Genoa Booklet Spring 2015

The Villa by Zach Whiteman

GENOA Spring 2015

This publication is Supported with Funding

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Table of Contents Roster

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My Creed: Howard Walter

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Field Studies & Long Trips

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Port to Fort & Beyond: Design Collages

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Port to Fort & Beyond: Masterplan

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Port to Fort & Beyond: Student Designs

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Special Thanks

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Spring 2015 Roster Graduate Architecture Beth Koeppel

Graduate Landscape Arch Lorien Westmoreland

Undergraduate Architecture Stephanie Burchill Ashley Damiano Corey Ferguson Jonathan Haile Samantha Kasten Matthias Kelly Savannah McHale Tyler McKenzie Chris Sandkuhler Zachary Whiteman

Landscape Architecture Nicole Cary Brandon Green Hannah Job Evan Lawson Christa Michaels

Professor-in-Residence Dr. Matthew Powers Melissa Powers (spouse) Wyatt Powers

Faculty

Nicola Delledonne Saverio Fera Giuditta Poletti Luca Rocca

Staff

Silvia Siboldi Carroll Lucia Ruggiero Cristina Lagomarsino

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Everyone who walks up the marble stairs of The Charles E. Daniel Center for Building Research and Urban Studies in Genova, Italy becomes immersed in an environment where learning and living are one. Unlike traditional educational settings where a distinction is made between what happens inside school and outside, the Villa makes no such differentiation. Within this context, fun, fellowship, and focaccia are as relevant to learning as discussion, diagraming, and drawing are to life.

The poem below serves to acknowledge the interrelationship between living and learning while reinforcing the necessity for caring and cooperation in such a dynamic and affective environment. The poem was written by a missionary named Howard A. Walter, who himself dissolved the arbitrary lines separating life and learning. Overall, the poem represents a collective attitude that was shared by all of those who lived and learned at the Villa in Spring 2015.

Matt My Creed Howard A. Walter I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare.

I would be friend of all—the foe, the friendless; I would be giving, and forget the gift; I would be humble, for I know my weakness; I would look up, and laugh, and love and lift.

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FIELD STUDIES & LONG TRIPS Genova Milan Florence Venice Pavia

Parma Torino Pisa Como Verona

Vicenza Rome Tuscany Torino Carrara

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My name is Stephanie Burchill, and I’m a junior architecture major from Columbia, SC. Growing up I enjoyed sports, reading, running, and art. I wanted to do something with art in college and chose to major in architecture. Since entering Clemson’s architecture program, I have learned much about design, made some amazing friends, and have had the wonderful opportunity to spend a semester in Genoa, Italy.

Every Tuesday this past semester I’ve woken up at the crack of dawn and headed to a new Italian city with the rest of my villa “fam.” We started out by seeing the sites in Genoa, our “hometown,” and then traveled to Milan, Pavia, Torino, Parma, Pisa, and Lake Como. We also saw Florence, Rome, Siena, Naples, Pompeii, Rome, Venice, Vicenza, and Verona on two “10 day” trips. Throughout my travels I learned much about the architecture and history of Italy, but also had many unforgettable experiences as well. In Milan, Florence, and Siena we climbed up hundreds of stairs to each city’s highest point and could see for miles around. In Pavia we were able to celebrate Carnival alongside native Italians and had a confetti and silly string war. In Torino we raced around a test track used by the Fiat company and I also experienced the “great iPhone scare.” In Rome I got hopelessly lost in the Vatican. I don’t regret going to any Italian city and am thankful for the memories I’ve made and the things I’ve learned.

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My name is Nicole and apparently I say scallop wrong. As a fourth year landscape architecture student from Maine, I was sure I had authority on the issue. I guess not.

Anyway, I am a dolphin, Pooh Bear, Loch Ness Monster, and vintage VW Buggy. I enjoy turtle bread, nostalgic conversations about tv shows and long strolls on the shores of Camogli.

It was all a dream, from the moment I walked into the villa the first time, to independent travel, to The Ragazzis. I had high expectations for the semester and those expectations were well exceeded. Studio was a whole new experience being downstairs from your bedroom in a space that was also a classroom, living room, movie theatre, and dance club. Good thing they kicked us out of the villa at least once a week.

Tuesdays were rolling out of bed and onto a train at the break of dawn only to actually wake up from Giudi pinches to explore a new city. Sometimes it was cold, sometimes it was rainy, and we always stood in the shade, but it was my favorite part of the semester. Field studies allowed us to see more of Italy then would have been otherwise possible while learning the unabridged history of every place. These places like Como, Torino, Parma and Pavia gave us insight into how the different pieces of the Italian way work together within one culture. On top of these Tuesday travel we also had two ten day extended travel days to Northern and Central Italy. These trips not only brought The Ragazzis closer together but also taught me a lot like Naples has the best pizza and I am meant to apprentice a wood carver in San Gimignano. Honestly I do not think I would have gotten nearly as much out of the semester without the field studies.

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Bramante Tower- Pavia, Italy

Tower of Pisa- Pisa, Italy

Parma Cathedral- Parma, Italy Scenic View- Como, Italy

Palazzo Grimaldi Doria- Genoa, Italy

Marble Sculpture- Carrara, Italy

Mine Tunnel- Carrara, Italy

Mountains- Carrara, Italy

Cannal Fence- Venice, Italy

Monument to the Fallen- Como, Italy

Piazza di San Marco- Venice, Italy

Olympic Footbridge- Torino, Italy

Scenic View- Portofino, Italy

Hi, my name is Ashley Damiano and I am a chinchilla. I am a fourth year architecture student from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I would consider myself a food enthusiast and a silent disco aficionado. I am nocturnal, and have fallen in love with focaccia. I have been known to respond to “Dami” or “Little Duck”.

