Adaptations of a Conservator

This lecture will focus on the experiences of a solo practitioner in the field of architecture conservation. The field itself is going through a transformation and a conservator’s adaptability plays a more critical role in one’s practice. The varied contributions made to different projects will be discussed and case studies will be presented.

Amanda Thomas Trienens is an architecture conservator providing preservation design and construction services for historic buildings, sculptures, and monuments through her firm, Cultural Heritage Conservation LLC. Her experience is gained from many years in the field working with a variety of structures and art spanning time from the 11th century to the modern age, both locally and internationally. Amanda specializes in masonry conservation documentation, testing, analysis, quality control, and implementation. She studied architecture conservation at the University of Pennsylvania.