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12/15/2025

🌿 “Two voices, one tradition.”

The Ionic Order has been praised since antiquity as the embodiment of elegance and measure. Yet, as these two plates reveal, even within the canon, interpretation varies:

📖 James Gibbs (1732) refined the Ionic for the English tradition in his Rules for Drawing the Several Parts of Architecture. His version emphasizes balance, disciplined fluting, and ornament tempered with restraint. The volutes are proportioned to harmonize with the shaft, ensuring clarity of rhythm and an accessible elegance for both civic and domestic architecture.

📖 Vitruvius (1st century BCE) codified principles of the Ionic that remain foundational. His stipulation that the corona and frieze incline forward one-twelfth their height infuses the entablature with subtle vitality. The spiraled volutes, precisely measured, embody the geometrical and symbolic grace of the order, recalling temples such as the Ilissus at Athens.

Placed in dialogue, Gibbs and Vitruvius demonstrate how classical architecture is not static but interpretive—each generation refining proportion, ornament, and meaning, while always honoring timeless ideals of beauty and permanence.

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.

12/14/2025

✨ Classical Grandeur in Los Angeles

Designed by the acclaimed Richard Manion Architecture, this Los Angeles residence embodies refined opulence. Chadsworth’s handcrafted wood columns, crowned with Greek Corinthian (Tower of the Winds) capitals, bring timeless artistry and sculptural beauty to the home’s distinguished architecture.

“The Corinthian order is distinguished by its richness; its ornaments are elegant and delicate, and its general effect is magnificent.”
— Sir William Chambers, in A Treatise on the Decorative Part of Civil Architecture (1759), reprinted in Fred T. Hodgson, The Five Orders of Architecture, p. 19

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship. . .
🏘️ Richard Manion Architecture
📐 Millworks by Design

12/13/2025

🌹 A Legacy in Bloom

Designed over 150 years ago by the renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Delaware Park was envisioned to “refresh and delight the eye, and through the eye, mind and spirit.” Today, its beloved Rose Garden — with its pergola and 33 meticulously planted beds — continues that mission, showcasing exquisite rose varieties from the All-America Rose Selections.

Chadsworth Columns is honored to have contributed to the preservation of this historic landmark, where history, design, and nature continue to inspire.

“All the parts together may convey a sweet harmony to the eyes of the beholders, and each separately may serve agreeably to the use for which it shall be appointed.”
— Andrea Palladio, The Four Books of Architecture, Book I, p. 4

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.

12/12/2025

✨ A Grand Entrance, Redefined

Enhance your home’s character with Chadsworth’s wood columns — a hallmark of craftsmanship and enduring beauty. Perfect for a Colonial Revival aesthetic, these columns bring warmth, proportion, and timeless appeal to any entrance.

“Porticos give both ornament and dignity to the entrance of buildings.”
— Andrea Palladio, The Four Books of Architecture, Book II, p. 63

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship. . .
📐 Architect/ Builder: Wentworth Inc.

12/11/2025

✨ The Grandeur of Ballyfin

Built in the 1820s for Sir Charles Coote and designed by renowned architects Sir Richard and William Morrison, Ballyfin in County Laois remains one of Ireland’s most distinguished examples of neoclassical architecture. After decades of neglect, the estate was meticulously revived through a decade-long restoration — a remarkable effort supported in large part by the Irish Georgian Society.

Reborn in the 21st century, Ballyfin now stands as a five-star luxury hotel and event venue, its 600-acre grounds celebrated for exquisite gardens, ornamental follies, and sweeping landscapes.

Pictured here, the Stair Hall embodies the estate’s refined splendor — with its cantilevered staircase, grand chandelier, and replicas of the Tower of the Winds columns lining the perimeter. Portraits of the Coote family grace the main floor, while each reception and guest room is adorned with a distinguished collection of Irish art and antiques. A true testament to Ireland’s architectural heritage, beautifully preserved and reimagined.

“Magnificence, united with simplicity, has always been considered as one of the principal beauties in architecture.”
— Robert & James Adam, The Works in Architecture, Vol. I, p. 2

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship. . .
📷 Photograph courtesy of Chadsworth Founder, Jeffrey L. Davis

12/10/2025

🖋️ Design in Hand

From the drafting board to the finished column, proportion is everything. This custom mouse pad was created for one of our events — a small but elegant reminder of the classical orders that inspire Chadsworth’s work every day.

It symbolizes what we stand for:
📐 Precision in proportion
🏛 Respect for classical tradition
✨ Beauty in everyday detail

Even in something as simple as a desk accessory, the legacy of classical architecture endures.

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.

