In a message dated 3/28/2000 11:53:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Personally, I probably would lean toward matching new materials to the condition of the existing, but each project has its unique considerations. >> Tom- What's really going to be challenging is when the bulk of Modernist buildings are restored, many of materials which are still readily available. This should get very interesting. Twyb.