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Speaking on "French Architecture in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries", Professor J. J. Haffner addressed in French the members of the Cercle Francais in 9 Grays Hall last night...
Professor Haffner pointed out the harmony that existed between the dress of the period and the architectural design of the panelling and furnishings. In concluding his talk, Professor Haffner stated that toward the latter part of the eighteenth century, French architecture was copied to a great extent by other foreign countries, but without much success because of the misinterpretation that resulted...
Professor Haffner first came to the University in 1921 as exchange professor from France and has since been appointed to a professorship in the School of Architecture, a position which he now holds...
Professor J. J. Haffner, architecte diplome par le Gouvernment Francais and professor of architecture in the University will address the Cercle Francais on "French Architecture in the Seventeenth Century" at a meeting in 9 Grays Hall at 7.30 o'clock tonight. The lecture, which is open only to members of the Cercle Francais, will be illustrated by stereopticon views...
...speaking yesterday in Robinson Hall on the drawings submitted in the recent competition for the design of the projected Chicago Tribune Building and now on exhibition in Robinson Hall, Professor J. J. Haffner first outlined the requirements of the competition. He then proceeded to discuss the elements necessary for a successful design. Of these unity and character are of equal importance in producing the desired effect. In respect to the character of buildings Professor Haffner mentioned two modern types of architecture, the Gothic suggesting ideals and inspiration, and the solid type used in municipal buildings which gives an idea...