James C. Mccrery

Biography

James McCrery directs the Classical Architecture & Urbanism Concentration of studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He earned his Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Architecture degrees from the Ohio State University. His Undergraduate studies were concentrated in modernist and formalist design and theory. These led to his Graduate studies concentrating in Post-modernist and Deconstructivist design and theory under Peter Eisenman and Jeffry Kipnis. Mr. McCrery later worked in Eisenman’s New York offices. Rethinking his modernist education, and the philosophical foundations of Post-Modern thought and its implications for architecture led Mr. McCrery to investigate and ultimately commit to Classical Architecture. He joined the Washington offices of the world-renowned master of Classical Architecture – Allan M. Greenberg and submitted himself to a completely new and profession-based course of studies. Mr. Greenberg remains a close friend and mentor. Mr. McCrery is a practitioner of classical and traditional architecture and is founder and principal of McCrery Architects. He is an internationally-recognized leader in Classical Architectural Design, especially so in his area of expertise: the design of traditional Roman Catholic Churches. McCrery is a Registered Architect and is licensed to practice in multiple states. He is a Certified Member in good standing of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, a Latrobe member of the Institute for Classical Architecture & Classical America; a Founding Member and Board Member of the National Civic Art Society; a Past President & Treasurer for the Society for Catholic Liturgy; and a life member of the Supreme Court Historical Society. He is a National Design Peer of the U.S. General Services Administration, Design Excellence Program and has been awarded for his work by the American Institute of Architects. McCrery is Chair of the Search Committee for new Classical Concentration Faculty. He serves on the School of Architecture and Planning’s Curriculum Committee and Admissions Committee; and on the Dean’s Strategic Planning Committee. He is currently teaching the Comprehensive Building Design Studio and Seminar Courses to both Graduate and 4th year Undergraduate Students.

Research Interest

Design of traditional Roman Catholic Churches.