Conklin and Rossant Reston Project collection, 1966-1990 #C0161
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Title
Conklin and Rossant Reston Project collection, 1966-1990 #C0161
Description
Architects William J. Conklin and James S. Rossant were instrumental in the design and construction of Reston’s first project, Lake Anne Village. As members of Whittlesey and Conklin, Architects (later known as Conklin and Rossant, Architects), Conklin and Rossant were responsible the original master planning of Reston and the individual design of buildings at Lake Anne. Their innovative concept to create several high-density villages, each with a village center employing mixed-use concepts, was at the heart of the Reston Master Plan approved in 1962 by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The collection contains items that relate to the early construction and planning of Reston by Conklin and Rossant, Architects including plans, reports, correspondence, and brochures about Reston. It also contains photographs, drawings and negatives which were used in the construction and promotion of Reston. Materials date from 1966 to 1990.
Creator
William J. Conklin
James S. Rossant
Language
English
Coverage
1960s - 1990s
Items from the Conklin and Rossant Reston Project collection, 1966-1990 #C0161 Collection
Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Village
Photograph [undated] of Washington Plaza, Lake Anne Village, Reston, Va. while under construction.
Architectural model of Lake Anne Village, view from the south
Photograph of an architectural model of Lake Anne Village. This view is from the south with the Goodman town homes in the foreground at bottom left, the Smith homes at the center right and Lane Anne Plaza and the Heron House apartment tower at the…
Architectural model of Lake Anne Village, view from the west
Photograph of an architectural model of Lake Anne Village. This view is from the west with Lake Anne, Lake Anne Plaza and the Heron House apartment tower in the center. The Smith homes are at the top center, and the Goodman town homes are seen at the…
Arthur D. Little, Inc. to Robert E. Simon, Jr. Residential development of Sunset Hills Farm, Virginia, July 14, 1961
A study by the Arthur D. Little planning firm prepared to assist in the planning of Reston, Va. Items discussed in this report include: the concept of a development in Sunset Hills, economic factors, number of housing units by type, and market…
Lake Anne Village, conceptual drawing
Photograph of a line drawing showing main features of the Washington Plaza portion of Lake Anne Village, Reston, Va. The drawing shows locations for the art gallery, church, office spaces, nursery, Restaurant, auditorium, rathskeller, library,…
Lake Anne Village Center historic district
Publication which details Lake Anne Village, Reston Virginia as an historic district within Fairfax County, Virginia. Discusses the history of Lane Anne Village Center, its historical and architectural significance, buildings, and explanation of the…