Project
Lightweight Enclosures Unit
AP144.S2.D79
Description:
File documents the work of the Lightweight Enclosures Unit (LEU) which was set up by Frank Newby and Cedric Price after their completion of a UK government research programme into air structures in 1969 (see Air Structures Research AP144.S2.D63). The work of LEU included research and design into the social, economic and structural development of lightweight enclosures. The LEU published a bibliography for the industry on air structures in 1972 titled 'Air Structures Bibliography, B0001-0069 and B0070-0119. It also helped produce the report BS6661:1986 'Design, construction and maintenance of single-skin air supported structures', and reviewed lightweight enclosures in AD 8/71, p 465. LEU was commissioned to write 'Air Support Structures: BSI Draft for Development Code of Practice' (DD50). This work is documented in DOE Air Structure (AP144.S2.D91). Frank Newby continued to work on the review of DD50 up until the 1980s. Material in this file was produced between 1956 and 1993. Group DR2004:1356 contains a 1973 drawing attributed to Pierre Martin for S.A.S. (Lausanne). Group DR2004:1353 contains reference drawings by architect Rurik Ekstrom, for Antioch Pneumatic Campus, Columbia Maryland (1972). Group DR2004:0132 contains material that relates to 'Air Structures' a conference on Antioch Campus in Columbia, Maryland, US May 22-34, 1973. DR2004:0135 contains publications by Frei Otto and the Institute of Lightweight Structures at the University of Stuttgart, and a transcript of an Air Structures Lecture, presented in Maryland, possibly by Cedric Price. DR2004:0137, DR2004:0139, and DR2004:0141 contain materials that relate to DD50 'Draft for Development: Air Supported Structures' for British Standards Institution, 1976 (see DOE Air Structure AP144.S2.D91). DR2004:0142 contains papers from the 'International Symposium on Pneumatic Structures' - Delft, 1972. DR2004:0145 contains material on 'Pneuma Jam'. DR2004:0146 contains material that relates to Christo (1973 projects). Group DR2004:0127 contains material that relates to Christo and his project, Valley Curtain. The group DR2004:0159 contains materials from the following manufacturers: Kurashiki Rayon Co., Ltd; Krupp Universalbau; Kleyer; Kellbro Construction Ltd; AEI; Norris Brothers Limited; Kaltenbach; Irvin Industries Ltd; Gotthard; Graydon; Gourock; Goodyear; Firestone; Environmental Structures; English Electric; Dynamit Nobel; Dunlop; Williaam Cox; Cidair; Birdair Structures Inc.; Frankenstein Beaufort; Barracuda; Air-Tech Industries, Inc.; Air Inflatable Products Company; Airco; M.L. Aviation; M.U.S.T.; Plasteco Milano; P.N. Structures; Polydrom; Peter Potter Ltd; RFD-GQ limited; RP Structures Ltd; Scanhover; Seattle Tent & Awning Company; Sheltair; Stromeyer; C.F. Taylor; O. Van Den Buys; and John Edgington & Co. Ltd. File contains conceptual drawings, reference drawings, photographic materials, a poster, and textual records.
