Bella Lewitsky Dance Gallery and Central Plaza, California Plaza

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• Fonds: Arthur Erickson fonds, 1947-2002 (predominant 1963-2000)
•    Series: Architectural projects, 1963-2002
•      Project: Bella Lewitsky Dance Gallery and Central Plaza, California Plaza, 1983-1989

People

• Arthur Erickson Architects, Los Angeles (architectural firm)
• Arthur Erickson (draughtsman)
• Bunker Hill Associates (client)
• Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

Title

Bella Lewitsky Dance Gallery and Central Plaza, California Plaza

Dates of creation

1983-1989

Level of archival description

Project

Extent and Medium

• ca. 188 drawings
• 0.06 linear metres of textual records
• 78 slides
• 1 model
• other material

Scope and Content

File documents Phase 1B of California Plaza, consisting of the central plaza, Bella Lewitsky Dance Gallery (completed 1988), and underground parking, Los Angeles, California.

File contains sketches, design development drawings, textual records, photographic material and a model.

Reference Number

AP022.S1.1983.PR21

Arrangement

Material in this project series was likely kept in its original order when it was first processed upon its arrival at CCA.

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  • Reference Number: ARCH82119
  • Title: Schematic sketch of Dance Gallery lower floor plan, Bella Lewitsky Dance Gallery and Central Plaza, California Plaza
  • Dates of creation: circa 1983
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (draughtsman)
  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 design development drawing(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 reprographic copy

  Dimensions:

  sheet: 21.6 x 27.9 cm

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Folder Number:

  15.15

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  • Reference Number: ARCH82120
  • Title: Plan study of Dance Gallery entrance
  • Dates of creation: circa 1983
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (draughtsman)
  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 design development drawing(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 reprographic copy

  Dimensions:

  sheet: 21.6 x 27.9 cm

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

  Folder Number:

  15.16

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  • Reference Number: ARCH82121
  • Title: Preliminary perspective sketch of Dance Gallery oblique skylight
  • Dates of creation: circa 1983
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (draughtsman)
  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 design development drawing(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 reprographic copy

  Dimensions:

  sheet: 21.6 x 27.9 cm

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

  Folder Number:

  15.17

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  • Reference Number: ARCH82122
  • Title: Preliminary perspective of Dance Gallery funnel skylight
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (draughtsman)
  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 design development drawing(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 reprographic copy

  Dimensions:

  sheet: 21.6 x 27.9 cm

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

  Folder Number:

  15.18

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  • Reference Number: ARCH82123
  • Title: Study model of Spiral Court and Bella Lewitsky Dance Gallery
  • Dates of creation: circa 1983
  • Form: models
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 model(s)

  Stage and Purpose:

  • study model

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 model

  Dimensions:

  model: 58 x 264 x 91 cm

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

  Folder Number:

  15.19

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  • Reference Number: ARCH254492
  • Title: Central plaza elevation and plan with numbered elevations
  • Dates of creation: 1983
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (draughtsman)
  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Description:

  Central plaza elevation and plan with numbered elevations, plan of plaza with elevations, oval courts and stairs showing entry to Bella Lewitsky Dance Gallery

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 design development drawing(s)

  Stage and Purpose:

  • design development drawings

  Extent and Medium:

  • 2 drawings

  Dimensions:

  sheets: 22.2 x 29.9 cm

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH254493
  • Title: Early annotated study of retail level beneath plaza
  • Dates of creation: circa 1983
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 design development drawing(s)

  Stage and Purpose:

  • design development drawings

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 reprographic copy

  Dimensions:

  sheet: 21.6 x 35.6 cm

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH254494
  • Title: Early Dance Gallery roof plan study with ramp and steps, early variant Dance Gallery roof plan
  • Dates of creation: circa 1983
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 design development drawing(s)

  Stage and Purpose:

  • design development drawings

  Extent and Medium:

