Holm Bestowed HonorFor Devotion To Classicism By ERIN MAGUIRE, For The Bulletin
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Alvin Holm, of Alvin Holm A.I.A. Architects on Samson Street, was given the first Clem Labine Award for his pioneering work in Classicism at the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference in Baltimore on Oct. 22. For more than 33 years, Mr. Holm has advocated Classicism through education and design, preserving and promoting what he calls “progressive tradition.” Philadelphia’s cityscape and other locales worldwide have benefited from Mr. Holm’s vision, but the architect is most proud of his work in education – teaching his students the way of Classicism to forward the tradition.
The Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference is the nation’s largest forum for Classical architects and enthusiasts to learn and share ideas about restoring and building in the traditional style. It is named for one of Mr. Labine’s two magazines, Traditional Building, the precursor of which was Old House Journal; the other is Period Homes.
On June 16, 2008, a dinner was help in honor of Alvin Holm’s dedication to the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America for over thirty years. Since co-founding the Philadelphia chapter of ICA/CA years ago, Alvin relinquished his Presidency of the chapter at the start of 2008. Surrounded by colleagues, clients, past students and loves ones, Al humbly listened as he received accolades and glasses were raised in kudos. The wonderful dinner event was held at the Franklin Inn Club in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
July 1, 2008, Alvin Holm, along with the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America, hosted a sketch class at the historic mansion. Following Mr. Holm’s drawing instructions, the guests were given a tour around the grounds.
Alvin Holm received the Arthur Ross Award for Excellence in the Classical Tradition, presented May 5, 2008, by the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America. Read more
Alvin Holm is the chair of the Pennsylvania Hospital “Save the Pine Building." The Pine building pictured here is the 1st hospital in America built between 1796 and 1804. Read more
On June 16, 2008, a dinner was help in honor of Alvin Holm’s dedication to the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America for over thirty years. Since co-founding the Philadelphia chapter of ICA/CA years ago, Alvin relinquished his Presidency of the chapter at the start of 2008. Surrounded by colleagues, clients, past students and loves ones, Al humbly listened as he received accolades and glasses were raised in kudos. The wonderful dinner event was held at the Franklin Inn Club in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Alvin Holm received the Arthur Ross Award for Excellence in the Classical Tradition, presented May 5, 2008, by the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America. 