1956-1995, predominant 1969-1986
Lightweight Enclosures Unit
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AP144.S2.D79
Description:
File documents the work of the Lightweight Enclosures Unit (LEU) which was set up by Frank Newby and Cedric Price after their completion of a UK government research programme into air structures in 1969 (see Air Structures Research AP144.S2.D63). The work of LEU included research and design into the social, economic and structural development of lightweight enclosures. The LEU published a bibliography for the industry on air structures in 1972 titled 'Air Structures Bibliography, B0001-0069 and B0070-0119. It also helped produce the report BS6661:1986 'Design, construction and maintenance of single-skin air supported structures', and reviewed lightweight enclosures in AD 8/71, p 465. LEU was commissioned to write 'Air Support Structures: BSI Draft for Development Code of Practice' (DD50). This work is documented in DOE Air Structure (AP144.S2.D91). Frank Newby continued to work on the review of DD50 up until the 1980s. Material in this file was produced between 1956 and 1993. Group DR2004:1356 contains a 1973 drawing attributed to Pierre Martin for S.A.S. (Lausanne). Group DR2004:1353 contains reference drawings by architect Rurik Ekstrom, for Antioch Pneumatic Campus, Columbia Maryland (1972). Group DR2004:0132 contains material that relates to 'Air Structures' a conference on Antioch Campus in Columbia, Maryland, US May 22-34, 1973. DR2004:0135 contains publications by Frei Otto and the Institute of Lightweight Structures at the University of Stuttgart, and a transcript of an Air Structures Lecture, presented in Maryland, possibly by Cedric Price. DR2004:0137, DR2004:0139, and DR2004:0141 contain materials that relate to DD50 'Draft for Development: Air Supported Structures' for British Standards Institution, 1976 (see DOE Air Structure AP144.S2.D91). DR2004:0142 contains papers from the 'International Symposium on Pneumatic Structures' - Delft, 1972. DR2004:0145 contains material on 'Pneuma Jam'. DR2004:0146 contains material that relates to Christo (1973 projects). Group DR2004:0127 contains material that relates to Christo and his project, Valley Curtain. The group DR2004:0159 contains materials from the following manufacturers: Kurashiki Rayon Co., Ltd; Krupp Universalbau; Kleyer; Kellbro Construction Ltd; AEI; Norris Brothers Limited; Kaltenbach; Irvin Industries Ltd; Gotthard; Graydon; Gourock; Goodyear; Firestone; Environmental Structures; English Electric; Dynamit Nobel; Dunlop; Williaam Cox; Cidair; Birdair Structures Inc.; Frankenstein Beaufort; Barracuda; Air-Tech Industries, Inc.; Air Inflatable Products Company; Airco; M.L. Aviation; M.U.S.T.; Plasteco Milano; P.N. Structures; Polydrom; Peter Potter Ltd; RFD-GQ limited; RP Structures Ltd; Scanhover; Seattle Tent & Awning Company; Sheltair; Stromeyer; C.F. Taylor; O. Van Den Buys; and John Edgington & Co. Ltd. File contains conceptual drawings, reference drawings, photographic materials, a poster, and textual records.
File 79
1956-1995, predominant 1969-1986
drawings
DR1995:0302:001-001
Description:
This project is apparently for an illuminated, revolving sign and display stand for Granwood Flooring Company. The reprographic copy shows a layout of a 60sq. ft. showroom and display area, as well as brief fabrication instructions for the stand. Further research is required to establish the scope of this project. Design drawing shows sketch plans, elevations, perspective and axonometric views.
1960-1985 ?
Proposed exhibition stand for Granwood Flooring Company: Design drawing
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DR1995:0302:001-001
Description:
This project is apparently for an illuminated, revolving sign and display stand for Granwood Flooring Company. The reprographic copy shows a layout of a 60sq. ft. showroom and display area, as well as brief fabrication instructions for the stand. Further research is required to establish the scope of this project. Design drawing shows sketch plans, elevations, perspective and axonometric views.
drawings
1960-1985 ?
Series
Projects
AP174.S1
Description:
This series contains records relating to four projects by Testa & Weiser: Kings Road Apparel Shop (1999), Carbon Tower (2001), Filament Tower (2006), and Strand Tower (2006). The bulk of the records in the series are digital files, the majority of which relate to the unbuilt research projects Carbon Tower (2001) and Strand Tower (2006). These files include files relating to the conceptual design and design development of the projects, production of presentation materials and 3D printed physical models, and exhibition of the projects in museums and galleries. For the Kings Road Apparel Shop and Filament Tower projects, the Testa & Weiser records contain only a single digital folio each. In addition to the digital files, this series contains eight 3D printed models of Carbon Tower and Strand Tower and 56 paper drawings of Carbon Tower.
