Glass and Glazing Conference at MIT
Glass and Glazing Conference at MIT
Stefan Truempler, Director of Vitrocentre, Swiss Research Center for Stained Glass and Glass Art, represented Switzerland at this MIT conference. The 3 day event took place from March 20-22, 2010 and was put together by Technology and Conservation, the MIT Department of Architecture's Building Technology Program, and the Boston Society of Architects/AIA's Historic Resources Committee.
Stained glass windows reflect the glory of more than 800 years of European history. The art of stained glass is a genuine European phenomenon that has always held a fascinating attraction for people. Conservation of stained glass with natural and synthetic polymers as surface coatings, paint consolidants and adhesives has been performed for more than 50 years to preserve the objects in their integrity and in their original architectural surrounding. This project responds to the urgent need expressed by scientists and conservators dealing with stained glass to carry out a sustainable assessment of treatments, their reversibility and re-treatability. Moreover, new and innovative conservation materials and measures will be introduced and performed. Stefan Truempler presented the latest research results of his Institute located in Romont, Switzerland.
The Deputy Consul, Emil Wyss honored the organizer of this Conference, Susan Schur with a swissnex goodie bag for her long and fruitful relationship with the Consulate-swissnex Boston.
Susan Schur enjoys a friendly talk with Stefan Truempler, Emil Wyss
participants of the conference
