George was a frequent traveler throughout his life. His passion for classical design was fueled by his many trips to France, beginning in his 20s. He often spoke of his initial visit to Versailles and the impression it made on him. His love for classical design, reflected in the architecture of the chateau, the gardens, and especially the Grand Trianon and Gabriel’s Petit Trianon palaces, grew the Western European Architecture Foundation. He reasoned that if American architects were exposed to the classical tradition, and given the freedom to observe, draw, and contemplate, then American architecture could be affected in a profound way over a period of time.
The first step in being considered as a potential candidate is to fill out and submit the online application form below. Once you submit the form, you will be able to download the official Gabriel Prize entry sheet. Entry for the 2017 Gabriel Prize has been closed. Subscribe to the mailing list to keep updated on how to apply for 2018.
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All items are scheduled to ship 1st quarter 2017