It has been a privilege studying in Genova with such a wonderful, talented group of Clemson students, and an experience I would not trade for the world. Field Studies gave us the chance to explore a number of incredible Italian cities. We’ve been to Milan, Florence, Rome, Pavia, Turin, Parma, Pisa, Venice, Vicenza, Verona, Lake Como, and more. Giuditta is extremely knowledgeable of all these places, and was a wonderful person to have taken us all over Italy. This course, in addition to the study abroad program in general, has allowed me to grow as a design student and as an individual. The opportunity to come face-to-face with some of the architectural masterpieces that I have studied in my history courses cannot be replaced. The innate understanding of experiencing a space, rather than examining a work through images is unmeasurable in terms of its value. These experiences will remain with me through the remainder of my design education and throughout my career. Long live The Ragazzis!

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Biosphere Genova, Italia Sant’Ivo Alla Sapienza Roma, Italia

Chiesa di San Ambrogio Milano, Italia

Baptistery Pisa, Italia

Church Entrance Venezia, Italia

Chiesa di San Michele Pavia, Italia

Ruins Pompeii, Italia

Connection Detail Palazzo Garignano Torino, Italia

Mole Antonelliana Torino, Italia

Archway Torino, Italia

Genovese Villa Genova, Italia

Linear Water Fountain Carlo Scarpa Venezia, Italia

Monument to the Fallen Giuseppe Terragni Lake Como, Italia

Hey guys, it’s me, Corey Ferguson, or C-Ferg, or Corepedo, depending on the night. I’m an architecture student at Clemson University and I spent the last semester in Genoa, Italy shreddin’ some gnarr with the Ragazzis, gettin’ pitted...so pitted. I’m from Cape Town, Antarctica and I’ve been runnin’ this rap game since I was (and am) twenty years old. Peace up, A-town down.

After spending four months in Europe (which is still crazy to say!), I can safely say I’ve had the best semester of my life! From traveling around with 16 other ragazzis, learning from great professors, and living in one killer villa, how could you not have an awesome time? I am extremely lucky to have had this opportunity to experience the world outside the United States. As one of the first times really outside the U.S., this semester has been incredible! I have traveled to France, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, Ireland, all of the UK, and, of course, Italy. I love the question, “well, which country was your favorite?” because it’s impossible to answer! Every country I’ve visited has been so unique and different from the rest that I have genuinely loved them all. Through our Field Study course I have been able to experience a majority of Italy and have learned so much about the architecture and culture of each city. Italy as a country is so unique from any other country I visited this semester, full of rich history and ancient ruins. My favorite city was probably Venice just from the astonishing foundation and lifestyle of the city. I have wanted to go to Venice for so long and it was well worth the wait! Field Studies have allowed me to capture my favorite memories of Italy through sketching and learning about the incredible history behind the country of Italy. I chose the following sketches below to showcase the amazing places and things we’ve gotten to see this semester.

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Genoa Flag, Genoa, Italy (right); Certosa di Pavia, Pavia, Italy (bottom)

Garden at Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Venice, Italy (left); Archway, Milan, Italy (right); Fountain, Torino, Italy (bottom)

Sant’Ambrogio, MIlan, Italy (left); Mole Antonelliana, Torino, Italy (right)

Marble Quarries, Carrara, Italy (left); Palazzo Rosso, Genoa, Italy (right); San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Italy (bottom)

I am Brandon Green, a fourth year landscape architect student at Clemson University. I have always loved Clemson since I was young growing up in Chester, South Carolina.

I became interested in landscape architecture after doing my Eagle Scout project which was a landscape design. I have always loved the nature and outdoors so studying how to design the natural space of the outdoors at Clemson University was a perfect fit for.

Because of this decision I have currently had the opportunity to study in Genoa, Italy during this semester.

During the Spring 2015, I got to spend 4 months in Genoa, Italy staying and studying at the Clemson CAF Daniel Center. The experience was more than I could have ever imagined or hoped for. The first part of the experience was working on a studio project that was based in the city of Genoa. It was different from all other projects that I have worked on. Also studio was different for me because I was working alongside architecture major. I am a landscape architecture major so working with them gave me a very different perspective to my project’s design. Another part of the experience was just the cultural aspect. Being in another country with a language barrier and different social normal, made me learn and respect the customs of another part of the world.

Doing simple social tasks were sometime instantly more complicated because of the difference culture and way of doing things. Finally and probably my favorite part of the experience was the traveling. Every week I had a field study trip in which I visited a new Italian city and saw sites and features of the city. I was able to see a lot of different place that most travelers wouldn’t because of these trips. Also I had to extended trips which allowed us to visit multiple cities in a week and actually spend time in the cities on our own. Along with some independent travels, I was able to see a lot of new and different places throughout Italy and also all over Europe.

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Courtyard of Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio Milan, Italy Salita - Genoa, Italy

Entrance of Palazzo Grimaldi Doria - Genoa, Italy

Tower of Palazzo Ducale - Genoa, Italy

Fountain of Piazza Carlo Felice - Torino, Italy

Duomo of Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - Florence, Italy

Clock Tower of Castello - Vigevano, Italy

Auditorium Paganini’s Pond - Parma, Italy

Marble Sculpture - Pisa, Italy

Baptistery - Parma, Italy

Sculpture in Parco del Portello - Milan, Italy

Steps outside of Chiesa del Redentore Venice, Italy

Lighthouse outside Chiesa de San Giorgio Maggiore - Venice, Italy

WWI Memorial - Como, Italy

Currently living in Clemson, SC, I am an Architecture student in my third year at Clemson University. During the school year I work at Chick-Fil-A of Clemson, and spend most of my freetime practicing with the Co-Ed Cheerleading Team. During the summers I enjoy hiking, camping, rock climbing; and snowboarding in the winter. My desire to design aesthetic and functional architecture is what motivates me inside the classroom and outside it. I hope to take this affinity for design into the field and ultimately work towards the chance to own or partner in my own residential design firm.

