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The /CS blog.
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Caring for Bufano’s Peace Sculptures in a Time of Unrest
September 22, 2020This summer, our conservation team had the opportunity to work on two significant outdoor sculptures by Bay Area artist Beniamino Bufano: Peace in San Francisco and Hand of Peace across the Bay in Walnut Creek. Bufano’s artwork can be found in publ
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Impressions of the James Castle Shed and Trailer
December 5, 2019Born in 1899 in Garden Valley, Idaho, artist James Castle gained worldwide renown, with his works in the collections of institutions such as the Smithsonian Institute and the Whitney Museum. A major figure in American folk art, he was also deaf, comm
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Rope Swings – Rope Access Reduces Inspection and Repair Costs
May 30, 2019Maintaining commercial buildings, especially older ones, can be full of surprises. Frequently, the focus is on interiors: lighting, air quality, access, and so on. It’s the exterior that is sometimes forgotten about and as a result can develop cond
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An Interview with Kenneth Varner – Cemeteries as Repositories of Historic Resources
June 15, 2016Recently, our principal David Wessel talked with Kenneth Varner, president and chief executive officer of Cypress Lawn, to get his take on the role of historic structures in cemeteries.
Preservation Points
Preservation, Art, Architecture, and History. Articles from around the web, curated for your reading pleasure.
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Interview with Jorge Otero-Pailos
March 8, 2018The architect and artist speaks about the GSAPP's new historic preservation Ph.D program.
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The Evolving Role of Preservation of College Campuses
October 3, 2017In an age when the tools of education such as books, notepads, and ballpoint pens are becoming obsolete, campus buildings are being reinvented, one by one […] So how should we approach preservation planning?
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The Brumidi Corridors at the U.S. Capitol Finally Look Their Best
September 28, 2017“He wanted the Capitol to rival the great palaces of Europe and to impress visitors, conveying the message that America had culturally come of age.”
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How houses were cooled before air conditioning
September 28, 2017"The idea of cooling a house in hot climates is nothing new—ancient Egypt used courtyards to promote air flow through buildings," says Jonathan Hogg…