Article September 20, 1969 Issue

Christian Science Church Center

PROGRESS REPORT NO. 38

The exterior finish of new buildings in the Christian Science Church Center will closely resemble the limestone of The Christian Science Publishing Society and the extension of The Mother Church. The new concrete will be lightly sandblasted to expose aggregates and sand in the concrete. This in effect advances the weathering process, giving a uniform and natural look to the finish.

Buildings in the Center will embody extremely advanced uses of architectural or exposed concrete. Araldo Cossutta of I. M. Pei and Partners, the architect in charge, has become a recognized expert in fusing a knowledge of the technology of concrete with the aims of progressive architecture.

Mr. Cossutta is a combined technologist and artist. As technologist, he oversees the planning of concrete mixtures that will give lasting strength and durability. As artist, he forms, tints, and smooths the concrete to enliven and refine it and to harmonize it with surrounding colors, textures, and shapes.

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