This semester has been a drastic change of pace for me and it has resulted in the opening of a completely different frame of mind. The result of four months spent away from work, extracurricular activities, and even other fields of study is astounding. I would have never thought that I could learn as much as I have in one semester. A large part of that new knowledge has come from the weekly field studies and extended field studies. Visiting most of the major cities in Italy makes for an excellent vacation, but it’s an entirely different thing to interpret those cities through lead, ink, paper and an practicing architect who know more about those cities than most of the people living in them. Architecture is meant to be seen, but it is easy to forget that before it can be seen it had to first be drawn. I have learned this semester that there is a richer understanding of a building that comes after you have tried to sketch it. The result is a sketchbook that contains images of the cities we visited. These are not the images one would find on a postcard; rather they are images of me and what those cities looked like through my eyes. When I revisit a drawing I made of Milan, or Rome, or Venice, it takes me back to that moment in time in a way a picture never could. The importance of the field studies is tantamount to that of studio, because architecture is about taking what you have seen, experienced, and understand, and adapting them into new and creative designs.

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Colosseum, Rome

Bridges/Waterways, Venice

Parma Duomo, Parma

Parco Della Musica Auditorium, Rome

Carrara Marble Factory, Carrara

Venice, Italy

San Carlino alle Quatre Fontane

San Giorgio, Venice

Monumento ai Caduti, Como

Certosa di Pavia, Pavia

Olympic Bridge, Turin

My name is Hannah Job and I am finishing up my 4th year of an undergraduate degree in landscape architecture and I am one of the seventeen resident “ragazzis” in the villa.

My peers describe me as, “artsy, but nice” with a certain knack for falling behind on field studies sketches. I am a South Carolina native who misses driving her ‘98 Honda Civic, SVU marathons on her couch, and napping with her dog.

I feel very privileged to have been able to live in the villa for four months and be a part of the Clemson/Genova legacy. It has been a once in a lifetime opportunity and I have done my best to seize every moment of it. The front end of my semester was very travel heavy with trips to Switzerland, Greece, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, and England. I also feel very comfortable in saying that I have been to every square inch of Italy. Our field studies professor, Giuditta Poletti, did an amazing job of taking us to all of the coolest places in Italy. When we went to Turin we went to the old Fiat factory and took a lap on the track, when we went to the Renzo Piano theatre in Rome we got to sit in on rehearsal and hear how it sounded with all of the acoustic features, and when we were in Venice she took us to Murano island where the famous glass is blown and we were able to see a demonstration. Our studio and lecture professors were also nothing short of brilliant. Dr. Matthew Powers is willing to bend over backwards to help his students, Luca Rocco is a fantastic designer with a sharp wit, and Nicola Delledonne is the most kind hearted person you will ever meet. This villa and Genova will hold a special place in my heart, it’s experiences like this that change a persons life forever.

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Porto Antico, Genova, Italy

Firenze, Italy

Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Italy

Paganini Auditorium, Parma, Italy

Villa Bianco, Como , Italy

House of the Floriculturist, Como, Italy

Museum floor plan, Turin, Italy

Church ceiling, Turin, Italy

Bridge, Turin, Italy

San Lorenzo, Genova, Italy

Tuscany, San Gimiagno, Italy

My name is Sam Kasten, and I’m a third year architecture major from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. This was my first trip to Europe and only my second time outside of the United States, but in the past four months I have had the amazing chance to traveled to eight new countries, with amazing people. I enjoy hiking and laughing loudly, sometimes at the same time. I’m know for eating anything green but I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-Am.

I think that the field studies component of this semester was one of the most beneficial things we did. Not only was it extremely educational to put the buildings and places you learn about in text books into a real life experiences, but we got a unique cultural insight into each city we traveled to through the eyes of Italians themselves. The places we travel to independent of the course did not have the same depth without such wonderful tour guides. Each new city was more impressive than the next, and it is still hard to believe all the monumental and impress places I have seen and experience. All of the travel we have done has also taught me a great deal about understanding a new city, feeling comfortable in it, and getting the most of what it has to offer. I’ve always wanted to travel but I have an even stronger desire to do so now, and I’m excited to take what I learned and use it in new experiences. Even though some of our trips were a little overwhelming at times, it is hard to forget any part of each place we have been to. In the end I think my favorite part of field studies was sharing the experience with such great people.

It was the perfect opportunity to bond with a new group of people and make unforgettable memories. I’m truly grateful for every aspect of this experience.

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Olympic arch, Torino

Tower of Vigevano

Lights inside Teatro Regio, Torino

Mole Antonelliana, Torino

Chiesa di Santa Maria presso san Satiro, Milan

Tower of Florence Duomo

View from inside Tower of Pisa

Arches of Palazzo della Pilotta, Parma

Statue in Villa del Balbianello, Lake

Brion Cemetery, Vicenza

Negozio Olivetti, Venice

My name is Matthias Kelly and I am a third year architecture major from Glastonbury, Connecticut. One of the many reasons I chose Clemson’s architecture program was the opportunity to study abroad at places such as Genoa. This is my second time coming to Italy, the first time being when I was a rising high school freshman. I have had amazing experiences on both the trips, and I am very thankful I had the opportunity to be here this semester.

