Caixa Geral de Depósitos [Caixa Geral de Depósitos bank], Matosinhos, Portugal (1979)

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• Fonds: Álvaro Siza fonds, 1958-2002
•    Series: Architectural projects, 1948-2012
•      Project: Caixa Geral de Depósitos [Caixa Geral de Depósitos bank], Matosinhos, Portugal (1979), 1976-2012

People

• Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
• Alvaro Siza (architect)

Title

Caixa Geral de Depósitos [Caixa Geral de Depósitos bank], Matosinhos, Portugal (1979)

Dates of creation

1976-2012

Level of archival description

Project

Extent and Medium

• 229 drawings (including 90 reprographic copies)
• 60 photographic materials
• 0.04 linear metres of textual documentation

Scope and Content

This project series documents the Caixa Geral de Depósitos in Matosinhos, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 47/70. The office assigned the date 1979 to this project.

The Caixa Geral de Depósitos bank was a building divided for three purposes: the Serviços da Caixa Economica, the Casa de Crédito Popular, and dwellings. The Serviços da Caixa Economica included a public service area, archive vaults, manager's office, writing room, bank vaults, dressing rooms and bathrooms. The Casa de Crédito popular includes a public service area, warehouse, dressing rooms and bathrooms. The rest of the space was supposed to be used for apartments.

Documenting this project are sketches, studies and working drawings. Textual materials include project documentation and correspondence. Photographs document the project site.

Reference Number

AP178.S1.1979.PR01

Arrangement

Materials in this project series were compiled from multiple accessions. Materials within each accession weree arranged by Álvaro Siza’s office and have been kept in this order.

Location

Matosinhos Portugal

Credit line

When citing the collection as a whole, use the citation: Álvaro Siza fonds, Collection Centre Canadien d’Architecture/Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal. When citing specific collection material, please refer to the object’s specific credit line.

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.001
  • Title: Sketches and studies, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos
  • Dates of creation: 1979
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title :Caixa Geral de Deposito - Matosinhos
  
  Nota : Lembrar - 3 esquicos com Moldura

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 7 ink and pencil drawings on paper
  • 6 reprographic copies on paper

  Dimensions:

  Sheet: 21 x 30 cm

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Folder Number:

  178-400-01

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.1
  • Title: Studies and working drawings, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos (folder 1 of 4)
  • Dates of creation: 1979-1982
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title : Caixa Geral de deposito
  - Des. A. Ricuoroso - ver tambem mesa n.4
  - ''arq. Siza
  - Matriz

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 24 pencil drawings on translucent paper

  Dimensions:

  Sheet (largest): 38 x 50 cm|Sheet (smallest): 21 x 30 cm

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

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  • This file is housed in four separate folders. The second, third, and fourth portions of this file is housed in folders AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.2, AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.3, and AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.4

  Folder Number:

  178-351-07

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.2
  • Title: Studies and working drawings, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos (folder 2 of 4)
  • Dates of creation: 1979-1982
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title : Caixa Geral de deposito
  - Des. A. Ricuoroso - ver tambem mesa n.4
  - ''arq. Siza
  - Matriz
  
  This file includes a list of drawings.

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 29 ink and pencil drawings on translucent paper
  • 23 reprographic copies

  Dimensions:

  Sheet (largest): 30 x 45 cm|Sheet (smallest): 21 x 30 cm

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Related units of description:

  • This file is housed in four separate folders. The first, third, and fourth portions of this file is housed in folders AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.1, AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.3 and AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.4

  Folder Number:

  178-351-08

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.3
  • Title: Studies and working drawings, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos (folder 3 of 4)
  • Dates of creation: 1979-1982
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title : Caixa Geral de deposito
  - Des. A. Ricuoroso - ver tambem mesa n.4
  - ''arq. Siza
  - Matriz

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 59 drawings

  Dimensions:

  Sheet (largest): 45 x 75 cm|Sheet (smallest): 40 x 56 cm

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Related units of description:

  • This file is housed in four separate folders. The first, second, and fourth portions of this file is housed in folders AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.1 AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.2, and AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.4

  Folder Number:

  178-364-01

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.4
  • Title: Studies and working drawings, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos (folder 4 of 4)
  • Dates of creation: 1979-1982
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title : Caixa Geral de deposito
  - Des. A. Ricuoroso - ver tambem mesa n.4
  - ''arq. Siza
  - Matriz

