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Dr Nir Buras

Dr Nir Buras

Principal

An architect and urban design professional, Dr Nir Buras is among a handful of architects and planners who have both classical knowledge and experience in large, complex projects. He is the author of The Art of Classic Planning (Harvard University Press, 2019).

Jacques Dilouya

Jacques Dilouya

International Market Director

In 2023, Jacque joined the Classic Planning Studio to apply his global perspective and dedication to helping serve new and existing clients.

Immo Worreschk

Immo Worreschk

Executive Manager

Disillusioned by the empty promises of Modernism, Immo‘s interest is to create enduring places and that life orientated towards, the true, the good, and the beautiful.

Aaron Harburg

Aaron Harburg

Legal Advisor

Aaron Harburg is an attorney licensed in California and Delaware. He practices commercial, corporate, and entertainment law in Wilmington, Delaware where he serves as a founding leader for the Wilmington Strong Towns local conversation.

Pablo Álvarez Funes, RIBA

Pablo Álvarez Funes, RIBA

Director of Education

London-based senior architect, Prof. Pablo Álvarez Funes began his multinational career in Seville and Madrid where he developed his extraordinary knowledge of architectural precedent. Funes founded the Spanish Chapter of INTBAU in 2012.

Julio Cesar Perez Hernandez

Julio Cesar Perez Hernandez

Studio Lead

A seasoned international planner, architect, and lecturer, Julio Cesar Perez Hernandez is an accomplished leader, visionary, scholar, historian and published author. He has designed and built award-winning projects in the US, Cuba, Spain and Panama.

Michelle Sofge

Michelle Sofge

Herald Editor

An architectural historian by trade, Michelle Sofge is committed to doing her part in the task of repairing the built environment and creating beautiful, human-scaled places endowed with meaning and historical resonance.

Alexander Rotmensz

Alexander Rotmensz

Social Media Manager

Alexander is dedicated to sharing the beauty of classical city planning and architecture, as well as bringing to light the devastating consequences of America's mid 20th century "urban renewal" era.

Advisory board

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Erran Carmel

Former Dean, Kogod School of Business, American University

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Seth Weine

Classical Architecture Mentor

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Richard Cameron

Partner, Atelier & Company; Co-founder of the ICAA

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Eliza Hall

Strategic Counsel and Intellectual Property

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Patrick Webb

Building Arts Master

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Steve Bass

Classical architect, teacher, author of Beauty Memory Unity

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Daniel Silva

Principal, DMS International

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Lucien Steil

Internationally renowned architect, urbanist, teacher, author, and editor

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Tim Wells

Business leader and developer, global product management

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