Three Aspects Of Integrity

Abstract:Integrity in differing contexts is illustrated by three short case studies.Louis Kahn Trenton Bath House: Integrity of an Unrealized DesignThe design for Kahn's Trenton Bath House was not fully constructed. A preservation project gave an opportunity to create elements that interpreted Kahn's original intentions. The renovations allow the integrity of unrealized site design to be appreciated.Statue of Liberty Renovations: Integrity of Original MaterialsVisitor facilities were replaced at the statue for fire safety and accessibility by a reimagination of the interior. The NPS defined integrity as limited to the sculptural and structural materials. The two new stairs and three elevators installed within the pedestal create a lively journey to the observation areas and highlight the integrity of the original features.Renovation of Saarinen's Hill College House: Integrity of a Design Idea ExpandedHill College House at the University of Pennsylvania is a Saarinen-designed dormitory of cast concrete. While the hierarchy of the building's major spaces was preserved, the integrity of its design details had been lost. The goal for the renovation was to balance the preservation of a mid-century modern design with expanded facilities for twenty-first-century students.