Instituto de Biofísica [Institute of Biophysics], Hombroich, Germany (1995-1996)
Dates of creation
1991-2011
Level of archival description
Project
Extent and Medium
256 drawings (including 171 reprographic copies)
116 photographic materials
3 models
0.3 linear metres of textual documentation
Scope and Content
This project series documents the design for the Instituto de Biofísica in Hombroich, Germany. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 69/90. The office assigned the dates 1995-1996 to this project.
The project was commissioned by the Insel Hombroich Foundation. Construction started in 1995, but was delayed until 2006. The project site was located on an old military camp and was used by the Foundation as part of a program for architects to build different types of building. The program for the Institute of Biophysics included office spaces, conference rooms, a meditation center, a music center and five guest apartments. Siza's design was kept and used later with a different interior layout for a new Pavilion for the Insel Hombroich Foundation (see project series AP178.S1.2001.PR02 in this fonds). The project was a collaboration with Rudolf Finsterwalder.
Documenting this project are studies and working drawings. Textual materials include project documentation, correspondence and a development plan.
Materials in this project series were arranged by Álvaro Siza’s office and have been kept in this order.
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.
Language of material
German,
English,
Portuguese
Related units of description
This project is related to the Museo de Arquitectura - Stiftung Insel Hombroich (project series AP178.S1.2001.PR02 in this fonds).
Title: Preliminary drawings, Instituto de Biofísica, Hombroich (folder 1 of 3)
Dates of creation: 1991-1995
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Hombroich (desenhos primeiros)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
15 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
Related units of description:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The second and third portions of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1995.PR12.002.2 and AP178.S1.1995.PR12.002.3
Title: Preliminary drawings, Instituto de Biofísica, Hombroich (folder 2 of 3)
Dates of creation: 1991-1995
Form: drawings, textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Hombroich (desenhos primeiros)
This file also includes documentation for the furniture.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
11 reprographic copies on paper, other material
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 three separate folders. The first and third portions of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1995.PR12.002.1 and AP178.S1.1995.PR12.002.3
Title: Preliminary drawings, Instituto de Biofísica, Hombroich (folder 3 of 3)
Dates of creation: 1991-1995
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Hombroich (desenhos primeiros)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
12 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
Related units of description:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and second portions of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1995.PR12.002.1 and AP178.S1.1995.PR12.002.2
Title: Working drawings, Instituto de Biofísica, Hombroich (folder 1 of 3)
Dates of creation: 1995
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Insituto de Biofisica Desenhos Iniziais
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
34 ink and pencil drawings on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (largest): 75 x 107 cm|Sheet (smallest): 70 x 92 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 three separate folders. The second and third portions of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1995.PR12.003.2 and AP178.S1.1995.PR12.003.3
Title: Working drawings, Instituto de Biofísica, Hombroich (folder 1 of 3)
Dates of creation: 1995
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Insituto de Biofisica Desenhos Iniziais
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
35 ink and pencil drawings on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (largest): 60 x 115 cm|Sheet (smallest): 65 x 90 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 three separate folders. The first and third portions of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1995.PR12.003.1 and AP178.S1.1995.PR12.003.3
Title: Project documentation and plans for the Museum Insel Hombroich and Institute of Biophysic, Instituto de Biofísica, Hombroich (folder 1 of 3)
Dates of creation: 1994-2002
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Hombroich informação compl.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.01 l.m. of textual records
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 three separate folders. The second and third portions of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1995.PR12.013.2 and AP178.S1.1995.PR12.013.3
Title: Project documentation and plans for the Museum Insel Hombroich and Institute of Biophysic, Instituto de Biofísica, Hombroich (folder 2 of 3)
Dates of creation: 1994-2002
Form: drawings, textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Hombroich informação compl.
This file includes technical drawings.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
31 reprographic copies on paper, 2 postal cards, 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 three separate folders. The first and third portions of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1995.PR12.013.1 and AP178.S1.1995.PR12.013.3
Title: Project documentation and plans for the Museum Insel Hombroich and Institute of Biophysic, Instituto de Biofísica, Hombroich (folder 3 of 3)
Dates of creation: 1994-2002
Form: drawings, textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Hombroich informação compl.
This file includes site plans.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
2 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 three separate folders. The first and second portions of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1995.PR12.013.1 and AP178.S1.1995.PR12.013.2
