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BTDB Computer
1966-1984, predominant 1968-1973
File 70
File documents the executed project for an office building to house the computer facilities of the British Transport Docks Board (BTDB) at Bulls Bridge and Hayes Road, in Southall, Ealing, England. The building has few doors and no corridors, rooms for computers, data control and preparation, and offices for engineers, programmers, and analysts. The client anticipated a 20% expansion of facilities during the life-cycle of the building and Cedric Price developed designs for "expanding" the building without interrupting computer services which were to run 24 hours a day. Design included interior walls that can be dismounted and reinstalled, a raised flexible floor system, and an exterior cladding system that allowed for an interchange between opaque and transparent panels. Existing conditions material includes an ordinance survey (1963) and floor plans for an unidentified building. Design development and working drawings include site plans, floor plans, sections, elevations, and construction details. The plans show: circulation patterns and relationships between areas; a series of alternate floor plans for computer room expansion; connections between original and expanded services; the computer room and equipment; furniture layout; framing and structure; and plans for acoustic and visual barriers. Also included are axonometric drawings of the phased development/expansion of the structure; design validation charts which measure projected "required" design elements against observation and investigation; environmental control charts exploring alternate proposals for illumination, ventilation, air, temperature, and acoustic control of certain areas, and diagrammatic sections showing environmental controls for air intake, returns and circulation; project requirements charts; project task sequencing diagrams; perspective drawings; elevations and sections for an illuminated sign; and details and wall sections for the exterior cladding. Twenty-nine individual and 60 sets of reprographic copies are stamped "issued contractor". Material for publication includes: details, site plans, floor plans and exterior elevations, b/w post-construction photographs, and a photo collage. Some material from this file was published in: Price, Cedric, "ECHOES: Environment Controlled Human Operational Enclosed Spaces", 'Architectural Design' (October 1969), 547-552; "Cedric Price Supplement No. 2", 'Architectural Design', vol. 41, (January 1971), 25; Price, Cedric, 'Cedric Price-Works II' (London: Architectural Press, 1984), 72, 82-83, 112, 113. Material in this file was produced between 1966 and 1984, but predominantly between 1968 and 1973.
Sandy Brown appears as the acoustics consultant and Zisman, Bowyer & Partners appear as the services consultants in this file.
File contains design development drawings, working drawings, reference drawings, photographic materials, and textual records.
Materials in this series were kept in the original order in which they were received.
Southall Ealing Greater London England United Kingdom
English
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6 reference drawing(s)
Ink and adhesive tape on paper and reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 32 x 62 cm sheet (largest): 57.5 x 49.5 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
site plans, some showing development phases, design charts, axonometric layout of computer room, axonometric of site, sketch plans, project requirements chart, diagrammatic plans, some showing equipment, and perspective view
23 design development drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, wax crayon, adhesive film, and adhesive tape on translucent paper and reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 38 x 25.5 cm sheet (largest): 38.5 x 72 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
diagrammatic interior elevations, diagrammatic plans showing layouts, site plans, some showing development stages, future expansion, and services, circulation plan, zoning plan, plan of acoustic and visual barriers, diagrammatic section, and axonometric view of site
24 design development drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, coloured pencil, adhesive film, and adhesive tape on translucent paper or reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 36 x 70.5 cm sheet (largest): 38.5 x 71.5 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
axonometric views of computer room and site, diagrammatic elevations and plans, site plans, tables, flow chart, and plans and elevations, some showing wet service areas
24 design development drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, adhesive film, and adhesive tape on translucent paper and reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 37.5 x 71 cm sheet (largest): 52 x 71 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Objects that have been catalogued:
20 working drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, adhesive film, and adhesive tape on translucent paper, and reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 38 x 71.5 cm sheet (largest): 39 x 72 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
plans, ceiling plan, exterior and interior axonometric views, wall and structural details, detail sections, elevations, sections, and door and glazing details
20 working drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, adhesive film, and adhesive tape on translucent paper, and reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 38 x 71.5 cm sheet (largest): 38 x 72 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
plans, wall and floor details, sections, roofs plans, cladding, door, and roof details, site plan, showing landscaping, and detail plans and sections
20 working drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, adhesive film, and adhesive tape on translucent paper, and reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 38 x 71.5 cm sheet (largest): 39 x 72.5 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
21 working drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, coloured pencil, wax crayon, adhesive film, and adhesive tape on translucent paper, and reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 38 x 72 cm sheet (largest): 39 x 72.5 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
sketch, plans, interior elevations, diagrammatic plan and site plan, sketch plans, elevations showing cladding, cladding schedule, elevations, sections, axonometric view of structural detail, details, and wall details
19 working drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, coloured pencil, adhesive film, adhesive tape on translucent paper, and reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 38 x 51 cm sheet (largest): 39.5 x 73 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
cladding, signage, handrail, gate, structural, and door details, diagrammatic sections and plan, axonometric exterior view, finishes schedule, and site plan showing entrance area
19 working drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, adhesive film, and adhesive tape on translucent paper
sheets: 38 x 72 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
details, site plan, axonometric details, plan, sections, diagrammatic sections, furniture and equipment schedules, furniture layouts, and interior and exterior axonometric views
19 working drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, adhesive film, and adhesive tape on translucent paper, and reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 36.5 x 70 cm sheet (largest): 38 x 72 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
axonometric drawings, some showing extension, sections, plan, details of signage, site plans, elevation, diagrammatic sections, and ceiling plan
19 working drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, adhesive film, and adhesive tape on translucent paper, and reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 38 x 72 cm sheet (largest): 38.5 x 72 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
55 working drawing(s)
Graphite and ink on reprographic copies
sheets: 36.5 x 70 cm
- Group contains 12 stapled sets of reprographic copies that are dated and stamped with 'Issued Contractor'.