Our field studies class has been a great opportunity to see various sites in Italy with the help of our native Italian teacher, Giuditta. She has a great understanding of all the architecture we have seen this semester. We would be totally lost without her. We started with day trips travelling around Genoa, and that was good training for the rest of the semester. They were long days around Genoa, but looking back they seem like nothing compared to the days we spent in Rome. We then took trips via train to Milan a couple of times, Torino, and also went by bus to Parma, Pisa, and Como. Every individual trip brought something unique to the table, for example there was a lot of fascist architecture in Como, and a great variety of churches in Milan. Aside from the day trips we also took two long trips that lasted a week each. The first one was around Tuscany and southern Italy, where we saw Florence, Siena, Rome, and Naples. We did the standard must-sees in all those cities (the Duomo in Florence, the Coliseum in Rome) as well as a nice mix of less-popular but equally interesting sites. On our second long trip we saw Venice, Vicenza, and Verona. Venice was absolutely fascinating. It is probably the most unique city on the planet. The whole semester was a great experience, and we were so thankful that we could cap it off with a trip to Venice. On the following pages is a collection of various sketches I have produced over the semester, including during independent travel in Germany.

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Brandenburger Tor Berlin

Alte Nationalgalerie Berlin

J端disches Museum Berlin

Castello Sforzesco Milan

Duomo di Parma Parma

Casa Giuliani-Frigerio Como

Campanile di San Marco Venice

Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa

Duomo Pisa

Villa Foscari Mira

Villa Emo Fanzolo di Vedelago

Villa Capra “La Rotonda” Vicenza

Ciao! I’m Beth Koeppel, a graduate architecture student and a proud member of “The Ragazzi.” I am originally from Wisconsin, and I have a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Minnesota. After working in architecture for a few years I returned to school (in a much warmer climate!) for my masters at Clemson. The fluid campus is one of the main reasons I chose Clemson, and I’m so glad I did because studying in Genoa has been an incredible experience!

Before coming to Genoa, I always heard stories of “The Villa” floating around Lee Hall. I truly did not know what to expect when I arrived here because the stories sounded just a little bit too good to be true. An Italian villa overlooking the Mediterranean? Homemade Italian food for every meal? Well, it turns out it was all true, and so much more. This semester has been an amazing opportunity to work with a diverse group of classmates (a.k.a. The Ragazzi) and learn in the vibrant culture of Italy. We have had experiences that literally seem unreal – a private tour on Lake Como with George Clooney’s landscape architect, Emilio Trabella, walking through the secret Vasari corridor that winds through Florence, celebrating Carnevale with a confetti fight in Vigevano…someone pinch me so I wake up already. We are fortunate to have such dedicated administrators and professors who make this all happen! This semester we were joined for a week by Clemson faculty and guests from the Clemson Architectural Foundation. It was a great week of swapping stories, as many of them studied at the villa themselves. This program has an amazing legacy and I am so happy to be a part of it!

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Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy

Santa Maria Della Salute, Venice, Italy

Florence Cathedral in Skyline, Florence, Italy

Fieramilano (Milan Fairgrounds) - Milan, Italy

Sagrada Familia - Barcelona, Spain

Park Guell - Barcelona, Spain

Sant’Ambrogio - Milan, Italy

Statue in Milan Church, Milan, Italy

Floor Plan of Museo del Tesoro (Museum of Treasure), San Lorenzo - Genova, Italy

Teatro Regio - Turin, Italy

Ramp in Lingotto Fiat Factory - Turin, Italy

Mole Antonelliano - Turin, Italy

Barcelona Pavilion - Barcelona, Spain

Reichstag - Berlin, Germany

My name is Evan Lawson and I am a fourth year landscape architecture student studying at Clemson University. I am an avid sports fans and I always find myself outside enjoying some kind of physical activity. My love and passion for the outdoors is one of the main reasons I decided to study landscape architecture. I believe that nature and wilderness can provide a powerful sense of place for people.

Prior to this semester I had not travel outside of the country before. I had no idea what to expect going into the semester, but any expectations I could have set have been met and well surpassed. Living in a villa with 16 other students has been a great experience and I could not have asked for a better group of people to live and study with. One of the many great things about the semester was how much we traveled as a class.

Almost every Tuesday we would go on a field studies trip with Giuditta as our guide to a different city in Italy. While some of the trips were long and taxing days, they were all so worth it in the end. The two extended trips to northern and southern Italy were also one of my favorite parts about the semester. We were able to spend nearly 10 days on both trips traveling to cities like Rome, Florence, San Gimignano, Venice, and more. Looking back on the semester, it is amazing how much of Italy we have traveled to and seen.

Even though all of our field studies were in Italy, we still had the opportunity to travel outside of Italy on the weekends and during our independent travel. My favorite place I visited this semester was Switzerland when I got to go skiing for a weekend in the Alps.

During our independent travel I also got to travel to Germany, London, and Ireland. This semester has flown by and it is hard to believe it is over. I am blessed to have gotten this opportunity to study abroad and I will cherish the memories and friends I have made along the way.

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Florence Hillside, Florence, Italy

Wheel Loader, Carrara, Italy

Baptistery, Parma, Italy

Bobli Gardens, Florence, Italy

Bigo Crane, Genoa, Italy

Olympic Bridge, Turin, Italy

San Michele Maggiore, Pavia, Italy

Powerless Structure, Venince, Italy

Villa Malcontenta, Vicneza, Italy

Villa Tursi Stairs, Genoa Italy

Sant’Ambrogio, Florence, Italy

Boat dock, Venice

Parco del Portello, Milano, Italy

My name is Savannah McHale and I am a proud member of the Ragazzi. I am a rising Senior Architecture major and I am in complete denial that I only have one year left in college. I am from Charleston, SC and there is nothing I love more than the beach.

I also love to dance, which has really come in handy for keeping my legs from going numb on cold, Italian days. I have enjoyed every moment of this semester and I’m so grateful for all of the wonderful experiences I’ve had.

Our Field Studies class is the main reason I haven’t gained a ton of Focaccia weight this semester. It’s also the reason I have been to almost every region of Italy in only four short months. Getting up early every Tuesday morning was tough and walking an average of ten to twelve miles a day was even tougher, but visiting cities we otherwise never would have seen was well worth it. Field Studies allowed us to see a lot of smaller towns and a variety of architectural styles, from ancient to modern. I am thoroughly convinced that Giuditta knows everything and we really learned a lot from her tours.

