Webinar: Public Landscapes and the Preservation of Brick and Concrete

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Join us to learn how rigorous documentation and evaluation inform preservation strategies, providing essential frameworks for maintaining the integrity and history of public landscapes.

Gain insight into the critical role of evaluation, documentation, and Historic Structure Reports (HSRs) in preserving public landscapes through two fascinating case studies in Los Angeles. This program explores the comprehensive processes used to analyze and document the unique architectural and structural elements of Exposition Park and MacArthur Park, two iconic urban green spaces with deep historic roots.

At Exposition Park, the focus is on the 1913 red brick retaining walls that frame the sunken garden, home to a celebrated rose collection planted in 1926. Through meticulous evaluation and documentation, the team reveals the significance and challenges of preserving these materials. The program then turns to MacArthur Park, where the 1934 WPA Moderne concrete railings of a viaduct extending Wilshire Boulevard are examined, showcasing the importance of detailed structural assessment in maintaining this historically significant urban landmark.

This session emphasizes the development and application of Historic Structure Reports as tools for assessing existing conditions, guiding preservation strategies, and ensuring the long-term stewardship of these public landscapes.

SPEAKERS

Margarita Jerabek, PhD – Historic Resources Strategic Development Director, ESA   BIO

Melvin Green, SE, FAPTI, FSEAOC, FASCE – President, Melvyn Green and Associates, Inc;  Senior Preservation Staff at Silman/T Y. Lin   BIO

Dick Gee, AIA – Architect/Project Manager, Spectra Company   BIO

Armin Malakouti – Senior Condition Evaluation Engineer, Twinning Consulting BIO

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