archives
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Collection
AP162
Synopsis:
The Die gläserne Kette CCA Collection documents the chain of correspondence exchanged between German architects Hermann Finsterlin, Paul Goesch, Wenzel Hablik, Hans Hansen, Carl Krayl, Hans and Wassili Luckhardt, Hans Scharoun, and Bruno and Max Taut between 1919 and 1920 on the subject of utopian architecture and society. This CCA collection features original copies and reproductions of the correspondence, as well as a limited number of drawings by the members of the group.
1911-1977
Die gläserne Kette collection
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AP162
Synopsis:
The Die gläserne Kette CCA Collection documents the chain of correspondence exchanged between German architects Hermann Finsterlin, Paul Goesch, Wenzel Hablik, Hans Hansen, Carl Krayl, Hans and Wassili Luckhardt, Hans Scharoun, and Bruno and Max Taut between 1919 and 1920 on the subject of utopian architecture and society. This CCA collection features original copies and reproductions of the correspondence, as well as a limited number of drawings by the members of the group.
archives
Level of archival description:
Collection AP162
1911-1977
Series
AP195.S3
Description:
Series 3: Construction working files and related correspondence, 1996 – 2015, contains CAD files and related textual records documenting the evolution of the Phaeno Science Centre project over time, particularly during the construction and post-construction phases. Formats represented include chiefly CAD drawings (plotter files, AutoCAD drawings, DXF), as well as text documents (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, plain text) and images (JPEG, TIFF). There is also a significant amount of email correspondence (MSG, MBOX). The bulk of the materials dates from 2000 – 2005. The materials in this series chiefly consist of project working files by year from 2002 to 2015 (non-inclusive). These directories primarily consist of plotter files and other construction drawings in CAD formats, both sent and received by ZHA. Alongside the drawings, there is also often a significant body of textual material, including email correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, translations, legal documentation, and other administrative material. Taken altogether, the working files provide insight into the construction of the Phaeno Science Centre as it evolved over time. In addition to the working files, there are also a number of other files arranged topically. This includes material for construction permit applications, invoices to the client and contractors, construction schedules and pricing, materials related to consultants, and additional detail drawings. Notably, this series also contains the email archives of Sara Klomps, a project architect for the Phaeno Science Centre from the early 2000s through at least 2015. These materials reflect her work on the project, particularly communication with the client and consultants, as well as the arc of her career at ZHA, where she became associate director in 2014.
1996 - 2015
Construction working files and related correspondence
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AP195.S3
Description:
Series 3: Construction working files and related correspondence, 1996 – 2015, contains CAD files and related textual records documenting the evolution of the Phaeno Science Centre project over time, particularly during the construction and post-construction phases. Formats represented include chiefly CAD drawings (plotter files, AutoCAD drawings, DXF), as well as text documents (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, plain text) and images (JPEG, TIFF). There is also a significant amount of email correspondence (MSG, MBOX). The bulk of the materials dates from 2000 – 2005. The materials in this series chiefly consist of project working files by year from 2002 to 2015 (non-inclusive). These directories primarily consist of plotter files and other construction drawings in CAD formats, both sent and received by ZHA. Alongside the drawings, there is also often a significant body of textual material, including email correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, translations, legal documentation, and other administrative material. Taken altogether, the working files provide insight into the construction of the Phaeno Science Centre as it evolved over time. In addition to the working files, there are also a number of other files arranged topically. This includes material for construction permit applications, invoices to the client and contractors, construction schedules and pricing, materials related to consultants, and additional detail drawings. Notably, this series also contains the email archives of Sara Klomps, a project architect for the Phaeno Science Centre from the early 2000s through at least 2015. These materials reflect her work on the project, particularly communication with the client and consultants, as well as the arc of her career at ZHA, where she became associate director in 2014.
