Tropical Landscape and Classical Design Lecture at Coral Gables Museum

Introducing the Teofilo Victoria Lecture Series–When and Where Will It Take Place?

The Coral Gables Museum always seems to provide the most interesting programming and this lecture on the 16th of April promises to be no less.

What is the topic of the lecture?

The Teofilo Victoria Lecture Series III will bring quality information on the landscape art and design of Jorge Sánchez de Ortigosa of SMI Landscape Architecture, Inc.. He is a leader in the field.

Ortigosa is the winner of the Arthur Ross Award and director of the Nature Conservancy.

The Arthur Ross Award is earned by those who honor classical tradition in architecture, art and design, and it was established in 1982.

The Garden Conservancy exists to share, preserve, and celebrate America’s gardening traditions.

Beauty in Landscaping

Here are some examples of their work.

These are some images from the SMI Landscape Architecture Inc. website. All rights belong to them.

The images show a careful and elegant blend of tropical plants with beautiful architecture. The two complement each other and are appealing. It’s easy to imagine relaxing in these spaces. They are not created to only treat the eye with style but also create a sense of comfort.

Background Information Conveys the Caliber of This Presentation

The presenter, Teofilo Victoria, is with the De La Guardia Victoria Architects and Urbanists, Inc.. He teaches at University of Miami and is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design.

Coral Gables Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and has the mission of celebrating, exploring and investigating the civic arts.

How to Get Tickets

Tickets for this event are on sale, and prices are $20 for general admission and free for Coral Gables Museum Board Members. It is easy to purchase them on their website http://www.coralgablesmuseum.org.

This is an in-person event.

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