Day 1 Symposium: Meyerson Hall - Lower Gallery/Upper Gallery
8:00am - 6:00pm
The Stuart Weitzman School of Design
210 South 34th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Day 2 Workshop: IMI/BAC Local 1 PA/DE Training Center
9:00am - 3:15pm
2702 Black Lake Place
Philadelphia, PA
This two-day symposium and workshop will explore the history, design, and conservation of architectural tile and terrazzo. Presentations (Day 1) will explore the use of ceramic and glass tile, mosaic and terrazzo, with a focus on their design, application, performance, deterioration, repair, and conservation. These masonry materials have been used historically as both decorative and functional skins and their revival, especially in the latter half of the 20th century, argues for renewed consideration. The workshop (Day 2) will focus on traditional installation methods and current methods and materials for addressing treatment repairs to tile and terrazzo surfaces. These interactive demonstrations will allow participants to better understand these materials and best practices in their repair and conservation. AIA Continuing Education credits are available for both the symposium and workshop components of this event. 8 LU|HSW credits are available for the February 28 symposium and 4 LU|HSW credits are available for the February 29 workshop. More information on AIA credits coming soon.
Day 1 Speakers 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
The History & Use of Tile in Architecture Susan Tunick | Author, Artist, President of the Friends of Terra Cotta Tile Manufacture & Installation Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, LEED AP | Director of Industry Development & Technical Service, International Masonry Institute (IMI) To Replace or Repair: Historic Tile in Outdoor Sites Amy Green | Principle, Silverlake Conservation Laying With Tiffany: Conservation of the Swan Memorial Glass Mosaic at Woodlawn Cemetery Courtney Magill | Architectural Conservation Laboratory Manager, Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania Saving Streamline Moderne: Conservation of Stone and Gold-Glass Mosaic Facades of the Saban (Former May Co) Building at the Academy of Motion Pictures John Fidler, RIBA, IHBC, Intl Assoc AIA, FRICS, FSA, FIIC, FAPT | President & Chief Technical Officer, John Fidler Preservation Technology Inc. Christina Varvi | Principle Conservator, RLA Conservation Dann Salinas | Premier Tile
Moravian Pottery & Tile Works-History & Techniques Adam Zayas | Head Ceramicist, Moravian Pottery & Tile Works History and Installation of Cement and Epoxy Terrazzo Bob Mion | Northeast Regional Training Director, International Masonry Training & Education Foundation (IMTEF) Terrazzo Restoration Methods John Trevisan | Vice-President, Roman Mosaic & Tile Co. Back on the Map: Conserving the Terrazzo Map Pavement of the New York State Pavilion Frank Matero | Chair of the Graduate Program in Historic Preservation, Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania Merging Technologies for Refinishing Ceramic Tile and Glazed Terra Cotta Tom Tipps,CSI, CDT | Product Specialist, BeeckSilicate Mineral Paints and Glazes
Day 2 Workshop Demonstrations and Hand’s On 9:00 am - 3:15 pm The workshop will be offsite and taking place in Northeast Philadelphia, an 8:15 bus from the University can be purchased with your ticket during registration.
Cement and Epoxy Terrazzo Installation and Restoration (Patch and Crack Infill)
Localized Tile Removal and Reinstallation
Glass Tile Restoration and Microscopy
Ceramic Tile Patch and Glaze Repair
Hosted by The Stuart Weitzman School of Design Graduate Program in Historic Preservation, the International Masonry Institute, and the Association for Preservation Technology – Delaware Valley Chapter
