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Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin Competition and Construction, Berlin, Germany

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Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin Competition and Construction, Berlin, Germany

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People

  • James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates (creator)
  • James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates (architectural firm)
  • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

Title

Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin Competition and Construction, Berlin, Germany

Dates of creation

1974-1993, predominant 1979-1988

Level of archival description

File 57

Extent and Medium

  • approximately 889 drawings (including approximately 291 reprographic copies)
  • approximately 320 photographic materials
  • 15 rolls of drawings
  • 0.01 l.m. of textual records
  • 4 models
  • 3 maps

Scope and Content

File documents a successful competition entry and an executed project for the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung, a social research centre located in Berlin, Germany. An addition to unit E of the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung was built in 1994 and 1995, according to the design by the firm of James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates and based on the 1983 planning permission. Material in this file was produced between 1974 and 1993.

File contains reference documents, several conceptual and design development drawings, and presentation drawings submitted for the competition or produced for publication purposes. A large number of working drawings is also present in the file. Photographic materials includes photographs of models by John Donat Photography and Udo Hesse, and of the completed building by photographers Richard Bryant, Reinhard Görner, Waltraud Krase and Klaus Lehnartz. File also contains textual records and a small study model of the research centre.

Reference Number

AP140.S2.SS1.D57

Arrangement

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

Location

Berlin Germany

Language of material

Documents are in English and German.

Related units of description

  • Textual records AP140.S2.SS10.D1.P32 also include information on file AP140.S2.SS1.D57.

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P1
    • Title: Map, cadastral maps, floor plans, elevations and sections of existing late-19th century building
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    17 reference drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 17 reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Reprographic copies, photomechanical prints

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 42 x 66 cm (16 9/16 x 26 in.) sheet (largest): 126 x 101 cm (49 5/8 x 39 3/4 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0102

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P2
    • Title: Cadastral maps, site plans, floor plans and sections, views of façades
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Description:

    cadastral maps, site plans, floor plans and sections of existing late-19th century building, views of façades of existing buildings on Reichpietschufer

    Quantity / Object type:

    20 reference drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 20 reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Reprographic copies, photomechanical prints

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 34 x 66 cm (13 3/8 x 26 in.) sheet (largest): 110 x 182.5 cm (43 5/16 x 71 7/8 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0103

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P3
    • Title: Cadastral maps
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    3 reference drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 3 reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Reprographic copies, gelatin silver prints

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 67 x 125 cm (26 3/8 x 49 3/16 in.) sheet (largest): 67 x 128 cm (26 3/8 x 50 3/8 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0104 XL

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P4
    • Title: Sketch site plans, axonometrics, perspectives and elevations for alternative schemes
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 13

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    37 conceptual drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • conceptual

    Extent and Medium:

    • 37 drawings including reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Graphite and ink on paper, translucent paper and reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 19 x 25 cm (7 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.) sheet (largest): 37 x 50 cm (14 9/16 x 19 11/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P5
    • Title: Sections and elevations
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    9 design development drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development

    Extent and Medium:

    • 9 drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite on translucent paper

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 53 x 74 cm (20 7/8 x 29 1/8 in.) sheet (largest): 66 x 119 cm (26 x 46 7/8 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0104 XL

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P6
    • Title: Mostly sketch plans, axonometrics, elevations, sections and perspectives for alternative site layouts and massing
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 22

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    243 design development drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development

    Extent and Medium:

    • 243 drawings including reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Graphite, coloured pencil and ink on paper and translucent paper, reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 9 x 21 cm (3 9/16 x 8 1/4 in.) sheet (largest): 38 x 50 cm (14 15/16 x 19 11/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0105

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P7
    • Title: Sketch plans for alternative site layouts
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    2 design development drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development

    Extent and Medium:

    • 2 drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite, coloured pencil and ink on translucent paper

    Dimensions:

    sheets: 21 x 30 cm (8 1/4 x 11 13/16 in.)

    Physical Description:

    - Some of the drawings have been removed from exhibition mats in which they were originally received.

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P8
    • Title: Rendered sketch site plans, elevation and section
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    4 design development drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development

    Extent and Medium:

    • 4 drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite, coloured pencil and ink on translucent paper

    Dimensions:

    sheets: 21 x 30 cm (8 1/4 x 11 13/16 in.)

    Physical Description:

    - Some of the drawings have been removed from exhibition mats in which they were originally received.

