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Frank Mahan explains the meaning of architecture and its role in preserving history and culture
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Frank Mahan, a nominee for the Landmark Preservation Commission, shares his perspective on the meaning of architecture and its importance in preserving history and culture. He emphasizes that buildings are more than just aesthetic objects and play a crucial role in community identity.
- Mahan argues that buildings signify history, community, and culture, making their preservation important
- He describes buildings as a framework or scaffolding upon which shared social experiences are built
- Mahan emphasizes the disruptive nature of demolishing buildings in a community and the value of preserving them, even if repurposed
Frank Mahan
1:05:56
You for your question, council member Hudson.
1:05:59
I appreciate it because I interpret it in a way to be about what is the meaning of architecture of buildings.
1:06:08
And I believe it's certainly not just about aesthetic styles or movements.
1:06:14
Buildings signify history, they signify community, they signify culture and this is such an important reason that their preservation is important.
1:06:31
You know, so I definitely believe that history can be preserved through architecture.
1:06:37
I think of buildings as kind of like the framework, like the scaffolding upon which our shared social experiences are built.
1:06:45
So it can be very disruptive you know when one is demolished in one's community.
1:06:51
It's much better preserve.
1:06:52
Even if it's reused, it's something different.
1:06:54
There's a kind of continuity that's created there.
Gale A. Brewer
1:06:57
Thank you.
Crystal Hudson
1:06:58
Thank you.