Sponsors:

• The Association for Preservation Technology/Delaware Valley Chapter
• DoCoMoMo/Philadelphia
• International Masonry Institute
• The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC)
• The Graduate Program in Historic Preservation, University of Pennsylvania School of Design
• Cathedral Stone Products
• Conproco
• Cultural Heritage Conservation LLC
• Edison Coatings
• ESCA
• ICRI
• Keim Mineral Coatings
• Limeworks
• Prosoco
• Pullman Services

This two day symposium and workshop will explore built concrete works specifically through consideration of their surface.  Valued for its strength and durability, concrete has challenged and expanded the meaning and role of the architectural surface during the material’s long and evolving deployment. The symposium will explore historical approaches to the finishing and surface treatment of concrete as well as its performance, deterioration, and conservation. Of particular interest will be past and contemporary attitudes toward aging and extended service life and methods for repair. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please click here to download the sponsorship form. Registration is required for this event.

AIA Continuing Education credits are available for both the symposium and workshop components of this event. 8 Learning Units are available for the February 9 symposium and 4 Learning Units are available for the February 10 workshop. To register for Continuing Education credits for the symposium, please log in to your AIA account and search for course title “The Concrete Surface Symposium”. To register for credits for the workshop, please search for course title “The Concrete Surface Workshop”.