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• Fonds: Cedric Price fonds, 1903-2006, predominant 1953-2000
•    Series: Projects, 1903-2003, predominant 1960-2000
•      Project: Parc, 1969, 1982-1985, predominant 1982

People

• Cedric Price (architect)
• Etablissement public du parc de La Villette (competition organizer)
• Elia Zenghelis (role unspecified)
• Bernard Tschumi (correspondence writer)
• Cedric Price (archive creator)

Title

Parc

Dates of creation

1969, 1982-1985, predominant 1982

Level of archival description

File 119

Extent and Medium

• 88 reprographic copies
• 26 drawings
• 5 panels
• 0.12 l.m. of textual records

Scope and Content

File documents an unsuccessful entry in an international competition for a master plan for the Parc de la Villette, Paris, France. File also includes drawings related to a "Parc des Chevaux de Paris", signed "Zenghelis". Material in this file was produced in 1969 and between 1982 and 1985, but predominantly in 1982.

File contains design development drawings, presentation drawings, reference drawings, other drawings, photographic materials, and textual records.

Reference Number

AP144.S2.D119

Arrangement

Materials in this series were kept in the original order in which they were received.

Location

Paris France

Language of material

English, French

Related units of description

• For additional materials related to this project, see the following files in this fonds: File DR2004:0529 in project series AP144.S2.D146, Serre (2) contains photograph; File DR2004:0874 in project series AP144.S2.D160, Rink contains competition documents; Files DR2004:0514 and DR2004:0539 in project series AP144.S2.D139, Serre contain textual materials; File DR2004:0483 in project series AP144.S2.D135, Aedes; File DR2006:0077 contains conceptual sketches. The following files in this project series contain materials related to other projects: File DR2004:1098 contains drawings that possibly relate to Aedes (AP144.S2.D135); File DR2004:1092 contains an exhibition catalogue that relates to Aedes (AP144.S2.D135); File DR2004:1101 contains drawings that possibly relate to Stratton (AP144.S2.D155); File DR2004:1106 contains a drawing related to Non-Plan (AP144.S2.D12).

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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1091
  • Title: Notes, sketches, drawings, proposal documents, and competition documents
  • Form: drawings, textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 file(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.02 l.m. of textual records
  • and other materials

  Dimensions:

  folder: 25 x 37,5 x 2 cm

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1092
  • Title: Notes, sketches, drawings, clippings, correspondence
  • Form: drawings, textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Description:

  notes, sketches, drawings, clippings, correspondence, competition documents, brochures, forms, exhibition catalogue from the Aedes project, competition invitation, text, map, newsletter, and note from Bernard Tschumi

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 file(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • Approximately 21 drawings (including reprographic copies)
  • 0.03 l.m. of textual records

  Dimensions:

  records: 0.03 l.m.

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1093
  • Title: Correspondence, clippings, notes, memorandums, receipts, and invitation
  • Form: textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 file(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.01 l.m. of textual records

  Dimensions:

  folder: 25 x 37,5 x 1 cm

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1094
  • Title: Site plans, sections, plans, elevations, zoning maps, maps, photograph key plan, view of a rocket, and letter
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 file(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 20 reprographic copies

  Technique and media:

  Ink, graphite and wax crayon on reprographic copies and photomechanical print

  Dimensions:

  folder: 25 x 37,5 x 6 cm

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1098
  • Title: Drawings related to a "Parc des Chevaux de Paris" and possibly also related to the Aedes project
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Description:

  drawings related to a "Parc des Chevaux de Paris" and possibly also related to the Aedes project, including sections, some with attached annotations, axonometrics, site plans, and collage

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 roll(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 12 reprographic copies

  Technique and media:

  Reprographic copies and possibly photomechanical print

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1099
  • Title: Sketches, some with annotations, sections, perspectives, and plan
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 roll(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  Technique and media:

  Ink, graphite, wax crayon and adhesive film on translucent paper

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1100
  • Title: Site plans, some with annotations, sketches, perspectives, sections, and maps
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 1

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 roll(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 2 drawings

  Technique and media:

  Ink, crayon, adhesive film, graphite and correction fluid on reprographic copies

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • DR2004:1100:001
    • Concours international, Parc de la Villette, Paris: entry by Cedric Price: plan
    • Form: drawings
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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1101
  • Title: Drawings possibly from the Stratton project, presentation drawings
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 1

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Description:

  drawings possibly from the Stratton project, presentation drawings, site plans, maps, sketches, sections, perspectives, and plan

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 roll(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 14 reprographic copies

