Preserving Modernism
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About the Project

In 2007 a team composed of Connecticut College faculty, administrators, staff, and a student began the work of planning for the stabilization, restoration, and adaptive reuse of the House of Steel. So far, their efforts have included:

  • historical research
  • conservation research
  • documentation
  • publicity
  • grant writing
  • completion of temporary measures (tarps) intended to stem moisture damage on the interior
  • initial steps toward architectural planning and fund-raising for construction
  • rust protection measures

    • The team continues to work on preservation planning in anticipation of a restoration/adaptive reuse project


     

    Consultant Adam Jenkins examines steel panel