historic structure

Lecture at the Library: "What to Preserve? Understanding Strategies for an Addition to the Library"

October 27, 2009 by Mike Cooper

 What to Preserve? Understanding Strategies for an Addition to the Library by Chris Milford, AIA, Milford and Ford Associates.

The Woburn Public Library addition brings up important questions to address in developing a successful building strategy. Understanding the building in a larger context than the current functional needs is an important step. Mr. Milford will present a brief overview of the Woburn Public Library in the context of American library design and as part of the work of H. H. Richardson, the original architect. He will then offer some lessons learned about modifying historic structures from his work in North Easton, MA, and other related examples.