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Khosla House

Khosla House

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People

  • Arthur Erickson Architects, Los Angeles (architectural firm)
  • Arthur Erickson (draughtsman)
  • Vinod Khosla (client)
  • Neeru Khosla (client)
  • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

Title

Khosla House

Dates of creation

1986-1991

Level of archival description

Project

Extent and Medium

  • ca. 228 drawings
  • 109 slides
  • 68 mixed photographic materials
  • 0.08 linear metres of textual documents

Scope and Content

File documents a concrete-frame, 14.000 square-foot residence and the renovation of an existing library addition into a guest house, constructed at 630 Los Trancos Road, Portola Valley (west of Palo Alto), California.

File contains design development drawings, working drawings, reference drawings, shop drawings and textual documents.

Reference Number

AP022.S1.1986.PR17

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: ARCH78728
    • Title: Floor plan studies
    • Dates of creation: 1986
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 2 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 21.5 x 28 cm sheet (largest): 21.5 x 26 cm

    Drawing Type:

    • sketches

    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:

    22-01-013 S

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    • Reference Number: ARCH254217
    • Title: Site plan sketch
    • Dates of creation: circa 1986
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development drawings

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 reprographic copy

    Dimensions:

    sheet: 35.6 x 21.6 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: ARCH254218
    • Title: Annotated plan showing family rooms, bedrooms and garage with elevations, partial ground floor plan
    • Dates of creation: circa 1986
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development drawings

    Extent and Medium:

    • 2 drawings

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 35.6 x 19.1 cm sheet (largest): 35.6 x 24.1 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: ARCH254219
    • Title: Detail of ground floor plan showing garage, family room and exercise court
    • Dates of creation: circa 1986
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development drawings

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 drawing

    Dimensions:

    sheet: 35.6 x 30.5 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: ARCH254220
    • Title: Annotated partial ground floor plan showing furniture layout
    • Dates of creation: circa 1986
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Description:

    annotated partial ground floor plan showing furniture layout, handwritten notes on client requirments, print detail of plan showing revisions to mechanical and storage rooms

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development drawings

    Extent and Medium:

    • 3 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: ARCH254222
    • Title: Detail plan study of upper roof level
    • Dates of creation: circa 1986
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 reprographic copy

    Dimensions:

    sheet: 27.9 x 21.6 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: ARCH254223
    • Title: Preiminary study of ground floor plan and site, partial plan of entry steps and bermed pathways
    • Dates of creation: circa 1986
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development drawings

    Extent and Medium:

    • 2 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 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: ARCH254224
    • Title: Early alternative sketch of ground floor plan and site, ground floor study showing revised colunms and stair assemblies
    • Dates of creation: circa 1986
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development drawings

    Extent and Medium:

    • 2 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 27.9 x 21.6 cm sheet (largest): 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: ARCH254225
    • Title: Early site and plan study showing elevations, pools and terracing
    • Dates of creation: circa 1986
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development drawings

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 drawing

    Dimensions:

    sheet: 61 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: ARCH254226
    • Title: Diagrammatic section of post and beam structure showing proportional system (golden section)
    • Dates of creation: circa 1986
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Description:

    diagrammatic section of post and beam structure showing proportional system (golden section), diagrammatic sketch of trabeated structural system

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    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: ARCH254227
    • Title: Copies of tacsimile transmissions - telecopier cover sheets and floor plans
    • Dates of creation: circa 1986
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 8 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheets: 27.9 x 21.6 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: ARCH257538
    • Title: Correspondence, notes, conference reports, grading and utility plans, reference and shop drawings (diazotypes)
    • Dates of creation: 1987-1991
    • Form: textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 0.08 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: ARCH260100
    • Title: Shop drawings by Gardner Brothers Inc. - plans and details
    • Dates of creation: 1990
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 15 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheets: 61 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

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    • Reference Number: ARCH260362
    • Title: Plumbing plans and details
    • Dates of creation: 1988
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 4 reprographic copies

    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: ARCH260363
    • Title: Shop drawings for structure
    • Dates of creation: 1988
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 16 reprographic copies

    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: ARCH260364
    • Title: Electrical plans and details
    • Dates of creation: 1988
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 12 reprographic copies

    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: ARCH260447
    • Title: Architectural drawings - paving and stairs plans and details. Shop drawings - granite and stone schedule and plans
    • Dates of creation: 1988
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Physical Description:

    Ripped; poor condition.

    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: ARCH260452
    • Title: Working drawings - plans and details for pool and ''water effect.''
    • Dates of creation: 1988-1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    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: ARCH261137
    • Title: Floor plans and sections
    • Dates of creation: November 1986
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development drawings

    Extent and Medium:

    • 9 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheets: 92 x 122 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: ARCH261408
    • Title: Plans, elevations, details of original library addition
    • Dates of creation: 1966
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Description:

    Reference drawings - plans, elevations, details of original library addition for Dr. R. V. Lee (Igor Sazevich, Architect). Includes 3 elevations.

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    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: ARCH261409
    • Title: Details, main level and lower level plans, elevations for guest house
    • Dates of creation: 1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 4 reprographic copies

    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: ARCH261410
    • Title: ''Construction documents'' bound set of architectural drawings - site and demolition plan
    • Dates of creation: 1988
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Description:

    ''Construction documents'' bound set of architectural drawings - site and demolition plan, floor plans, sections, elevations, details.

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    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: ARCH261411
    • Title: 4 automation cabinet door schedules
    • Dates of creation: October 1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    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: ARCH274004
    • Title: Photographs of interior and exterior of the house, after completion of the project
    • Dates of creation: 1995
    • Form: photographs
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 42 photographs
    • 26 negatives

    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:

    022-035-04

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    • Reference Number: ARCH276670
    • Title: Presentation slides
    • Dates of creation: 1987-1988
    • Form: photographs
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 109 sildes

    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: ARCH284268
    • Title: Ground floor study showing furniture layout and stair assemblies
    • Dates of creation: circa 1986
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 1

    People:

    • Arthur Erickson (archive creator)

    Description:

    Ground floor study showing furniture layout and stair assemblies, partial ground floor plan showing exterior decks, terraces and roof gardens

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    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

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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