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Between 1928 and 1933, the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas — later Texas A&M University — saw its campus transformed through the construction of 10 remarkable buildings developed under a master plan by college architect Frederick Giesecke and designed by Samuel Charles Phelps Vosper. The buildings, all of which survive, still delight the senses with color, sculpture and wit.
Architects and architectural scholars Nancy McCoy and David Woodcock explore Vosper’s designs in their book Architecture That Speaks: S.C.P. Vosper and Ten Remarkable Buildings at Texas A&M. Along with the history of A&M’s campus architecture and an in-depth look at Vosper’s work, the book covers preservation efforts at A&M, recent approaches to the reuse of historic buildings at the university and how future growth can respect the campus’s architectural heritage. Sumptuous photos by Carolyn Brown bring the buildings and their wonderful details to life.
McCoy and Woodcock will discuss their book, and Vosper’s legacy, during their virtual History in Print program. A Q&A with the authors will follow the presentation.
Event format
This program will be presented via Zoom. Registrants will receive additional information, including a link to join the program, via e-mail.
Registration and pricing
Access to this program is free for members of Preservation Houston, Pier & Beam and our program partners, Preservation Austin and Preservation Dallas. Registration is $10 for non-members. Register online now:
Can’t join us live? No problem
We will make a recording of the full program available to all registrants, so you can watch at a time that’s most convenient for you.
Purchasing the book
Architecture That Speaks is available to order through Texas A&M University Press; use discount code ATS30 for 30 percent off the cover price through November 15.
This event is presented as part of the Bart Truxillo Program Series, which honors the memory of pioneer preservationist and Preservation Houston co-founder Bart Truxillo. The Truxillo Program Series is made possible by the generous contributions of Preservation Houston's members and friends. If you would like to support future programming, please consider adding a donation to your registration or becoming a PH member.