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Seminars, Workshops, Tours and Special Events
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
9:00 am – 12:15 am
W01: Creating Historically-Inspired Wood Finishes for Arts and Crafts Interiors (Part 1)
Introductory: 3 AIA HSW CEUs
(Part 2 on Thursday 8:00-11:15 am)
Speaker: Robert Chickey, Owner/President, RCP Fine Finish, Inc., Golden Valley, MN
Many of today’s historic and traditionally inspired buildings are being finished with modern materials and processes that cannot accurately capture the look, depth, and feel of a historical finish. Learn how to use natural resins, chemicals, and minerals to reproduce or restore a finish of exceptional clarity.
- Appreciate the often-overlooked value of shellac – its history, the different grades of color and refinement available, de-waxed or waxed, and presentations, such as stick lac, button lac, and flakes.
- Hear about modern additives that can enhance the performance of shellac and other natural resins without decreasing their properties.
- Learn about other natural resins used to create original finishes and how they can be used today.
W02: Understanding Lime Mortar
Intermediate to Advanced 3 AIA HSW CEUs
Speakers: John Speweik, Vice President, and Mario Machnicki, President, U.S. Heritage Group, Inc., Chicago, IL
Will you specify lime putty, hydraulic lime, or hydrated lime for the re-pointing mortar on your next preservation project? Through lecture and demonstration, this session will explore one of the hottest topics in preservation architecture – lime mortars.
- Learn to identify ingredients in historic mortar and understand the differences between Portland cement, hydrated lime, lime putty, and hydraulic lime.
- Recognize failures caused by inappropriate mortar formulations.
- Discuss ASTM Standards that relate to specifying traditional lime materials with no cement.
W03: Heritage Recording: Tools, Technologies and Techniques
Introductory to Advanced 3 AIA HSW CEUs
Speaker: Peter B. Trieb, Project Manager, TVGA Consultants,
Elma, NY
Accurate archival recording of architectural heritage is the most effective means to document its present condition, understand its past, and plan for the future. From tape measure, pad, and pencil, to the latest satellite-generated imagery and mapping technologies, this course will explain the full range of recording products available and their practical application in a field setting.
- Explore both traditional and state-of-the-art recording technologies.
- Understand the reasons for recording and documenting the historic built environment.
- Learn how to determine when and what to record in order to plan for future preservation.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
W04: Frank Lloyd Wright by Bus Tour
Introductory-Advanced 4.5 AIA HSW CEUs
A special tour presented by the Chicago Architecture Foundation
This tour guided by the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust will feature visits to the Wright Home and Studio and Unity Temple. There will be ample time to explore Oak Park. Box lunch included
Oak Park was designed in the Shingle Style and was Wright’s earliest residential work. He made a number of additions between 1889 and 1911. His studio was added in 1898. Unity Temple was constructed between 1905 and 1908. Wright focused carefully on the tenets of Universalism and interpreted them in architectural form resulting in a House of Worship and Service. He received immediate acclaim for his work in designing the Temple, which has only grown with time.
- Learn about the history of Oak Park.
- Discover the connection between philosophy and architecture.
- Appreciate the Wright legacy.
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
W05: Living in Company Towns—Pullman and Marktown Tour
Introductory-Advanced 6 AIA HSW CEUs
Bus & Walking Tour of two famed residential communities developed by Corporate Leaders. Box lunch included.
Pullman Tour Guide: Linda Bullen, Curator, and Michel Wagenbach, Superintendent, Pullman State Historic Site, Chicago, IL
Railroad car manufacturer George Pullman began to develop a company town on a 500 acre parcel between Lake Calumet and the Illinois Central Railroad in April, 1880. He hired architect Solon S. Beman, who came from the office of the famed architect Richard M. Upjohn, and a talented landscape designer, Nathan F. Barrett. Five years later, 7,000 inhabitants made up the town, most of them working at the Pullman Palace Car Company. Against the backdrop of this idyllic setting, one of the most serious moments in labor history played out when Pullman, in reaction to business woes brought on by the depression of 1893, raised rents and cut wages on many of the inhabitants. The local labor strike here escalated into a national railroad strike led by Eugene V. Debs.
Explore this delightful neighborhood and learn how the local Pullman Foundation and the Pullman State Historic Site are working together to protect the residences and landscape.
