New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-24
THE ACADEMY OF DESIGN.
COMPETITION OF ARCHITECTS TO CLOSE
ON OCTOBER g.

The competition among New-York archltects ZOE
the commission for the new home OF the Natiohai
Academy OF Design. on Morningside heisne ""'
close on October 3d. when all designs must oe suo-
mitted In this limited paid competition the ioiiow'
Ing architects were invited to compete: George D.
Post. Henry J. Hardenburgh, Babb COOK * III
lard. Carrere & Hastings, Edward Pearce casey
and Ernest Flagg. Each competitor VIII receive
500. and the author OF the design chosen VIII re-
ceive the commission. The plan which may D
successful may not be adopted by the Academic
clans, but 1t will decide the choice of the archi-
tect. The jury will he composed Of four Acade'
micans-James II. Hart, Frederick Dlelman, Ed.
win Rowland Bias hfield and j. Carroll Beckwith-
and three architects appointed by the competing
architects-Charles +. McKim OF Mekim. Mead =
White; John c. Howard and Mr.. Peabody, OF Pea
body Stearns, of Boston.
80 much dissatisfaction" said a well-known
Academician yesterday 10 Tribune reporter.
mas been expressed By architects with the vari.
competitions that have been held that the
Academicians, in order not to offend against
kindred body, requested the Fine Arss Federation,
Of which the architects form a strong element. to
formulate plan OF competition. The feeling among
architects is rather ADVERSE to competitions at all,
but in the case of the Academy It was considered
desirable to have one. The Fine Arts Federation
lowed out in every respect There viii be erected
9 building not only for our immediate wants, but
has been made for more than adequate exhibition
galleries, for schools and for the administrative
needs Of the Academy. The style has been left en-
t!rey the architects. IL H. preferred. however,
that the frontage sfall be opposite the Cathedral
grounds. We shall have the most approved meth.
DDS Of lighting ard heating A good-slzed lecture.
room, to be accessible from the outside and used
for various purposes is also desired. No part Of
the building will be rented There will probably
be accommo la tons for five hundred students
The AGA iemy has n large cash fund on hand.
but TO do justice. to the problem to erect such
building as would be worthy botn OF the city and
Of tho institution. it IL desirable that pubc-spir.
tied should cjme forward and enable the
present means will permit. Whereas In other coun.
tries such undertakings are assumed by govern.
ments. in this country we are too largely Deepen.
dent upon the public spirit Of individuals. II can.
not be hcpei. under existing circumstances. that
any Art exhibitions viii he money making affairs:
neither Is this expected b. the ademy: We have,
therefore. aside maintenance fund, which, In
conjunction with the liberal endowments for school
purposes which II already holds. will enable the
Academy 10 prosecute a benehcent career. As 10
the wisdom OF the choice OF location. there IL
Sill difference Of opinion among the Academi.
clans, well among their we-wishers. 1t u
certain. however, that the former. regardless OF
such difference will cooperate heartily to make
the new Academy success. The first work VIII
probably be the erection OF the schools. so that
they may be ready for the next season They will
give great facilities and inducements for the pros
ccutlon Of high art education. Their scope will b
widened and their standard raised"