practice based in Portland, Oregon which focuses on traditional design of residential, historic, and boutique commercial projects across the country. Prior to forming Hart Architects in 2024 with his wife Meeghan, Brendan worked in architectural offices in New York City and Portland, where he contributed to many award-winning projects across a variety of scales from urban master planning to residential design. A passionate educator, Brendan has joined the University of Notre Dame's School of Architecture as visiting faculty for multiple appointments, where he has instructed design studios. He is a recipient of the ICAA's 2016 Rieger Graham Prize, which he used to study the history of urban and architectural development of papal processional routes in Rome. Brendan sits on the board of the ICAA's Northwest Chapter. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame in 2012. Outside of architectural practice, Brendan enjoys painting, spending time outdoors with his two children, and cooking meals for family and friends.

Meeghan Hart is a founding principal of Hart Architects in Portland, Oregon, along with her husband and partner Brendan. She has over 13 years of experience in the field of architecture and design. She began her career with Peter Pennoyer Architects in New York City, where she contributed to highly-detailed custom single-family houses and apartments. She has since worked on projects in multiple states with a focus on housing at various scales, from single-family residences to multi-family affordable housing complexes. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame, where she has regularly returned to teach design courses and participate in reviews. She is an active board member of the ICAA-NW and is a passionate advocate for adaptive reuse and traditional, contextual architecture.

Itinerary

A draft itinerary and materials list for the 2026 Christopher H. Browne Naples Drawing Tour will be available soon. For more information about this program, please contact [email protected].

Prerequisites

It is recommended that participants have experience with architectural field drawing, or have taken a Measured Drawing and/or Analytical Drawing skills class with the ICAA, prior to attending a Drawing Tour. Instructors will provide an introduction to each site and demonstrations of relevant drawing techniques, as well as informally assist with participant questions throughout the program. However, the Drawing Tour is intended as an advanced study of precedents rather than a formal course in fundamental field drawing or plein air watercolor techniques.