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A Modernist Suburb

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Architect John Burns, FAIA, and landscape architect Dennis Carmichael, FASLA, discuss the history, growth, and influence of Hollin Hills, a Modernist suburban development in Northern Virginia built in the middle of the last century.  National Building Museum curator Chrysanthe Broikos moderates.  1.5 LU (AIA) / 1.5 LA CES (ASLA)

Hollin Hills, Alexandria, Virginia, c.1953 
Backyard views of Hollin Hills (foreground features Unit House No. 1B),
c.1953, Alexandria, Virginia.  Charles M. Goodman, Architect.
Photo © Robert Lautman, Collection of the National Building Museum.


$12 NBM, CAHH, AIA, and ASLA Members; $12 Students; $20 Non-members. Prepaid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.

This program is presented in collaboration with the Civic Association of Hollin Hills in celebration of the Hollin Hills House + Garden Tour on May 1, 2010.  Discounted tour tickets will be available for purchase to program attendees that evening ONLY ($18 NBM & CAHH members/$20 general public).  Day-of-tour ticket price is $25.  Visit www.hollinhills.org for more information on the tour.

The Museum's award-winning Shop is open for one hour prior to the start of the program. Firehook Cafe is also open for one hour prior to the start of the program, offering sandwiches, soft drinks, tea and coffee and sweet treats. Shop and Café hours are subject to change.

 

Date:
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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