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Process
The /CS blog.
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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.
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Cambodia – A Conservator’s Dream Come True
June 15, 2016Upon landing in Hong Kong on our way to Cambodia, I checked my email. Waiting for me was a message from the Cambodian Visa Department. My heart sunk; what could be wrong? I was sure my papers were in order and we were all set...
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Preserving the Handiwork of Time and Art: The David Ireland House
March 30, 2016As a conservator, I started out conserving historic building materials and finishes, but that’s morphed into working with art and sculpture, too, like the murals in Coit Tower and the gypsum-and-latex door surrounds by Tom Otterness for the San Fra
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Varnish as Art: Restoring the Finishes at 500 Capp Street
March 29, 2016I remember the first time I walked into David Ireland’s house, not long after the 500 Capp Street Foundation hired us to handle the conservation of this building that was also a major work of art by an amazing artist. I was immediately drawn in...
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…