Docomomo DC Summer Meeting
Aug 11
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Please join us!
Docomomo DC General Member Summer Meeting including a special presentation by Haley Jackson of SGH and recent graduate of Catholic University’s Master of Architecture program.
Jackson's talk titled “Civic Concrete: Exploring the future of Washington DC’s Brutalist Federal Architecture Through Adaptive Reuse”, focusing primarily on the J. Edgar Hoover Building (FBI Building).
WHEN
Monday August 24th 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
WHERE
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
901 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
4th Floor Room 401-F Conference Room
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This sounds like an interesting discussion about preserving historic architecture while finding new uses for existing buildings. Adaptive reuse can help protect architectural heritage while making important structures more practical for modern needs. Exploring the future of Washington, DC’s Brutalist buildings is a great way to encourage thoughtful conversations about design, sustainability, and preservation. Readers interested in finding local resources can also explore this Community Guide.