Recovering Peter Harrison's lost designs for the steeple of King's Chapel, Boston | Hosted by the New England Chapter | 1.5 LUs
In 1754, builders finished work on one of colonial Boston's most prominent landmarks: King's Chapel, designed by the famed architect Peter Harrison. But the building was far from complete: the most impressive feature of the original design was a steeple, intended to surpass any other in the city. Due to lack of funds, this was never built, leaving a square stump in its place. What's more, Harrison's papers were destroyed during the American Revolution, leaving subsequent generations to wonder what his steeple might have looked like. In this lecture, Helfand re-examines the historical evidence and combines 18th-century design principles with 21st-century technology to produce the most detailed vision of the missing steeple to date.
This event is hosted by an ICAA Chapter. Please check the Chapter website, or contact the Chapter directly, for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, and pricing.
Aaron M. Helfand, AIA