12/09/2025

🌊 A Poolside Retreat in Perfect Proportion

Envisioned by the talented team at Smiros & Smiros and brought to life by the expert builders of Stokkers & Co., this exquisite outdoor space defines refined coastal living. Graceful columns frame the pool terrace, blending architecture and landscape into a serene, luxurious oasis — the ideal setting for relaxation and timeless beauty.

“When the proportions are well chosen and the parts properly disposed, the effect will always be agreeable and majestic.”
— James Gibbs, Rules for Drawing the Several Parts of Architecture, p. 5

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.
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🏘️ Architect: Smiros & Smiros
🛠️ Builder: Stokkers & Co.
📷 Photography: Durston Saylor

12/08/2025

✨ “Public architecture ennobles collective life.”

The Ionic portico, Blondel’s monumental fountain, and the measured geometry of the Comédie-Française each testify that civic design is not only functional but symbolic.

Jacques-François Blondel, in his Cours d’architecture (1771–77, vol. II, p. 243), emphasized that fountains were more than urban conveniences: they were stages of civic virtue. His monumental fountain designs combined rusticated bases with classically ordered superstructures—columns, pediments, and sculptural ornament—uniting the necessity of water with the dignity of architecture. In these works, the fountain became both a public utility and a symbol of collective pride, anchoring city life with rhythm, proportion, and display.

As Alberti observed in The Ten Books of Architecture (1755 Leoni ed., VI.2), architecture is the “public face of virtue.” Whether framing water, procession, or theater, these classical compositions remind us that proportion and dignity transform necessity into civic pride.

📖 Blondel, Cours d’architecture (1771–77), vol. II, p. 243.
📖 Alberti, The Ten Books of Architecture (1755 Leoni ed.), VI.2.

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.

12/07/2025

🌿 Columns of Tranquility

A peaceful passage framed in classical form — the covered breezeway at the University of North Carolina Wilmington exemplifies how thoughtful design enhances both function and beauty. Supported by Chadsworth’s columns, this walkway was created through the generosity of parents seeking to provide shelter and elegance for students moving across campus. A lasting contribution to architectural grace and community spirit.

“The whole business of architecture is to delight the eye, to improve the mind, and to convey to posterity the magnificence of the present.”
— Leon Battista Alberti, The Ten Books of Architecture, Book IX, p. 57

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.

12/06/2025

✨ The Corsair at Greenwich Harbor

Inspired by the grandeur of the Golden Age, The Corsair embodies timeless luxury along the storied shores of Greenwich Harbor. Designed in collaboration with the esteemed Robert A.M. Stern, its stone and shingle architecture blends classical refinement with modern innovation.

Featuring Chadsworth’s meticulously crafted columns, The Corsair stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship, architectural harmony, and waterfront living at its finest.

“In all the works of architecture, the greatest glory consists in doing what is most noble with the greatest simplicity.”
— Andrea Palladio, The Four Books of Architecture, Book I, p. 10

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.

🏘️ Architect: Robert A.M. Stern Architects; Gary Brewer, Partner
🚪 Kolbe Windows

12/05/2025

✨ Classical Grandeur, Reimagined

In this luxurious interior by Knight Contractors, our faux-finished Roman Corinthian columns—crafted by Chadsworth—exemplify the marriage of artistry and precision. Designed to evoke the timeless beauty of marble, each column enriches the space with texture, depth, and classical refinement.

Within these rooms, the columns serve as more than structure—they become sculptural elements that define the dining and living areas with balance and grace. Their intricate detailing and immaculate finish make them a natural choice for those who value craftsmanship and enduring design.

Whether framing a grand entryway or enhancing a modern interior, Chadsworth columns bring versatility, authenticity, and elegance to every project.

“The Corinthian order is the richest and most magnificent of the five; its capital is adorned with foliage, and its general effect is light, elegant, and splendid.”
— Sir William Chambers, in A Treatise on the Five Orders of Architecture, compiled by Fred T. Hodgson, p. 19

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship. . .
🛠️ Builders: Knight Contractors
🏛️ Columns: Chadsworth

12/04/2025

✨ Coastal Elegance, Framed in Tradition ✨

Along the shores of Rye, New York, this remarkable shingle-style residence designed by Shope Reno Wharton and built by Sound Beach Partners embodies refined waterfront living.

Our PolyStone® Tuscan columns provide timeless proportion and strength, seamlessly integrating with the home’s relaxed coastal aesthetic while anchoring outdoor living spaces with classical elegance. A retreat where craftsmanship meets serenity. 🏛️🌊

🏛️ Chadsworth: Where classical authenticity meets enduring craftsmanship.
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🛠️ Builder: Sound Beach Partners
🏘️ Architect: Shope Reno Wharton
📸 Photography: Robert Benson

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
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