Modern Architecture and Integral Artworks: Relocation, Conservation, and Contextualization

Murphy Design Studio

1218 Theo Dickinson Dr
Coral Gables, FL

Speakers

Justin Miller

Caroline Dickensheets

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Modern Architecture and Integral Artworks: Relocation, Conservation, and Contextualization

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Justin Carlos Miller

Many pre- and post-war Modern buildings were adorned with artworks designed by notable artists and designers of the era, and many were integral to the designs of the buildings themselves. What happens to these artworks when their buildings are slated for demolition, and how is a building impacted when its integral art is removed due to disrepair or changing taste? This session explores a number of case study projects that have successfully relocated integral artworks, provided much-needed conservation, or resulted in losses that underscore the importance of advocacy.

Speakers & Presentations
  • "Cherished and Repurposed: Relocating Monumental Modern Mosaics"
    Caroline Dickensheets 

  • "Color and Light: The Allied Arts in Milwaukee’s Postwar Churches"
    Justin Carlos Miller

 

Moderator

Katie Horak

 

Location

Murphy Design Studio

 

1.25 HSW AIA credits

Moderator

Katie Horak

Katie Horak is an architectural historian and Principal at Architectural Resources Group, an architecture firm specializing in the historic built environment in the Western US. Katie leads the firm’s Los Angeles practice and is a respected authority on national and regional historic preservation standards, policy, and legal frameworks, with particular expertise in treatment and documentation methods. In addition to her work at ARG, Katie teaches graduate-level courses in historic site documentation at USC’s School of Architecture and is a frequent speaker at conferences and universities across the country. Katie’s love of mid- and late-20th century art and architecture has drawn her to a wide range of research projects, including most recently the use of color at Palm Spring’s Ocotillo Lodge, where she has a home. Katie is Founding President of the Docomomo US/Southern California chapter and is currently Secretary of Docomomo US.

Speakers

Caroline Dickensheets

Miami Managing Conservator and Professional Associate of the AIC, holds an M.S. in Historic Preservation with a focus in Architectural Conservation from the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design. She received her bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Art History from Wellesley College in addition to being a cross-registered student at MIT’s School of Architecture and Planning. With RLA since 2019, Caroline directs all architectural projects in addition to managing large outdoor sculpture conservation work for the Miami Studio. Those projects include conservation oversight of various contractors, facade and collections surveys, materials testing and specification development, as well as treatment implementation. 

Justin Miller

 

Justin Miller is an architectural historian at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He specializes in historic preservation legal compliance, historic tax credit consulting, and research and documentation for the National Register of Historic Places. He has presented on a variety of topics for the Chicago Architecture Biennial, the Wisconsin Historical Society, and the Victorian Society in America. Justin’s recent articles, talks, and tours have ranged from an exploration of a modernist ski resort in northern Wisconsin to a Chicago tour of the buildings of African American architect John Moutoussamy. Justin is a member of the Docomomo US/Chicago chapter.

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