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The Life and Work of Iconoclastic Architect Malcom Wells In-Person
Architect Daniel R. Nichols of the Ragan Design Group, will speak about the life and work of iconoclastic architect Malcolm Wells (the architect of the “old” Moorestown Township Municipal complex — the one that was “new” in the 1970s — and subject of the historical society’s new exhibit that opens at Smith-Cadbury this fall).
Wells tirelessly championed environmentally responsible design and was considered the father of earth-sheltered designs, that is, buildings at least partly underground. He advocated for what he called “gentle architecture.” In the world of what we would call today a “green building,” Wells is considered a seminal and inspirational figure. Besides the old Municipal Complex he designed several other structures in Moorestown, including residential dwellings, office buildings and the Methodist Church.
Dan Nichols is a member of the Cherry Hill Historic Commission and an architect dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings. He also worked on our new Municipal Center.
This program is part of the New Jersey History Speaks lecture series.