Pamela Hawkes — Preservation Architect A Williams Life

Pamela Hawkes is a national leader in historic preservation. On this episode, she discusses her time at Williams, early inspirations, and takes us on a tour of three projects—the renovation of the Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls, NY, the restoration of Georgia O'Keeffe's home and studio in New Mexico, and the design of a girls' boarding school in Tanzania. She also talks about her experience as a woman in a male-dominated field, the value of a liberal arts education, and the virtues of hand-drafting in a computerized age. Lastly, she tells the story of co-founding Scattergood Design with her husband Scott and shares her passion for sailing.

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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:07 Pam's Journey to Williams College
00:02:19 Experiences at Williams College
00:08:48 Transition from College to Career
00:10:48 Influence of Early Experiences on Career
00:14:49 Design Philosophy
00:16:06 Case Study: Crandall Public Library
00:22:45 Case Study: Georgia O'Keeffe's Home and Studio
00:32:20 Case Study: Girls' School in Tanzania
00:49:33 Hand Drawing and AI
00:56:47 Starting Scattergood Design
01:00:00 Sailing Adventures and Future Plans

This episode was recorded in June 2023 in New York City.
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