Marktown Tour Guide: Paul A. Myers, East Chicago Redevelopment Commissions, Chicago, IL
Born of steel and tempered in oil, Marktown has been referred to as the Brigadoon of industrial housing complexes. Built in the Tudor Revival style and designed according to the classic English Garden City concept by renowned Chicago architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, Marktown has appeared in Robert Ripley’s Believe It Or Not as the only town in North America where the people park their cars on the sidewalk and walk in the street. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, the neighborhood is an outstanding example of pre-World War I worker housing designed to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding American work force and their families during the great Industrial Revolution.
W06: The Magical Mies Immersion Bus Tour
Introductory-Advanced 6 AIA HSW CEUs
A special tour presented by the Chicago Architecture Foundation
This tour features more than 10 Mies van der Rohe - designed buildings culminating in a walk through the Farnsworth House. Highlights include 860-880 N. Lake Shore Drive, the IIT campus, the Federal Plaza, and the IBM Building. Tour goers will receive a box lunch and meet a few special guests along the way.
- Learn the distinctive features of Mies van der Rohe designs.
- Discover the wonder of the Farnsworth House.
- Appreciate the influence of Mies van der Rohe.
9:30 am - 10:30 am
C12: Aragon: A TND Case Study
Intermediate 1 AIA CEU
Speaker: Michelle MacNeil, Principal, Architectural Affairs, Inc., Pensacola, FL
This presentation will focus on the complexities of designing and building a traditional neighborhood development adjacent to a downtown and a historic district. Using the example of Aragon, a 21-acre TND in Pensacola, Florida, the challenges of developing under existing development codes, the architectural standards involved in working near a historic district, and incorporating affordable housing will be discussed.
- Understand the complexities of such projects.
- Learn the methods used to satisfy requirements for such projects.
- Discuss similar projects in other areas.
C13: Large Restoration Projects in Small Neighborhoods
Intermediate: 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: Carl Jay, Director, Shawmut Cultural and Historic Preservation Group, Shawmut Design & Construction, Boston, MA
This presentation will examine the challenges of restoring large historic structures in tight residential and commercial neighborhoods whose missions are on-going during construction. Boston’s Trinity Church, the Boston YWCA, and the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston’s historic Back Bay are the featured projects. Each structure is supported by active memberships, has an important historic fabric, and a need for modern systems.
- Learn to evaluate the context of a neighborhood for a project to see why the building is important and how to be a good neighbor during the project.
- Discuss techniques for integrating new systems: accessibility, collections care, and multi-unit housing.
- Discover practical insights into the management of large-scale restoration projects.
11:00 am – 12:00 noon
P07: Inspecting Existing Stained Glass:
When to Call in the Experts
Introductory 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: James A. Hauser, Vice-President, Willet Hauser Architectural Glass, Winona, MN
Restoration of existing stained glass, including conservation and preservation requirements, introduces issues of proper project documentation, materials preservation, and safe handling. Practical advice will include specifications related to various techniques, criteria for selecting a studio and expectations about aesthetic quality.
- Learn the range of glass techniques used in the construction of leaded stained glass windows.
- Determine ways to decide if a window has special historic or artistic merit.
- Understand when to call in a specialized professional.
C14: Restoration of Historic Theaters:
Stars of the Cultural Economy
Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speakers: Michael Goard, AIA, Associate; John Meyer; and Ronald Batcher, Einhorn Yaffee Prescott, Architecture & Engineering, P.C., Albany, NY
Over the last decade, there has been a movement to restore and adaptively re-use historic theaters and performing arts centers, once the center of an area’s cultural life. This trend has generated a larger urban revitalization effort in many areas of the country.
- Understand how the restoration of historic theaters and performing arts centers can anchor downtown revitalization projects.
- Learn about the architectural and engineering challenges and opportunities associated with their restoration and adaptive re-use.
- Explore best practices and lessons learned through case studies.
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
A01: Paint Color Selection and Application for Historic Properties
Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: Bill Rafie, Director of Marketing and Sheri Thompson, Director of Color Marketing, The Sherwin-Williams Co., Cleveland, OH
Traditional properties can come alive with the use of rich, brilliant color schemes that represent the period of the structure or a personal preference for vintage style. From the neo-classic details and romanticism of the classical period to the natural shades and ornate details of the Victorian period, attendees will learn how paint palettes representative of these eras can make all the difference in adding warmth, style and authenticity to historic structures.
