[RE]Constructed Environment: Saving Jack Baker’s Robinson House

Abstract

This paper discusses the resurrection of a late mid-century house: the origins of the design; the causes of its deterioration; the reconstruction necessary for its survival; the opportunities to further concept development through the renovation; and some thoughts on the relationship between design and environment, with special emphasis on water and buildings.

Presenters

Jeffrey Poss
Professor Emeritus / Principal, Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign /Jeffery Poss Architect, PLLC, Illinois, United States

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Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Building Processes

KEYWORDS

Architecture Design Preservation Detail

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