Maggie Sollmann
Concentrations: Preservation Planning/Preservation Design
Internship: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., New York City
Personal Statement:
During my undergraduate career in Architecture, my attention quickly veered towards older buildings and their ability to physically convey history as a tangible asset in our cities. Thus, I found myself in the role of preservationist. During my time at Penn, I’ve refined my research to focus on the social, cultural, environmental, and economic benefits in the reuse of our existing built environment, evaluating planning and policy measures that aid in developing more equitable and sustainable cities. Subsequently, I have become a fierce advocate for preservation as our best path forward in defining the next generation of architectural pedagogy, and firmly believe that every building--whether it’s a National Historic Landmark or a dilapidated rowhouse--has a story that needs to be told.
Thesis Research: Expanding the eligibility requirements of the Federal Historic Tax Credit, an evidence-base narrative
Internship: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., New York City
Personal Statement:
During my undergraduate career in Architecture, my attention quickly veered towards older buildings and their ability to physically convey history as a tangible asset in our cities. Thus, I found myself in the role of preservationist. During my time at Penn, I’ve refined my research to focus on the social, cultural, environmental, and economic benefits in the reuse of our existing built environment, evaluating planning and policy measures that aid in developing more equitable and sustainable cities. Subsequently, I have become a fierce advocate for preservation as our best path forward in defining the next generation of architectural pedagogy, and firmly believe that every building--whether it’s a National Historic Landmark or a dilapidated rowhouse--has a story that needs to be told.
Thesis Research: Expanding the eligibility requirements of the Federal Historic Tax Credit, an evidence-base narrative
