Preservation groups urge to protect Milwaukee's Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

2019-05-07T13:41:00-04:00

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts was designed by architect Harry Weese, with the surrounding landscape by Dan Kiley, and was completed in 1969. [...] In December 2018, the Center announced an overhaul of the cultural venue, the culmination of a months-long strategic planning process. However, the proposal drew backlash for its insensitve treatment of the Dan Kiley-designed landscape.

At the center of the historic designation discussion is the planned replacement of the 36 horse chestnut trees in front of the Marcus Center with a lawn bordered by 18 honey locust trees.

"Preservationists said removing the trees would harm the legacy of grove designer Dan Kiley, whose other works include the Cudahy Gardens in front of the Milwaukee Art Museum," writes Tom Daykin for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

AIA Twenty-five Year Award given to Washington D.C., Metro

2014-01-14T13:31:00-05:00

Still standing strong after its opening in 1976, the Washington D.C. Metro rail system designed by architect Harry Weese was deemed the recipient of the AIA's Twenty-five Year Award. The award recognizes a structure that demonstrates architectural resilience for 25-35 years. The structure must also show excellence in function, execution of its original program, and creative aspects in accordance with today's standards.

These are a few of the D.C. Metro's stations.

Find out more about the D.C. Metro on Bustler.

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Preservation groups urge to protect Milwaukee's Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

AIA Twenty-five Year Award given to Washington D.C., Metro