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P9
    • Title: Area diagrams, site plans, floor plans, including several for cruciform building
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 1

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Description:

    area diagrams, site plans, floor plans, including several for cruciform building, elevations, sketch and schematic axonometrics, details

    Quantity / Object type:

    151 design development drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development

    Extent and Medium:

    • 151 drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite, coloured pencil and ink on translucent paper

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 21 x 30 cm (8 1/4 x 11 13/16 in.) sheet (largest): 59 x 84 cm (23 1/4 x 33 1/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0108

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P10
    • Title: Site and floor plans, elevations and sections, axonometric for site
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    35 design development drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development

    Extent and Medium:

    • 35 drawings including reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Graphite and ink on paper and translucent paper, reprographic copies, some annotated with graphite

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 30 x 42 cm (11 13/16 x 16 9/16 in.) sheet (largest): 78 x 101.5 cm (30 11/16 x 39 15/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0109

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P11
    • Title: Floor plans
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 set(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 5 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheets: 77.5 x 76.5 cm (30 1/2 x 30 1/8 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0109

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P12
    • Title: Floor plans
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 set(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 6 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheets: 66 x 92 cm (26 x 36 1/4 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0109

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P13
    • Title: Elevations and axonometrics, some rendered for colour studies, site and floor plans, details
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 1

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    33 design development drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development

    Extent and Medium:

    • 33 drawings including reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Graphite, coloured pencil and ink on translucent paper, reprographic copies, some enhanced with coloured pencil, graphite and ink

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 29.5 x 21 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.) sheet (largest): 72.5 x 100 cm (28 9/16 x 39 3/8 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0110

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P14
    • Title: Floor plans
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 set(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 3 drawings

    Dimensions:

    sheets: 55 x 68 cm (21 5/8 x 26 3/4 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0110

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P15
    • Title: Rendered site and floor plans, elevations and sections
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 1

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    6 presentation drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • presentation

    Extent and Medium:

    • 6 drawings

    Technique and media:

    Coloured pencil and ink on translucent paper

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 69 x 84 cm (27 3/16 x 33 1/16 in.) sheet (largest): 77.5 x 84 cm (30 1/2 x 33 1/16 in.)

    Physical Description:

    - Some of the drawings have been removed from exhibition mats in which they were originally received.

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P16
    • Title: Axonometric for loggia, Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung
    • Dates of creation: circa 1974-1993
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 presentation drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • presentation

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 drawing

    Dimensions:

    sheet: 63.5 x 54 cm (25 x 21 1/4 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0112

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P17
    • Title: Floor plans and axonometrics, including competition drawings
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 1

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    15 presentation drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • presentation

    Extent and Medium:

    • 15 drawings including reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Ink and graphite on translucent paper, reprographic copies, some with ink and graphite, some enhanced with coloured pencil

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 21 x 30 cm (8 1/4 x 11 13/16 in.) sheet (largest): 90 x 84 cm (35 7/16 x 33 1/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0112

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P18
    • Title: Site and grading plans
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    2 working drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • working

    Extent and Medium:

    • 2 drawings

    Technique and media:

    Ink on translucent paper

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 70.5 x 92 cm (27 3/4 x 36 1/4 in.) sheet (largest): 94 x 129 cm (37 x 50 13/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0104 XL

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P19
    • Title: Floor plans
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    2 working drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference
    • working

    Extent and Medium:

    • 2 drawings

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 65 x 85 cm (25 9/16 x 33 7/16 in.) sheet (largest): 71 x 85 cm (27 15/16 x 33 7/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0113

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P20
    • Title: Site and floor plans, elevations and sections
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 set(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 11 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 60 x 83 cm (23 5/8 x 32 11/16 in.) sheet (largest): 70 x 100.5 cm (27 9/16 x 39 9/16 in.)

    Physical Description:

    reprographic copies with ink, coloured pencil, graphite and correction fluid

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0113

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P21
    • Title: Site and floor plans, elevations and sections
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    26 working drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference
    • working

    Extent and Medium:

    • 26 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 60.5 x 87 cm (23 13/16 x 34 1/4 in.) sheet (largest): 156.5 x 107 cm (61 5/8 x 42 1/8 in.)

    Physical Description:

    reprographic copies, some annotated with graphite and ink

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0114

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P22
    • Title: Floor plans, elevations and sections
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 set(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 13 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheets: 37 x 97 cm (14 9/16 x 38 3/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0114

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P23
    • Title: Floor plans
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    14 working drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference
    • working

    Extent and Medium:

    • 14 drawings

    Dimensions:

    sheets: 21 x 30 cm (8 1/4 x 11 13/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0115

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P24
    • Title: Views of existing building and of drawings
    • Form: photographs
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 photograph(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 40 reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Gelatin silver prints

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P25
    • Title: Views of drawings
    • Form: photographs
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 photograph(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 50 reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Gelatin silver prints

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P26
    • Title: Views of drawings
    • Form: photographs
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 photograph(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 80 reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Gelatin silver prints

    Dimensions:

    photographic materials: 0.03 l.m.