One of my favorite and most memorable trips was to Carrera and Pisa, where we got to take a jeep into the middle of a mountain to tour a marble mine. I also loved our visit to Lake Como because of the spectacular views and interesting mix of old and new architecture we saw. Field Studies sketching assignments allowed me to practice my hand drawing skills and I think my sketches really improved over the course of the semester. I also enjoyed learning how to observe and take in the details of a building through drawing. The following pages consist of my favorite images and memories my time in Italy.

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Palazzo Barberini Rome, Italy

Palazzo Carrega Genova, Italy

Castello Visconteo Pavia, Italy

Villa Bianca Seveso, Italy

Castelvecchio Verona, Italy

Castelvecchio Verona, Italy

Garden Giusti Verona, Italy

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella Florence, Italy

St. Peter’s Basilica Vatican City

Villa Rotonda Vicenza, Italy

Pisa Cathedral Pisa, Italy

Parma Cathedral Parma, Italy

My name is Tyler McKenzie and I am a 3rd year undergraduate architecture student at Clemson University. I enjoy the architectural design process, concept conception and development, football, and making people laugh. I am an avid supporter of the modernist movement in architecture and an avid supporter of Clemson University athletics. The iterative process that an architecture project goes through to come to fruition fascinates me. I enjoy bouncing ideas off of my colleagues in studio and talking about each other’s projects and it is because of this that I could see myself as a teacher one day.

I really enjoyed our field studies class and all of the day trips that we took around Italy as well as our long trips to the north and south of Italy. I feel that because of these trips I was able to experience Italy in a way that I wouldn’t have had I not taken the class. This is because I would have never thought to go visit some of the smaller cities that we went to, such as Parma. These smaller cities are a large part of Italian culture that just can’t be represented in the bigger and better known Italian cities such as Rome or Florence. Taking all these trips also made it easier to retain the information in my Italian Rationalism class as well as my Italian History and Theory class because on these trips we got to see and experience a lot of the architecture that is covered in these classes. It was also a great bonding experience for me with all of my classmates because we were with each other all day on these trips and learning about the same things. Some trips were better than others. Some of my favorite places that we went were Carrara, where we went into a marble mine and saw how they excavated the marble, Florence, because it is such a historically and culturally rich city, Como, because of the abundance of rationalist architecture there by Terragni, and Milan, because of the progressive nature of the city in terms of architecture. The value of these trips to my learning this semester cannot be overstated.

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Reliquary of St. Lawrence, Genoa, Italy Ornament on palace facade, Genoa, Italy

Lion statue on facade of St. Lawrence Cathedral, Genoa, Italy

Window on St. Lawrence Cathedral, Genoa, Italy

Palazzo Madama, Torino, Italy

Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy

Top of the Mole Antonelliana, Torino, Italy

The House for the Floriculturist, Como, Italy

Villa Bianca, Como, Italy

Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Pisa Baptistery, Pisa, Italy

Marble Robe Statue, Cararra, Italy

The Farnese Theatre, Parma, Italy

I’m Christa Michaels, and I’m addicted to Carrefour apple-in-the-middle cooks. I also like giving unintentional stank face to people as they walk by my desk, which earned me my Villa Paper Plate award. I’m a third-year landscape architecture student and oversize hoodie aficionado. I’m probably most well known for tripping over anything and everything that crosses my path, most notably busting it like a champ in the Olympic Stadium in Athens. Spotify is my best friend and we sing nightly duets in the shower, to the delight (horror) of my fellow villa-mates.

Being the only six-foot blonde in all of Italy has been an interesting experience to be sure. I’ve gotten used to towering head and shoulders over everyone except my fellow Americans, but it does have advantages when we go to see famous monuments and I have an unobstructed view over all the tourists. Field studies with Giuditta were without doubt one of my favorite parts of this study abroad experience. One, field trips! Enough said. Two, Giuditta is basically one of us, with a lot more knowledge about anything and everything related to architecture history. Three, I’ve learned this semester how to sleep on any moving vehicle, be it bus or train, because getting up at 6 AM is not good for one’s beauty sleep. It must be said, however, that when you fall asleep in public, goofy pictures of your snooze face will be taken and uploaded to Facebook as soon as we get back into a wifi zone. Over the course of this semester, I feel like I’ve gotten to know Italy reasonably well, and most of that credit is due to the field study trips. It’s almost surreal to look back and tick off all of the places we’ve been, especially looking back at my sketchbook and seeing sketches that I forgot I drew. Retaining every bit of information from Giudi’s lectures is as yet an unattainable goal, but what I do remember is how much fun I had with my fellow ragazzis, whether we were trekking silently down to the train station before the sun was up, pickpocketing each other, or inhaling Cristina’s lasagna after a twelve-mile day.

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Left: Bell Tower at Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Italy Above: Interior Detail of Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Italy

Facade of Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Italy

Above: Fountain at Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Venice, Italy Right: Sculpture at Negozio Olivetti, Venice, Italy Above: Monument to the Fallen, Como, Italy Below: Brandenburger Tor, Berlin, Germany

Wall Detail at Negozio Olivetti, Venice, Italy

Above: Floor Detail at Chiesa della Salute, Venice, Italy Below: Boats, Venice, Italy

Facade of Chiesa della Salute, Venice, Italy

Skyline, Venice, Italy

Above: Garden Wall at Boboli Gardens, Florence, Italy Right: Temple of Isis, Pompeii, Italy Below: Statue at Boboli Gardens, Florence, Italy

Sky view from tower, Pisa, Italy

Chris Sandkuhler Junior Architecture major from Lititz, Pennsylvania. The second tallest person in Genoa, a James Bond aficionado, and a lover of Moe’s Southwest Grill This has been a transformative semester for me not only as a student of design but also as a person, and my experience through our field studies class played a significant role in this transformation. To me, field studies was a manifestation of our other classes. It brought to life and gave form and spatial definition to the buildings I had seen on lecture screens in my history and studio courses. It allowed me to explore these spaces, seeing and touching them, giving me an unparalleled understand of their inner workings. This course also gave a cultural education as well. On our two extended travel trips we spent multiple days in cities across Italy. In groups, we used our free time to explore them, gaining an understanding of their urban fabric and the culture of their residents.