2002-2014
Projects
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AP174.S1
Description:
This series contains records relating to four projects by Testa & Weiser: Kings Road Apparel Shop (1999), Carbon Tower (2001), Filament Tower (2006), and Strand Tower (2006). The bulk of the records in the series are digital files, the majority of which relate to the unbuilt research projects Carbon Tower (2001) and Strand Tower (2006). These files include files relating to the conceptual design and design development of the projects, production of presentation materials and 3D printed physical models, and exhibition of the projects in museums and galleries. For the Kings Road Apparel Shop and Filament Tower projects, the Testa & Weiser records contain only a single digital folio each. In addition to the digital files, this series contains eight 3D printed models of Carbon Tower and Strand Tower and 56 paper drawings of Carbon Tower.
Series
2002-2014
photographs
View of the ruins of the Crusader Castle from the south, Beaufort, Ottoman Empire (now in Lebanon)
PH1980:0048.02:004
Description:
- Suzanne K. Williamson indicates that this photograph shows the Crusader Castle in Beaufort, Ottoman Empire (now Lebanon) from the south from tower "G" to tower "B" (Oct. 1986). Further research should include verification of this information and identification of the source(s) from which it was obtained. The cardinal point indicated in the title, also provided by Williamson, is presumed to be correct.
architecture, military
1859-1860
View of the ruins of the Crusader Castle from the south, Beaufort, Ottoman Empire (now in Lebanon)
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PH1980:0048.02:004
Description:
- Suzanne K. Williamson indicates that this photograph shows the Crusader Castle in Beaufort, Ottoman Empire (now Lebanon) from the south from tower "G" to tower "B" (Oct. 1986). Further research should include verification of this information and identification of the source(s) from which it was obtained. The cardinal point indicated in the title, also provided by Williamson, is presumed to be correct.
photographs
1859-1860
architecture, military
photographs
View of the ruins of the Crusader Castle from the east, Marqab, Ottoman Empire (now in Syria)
PH1980:0048.02:007
Description:
- Suzanne K. Williamson indicates that this photograph shows the Crusader Castle in Marqab, Ottoman Empire (now Syria) from the east, showing tower "C" and keep "L" (Oct. 1986). Further research should include verification of this information and identification of the source(s) from which it was obtained. The cardinal point indicated in the title, also provided by Williamson, is presumed to be correct.
architecture, military
1859-1860
View of the ruins of the Crusader Castle from the east, Marqab, Ottoman Empire (now in Syria)
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PH1980:0048.02:007
Description:
- Suzanne K. Williamson indicates that this photograph shows the Crusader Castle in Marqab, Ottoman Empire (now Syria) from the east, showing tower "C" and keep "L" (Oct. 1986). Further research should include verification of this information and identification of the source(s) from which it was obtained. The cardinal point indicated in the title, also provided by Williamson, is presumed to be correct.
photographs
1859-1860
architecture, military
drawings, textual records, photographs
Correspondence, calculations, publication, reports, site panorama photo montages on cardboard
DR1995:0229:513-613
Description:
3 files, one file containing correspondence, calculations, publication, reports, site panorama photo montages on cardboard, map sketches, minutes of minutes, research notes, cost plan, calculations for quantity survey; and two files containing re-development plan appendices, progress report, building programme, calculations, preliminary cost plan, notes, office memoranda, meeting notes, correspondence, list of drawings, minutes of meetings, and draft appendices
Correspondence, calculations, publication, reports, site panorama photo montages on cardboard
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DR1995:0229:513-613
Description:
3 files, one file containing correspondence, calculations, publication, reports, site panorama photo montages on cardboard, map sketches, minutes of minutes, research notes, cost plan, calculations for quantity survey; and two files containing re-development plan appendices, progress report, building programme, calculations, preliminary cost plan, notes, office memoranda, meeting notes, correspondence, list of drawings, minutes of meetings, and draft appendices
drawings, textual records, photographs
Project
Non-Plan
AP144.S2.D12
Description:
File documents the conceptual planning proposal, Non-Plan, a joint experimental research project conducted by Reyner Banham, Paul Barker, Peter Hall, and Cedric Price, for regional sites in England. The Non-Plan project was first published as an article entitled "Non-plan: an experiment in freedom" in 'New Society' (Banham, et. al., 1969; 1974). Material from this file, which includes sketches, a map and a chart, was also published in Price, Cedric, "Non-Plan," 'Architectural Design' (May 1969); Price, Cedric, with Peter Murray, "The First Instalment in the Cedric Price Series," 'Architectural Design,' vol. 40 (October 1970); and 'Cedric Price-Works II' (London: Architectural Press, 1984). Some material in this file was produced in 1968. File contains conceptual drawings, photographic material, reprographic copies, and textual records.
