DIVINE RESTORATION AT PRINCETON

The historic Princeton University Chapel recently underwent a comprehensive overhaul that included one of the largest stained-glass restorations ever attempted. The 27 stained-glass windows and many of the limestone pinnacles of the 1928 Gothic revival chapel needed cleaning and repair. Writer Kim A. O’Connell will explain how the masonry and stained glass were restored with a minimum of disruption to the chapel's operation.

THE GARDENS OF EL PEDREGAL

In 1945, renowned Mexican architect Luis Barragán began work on the Gardens of El Pedregal, a subdivision in Mexico City dotted with houses, plazas, fountains, ponds, cacti, and pepper trees. He considered El Pedregal his most important project, and critics have described the houses and gardens there as a turning point in Mexican modern architecture. Architectural historian Keith L. Eggener will show a portion of the gardens and explain their place in architectural history.

GIVING THANKS

ArchitectureWeek will be on holiday next week, observing an annual celebration of Thanksgiving. All of us at ArchitectureWeek wish well for you and your family and friends during the holiday. ArchitectureWeek No. 125, including the articles previewed here, is scheduled for release on December 4.