Before the Building
Where does a successful architect find the seeds of their ideas? Join Peter Pennoyer, principal of Peter Pennoyer Architects, for a glimpse into the though processes that fuel the design work of Notre Dame’s 2024 Richard H. Driehaus Prize Laureate. For 25 years, Pennoyer has engaged in the recovery and renewal of traditional architecture, grounding his work in forward-thinking interpretation of history.
Experience the Episode
Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:00 pm
Where does a successful architect find the seeds of their ideas? Join us for a glimpse into the thought processes that fuel the design work of Notre Dame’s 2024 Richard H. Driehaus Laureate Peter Pennoyer. For the past quarter of a century, Pennoyer engaged in both the recovery and the renewal of traditional architecture. He and his partners ground their work in a forward-thinking interpretation of history, upholding the belief that architectural practices in the past leave us potent lessons relevant to today’s challenges. Based in Manhattan and with an office in Miami, Florida, Pennoyer’s firm includes a substantial body of work across the country and abroad with a focus on historic buildings, including the seminal Hudson Rail Yards project and the New York Public Library, among many others.
Meet the Speaker: Peter Pennoyer
In honor of his commitment to classical architecture, along with his contributions to preservation, urbanism and historiography, Peter Pennoyer is the recipient of the 2024 Richard H. Driehaus Prize at the University of Notre Dame.
Peter Pennoyer’s creative spirit is rooted in tradition. His work as an architect reflects a deep understanding of history that resonates through every one of his books and buildings. His projects are designed with extraordinary compositional care, and are constructed with the highest degree of craftsmanship, down to the last detail.
Pennoyer’s visionary work has illustrated how the classical ideas of architecture provide an inexhaustible source for inspiration and invention. His body of work consistently demonstrates his ability to design beautiful and durable buildings with a nuanced elegance that moves the spirit of all who experience them.