1968
Non-Plan
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AP144.S2.D12
Description:
File documents the conceptual planning proposal, Non-Plan, a joint experimental research project conducted by Reyner Banham, Paul Barker, Peter Hall, and Cedric Price, for regional sites in England. The Non-Plan project was first published as an article entitled "Non-plan: an experiment in freedom" in 'New Society' (Banham, et. al., 1969; 1974). Material from this file, which includes sketches, a map and a chart, was also published in Price, Cedric, "Non-Plan," 'Architectural Design' (May 1969); Price, Cedric, with Peter Murray, "The First Instalment in the Cedric Price Series," 'Architectural Design,' vol. 40 (October 1970); and 'Cedric Price-Works II' (London: Architectural Press, 1984). Some material in this file was produced in 1968. File contains conceptual drawings, photographic material, reprographic copies, and textual records.
File 12
1968
textual records
DR1999:0495
Description:
documents include preliminary predesign documents vol. 1- July 23, 1991 (project research), vol. 2 - July 23, 1991 (department requests), University campaign newsletter, Department of Art History information, campus plan report, correspondence , contracts (Standard Form Agreement), proposals: theatre consulting services, lighting, acoustics, magazine, zoning, preliminary cost plan, fee & expense worksheets, fee summaries, 1 artifact, hand written text
preliminary predesign documents, University campaign newsletter, Department of Art History information
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DR1999:0495
Description:
documents include preliminary predesign documents vol. 1- July 23, 1991 (project research), vol. 2 - July 23, 1991 (department requests), University campaign newsletter, Department of Art History information, campus plan report, correspondence , contracts (Standard Form Agreement), proposals: theatre consulting services, lighting, acoustics, magazine, zoning, preliminary cost plan, fee & expense worksheets, fee summaries, 1 artifact, hand written text
textual records
textual records
DR1995:0234:001-001
Description:
proposal for the creation of the River Thames Agency and the River Thames Intelligence Unit, report, correspondence, conference agenda and schedule, notes, minutes of meeting, meeting notes, sketch, clippings, office memorandum, pamphlet, draft proposals, press releases, some regarding the Conference on the River Thames (1968), and promotional material; some material relates to the work of the Thameside Research and Development Group
1968-1969
Proposal for the creation of the River Thames Agency and the River Thames Intelligence Unit
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DR1995:0234:001-001
Description:
proposal for the creation of the River Thames Agency and the River Thames Intelligence Unit, report, correspondence, conference agenda and schedule, notes, minutes of meeting, meeting notes, sketch, clippings, office memorandum, pamphlet, draft proposals, press releases, some regarding the Conference on the River Thames (1968), and promotional material; some material relates to the work of the Thameside Research and Development Group
textual records
1968-1969
textual records
ARCH276060
Description:
16 files - Group contains office files labeled, "AE General" followed by subjects. Contains: correspondence: David Boulva Cleve; miscellaneous notes; miscellaneous correspondence; personnel applications; visitors to office; personnel correspondence; articles Re climate; biography proofs correspondence; Darlington Amenity Research Trust - Michael Dower; Keith Loffler; energy codes; furniture orders - misc.; Arcology Consultation Service; Bing Thom Association; MacMillan Building renovations, contract documents.
1975-1980
Correspondence, notes, contract and furniture orders from Erickson's office
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ARCH276060
Description:
16 files - Group contains office files labeled, "AE General" followed by subjects. Contains: correspondence: David Boulva Cleve; miscellaneous notes; miscellaneous correspondence; personnel applications; visitors to office; personnel correspondence; articles Re climate; biography proofs correspondence; Darlington Amenity Research Trust - Michael Dower; Keith Loffler; energy codes; furniture orders - misc.; Arcology Consultation Service; Bing Thom Association; MacMillan Building renovations, contract documents.
textual records
1975-1980