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
cladding details, sections, and schedule, elevations, axonometric details, details sections, diagrammatic plan, door and railing details, and finishes schedule
37 working drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, and coloured pencil on reprographic copies
sheets: 36 x 69 cm
- Group contains 11 stapled sets of reprographic copies that are dated and stamped with 'Issued Contractor'.
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
details sections of concrete, doors, signage, site plan, showing entrance area, detail of gates, elevations, plans, sections, axonometric detail, and elevation of signage lettering
44 working drawing(s)
Ink on reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 36 x 70 cm sheet (largest): 76 x 48 cm
- Group contains 9 stapled sets of reprographic copies that are dated and stamped with 'Issued Contractor'.
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
interior axonometric view, site plans showing key for photographs, and municipal services, landscaping plan, diagrammatic plans, elevations, and ceiling plans
20 design development drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, and adhesive tape on translucent paper and reprographic copies
sheets: 36.5 x 70.5 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Objects that have been catalogued:
project chart, site plan, detail sections, diagrammatic plans and sections, interior and exterior axonometric views, door details and elevations, and ceiling plan
20 working drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, coloured pencil, gouache, and paper collage on reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 38 x 64.5 cm sheet (largest): 36.5 x 70.5 cm
- Folder contains 1 stapled set.
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
60 working drawing(s)
Ink on reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 36 x 70 cm sheet (largest): 36.5 x 70 cm
- Group contains 13 stapled sets of reprographic copies that are dated and stamped with 'Issued Contractor'.
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
site plans, some showing services, landscaping plan, elevations, plans, ceiling plans, roof plans, interior axonometric view, building sections, and detail sections
48 working drawing(s)
Graphite and ink on reprographic copies
sheet (smallest): 36 x 70 cm sheet (largest): 37 x 71 cm
- Group contains 13 stapled sets of reprographic copies that are dated and stamped with 'Issued Contractor'.
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
copies of consultant's drawings, site plan and elevations, possibly intended for publication, publication layouts, and photographs of exterior views, some mounted on panel
16 photograph(s)
Graphite, ink, adhesive film, correction fluid, and adhesive tape on translucent paper, paper, reprographic copies, and gelatin silver prints mounted on cardboard
sheet (smallest): 26 x 7 cm sheet (largest): 70 x 102 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
cost estimates, promotional materials, trade catalogue, publications, clippings, BTDB's corporate image manual, photographs, drawings, reports, tables, layouts, statistics, calculations, specifications, sketches, clippings, yearbook, annual report, meeting notes, minutes of meeting, newsletter, forms, graphs, notes, building application forms, quantity survey, materials, stationary, equipment, and furniture lists, consultant drawings, and posters
1 textual record(s)
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
2 folders and 3 bound volumes, including calculations, questionnaires, correspondence, specifications, notes, schedules, time sheets, drawings, minutes of meetings, maintenance schedule, cost summary, terms of reference, building application forms, report, estimates, preliminary survey and proposals, table, sketches, drawings, payment certificates, defects lists and schedule, contract document, progress report, bill of quantities, and computer policy paper
1 textual record(s)
- One folder in this group is titled '88 / BTDB - CC / Spares / & Contractors / Time Sheets'.
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
correspondence with consultants and contractors, estimates, payment certificates, bill of quantities, drawings, and clippings
1 textual record(s)
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
construction photographs, contract document, drawings, cost predictions, notes, estimates and correspondence from contractors and consultants, questionnaires, notes, office memoranda, order forms, minutes of meeting, invoice, meeting notes, building programme, cost summary, notes on site visits, meeting agendas, architect's instructions, and payment certificates
1 textual record(s)
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
1 textual record(s)
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
specifications, trade catalogue, correspondence, invoices, consultant's site reports, drawings, consultant's notes, change orders, sketches, minutes of meetings, estimates, office memoranda, order form, and contract document
1 textual record(s)
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
maintenance schedule, meeting notes, correspondence, planning application forms, building permits, office memoranda, drawing lists, construction schedules, notes on site visits, clipping, contract document, questionnaires and responses, estimates, notes, drawings, sketches, claim documents, invoices, financial records, change orders, and bid documents
1 textual record(s)
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
1 textual record(s)
Reprographic copies are folded.
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
1 file(s)
folder: 24 x 37.5 x 1 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
consultant's drawings, specifications, bid documents, installation guide, notes, trade catalogue, brochure, and calculations
1 textual record(s)
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
3 design development drawing(s)
Graphite, ink, watercolour, adhesive film, paper collage, and adhesive tape, on translucent paper, and reprographic copies mounted on cardboard
sheet (smallest): 21 x 30 cm sheet (largest): 37.5 x 71.5 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Objects that have been catalogued:
1 photograph(s)
Paper collage on gelatin silver prints, and cardboard
photographic materials: 0.02 l.m.
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Objects that have been catalogued:
1 photograph(s)
Gelatin silver prints
photographic materials: 0.04 l.m.
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Objects that have been catalogued:
1 file(s)
folder: 41 x 29 x 12 cm
- Folder box for this group is titled 'All other / subcontractors'.
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Objects that have been catalogued:
1 file(s)
folder: 24 x 37.5 x 1 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
1 textual record(s)
book: 29 x 21 x 2 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
binder containing proposal 'Preliminary Survey and Design Proposals for a Computer Centre at Hayes Road, Southall' (1967)
1 ring binder(s)
ring binder: 33 x 23.5 x 1 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
1 textual record(s)
book: 29.5 x 21 x 2 cm
Cedric Price fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
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