For Immediate Release: May 17, 2013
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
Preserving the Guastavino Legacy
Panel Discusses Strategies for Conserving Architectural Masterpieces
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| Guastavino Tile, National Museum of Natural History, Baird Auditorium. Photo by Michael Freeman |
WHAT
The Guastavino Company transformed the American architectural landscape with its versatile thin tile vaults, creating expansive spaces that were simultaneously attractive, strong, and fireproof. Panelists discuss the history of these vaults and ongoing efforts to preserve, restore, and celebrate these unique architectural marvels. Panelists include Edmund Meade of Robert Silman Associates; Raymond Pepi of Building Conservation Associates Inc.; Baird M. Smith, FAIA, FAPT, of Quinn Evans Architects; and Chrysanthe Broikos of the National Building Museum (moderator).
1.5 LU HSW (AIA)
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
$12 Member | $12 Student | $20 Non-members. Prepaid registration required. Press passes available.
WHEN
Wednesday, May 29, 6:30–8 pm
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment by educating people about its impact on their lives. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, online content, and publications, the Museum has become a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the world we build for ourselves. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org. Connect with us on Twitter: @BuildingMuseum and Facebook.
