March 1, 2011

Item 1 PROPOSED RULES AMENDMENTS In general, HDC finds the proposed changes to the rules for staff-level permits to be positive ones that will help ensure the integrity of landmarked buildings by setting forth clear standards of preservation practice that will allow applicants to receive permits more speedily when adhering to these standards. The standards […]

March 1, 2011

Item 1 PROPOSED RULES AMENDMENTS In general, HDC finds the proposed changes to the rules for staff-level permits to be positive ones that will help ensure the integrity of landmarked buildings by setting forth clear standards of preservation practice that will allow applicants to receive permits more speedily when adhering to these standards. The standards […]

The Structure of Light: Richard Kelly and the Illumination of Modern Architecture

The Structure of Light: Richard Kelly and the Illumination of Modern Architecture Richard Kelly (1910-1977) was one of the pioneers of architectural lighting at mid-Century. His work with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Philip Johnson, Eero Saarinen and Louis Kahn shaped the imagery of a nocturnal modernity. Kelly designed the lighting for a remarkable group […]