New Spaces/Old Places – Merging Contemporary Architecture with Historic Neighborhoods
Date and Time
Thursday Jul 7, 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Location
27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, Ma 01930
The Museum is located in the heart of downtown Gloucester, one block north from Main Street and one short block east of City Hall and the Sawyer Free Library. Metered parking is available in the public lot across from the Museum.
Gloucester is also easily accessible by public transportation on the MBTA commuter rail, which connects Cape Ann directly with the greater Boston area and beyond. From Boston's North Station, take the Newburyport/Rockport line to the Gloucester stop; the Museum is a short walk (0.4 miles) from the train station.
Website
http://www.capeannmuseum.org/events/new-spacesold-places-merging-contemporary-architecture-historic-
Contact Information
9782830455
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Description
Join two of the regions top women architects for a conversation on issues in contemporary architecture: Deborah Epstein (Epstein Joslin Architects, Inc.), one of the lead architects for the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, and Maryann Thompson (Maryann Thompson Architects), architect for the modern rebuild of Temple Ahavat Achim in Gloucester following the loss of the original building to fire in 2008. Epstein and Thompson will speak about the process each firm went through and the challenges they faced in the design and construction of new public buildings in an old New England community. Member cost is $10; Non-member cost is $15. Reservations are required. To purchase tickets or for more information please call (978)283-0455 x10 or email info@capeannmuseum.org. Tickets can also be ordered online at Eventbrite. DESIGN/BUILD LECTURE SERIES Thursday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. Between Earth, Sea and Sky: Four Hundred Years of Building on Cape Ann Presented by architect and preservation consultant Wendy Frontiero Thursday, July 7, 6:00 p.m. reception followed by lecture at 7:00 p.m. New Spaces/Old Places – Merging Contemporary Architecture with Historic Neighborhoods Presented by Deborah Epstein and Maryann Thompson Thursday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. Architect Eleanor Raymond: A Pioneer in the Field Presented by Lyda Kuth
