| TP39a The Heart of Copley Square: Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library HSW 05/14/2008, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Learning Units: 3.00-Walking Tour Training Units: 0.75-Training Area 17 (Historic Restoration) We will visit two of Boston's greatest and most beloved architectural icons: Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library (BPL), in Copley Square adjacent to the John Hancock Tower. Trinity Church, a national historic landmark, is one of the great works of architect H. H. Richardson, FAIA. Its recently completed four-year phased expansion and partial renovation created new space needed for the thriving Episcopal parish by excavating under the building, quadrupling the available program area while preserving all of Richardson's work. In addition, systems upgrades were essential and restorations were required to redress the worst deterioration of the exterior and restore the 19th-century brilliance of the richly decorated sanctuary interior tower. All work was accomplished with the sanctuary space open and functioning. Led by members of the Goody Clancy design team, we will explore the elements of the new design, the restoration work, and the collaborative process that addressed the many technical challenges, including drilling six geothermal wells fewer than 10 feet from the walls of the church. Our next stop is the Boston Public Library. Join members of the Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott design team as we tour the nearly complete, phased restoration of this historic Charles McKim masterpiece. As noted by the Boston Society of Architects in 2001 when the BPL was granted the Harleston Parker Medal, this building seamlessly blends art, architecture, and technology as it continues to redefine its role as a community resource, a research library, and museum still "free to all." From the Giallo Siena clad walls of the grand stair to the restored murals of the Sargent Gallery, Abbey Room, and Trustees Room, the restoration has seamlessly adapted the 1895 structure to contemporary standards and uses. Learning Objectives:
Core Disciplines: Design |