Series
1996 - 2015
Project
AP148.S1.1988.PR02
Description:
Project series comprises material related to a design entry for a 1988 competition on the environmental redevelopment of the San Carlo quarry in the comune of Castelnuovo Berardenga near Siena, Italy. Poli dates this project as 1988, though most of the material is undated (only 2 drawings are dated 1988). However, the project description text includes a bibliography making reference to 1991 publications, though it is possible that this document was created later than the drawings. Project material includes numerous drawings and collages, some which are overlayed with wax, one which features a metal object, and some drawn directly onto topographical maps. Project material also includes a model, a photomontage featuring images of the quarry site and geological strata, and a typed project description. Parts of the text in the project description also appear on some of the drawings. Many of the drawings feature a circular design that is repeated throughout the drawing material in this series. Poli's proposal for the redevelopment seemed to involve the addition of trees to the area and the development of a passageway. One of Poli's drawings makes reference to the earth moon highway featured in an earlier project, Interplanetary Architecture (see AP148.S1.1970.PR02).
1988
Ideas competition, Riqualificazione cava di San Carlo [Redevelopment San Carlo quarry], San Vincenzo, Livorno, Italy (1988)
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AP148.S1.1988.PR02
Description:
Project series comprises material related to a design entry for a 1988 competition on the environmental redevelopment of the San Carlo quarry in the comune of Castelnuovo Berardenga near Siena, Italy. Poli dates this project as 1988, though most of the material is undated (only 2 drawings are dated 1988). However, the project description text includes a bibliography making reference to 1991 publications, though it is possible that this document was created later than the drawings. Project material includes numerous drawings and collages, some which are overlayed with wax, one which features a metal object, and some drawn directly onto topographical maps. Project material also includes a model, a photomontage featuring images of the quarry site and geological strata, and a typed project description. Parts of the text in the project description also appear on some of the drawings. Many of the drawings feature a circular design that is repeated throughout the drawing material in this series. Poli's proposal for the redevelopment seemed to involve the addition of trees to the area and the development of a passageway. One of Poli's drawings makes reference to the earth moon highway featured in an earlier project, Interplanetary Architecture (see AP148.S1.1970.PR02).
Project
1988
Project
AP096.D4
Description:
File documents a proposal for an executed [?] prefabrication plant. Material was produced in 1944. File contains a drawing.
1944
Prefabrication Plant Proposal
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AP096.D4
Description:
File documents a proposal for an executed [?] prefabrication plant. Material was produced in 1944. File contains a drawing.
File 4
1944
Project
Walking stiffs
AP041.S1.1993.D2
Description:
Project series documents Melvin Charney’s artistic series entitled "Walking stiffs" and includes textual records, sketches, and photographic materials.
1993
Walking stiffs
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AP041.S1.1993.D2
Description:
Project series documents Melvin Charney’s artistic series entitled "Walking stiffs" and includes textual records, sketches, and photographic materials.
Project
1993
Project
Tree series
AP041.S1.2001.D1
Description:
Project series documents an artistic series by Melvin Charney, entitled "Tree series". It includes photographic materials, textual records.
2001-2003
Tree series
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AP041.S1.2001.D1
Description:
Project series documents an artistic series by Melvin Charney, entitled "Tree series". It includes photographic materials, textual records.
Project
2001-2003
Project
The House of the Painter
AP145.S2.D51
Description:
File documents an executed project. Material in this file was produced in 1984. File contains a presentation model.
[1984]
The House of the Painter
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AP145.S2.D51
Description:
File documents an executed project. Material in this file was produced in 1984. File contains a presentation model.
File 51
[1984]
Project
The House of the Musician
AP145.S2.D52
Description:
File documents an executed project. Material in this file was produced in 1984. File contains a presentation model.
[1984]
The House of the Musician
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AP145.S2.D52
Description:
File documents an executed project. Material in this file was produced in 1984. File contains a presentation model.
File 52
[1984]
Project
Riga
AP145.S2.D58
Description:
File comprises an artist's book. Material in this file was produced in 1985. File contains an artist's book.
[1985]
Riga
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AP145.S2.D58
Description:
File comprises an artist's book. Material in this file was produced in 1985. File contains an artist's book.
File 58
[1985]
Project
Lake Baikal
AP145.S2.D59
Description:
File comprises an artist's book. Material in this file was produced in 1985. File contains an artist's book.
[1985]
Lake Baikal
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AP145.S2.D59
Description:
File comprises an artist's book. Material in this file was produced in 1985. File contains an artist's book.
File 59
[1985]