Ultimately, I know that the breadth and depth of Italian architecture and culture knowledge gained through my field studies experience will not only make an impact on my future design work, but it has already made an impact on me as a person.

“The longer I live, the more beautiful lifes becomes.”

- Frank Lloyd Wright

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MONUMENT TO THE FALLEN - G. TERRAGNI | COMO, ITALY

VILLA EMO - A. PALLADIO | VICENZA, ITALY

Casa Del Fascio - G. Terragni | Como, Italy

Fiat Factory Renovation Renzo Piano B.W. | Torrino, Italy

View Across the Spree River | Berlin, Germany

The Gardens At Villa Del Balbianello - E. Trabella | Como, Italy

Stairs at Castelvecchio - C. Scarpa | Verona, Italy

Stairs at Brion Tomb - C. Scarpa | Vicenza, Italy

Asilo Infantile Sant E’lia - G. Terragni | Como, Italy

Castle Bridge | Verona, Italy

Castelvecchio Bridge - C. Scarpa | Verona, Italy

Chain Bridge | Budapest, Hungary

My name is Lorien Westmoreland and I am a graduate student getting my Masters in Landscape Architecture. I am a native Texan and moved away from my glorious Mexican food to pursue my degree at Clemson. Pursuing landscape architecture has been a solid life decision and I absolutely love the profession. I also like cheesy old rap, Chipotle and my puppy dog, Darby.

My time in Italy has been one of the greatest experiences: the food, the culture, the people, and the architecture. We are very blessed with the opportunity to travel around, walk through old Italian cities and sketch all that we see. Field studies has been wonderful because we get to experience a new city each week. With emphasis placed on sketching we get to see the building and appreciate each detail in a new way. As I flip through my sketchbook, I can remember where I was standing when I was sketching and specific things about the architecture I would otherwise forget. I really love that sketching is a requirement of the class and we all get to see our personal progress through out the semester. I plan to continue to sketch when I get back to the States because I have grown to appreciate what it can do for my designs, my hand drafting abilities and the memories associated with each drawing.

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Dome of San Lorenzo Church Torino, Italy

Piazza San Carlo Torino, Italy

Skyline Venice, Italy

Santa Maria Novella Florence, Italy

Church of San Michele Pavia, Italy

Palazzo Ducale Pavia, Italy

Inside Santa Maria Novella Florence, Italy

Bapistery Pisa, Italy

Piazza Giacomo Matteotti Genoa, Italy

Palazzo Doria Tursi Genoa, Italy

Certosa of Pavia Pavia, Italy

My name is Zach Whiteman, and I am a 3rd year Architecture student from Nashville, TN. I grew up wanting to study architecture and have had an absolutely amazing experience in the program at Clemson so far. I also major in Spanish, and have spent the entire year abroad, last semester in Spain and this semester in Italy. I feel incredibly grateful to Clemson for providing these opportunities, but I look forward to returning to my home away from home for senior year! When I wasn’t traveling Europe with the group or doing some drawing, you could usually find me playing the ukulele, catching up on some reading, or going for a run in Genoa. Above all, I love to travel, see the world and its people, and do my best to learn a thing or two along the way.

The saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words, but I don’t think even tens of thousands of words could describe this semester in Italy, much less through words only my own. However, I hope the following photos and sketches will do at least a small measure of justice to some of our story of the Spring of 2015 in Genoa, a small seaside town on the Ligurian coast that just happens to host a villa brimming with 18 Clemson Architecture students that bleed orange. It’s never easy coming to the end of a great experience, and it’s even harder to set down the copious number of lessons I’ve learned over the last 4 months, academic and not. But above all the sights I’ve seen, all the wonderful pieces of architecture and beautiful gardens, above even the outstanding Gelato of which I know I have consumed far too much, I have enjoyed and learned most from the people with me right here in the Villa. Between grad students, undergrad students, Landscape Architecture students, a girl from UNC Charlotte, a professor and his wife, a wild 5 year old, and a team of Italian support, we really do have a family here, and I will miss them the most. It has been intense to say the least, with 4 months jammed with studies, travels, highs and lows, and everything in between, but it has also been unforgettable. I’m excited to see home again, and slightly hesitant to see how I have grown and changed, but this is a story I cannot wait to share. I hope you enjoy this small sample of life at Via Piaggio 14 and our travels. Until next time, Ciao.

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The Villa - Genoa, Italy

Via Roma - Torino, Italy

Santa Maria Della Grazie Milan, Italy

Parma Baptistery Parma, Italy

Monumento ai Caduti, Giuseppe Terragni Como, Italy

Lingorio Fiat Factory - Torino, Italy

Villa Rotunda - Vicenza, Italy

Sant Agnese, Piazza Navona Roma, Italy

Piazza Dei Miracoli - Pisa, Italy

Brion Cemetery, Carlo Scarpa - Vicenza, Italy

Santa Maria Della Salute - Venice, Italy Doggi Pallace - Venice, Italy

FROM PORT TO FORT & BEYOND Conceptual Design Collages for the Parco Delle Mura The Spring 2015 studio project began as a study of Parco Urbano delle Mura, the largest expanse of parkland in Genova, and it’s ecological and cultural relationships to the city center and the Ligurian landscape. We began the project by attempting to make sense of our own neighborhood. We wanted to see how our Villa home related to the city landscape, especially the park and the port areas. To capture our findings in a format that was meaningful and personal, each student made a collage of what they learned. The results were beautiful, interesting, and even compelling at times. However, the most surprising aspects were twofold. First, the collages were insightful, providing us with a solid base for design and planning. Second, when we looked at the collages holistically, we discovered that we had identified a set of key issues that would later form the basis of our collective design intervention. The following pages document the student collages.

