We often forget that authentic architecture, as defined by the first-century Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius, should be functional, structurally sound, and have Venustas or beauty. This third element is often the most elusive, and many over the years have argued that any attempt to define beauty is purely subjective or in the often quoted “eye of the beholder.”

Architect, author, landscape painter, and former Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Jeremiah Eck FAIA, will present his case for a more objective definition of beauty in architecture, one that finds its roots in art itself. Using a visually compelling selection of images gathered from years of architectural practice and painting, he will tie the two disciplines together and offer an alternative way to define beauty that can stand the test of time.