A Focus on Modernism: Design Regulations & Review
September 7, 2016 |
Claremont embodies a veritable caldron of modernism. Richard Neutra, Theodore Criley Jr., Foster Rhodes Jackson, Cliff May, Everett Tozier, Buff and Hensman...all of these modern master architects produced work here. And not to be overshadowed by residential commissions, the institutional and commercial output during this period also included work by A. Quincy Jones and famed east coast architect Edward Durell Stone. But it could be the indomitable Millard Sheets who really helped change the modern face of Claremont. His unique expressions of artistic achievement are seen in the buildings, murals and even street markers that we pass every day.
This workshop will examine a range of issues in evaluating, surveying, and reviewing modern architecture using local and regional examples. What types of character-defining features characterize Southern California modernism? What challenges do commissioners and planners have with evaluating and assessing modernist projects that may not be present in structures representing other styles of architecture? You will approach modern design through actual case examples of projects ranging from “good” to “bad”. You will come away with a well-rounded understanding of challenges and approaches to modernism at the citywide, district, landscape and individual scales. In partnership with Claremont Heritage, this will be CPF’s first all-day workshop to focus exclusively on Modernism. We will conclude with a walking tour and a reception/screening/member appreciation event for CH and CPF members.
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Website:
news.californiapreservation.org/events/modernism-claremont/ |
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Claremont, CA |
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cpf@californiapreservation.org |
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