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Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Steven W. Semes - The Future of the Past

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 6:00pm

The Future of the Past: A Conservation Ethic for Architecture, Urbanism, and Historic Preservation

Steven W. Semes

A comprehensive and eloquent argument for "new traditional" architecture that preserves the style and character of historic buildings. With contemporary design being redefined by architects and urbanists who are recovering the historic language associated with traditional architecture and the city, how might preservation change its focus or update its mission? Steven W. Semes makes a persuasive case that context matters and that new buildings and additions to old buildings should be harmonious with their neighbors.

Athenaeum of Philadelphia
219 S. 6th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

This event is FREE for Athenaeum Members, Classical America, Preservation Alliance and AIA Members; $10 admission for non-members. Reservations are required; please contact Susan Gallo at 215-925-2688 or sgallo@philaathenaeum.org. For more information, please click here

By Steven Semes
$60.00
ISBN-13: 9780393732443
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: W. W. Norton & Company, 11/01/2009

Location: 
Athenaeum of Philadelphia
219 S. 6th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106