Friday, October 20, 2023

HCA REMEMBERS BELOVED HICKORY CLUSTER CHAMPION RALPH PARK YOUNGREN, ARCHITECT, FAIA

Ralph passed away peacefully in his Block 3 home with his family beside him on October 17, 2023 at the very accomplished age of 98 years.

In the photo at left, Hickory Cluster Association former Director/President Michael L. Poss presents Ralph with a special plaque at the Hickory Cluster Stream Reach Restoration and Youngren Bridge March 11, 2017 dedication event with the HCA Board of Directors, HCA residents, RA representatives, and the Wetland Studies management, design, and construction team.

Ralph's family joined many of his friends and neighbors near the HCA Pond and Youngren Bridge at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2023, to celebrate Ralph's life and many contributions to national, Reston, and Hickory Cluster Mid-Century Modern Architecture, followed by a gathering with refreshments at Lake Anne Village Center Cafe' Montmartre, as announced by his wife Ann and sons Malcolm and Todd.  

During the Cafe' Montmartre celebration, Ralph's family and friends shared remembrances, including the following:

  Courtesy of Malcolm P. and Todd P. Youngren, All Rights Reserved

  By Michael L. Poss, M.Arch., Former HCA Director and President
    2008 Blocks 1-3 Improvement Project Railing Replacements



Ralph, thanks for enriching our lives with yours.  We miss you dearly.
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