Bob Kindred
Heritage Consultants

Modern Matters: Principles & Practice in Conserving Recent Architecture

Donhead 1996 Ed. Susan Macdonald, ISBN 1 873393 23 3

Contributors consider the progress made in the care and protection of 20th Century buildings and examine the philosophical, methodological and practical problems associated with conservation of our recent past. Bob Kindred deals with the pioneering heritage management of the Grade 1 Listed Willis Building, Ipswich.

Part 1 discusses philosophy, protection and management.

Part 2 investigates the progress made in dealing with the practical issues of conserving modern buildings, with special attention given to common materials such as concrete and metal windows. A selection of international case studies provides useful examples of the problems that may be encountered. 184pp.

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