Protecting Modernist Architecture for Generations to Come
b'"You look at the thinking behind the creation of the building, but then also at the material needs. And you merge the two to really build an in-depth understanding of the building, and a path forward to preserving it."\\n\\n\\n\\nFrom the sculptural curves of the Sydney Opera House to the sliding walls and windows of the Eames House, the hallmarks of modern buildings make them easy to spot. Modernist architecture\\u2014with its signature use of industrial materials and innovative, sleek designs\\u2014emerged in the early 1900s and dominated the post\\u2013World War II building boom. Unfortunately, many of the iconic buildings from this period are now in serious need of repair but lack clear conservation plans due to the use of untested building methods and materials. How do you fix concrete that\\u2019s been damaged by ocean water, or remove graffiti to preserve stainless steel? In response to such dilemmas, the Getty Foundation created the Keeping It Modern initiative, an international grant program focused on the conservation of significant 20th-century architecture. Launched in 2014, Keeping It Modern has to date supported a total of 77 projects in 40 countries. \\n\\n\\n\\nIn this episode, Antoine Wilmering, senior program officer at the Getty Foundation, discusses the importance and ongoing impact of Keeping It Modern.\\n\\n\\n\\nFor images, transcripts, and more, visit\\nhttps://blogs.getty.edu/iris/podcast-protecting-modernist-architecture-for-generations-to-come or http://www.getty.edu/podcasts\\n\\n\\n\\nTo learn more about Keeping It Modern, visit\\nhttps://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/current/keeping_it_modern or\\nhttps://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/current/keeping_it_modern/report_library/index.html\\n\\n\\n\\nTo read about the Patel Stadium conservation project, visit\\nhttps://www.getty.edu/news/it-is-indeed-a-holy-place\\n\\n\\n\\nTo buy the book Concrete: Case Studies in Conservation Practice, visit https://shop.getty.edu/products/concrete-case-studies-in-conservation-practice-978-1606065761https://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/current/keeping_it_modern\\n\\n\\n\\nTo buy the book Managing Energy Use in Modern Buildings: Case Studies in Conservation Practice, visit\\nhttps://shop.getty.edu/products/managing-energy-use-in-modern-buildings-case-studies-in-conservation-practice-978-1606066973'