Thursday, May 3, 6:30 p.m. | Rhodes Hall, Atlanta | Directions
Technology, Modern Architecture and Historical Significance in the 20th Century
Jack Pyburn, Lord Aeck Sargent Architecture
FREE. Reception begins at 6 p.m. Lecture starts at 6:30 p.m.
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Building technology, how materials are made, fabricated and assembled, has existed for thousands of years and over that time, technology consistently influenced architectural form and character. This presentation will examine a not so modern material, concrete, and how, when subjected to modern technology, it significantly influenced 20th century architecture like no other period in history.

Jack Pyburn, FAIA is a historic preservation architect at Lord Aeck Sargent in Atlanta. He has a particular interest in how technology has influenced 20th century architecture and the relationship of building technology to historical significance. He is a member of the Board of Directors of DOCOMOMO/US, an international organization advocating for the understanding and preservation of 20th century architecture, and the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. Mr. Pyburn teaches historic preservation design in the Georgia Tech College of Architecture.

Sponsored by DOCOMOMO/US Georgia Chapter, Inc.

Thursday, May 10, 6:30 p.m. | Rhodes Hall, Atlanta | Directions
Rail - Peachtree Station with Purpose
Brian Sweny, Savannah College of Art and Design
FREE. Reception begins at 6 p.m. Lecture starts at 6:30 p.m.
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SCAD Atlanta Interior design students collaborated with the University’s photography students during Winter of 2011 and created intriguing adaptive reuse plans for this beautiful Neel Reid structure that answers the question:  Once AMTRAK moves out, what can we do with the Peachtree Railway Station? See their creative proposals, learn about the interior design studio collaborative process, and share the inspiration of rehabilitating and reinvigorating this historic landmark back into the heart of the Midtown Atlanta Brookwood community.

Brian Sweny is Professor of Interior Design and Historic Preservation at SCAD Atlanta. He earned a degree in Historic Preservation and practices as both a Registered Architect and Registered Interior Designer. He has been Project Architect for important restoration projects such as the New York Public Library Main Reading Room, NY, NY and adaptive reuse of the Old Bird House, Bronx Zoo, NY. He has also led design teams on modern adaptations such as converting the Deerwood Mall, Jacksonville, FL into a college branch campus.

Sponsored by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Southeast Chapter

Thursday, May 17, 6:30 p.m. | Rhodes Hall, Atlanta | Directions
Creating the West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail
Dr. Keith S. Hebert and Dr. Ann McCleary, University of West Georgia
FREE. Reception begins at 6 p.m. Lecture starts at 6:30 p.m.
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The University of West Georgia Center for Public History is developing a West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail to raise awareness of the region's historic textile-related resources by creating a heritage tourism product that will attract additional visitors to the area.  This presentation will examine the trail's mission and highlight the variety of historic textile-related properties that exist between the cities of Columbus and Dalton.

Dr. Keith S. Hebert, joined the history deparment to teach public history.  Dr. Hebert is a former historian at the Georgia state historic preservation office.  He brings a strong background in cultural resource management, local and regional history methods, and oral history and has public history research interests in archives and digital history.

Dr. Ann McCleary, the public history coordintor, came to the University of West Georgia in 1997 to begin the public history program.  She started the museum studies program with the Atlanta History Center and the Center for Public History.  Dr. McCleary teaches courses in museum studies, material culture, folklife, and American architecture, as well as public history internships.

Also presenting are Keri Adams and Andy Carter.

Sponsored by the Center for Public History, University of West Georgia

Thursday, May 24, 6:30 p.m. | Rhodes Hall, Atlanta | Directions
Differentiation Versus Compatibility: What Georgia’s Classical Architects Taught us about Renovation
Wright Marshall, Revival Construction
FREE. Reception begins at 6 p.m. Lecture starts at 6:30 p.m.
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Many of us wrestle with the appropriate ways to maintain and adapt our historic homes so that they can continue to serve not only us but also generations to come.  How do we maintain the historic and architectural character of our homes while adapting them to our modern lives? The built work of the “Georgia School of Classicists,” including Neel Reid, Philip Shutze, and others, is considered to be the best historic residential architecture in Atlanta.  While these architects are known primarily for their new homes, each did “alterations and additions” over their careers.  What can these legendary architects teach us about renovating our homes today?

Wright Marshall is the owner of Revival Construction which specializes in the renovation and restoration of Atlanta’s older homes. Wright graduated from Woodward Academy and Washington and Lee University, where he studied business and art history. Georgia’s classical architecture has always been Wright’s passion and inspiration, and he is a frequent speaker and writer on Atlanta’s historical architects and neighborhoods. Image by Lisa Hill Photography

Sponsored by Revival Construction

Thursday, May 31, 6:30 p.m. | Rhodes Hall, Atlanta | Directions
Georgia Historic Preservation Handbook – A who, what, where and why of preservation in Georgia
Carmie McDonald, Fox Theatre Institute
FREE. Reception begins at 6 p.m. Lecture starts at 6:30 p.m.
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Have you ever wanted to find out more about a historic building in your downtown?  Ever wondered what it means if your building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places?  Do you want to know more about how to preserve and protect the historic resources in your community?  The Georgia Historic Preservation Handbook, a joint project of The Fox Theatre Institute, The Georgia Trust and the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources was created to answer these and many other frequently asked questions about historic preservation in Georgia. 

Carmie McDonald is Program Manager for the Fox Theatre Institute (FTI), an outreach division of Atlanta’s Fox Theatre.  FTI provides support for Georgia’s historic theatres through preservation projects and professional development programs.  Prior to joining FTI, Carmie worked for Historic Savannah Foundation in Savannah, Georgia where she attended graduate school at the Savannah College of Art and Design, earning degrees in historic preservation and architectural history.

Sponsored by Fox Theatre Institute

*Bonus - What you need to know about changes to Conservation Easement Donations
Following a presentation of the new Georgia Historic Preservation Handbook on May 31, Mark McDonald, president and CEO of The Georgia Trust, will speak about recent legislation that greatly impacts the donation of conservation easements and will be on hand to answer any questions.