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Vitality What programmatic needs must be met to revitalize the study region? (Guided by cultural richness of genova)

1861 Unification - Turin as capital of Italy

Fascist Movement under Mussolini Italy becomes more organized with schools, streets, etc. Improving 1930-1940 Last period of distinct style in Italy including rationalist architecture, novecento architecture (modernist), and combination of many other styles including vernacular, Russian and Fascist.

1871 Capital moved to Rome City development spreads up mountain, Genova enters industrial period

Renaissance

1918 End of WWI in Italy, Begins period of Transformation through 1939 start of WWII

Fascism

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Perception How will this work change the perception of the region? (Addressing physical & Perceived boundaries & Insecurities)

Genova, Italia | Spring 2015 Beth Koeppel Fort Sperone

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Growth What Pragmatic factors will guide design approach? (Density, Infrastructure, Climatic & Seasonal changes) Porto Antico

Purpose

Catalyst Reaction

The study region, when first discovered, offered shelter, a source of food & resources, & a dynamic landscape.

Over time these benefits have been lost or forgotten. How can we reconnect with “Genova zero” to make it a vital part of the city once again?

Catalyst, noun: something that causes activity between two or more persons, without itself being affected Strengthen Connection between land & sea to spur growth while preserving the integrity of the existing city

Positively impact the city to enrich the cultural scene, Spur economic growth, and set a pattern for smart urban development. Create a space where residents and guests can gather and celebrate what is most important to them.

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21St Century A.D.

1805 Napoleon opened Mediterranean Sea to reach Africa & America - entire area falls under his control

1865 Capital moved to Florence

Block palaces created based on same plan with varying facade decoration

Genova

Battle between Spain & France

20th Century A.D.

Renaissance planning breaks order of original city planning - orthogonal street & larger scale to show wealth

Period of decline in genova due to outside pressures for political power

19th Century A.D.

1520 Renaissance architecture introduced in Italy (much later than other European cities)

18th Century A.D.

Castle destroyed to show independence from France

17th Century A.D.

16th Century A.D.

15th Century A.D.

French - Gothic Influence; Began combining decoration with block structure of Romanic period

French Gothic

Preservation How will the integrity of the city be preserved? (Reference history & Typology)

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14th Century A.D.

13th Century A.D.

12th Century A.D.

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FROM PORT TO FORT & BEYOND Conceptual Design for the Parco Delle Mura The second phase of the 2015 studio project built upon the student collage exercise. In this phase, we worked as a team to create a single master plan focusing on issues such as connectivity, ownership, accessibility, and flooding. Additionally, the master plan emphasized reconnecting the park area, including the historic Fort Sperone and its adjacent wildlands, to the city center and the Port of Genova. Thus, we dubbed the master plan: “From Port to Fort and Beyond.” Underlying the master plan are theories and principles drawn from environmental psychology, green infrastructure, urban ecology, environmental planning, and urban design. These theories coupled with the key issues identified earlier led us to place Parco Urbano delle Mura at the center of the relationship between port and fort in a framework we called Park Zero. This framework acknowledges that Genova had it’s beginning point, or zero point, at the port. However, it reframes this historic relationship by initiating an alternative starting point for future development – the park and fort area. The Park Zero framework contains three focal points including healthy connections, ecologies, and social revitalization. Each of these focal points had several ancillary concepts such as green infrastructure, healthy urban environment, and restoration that helped organized design and planning.

To illustrate the master plan and our design framework, we divided the master plan into two broad forms of representation – networks and project sites. Networks consisted of larger more holistic concepts that tie together port and fort. Networks included plans for greenways, trails, vehicular circulation, bridges/viaducts, and stormwater management.

Project sites were single sites that represent exemplar interventions in the city and serve as connective stepping stones for future development. Project sites include the park gateway, a lookout tower, an eco-village, a community garden, a nature center, the funicular plaza, a marketplace, a Liguruian overlook, an event center, the Ligurian geology museum, a wellness center, and a music park. Throughout the semester, students worked individually on their respective network or site. Periodically, everyone reconvened to integrate each person’s ideas into the overall master plan. At the same time, the group provided each individual with encouragement and feedback to ensure that each design fit within the framework of the master plan. By the end of the semester, through this recursive process, individuals and group alike were able to develop strong and interwoven design interventions from Port to Fort and Beyond.

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PARK CHALLENGES UNUSED INFRASTRUCTURE INACCESSIBILITY LITTER WAYFINDING FLOODING PERCEIVED SAFETY PARK AWARENESS

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ACCESS RESTORATION

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HEALTHY ECOLOGIES

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NETWORKS

SOCIAL REVITALIZATION

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CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN HEALTHY ECOLOGIES CONNECTIONS SOCIAL REVITALIZATION

