Continuing Education Program: Terra Cotta New York
June 24, 2014 |
Terra Cotta New York
Architectural terra cotta is one of the most prevalent ornamental features in urban environments, and New York City is filled with remarkable examples. The skyline here is rich in terra cotta figures and intricate decorative detail. This program will present a thorough consideration of varied aspects of this material. Topics to be covered will include an in-depth discussion of the use of terra cotta in historic and modern buildings; the manufacturing of terra cotta for restoration and for new construction and case studies of the restoration and maintenance of these historic buildings. The program will feature four speakers, each an expert in this field.Speakers are:Susan Tunick- President, Friends of Terra Cotta and author of Terra-Cotta Skyline. John Krouse- President, Boston Valley Terra Cotta Dan Allen- Principal, CTA Architects Harry Kendall- Principal, BKSK Architects
Tuesday June 24, 2014
8:30 AM - Check in
9:00AM - 1:00 PM - Program at the Neighborhood Preservation Center, 232 East 11 Street, New York, NY 10003
Public-$125
Friends of HDC-$100
Includes continental breakfast
3.5 AIA Approved LU/HSW Credits/ 3.5 NY State Licensing Credits
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Website:
hdc.org |
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Location Information |
Neighborhood Preservation Center |
232 East 11 Street New York, NY |
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Contact Information |
Email:
marbulu@hdc.org |
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