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 7 ink and pencil drawings on translucent paper
  • 2 reprographic copies

  Dimensions:

  Sheet (largest): 68 x 94 cm|Sheet (smallest): 40 x 78 cm

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Related units of description:

  • This file is housed in four separate folders. The first, second, and third portions of this file is housed in folders AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.1, AP178.S1.1979.PR01.002.2 and AP178.S1.1979.PR01.003.3

  Folder Number:

  178-388-02

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.003
  • Title: Elevations, sections, and floor plans, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos
  • Dates of creation: 1979-1980
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title: Caixa Geral de Despositos - 2 desenhos

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 2 ink drawings on translucent paper

  Dimensions:

  Sheet (largest): 92 x 135 cm|Sheet (smallest): 98 x 98 cm

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Folder Number:

  178-2017-420 XL

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.004
  • Title: Photographs of the area, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos
  • Dates of creation: 1976-1990
  • Form: photographs
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title : Caixa Geral de desposito - Matosinhos
  
  Nota : CGDM 004 (Casa dos pais?)
  
  Siza's office numbered photographs in this file CGDM001to CGDM012

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 35 photographs

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Folder Number:

  178-392-09

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.005
  • Title: Slides of model, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos
  • Dates of creation: 1976-1990
  • Form: photographs
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title : Caixa Geral de desposito
  
  Siza's office numbered photographs in this file CGDM013 to CGDM017
  

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 6 slides

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Folder Number:

  178-333-14

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.006.1
  • Title: Technical documentation, documentation for the bank vault, and working drawings, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos (folder 1 of 2)
  • Dates of creation: 1987
  • Form: drawings, textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title: Material Caixa Geral de posito normas

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 7 reprographic copies on paper
  • other materials

  Dimensions:

  Sheet: 21 x 30 cm

  Physical Description:

  Includes folded reprographic copies.

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Related units of description:

  • This file is housed in two separate folders. The second portion of this file is found in folder AP178.S1.1979.PR01.006.2

  Folder Number:

  178-082-011

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.006.2
  • Title: Technical documentation, documentation for the bank vault, and working drawings, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos (folder 2 of 2)
  • Dates of creation: 1987
  • Form: drawings, textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title : Material Caixa Geral de posito normas

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 15 reprographic copies on paper
  • 1 pencil drawing on paper
  • other materials

  Dimensions:

  Sheet: 21 x 30 cm

  Physical Description:

  Includes folded reprographic copies.

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Related units of description:

  • This file is housed in two separate folders. The second portion of this file is found in folder AP178.S1.1979.PR01.006.1

  Folder Number:

  178-082-012

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.007.1
  • Title: Correspondence, project documentation, and studies, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos (folder 1 of 2)
  • Dates of creation: 1976-1990
  • Form: drawings, textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title : Caixa Geral de desposito Matosinhos
  
  This file includes a building program and contracts.

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 9 reprographic copies on paper
  • other materials

  Dimensions:

  Sheet: 21 x 30 cm

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Related units of description:

  • This file is housed in two separate folders. The second portion of this file is found in folder AP178.S1.1979.PR01.007.2

  Folder Number:

  178-082-013

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.007.2
  • Title: Correspondence, project documentation, and studies, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos (folder 2 of 2)
  • Dates of creation: 1976-1990
  • Form: drawings, textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title : Caixa Geral de desposito Matosinhos

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 28 reprographic copies on paper
  • 10 pencil drawings on paper
  • other materials

  Dimensions:

  Sheet: 21 x 30 cm

  Physical Description:

  Includes folded reprographic copies.

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Related units of description:

  • This file is housed in two separate folders. The second portion of this file is found in folder AP178.S1.1979.PR01.007.1

  Folder Number:

  178-83-01

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.008
  • Title: Slides showing the model, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos
  • Dates of creation: april 2012
  • Form: photographs
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
  • Teresa Siza (copyright)

  Description:

  Original file title: Caixa Geral de Depósitos
  
  Siza's office numbered these slides CGDM018 to CGDM023. These materials are © Teresa Siza.

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 13 slides

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Folder Number:

  178-642-006

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1979.PR01.009
  • Title: Slides showing sketch axonometric drawings, Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos
  • Dates of creation: circa 1979
  • Form: photographs
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title: Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Matosinhos (Projecto)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 6 slides

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Folder Number:

  178-645-004