- Understand the importance of color selection in historic renovation.
- Learn the various substrates used in historic structures and their characteristics.
- Learn the careful processes that must be used when removing old paints and applying new.
P12: When Preservation Involves Demolition
Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speakers: Vincent Michael, Director, Historic Preservation Program, Art Institute of Chicago and James E. Peters, Director of Planning, Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois
A growing part of development and in-fill in historic neighborhoods and commercial districts is involving demolition of buildings to save others. Such an outcome is often an angst-ridden process for preservationists whose victories to save buildings can be infrequent and hard-fought. Join two veteran Chicago area preservation professionals who has been involved in both. There are philosophical and ethical dilemmas and practical matters of finance, code and access requirements, lot size, and parking to balance. This topic may be the toughest task any preservationist ever tackles.
- Learn a process for evaluating demolition.
- Understand what constitutes reasonable documentation when demolition can’t be avoided.
- Gain insight about what it is to be part of the preservation “movement” and be a partner in regeneration of neighborhoods and commercial centers.
1:30 pm – 4:15 pm
W07: The Do’s and Don’ts of Traditional Doors and Windows
Introductory 3 AIA HSW CEUs
Speaker: Stephen A. Mouzon, Architect, Placemakers,
Miami Beach, FL
Using a visual “Do’s and Don’ts” format, this presentation will explore the principles governing door and window design and then illustrate how they translate into accurate reproductions.
- Understand the structural analogy of door and window parts and how it influences their design.
- Understand general rules of proper proportion of door and window parts.
- Appreciate the often significant effect of the choice of materials for doors and windows, including casing, masonry, and other surround parts.
W08: The Viability of Lime Mortars:
An On-Site Lime Tour of Chicago Architecture
Intermediate 3 AIA HSW CEUs
Speakers: John Speweik, Historic Masonry Specialist, U.S. Heritage Group, Chicago, IL and Mario Machnicki, International Working Advisor, U.S. Heritage Group, Chicago, IL
Lime mortars are making a comeback in the restoration of many historic buildings. How are they performing? This On-Site Tour will present examples of projects that have used lime mortars and examine performance, appearance, and life-cycle expectancy compared to cement-based mortars. Participants will gain valuable insight into the performance of lime mortars installed in buildings in Chicago.
- Understand the conditions of lime mortar failures.
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of lime putty mortar and hydraulic lime mortar.
- Learn to discern how different lime mortars perform.
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
P08: All Preservation is Not Local:
Federal Preservation Policy and its Impacts
Introductory/Intermediate 1 AIA CEU
Speakers: Shanon Peterson Wasielewski, Historic Preservation Officer, City of Franklin, Franklin, TN and Development Committee Chair, Preservation Action; David Bahlman, President, or Lisa DiChiera, Director of Advocacy, Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois, Chicago, IL and William W. Tippens, Senior Project Manager, LR Development Company, Chicago, IL
Local preservation practitioners are not always aware of the impacts of the federal legislative process on what they are trying to accomplish in their communities, even though it shapes a wide range of preservation activities. This panel discussion will explore current federal legislative opportunities and threats to historic preservation, such as proposed changes to the federal rehabilitation tax credit that would enhance incentives and threats to federal Section 106 review process, from the perspective of a local developer, a local preservation advocate and a local municipality.
- Understand existing or pending federal legislation that impacts local preservation practice.
- Learn about federal incentives for historic preservation.
- Discuss ways to become an advocate for preservation at all levels.
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
T01: Sticks, Stones & Steel:
Restoring Traditional Stained Glass Settings
Introductory 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: Neal A. Vogel, Principal, Restoric, LLC, Evanston, IL
This presentation will detail the restoration of three complex ecclesiastical window settings (frames) of wood, Indiana limestone, and steel. The specific problems encountered with all three stained glass settings will be addressed along with novel approaches to setting and venting the storm glazing, and the approximate restoration costs. Participants will learn the various problems to expect with these special frames, and ways to technically improve upon the original design without compromising the architectural integrity of the windows.
- Learn to plan for the restoration of oversized windows and domes.
- Discuss the challenges presented by wood, stone and steel stained glass settings.
- Understand how to technically improve original settings without changing the historic character of the building.
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