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P27
    • Title: Views of drawings
    • Form: photographs
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 photograph(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 50 reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Gelatin silver prints

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P28
    • Title: Views of models, building site, completed building, aerial views
    • Form: photographs
    • Catalogued items within this file 7

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 photograph(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 50 reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Gelatin silver prints, chromogenic colour prints

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P29
    • Title: Views of completed building
    • Form: photographs
    • Catalogued items within this file 5

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 photograph(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 150 photographs

    Technique and media:

    Gelatin silver prints

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P30
    • Title: Views of completed building
    • Form: photographs
    • Catalogued items within this file 4

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 photographic material(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 60 photographic materials

    Technique and media:

    Negatives, transparencies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P31
    • Title: Views of drawings and completed building
    • Form: photographs
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 photographic material(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 60 photographic materials

    Technique and media:

    Negatives, transparencies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P32
    • Title: Views of drawings
    • Form: photographs
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 negative(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 50 photographic materials

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P34
    • Title: Study model, Wissenschaftszentrum, Berlin, Germany
    • Dates of creation: 1979 - 1987
    • Form: models
    • Catalogued items within this file 1

    People:

    • James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates (architectural firm)
    • Unknown (model maker)
    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Description:

    Elle est composée de trois pièces originales (un support avec des courbes de niveau, un support avec des bâtiments, un bâtiment détaché). Trois bâtiments manquant ont été simulés en carton et ne sont pas collés (sous-numérotés avant - 1,2,3).

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 study model(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • study model

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 model

    Dimensions:

    model (assembled; largest): 2 x 22 x 45 cm

    Physical Description:

    Model composed of three parts and a base

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P35
    • Title: Floor plans, elevations and details
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Technique and media:

    Ink on translucent paper and reprographic copies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P36
    • Title: Site and floor plans, elevations and sections
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    13 working drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • working

    Extent and Medium:

    • 13 drawings including reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Coloured pencil and ink on translucent paper and reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 86.5 x 101 cm (34 1/16 x 39 3/4 in.) sheet (largest): 103 x 158.5 cm (40 9/16 x 62 3/8 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0126 XL

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P37
    • Title: Floor plans, elevations and sections
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll

    Technique and media:

    Ink on translucent paper

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P38
    • Title: Floor plans, elevations and sections of existing late-19th century building
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll

    Technique and media:

    Graphite and ink on translucent paper

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P39
    • Title: Floor plans and details
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll

    Technique and media:

    Graphite and ink on translucent paper

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P40
    • Title: Grading and floor plans, details
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite and ink on translucent paper and reprographic copies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P41
    • Title: Floor plans, sections and details
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite, ink and dry transfer on translucent paper and reprographic copies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P42
    • Title: Schedule, details for windows and loggia including Stirling figure
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    16 working drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • working

    Extent and Medium:

    • 16 drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite and ink on translucent paper

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 42 x 61 cm (16 9/16 x 24 in.) sheet (largest): 94 x 124.5 cm (37 x 49 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0126 XL

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P43
    • Title: Cadastral map, section and floor plans
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Technique and media:

    Ink on translucent paper, reprographic copies annotated with ink

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P44
    • Title: Floor plans, elevations and sections
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    13 working drawing(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • working

    Extent and Medium:

    • 13 drawings including reprographic copies

    Technique and media:

    Ink and dry transfer on translucent paper, reprographic copies, some with ink and dry transfer

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 66 x 83.5 cm (26 x 32 7/8 in.) sheet (largest): 78 x 101.5 cm (30 11/16 x 39 15/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0131

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P45
    • Title: Plans and details
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite and ink on translucent paper and reprographic copies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P46
    • Title: Details
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite, coloured pencil and ink on translucent paper, reprographic copies, some with ink

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P47
    • Title: Details
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite and ink on translucent paper, reprographic copies, some with ink

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P48
    • Title: Floor plans, elevations and sections
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite, coloured pencil and ink on translucent paper and reprographic copies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P49
    • Title: Floor plans, elevations, sections and details
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite, coloured pencil and ink on translucent paper, reprographic copies annotated with ink

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P50
    • Title: Project schedules
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite and ink on translucent paper and reprographic copies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P51
    • Title: Site plan, details for built-in furniture
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite and ink on translucent paper, reprographic copies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P52
    • Title: Floor plans
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Technique and media:

    Graphite and ink on translucent paper and reprographic copies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D57.P53
    • Title: Floor plans, elevations and sections
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 roll(s)

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 roll of drawings

    Technique and media:

    Ink on translucent paper and reprographic copies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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