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For more than 25 years, the City of Aspen’s Historic Preservation Commission has presented its annual awards to recognize projects that make an outstanding contribution to historic preservation in Aspen, and to thank those responsible.
This year the Historic Preservation Commission honors one historical preservation project for their efforts in preserving Aspen's history.
Marble Garden, Aspen Institute
Marble Garden is one of Herbert Bayers first environmental works, built in “1955 Marble Garden… predated the “earthwork” and environmental sculpture movement by at least 10 years.” Bayer went to the town of Marble and hand chose the specific pieces of marble from the quarry to construct his environmental masterpiece, located at the Aspen Institute.
The conservation team lead by Design Workshop had all the sculpture cleaned, conserved, and restored to the Artist’s original intent. Recognition for this project was given to:
For more information about the Historic Preservation Commission Award process, contact Historic Preservation Officer, Natalie Feinberg-Lopez.