Design & Historic Preservation: The Challenge of Compatibility

by David L. Ames (Editor), Goucher College Staff (Contribution by)

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.

197 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Tricia]

Hard copy.
I read this as part of my Master's Program in Museum Studies.
This is a collection of case studies on how design and preservation have been blended together in various conservation projects.