Design and Historic Preservation: The Challenge of Compatibility - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0874138310 ISBN 13: 9780874138313

Publisher: University of Delaware Press, 2009

Synopsis

This collection of papers addresses two questions central to design and historic preservation: what are the parameters of 'compatibility' in the design of additions to historic buildings and of new infill buildings in historic districts and landscapes. Presented at the 'Third National Forum on Historic Preservation Practice: A Critical Look at Design in Historic Preservation', held at Goucher College, the authors include practicing and academic historic preservationists, architectural historians, architects, landscape architects, and engineers. Organized under the themes of 'Melding Contemporary and Historic Design', 'Design Standards in Changing Environments', 'Modernism and Post modernism in Preservation Design', and 'Engineering and Preservation', issues of compatibility are explored through diverse projects in locations across the United States from historic Charleston, SC to downtown Los Angeles. David Ames coordinates the graduate concentration in Historic Preservation at the University of Delaware. Richard Wagner is founder and director of the MA in Historic Preservation program at Goucher College.

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About the Author

David L. Ames is the director and cofounder of the Center for Historic Architecture and Design and coordinator of the graduate concentration in historic preservation in the Graduate School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy, University of Delaware. Richard Wagner is founder and director of the Master of Arts in Historic Preservation program at Goucher College.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Delaware Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0874138310
• ISBN 13: 9780874138313
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 232
• Editor: Ames David, Wagner Richard