  Technique and media:

  Wax crayon on reprographic copies

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • DR2004:1101:001
    • Concours international, Parc de la Villette, Paris: entry by Cedric Price : competition drawings of the Astronomical/Meteorological Garden, gantries and the Friendly Maze Garden
    • Form: drawings
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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1102
  • Title: Proposal with original presentation sketches
  • Form: drawings, textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 6

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 textual record(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.02 l.m. of textual records
  • and other materials

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • DR2004:1102:004
    • Concours international, Parc de la Villette, Paris: entry by Cedric Price: text with sketch of high-level servicing ribbon
    • Form: textual records
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    • DR2004:1102:005
    • Concours international, Parc de la Villette, Paris: entry by Cedric Price: text with sketch of linked gantries
    • Form: textual records
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    • DR2004:1102:006
    • Parc de la Villette, Paris, France: notes and sketches
    • Form: textual records
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    • DR2004:1102:007
    • Concours international, Parc de la Villette, Paris: entry by Cedric Price: text with plan
    • Form: textual records
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    • DR2004:1102:008
    • Concours international, Parc de la Villette, Paris: entry by Cedric Price: text with diagram illustrating additive screening
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    • DR2004:1102:009
    • Concours international, Parc de la Villette, Paris: entry by Cedric Price: text and plan showing key areas for which future use is undecided
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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1103
  • Title: Cutouts, keys (texts), and panel
  • Form: textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 textual record(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.01 l.m. of textual records

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1104
  • Title: Site plans, some used for cutouts, sketches, and notes
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 1

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  25 design development drawing(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 25 reprographic copies

  Technique and media:

  Crayon, possibly graphite, paper montage, correction fluid, coloured pencil and ink on reprographic copies, linocuts, translucent paper and paper

  Dimensions:

  sheet (smallest): 21 x 30 cm sheet (largest): 30 x 42 cm

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • DR2004:1104:002
    • Parc de la Villette, Paris, France: site plan
    • Form: works of art
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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1105
  • Title: Proposals with presentation drawings, and poster
  • Form: drawings, textual records, graphic materials
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 textual record(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.02 l.m. of textual records
  • and other materials

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1106
  • Title: Site plans, sketches, conceptual drawings, measured sketches
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 2

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Description:

  site plans, sketches, conceptual drawings, measured sketches, plan obliques, sections, perspectives, plans, captions, overlay, notes, and drawing from the Non-Plan project

  Quantity / Object type:

  23 design development drawing(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 23 drawings

  Technique and media:

  Ink, graphite, crayon, paper montage, correction fluid, adhesive film and possibly paint on translucent paper, reprographic copies and linocut

  Dimensions:

  sheet (smallest): 30 x 38 cm sheet (largest): 60 x 92 cm

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • DR2004:1106:001
    • Parc de la Villette, Paris, France: site plan
    • Form: drawings
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    • DR2004:1106:002
    • Non-Plan: site plan
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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1107
  • Title: Plan obliques, some with blank overlays
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  8 design development drawing(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 8 reprographic copies

  Technique and media:

  Adhesive tape and graphite on reprographic copies and translucent paper

  Dimensions:

  sheets: 38 x 72 cm

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1108
  • Title: Views of site, clippings, and map
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  5 photographic material(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 5 panels

  Technique and media:

  Wax crayon on chromogenic colour prints, possibly photomechanical prints, and reprographic copy, mounted on paper and cardboard

  Dimensions:

  panel (smallest): 42 x 30 cm panel (largest): 132 x 91 cm

  Physical Description:

  Note: Some photographs appear to be missing from panels.

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  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1109
  • Title: Site plans, sketches, sections, design development drawings, perspectives, maps, and plans
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 1

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  9 presentation drawing(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 9 reprographic copies

  Technique and media:

  Ink, correction fluid, graphite and adhesive film on reprographic copies

  Dimensions:

  sheet (smallest): 42 x 30 cm sheet (largest): 132 x 91 cm

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • DR2004:1109:001
    • Parc de la Villette, Paris, France: plan, elevations and perspective
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  • Reference Number: DR2004:1110
  • Title: Photograph of drawing, and key (text)
  • Form: drawings, textual records, photographs
  • Catalogued items within this file 1

  People:

  • Cedric Price (archive creator)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 textual record(s)

  Extent and Medium:

  • 0.01 l.m. of textual records
  • and other materials

  Credit line:

  Cedric Price fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  

  Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • DR2004:1110:001
    • Parc de la Villette, Paris, France: photograph of a site plan
    • Form: photographs
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