  • 2 reprographic copies

  Dimensions:

  sheets: 21.6 x 27.9 cm

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH254495
  • Title: Preliminary perspective studies of oblique and tunnel skylights for Dance Gallery
  • Dates of creation: circa 1983
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (draughtsman)
  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 design development drawing(s)

  Stage and Purpose:

  • design development drawings

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 drawing

  Dimensions:

  sheet: 24.8 x 37.5 cm

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH254498
  • Title: Elevation details of Dance Gallery showing domed roof, segmental arched window, and trabeated entry
  • Dates of creation: circa 1983
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 design development drawing(s)

  Stage and Purpose:

  • design development drawings

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 reprographic copy

  Dimensions:

  sheet: 21.6 x 27.9 cm

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH254499
  • Title: Perspective showing final scheme for entrance plaza to Dance Gallery
  • Dates of creation: circa 1983
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Description:

  perspective showing final scheme for entrance plaza to Dance Gallery, perspectve showing final scheme for skylight over entrance to Dance Gallery (draughtsman - Norma Samuelson)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 design development drawing(s)

  Stage and Purpose:

  • design development drawings

  Extent and Medium:

  • 2 drawings

  Dimensions:

  sheets: 21.6 x 27.9 cm

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH254550
  • Title: Final proposal for central plaza
  • Dates of creation: circa 1983
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 design development drawing(s)

  Stage and Purpose:

  • design development drawings

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 drawing

  Dimensions:

  sheet: 61 x 82.6 cm

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH256785
  • Title: Project description and 5 page design philosophy essay, Part Two describing other AEA projects including the Dance Gallery
  • Dates of creation: 1987
  • Form: textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Description:

  1 file - project description and 5 page design philosophy essay, Part Two describing other AEA projects including the Dance Gallery

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 textual record(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.01 l.m. of textual records

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH260368
  • Title: Survey plans and floor plans for the Dance Gallery
  • Dates of creation: 1983-1989
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 roll(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 roll of drawings

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH260689
  • Title: Design development plans and details
  • Dates of creation: 1983
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 roll(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 roll of drawings

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH260903
  • Title: Architectural floor plans, sections, elevations and details with annotations
  • Dates of creation: 1986-1987
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 roll(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 roll of drawings

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH261164
  • Title: Design development plans - stage and balcony plans, roof plans, framing plans, sections and elevations
  • Dates of creation: 1984
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 roll(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 roll of drawings

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH261165
  • Title: Design development plans - stage and balcony plans, roof plans, framing plans, sections and elevations
  • Dates of creation: 1986-1987
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 roll(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 1 roll of drawings

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
  Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH274365
  • Title: Slides of plans, models, conceptual and presentation drawings for the Dance Gallery, Bella Lewinsky Dance Company
  • Dates of creation: ca. 1985
  • Form: photographs
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Description:

  Slides of plans, models, conceptual and presentation drawings for the Dance Gallery, Bella Lewinsky Dance Company. Also includes a short text introducing the theatre.

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 slide(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 78 slides

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de la Famille Erickson/
  Gift of the Erickson Family
  

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  • Reference Number: ARCH275920
  • Title: Presentation document for Phase I
  • Dates of creation: circa 1983
  • Form: textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Description:

  File includes an unbound presentation document for Phase I, includes: Dance Theatre, Project Area, Project Phasing, Pedestrian, Office Tower, Project Drawings and Vehicle.

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 textual record(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.05 l.m. of textual records

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de la Famille Erickson/
  Gift of the Erickson Family
  

  Folder Number:

  022-099-02

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  • Reference Number: ARCH276674
  • Title: Project documentation including project information sheet, view of model, a photograph of the spiral ramp leading to the main entrance and photocopies of sketches
  • Dates of creation: 1 October 1990
  • Form: photographs
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 5 photographs

  Credit line:

  Arthur Erickson fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
  Don de la Famille Erickson/
  Gift of the Erickson Family