MASTER PLAN

HEALTHY ECOLOGIES

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SOCIAL REVITALIZATION

MASTER PLAN PROJECT SITES

PARK ZERO

INFILTRATION | NICOLE CARY Una serie di siti genovesi per una gestione delle acque piovane efficace e bella A series of sites across Genova focusing on beautiful and effective stormwater management LOOKOUT TOWER | TYLER MCKENZIE Una torre monumentale integrata al restauro del Forte Tenaglia Monumental tower designed to portray the concept of natural restoration at Fort Tenaglia PARK ZERO GREENWAY | HANNAH JOB Una rete che collega ogni progetto con infrastrutture verdi Multi-use network that connects every project, exemplifying values of green infrastructure NETWORK | CHRISTA MICHAELS Strade ridisegnate e nuove per facilitare l'espansione del parco System of road redesigns and additions to facilitate the expansion of existing access pathways SYSTEM OF TRAILS | BRANDON GREEN Sistema di sentieri che collega i vari siti e le varie attività Trail system with distinct programmed activities that connect a series of featured sites VIADUCT | ZACHARY WHITEMAN Un ponte con studi di design che collega topografia e quartieri A pathway of design studios, bridging topography and linking city districts PARK THRESHOLD | EVAN LAWSON Una serie di siti che fungono da nuove pietre miliari del parco A series of sites that act as new stepping stones into Parco Delle Mura MUSIC OF GENOVA | BETH KOEPPEL Un anfiteatro per la musica all'aperto alla base del Forte Sperone An open-air music ampitheatre at the base of Fort Sperone HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER | ASHLEY DAMIANO Un centro progettato per meditare e ringiovanire sotto Forte Sperone A center designed for personal reflection and rejuvenation south of Fort Sperone ECO-VILLAGE | COREY FERGUSON Un campeggio ecoturistico sul crinale di Forte Puin Ecotourism campground located on the mountain range beyond Fort Puin LIGURIAN MUSEUM | CHRISTOPHER SANDKUHLER Un museo di storia naturale, punto di connessione fisica tra il parco e la città A natural history museum, serving as a physical connection point for the park and city EVENT CENTER | MATTHIAS KELLY Un luogo che la gente di Genova potrà utilizzare per ospitare vari eventi A venue with multi-purpose space that the Genovese people can use to host a variety of events MOUNTAIN MARKETPLACE | STEPHANIE BURCHILL Negozi, ristoranti e una torre situati sulla strada per Forte Sperone Shops, restaurants, and a six-story lookout tower located on the main street to Fort Sperone LOOKOUT PARK | LORIEN WESTMORELAND Scalinata monumentale verso la natura per creare un senso di luogo Monumental stairs that provide unique interaction with nature, creating a sense of place REVIVED ARRIVAL | SAVANNAH MCHALE Una piazza vicino la stazione della funicolare come luogo di interazione sociale A green plaza by the Righi funicolare station providing a space for social interaction NATURE CENTER | JONATHAN HAILE Un luogo di esposizione e studio di piante e animali autoctoni liguri An exposition of native Ligurian plants and animals that provides a place of study and solitude COMMUNITY GARDEN | SAMANTHA KASTEN Uno spazio verde rivitalizzato che offre diverse esperienze naturali per la comunità A revitalized green space providing diverse natural experiences for community engagement

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Spring 2015 Clemson Architecture Center Genoa Participants Supported By: Preston Brooks Holmes Endowment Anne Landsman Presidential Fellowship John C. Stewart Endowment Milton E. Pate Endowment Josie & Allen Wood Endowment The H.C. and L.C. Mickel Endowment Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Assoc Travel Fellowship Donald A. Gardner Endowment Richard L. & Mary F. Powell Endowment Travel Fellowship James S. Spell Quasi-Endowment Charles D. Grant Memorial Endowment A.L. & R.E. Marvin Endownment A. McClure Endowment Iniative

Clemson Architectural Foundation 2014-2015 Executive Committee

(Voting Members of the Board)

Mr. Benjamin F. Story, Jr.

President Mr. William H. Pelham, AIA

Ms. Mary Beth Branham, AIA

Mr. Peter Sutton, AIA

Mr. Joel M. Carter, AIA

Mr. John C. (Clark) Templeton, AIA

Vice President Mr. Scott L. Garvin, AIA

Mr. Wesley D. (Wes) Carter

Secretary Ms. Asheley C. Scott, AIA

Mrs. Suzanne R. Childs, AIA, LEED AP

Treasurer Mr. Robert L. Morgan

Mr. Andrew (Andy) Clark, AIA, LEED AP

Ex-Officio Non-Voting Members

Mr. Ben G. Compton, AIA

(Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees) Dean Richard E. (Rick) Goodstein, Ph.D. Clemson University Liaison Lisa Marcus and Clint Carlson – Accounting for Related Organizations Off-Campus Program Liaison Regina Foster, Director Administrative Assistant Kaycee Collins Administrative Director Charles E. Daniel Center Genoa Mrs. Silvia Siboldi Carroll

Department Chairs

Mr. Richard del Monte Mr. Michael S. Edwards, AIA Mr. Robert D. (Robbie) Fairey Mr. John W. Farley

Mr. Benjamin Whitener Mr. John D. Jacques Ms. Marlene Shade Mr. J. Michael Taylor Mr. Samuel Herin

CUF Liaison

Mr. James H. Barnes

Honorary Trustees

(Voting Members of the Board)

Mr. Gregory H. Fitzpatrick

Mr. James F. (Jim) Barker, FAIA

Mrs. Whitney Grove, IIDA, LEED AP

Prof. Emeritus Gayland B. Witherspoon,

Mr. J. Timothy Hance, AIA Mr. Eric Holmberg Daniel R. (Dan) Mace, AIA Mr. James Paul (Paul) Mashburn Mr. William C. (Chuck) Means, AIA

(Ex-Officio Non-Voting Trustees)

Mr. Fred Moore

Prof. Katherine L. Schwennsen, Chair

Mr. John C. (Chad) O’Brien, ASLA

Prof. Greg Shelnutt, Chair

Mr. Joseph M. (Joe) Pazdan, AIA

Dr. Roger W. Liska, FAIC, Chair

Mr. Christopher J. Perri

Dr. Mary Padua, Chair

Mr. Jeffrey S. Roark

Dr. James Spencer, Chair

Mr. Peter C. Schlossman, AIA

Trustees

Mr. Thomas (Tommy) Smith, AIA

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