I am glad to hear that someone else had a difficult time with the elevators.
Over all, I heard some interesting presentations. I have not read the
papers so I hope they contain additional information on the topics.
One thing that was missing was how do we convince the general public that
20th century buildings are important. I like the idea of just letting people
introduce themselves as a session - this happens at the receptions but would
work better in an informal session.
I found the sessions on suspended ceilings, shellac, and screen block the
most interesting. The opening remarks by David DeLong and Ralph Rapson were
also very well presented. Venturi's remarks were just remarks not thought
provoking.
Dennis J. Enslinger, AICP
Historic Resources Administrator
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The elevators were indeed among the most thought provoking contributions.
The floor numbers were arranged sequencially, horizontally, near as I could
figure, with black background, grey numbers, low footcandle lighting and
bright neon rings around each number...an interesting visual challenge...if
one was in the right elevator...that's another story...it never occurred to
me that Ilene would be one of the people in the elevator...I would have at
least stopped and offered encouragement.
-jc
"Ilene R. Tyler" wrote:
Good overview on the use of concrete screen block, interesting perspective
on asbestos-cement roofing and siding, and humorous discussion of plastics
in paint coatings. Lighter fare.
My best experience was the networking that occurred, particularly the two
hours spent stuck in the elevator on the way to hear keynote speaker Robert
Venturi. The hotel apologized profusely and plied us with ample breakfast
goodies, then brought us a walkie-talkie to listen from our cell. Turns out
the lecture wasn't that great, on which we could freely comment from our
vantage. Things did improve.
No tour of the Eastern Peniteniary, but I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon
in Bucks County, visiting the studios of George Nakashima and his daughter
Mira.
QUINN EVANS | ARCHITECTS
Ilene R. Tyler, AIA (not a lurker!)
219 1/2 North Main Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
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There are 11 messages totalling 247 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. seeking reports from Preserving the Recent Past II
2. Wildly irrelevant - except for your retirement account... (2)
3. BP Lurker Suspension (7)
4. Wait a minute, I take it back, what I said...
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Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 20:12:41 +1000
From: david west <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: seeking reports from Preserving the Recent Past II
Despite the best of intentions, I didn't make it across the big lake
to =
the US of A for the APT "Preserving the Recent Past II" conference in =
Philly this week (the plummeting value of the Aussie dollar didn't help =
the equation).
Judging from the quantum of postings this week, a few BP'ers didn't
make =
it there either. But it would be good to hear some reports from any =
BP'ers who did get there. I know, its still Friday over there, and =
today it's still happening.
Maybe this could be an informal report for those who couldn't get
there.
... the good papers
... the great presentations=20
... or just some gossip that was overheard in the lobby between sessions
Make us jealous. Make us sorry we didn't try harder to get there.
Cheers
david
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