A Who’s Who in Traditional Building

Whether historic or newly constructed, traditional-style buildings speak of the past and hold promise for a bright future.

But it’s the people behind the brick and mortar and clapboard—the architects, the interior designers, the landscape architects, the preservationists, the craftsmen—who have stepped in and stepped up to save or revitalize their heritage who also deserve some of the celebratory spotlight.

With that in mind, here are 25 of those individuals who have dedicated their careers to the classical style in myriad and outstanding ways that are serving as models around the globe. 

We are going to start off our 25 with Jill Gotthelf, who is the recipient of the 2022 Clem Labine Award. Named after the founder of Traditional Building, Period Homes, and Old House Journal magazines, the annual award is given for exceptional work that promotes beauty and humane values in the built environment.