Submitted for 5 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Elective) & AIA CEUs

Join the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Florida Chapter for a weekend of walking tours and lectures exploring the urbanism and architecture of Winter Park, Florida. This program will immerse participants in the city’s rich architectural heritage, offering opportunities to experience its historic landmarks, vibrant streetscapes, and timeless design traditions.

The weekend will open with a welcoming reception and presentation at Casa Feliz, one of Winter Park’s most beloved historic homes. Attendees will enjoy a lively evening of conversation, setting the stage for a thoughtful and engaging program to follow.

The heart of the event will feature a series of lectures and guided walking tours through the city’s most notable sites, including the charming Park Avenue district and the distinguished campus of Rollins College. Experts in urban design and classical architecture will lead participants in exploring how Winter Park’s architecture, landscapes, and public spaces contribute to its unique sense of place. Private house tours will also offer a rare glimpse into residential works that exemplify the area’s enduring design traditions.

The weekend will conclude with a sketching session, where participants will be invited to observe, interpret, and capture the city’s architectural character through drawing. This reflective exercise will serve as a fitting finale to a program dedicated to seeing and appreciating the beauty of Winter Park’s built environment.

Maricé Chael, LEED AP
Maricé Chael is an architect and designer practicing New Urbanism in affiliation with Dover Kohl & Partners Town Planning for over 30 years. As principal of Chael, Cooper & Associates, she participated in many design charrettes, and has designed buildings of all types for walkable, bikeable communities. Among her distinguished projects are the McKean Gateway and the Rinker Admissions Building for Rollins College, recipients of the prestigious Palladio Award.
Maricé is currently working as a small developer, who, with Victor Dover, is implementing a pocket neighborhood in Lake Wales, Florida.

Victor Dover, FAICP, CNU Fellow
Victor Dover, founding principal at Dover, Kohl & Partners Town Planning, has been part of the New Urbanism movement since 1987. He is co-author of the book Street Design: The Secret to Great Cities and Towns. For nearly four decades, Dover has been designing walkable, sustainable development. Dover, Kohl & Partners devised the plan for the neighborhood of Glenwood Park in Atlanta, Georgia, new codes for Kingston, New York, and regional plans including Plan El Paso, hailed as “America’s Best Smart Growth Plan,” among many other projects. Dover was recognized with the John Nolen Medal for Contributions to Urbanism (2010), the Seaside Prize (2024) and the ICAA Florida Addison Mizner Medal for Service (2025).
Victor is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Miami School of Architecture.

Alex Stringfellow
Born and raised in Central Florida, Alex Stringfellow has spent his lifetime watching Florida grow. After receiving his Master’s in Urban Planning from Rollin’s College, Alex has rewritten land development codes impacting over 25 square miles, entitled thousands of acres of master planned communities, and managed over $10M in public infrastructure projects. With his experience in urban design, entitlement, construction and brokerage, Alex has the ability to run land development projects from inception to completion or set the vision and code for an entire region. From small infill development to thousands of acres, there are no limits to his design and consulting capabilities. Local connections with cities and counties provide him with an open door to the movers and shakers in the region.

Jim Constantine
As a principal in the planning studio, Jim brings 40 years of experience in urban design, planning, community engagement, design regulations, and zoning. He has worked with landowners, developers, institutions, and government agencies on master planned communities, town centers, infill, redevelopment, and Transit-Oriented Development. Jim has led Smart Growth, Traditional Neighborhood Development, and New Urbanism projects in urban to rural contexts across 30 states and Canada. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU), and former member of the Land Development Committee of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Jim has a BA in Urban Studies with High Honors from Rutgers University and taught urban design at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Public Policy at Rutgers.

Jack Rogers
Jack Rogers is an Architect and life-time resident of Winter Park. He attended public schools in Winter Park and graduated from the University of Virginia. He served for 2 years as an officer in the Navy. A retired Architect, Jack served as President of the Mid-Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, President of the Central Florida Builders’ Exchange and was recognized with a Fellowship by the American Institute of Architects. He served as President and CEO of his Architecture, Engineering and Interior Design firm for 28 years, before retiring in 2006. Community activities include service as a founding Board Member of both the Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College and Florida Hospital Shares Children’s Medical Missionary Program. He was Founder and Board Chair of the Friends of Casa Feliz, a National Register Historic Home Museum. He also served on boards for Hospice of Central Florida, Winter Park Memorial Hospital and the Florida Hospital Foundation. He provided pro bono design services to save and restore Casa Feliz (an historical home designed by Gamble Rogers in 1933). In 2006, Jack was recognized by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation “In recognition of significant achievement in the preservation of Florida’s rich heritage and in recognition of outstanding organizational achievement.” In 2008 he was elevated to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects.

Itinerary

Friday, October 3, 2025
Welcome Cocktail Social & Presentation by Jack Rogers
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Hosted by Casa Feliz
656 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

Saturday, October 4, 2025
Introductory Lecture
Central Park Main Stage
251 S. Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
9:00 – 10:00 AM

Walking Tour of Park Avenue
10:00 – 11:30 AM

Walking Tour of Rollins College
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Lunch at Rollins College Dining Hall
12:30 – 1:30 PM

Lectures and Walking Tours led by
Maricé Chael, Victor Dover and Alex Stringfellow

House Tours
2:00 – 4:30 PM

Sunday, October 5, 2025
Sketching Session led by Jim Constantine
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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To Advance the Appreciation and Practice of the Principles of Traditional Architecture and Its Allied Arts by Engaging Educators, Professionals, Students, and Enthusiasts.

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Benefactor Sponsors

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Patron’s Circle Sponsors

Alonso & Associates, Inc.
Flower Construction
Shoreline Building Group

Lead Lecture Series Sponsor – Architecture & Design

Casa Branca Atelier & Showroom

Henry Flagler Donors

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Belt
Fairfax & Sammons
Gil Walsh Interiors
Marker Construction Group
Marmotech
Mh Fine Hardware
Reis Contracting
Window & Door Design Center of Florida

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