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AP041.S3.SS04
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This subseries documents Melvin Charney's solo exhibition "Melvin Charney : Oeuvres, 1970-1979", originally held at the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal in 1979. The exhibition presentes Charney's work through his works of art, including photographs, drawings, installations and sculptures. The sub-series includes textual records.
1979
Melvin Charney: oeuvres 1970-1979
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AP041.S3.SS04
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This subseries documents Melvin Charney's solo exhibition "Melvin Charney : Oeuvres, 1970-1979", originally held at the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal in 1979. The exhibition presentes Charney's work through his works of art, including photographs, drawings, installations and sculptures. The sub-series includes textual records.
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1979
Sub-series
AP207.S2.SS16
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The sub-series documents the exhibition "Radical Design. Ricerca e progetto dagli anni ’60 a oggi”, curated by Pettena and presented at the Casa Masaccio in San Giovanni Valdarno, in 2004. The exhibition focuses on the Radical movement and exhibits over 70 objects designed by some of the most well known figures of the Radical movement from the 1960s to the 2000s, such as Superstudio, Archizoom, Global Tools, Gaetano Pesce, Hans Hollein, and Ettore Sottsass. The sub-series contains texts for the exhibition and publications, correspondence related to the planning of the exhibition, installation views, and promotional materials. Source: Casa Masaccio Centro per l'arte contemporanea website, http://www.casamasaccio.it/archivio/radical-design-ricerca-e-progetto-dagli-anni-60-ad-oggi/ (last accessed 30 January 2020).
2001-2018
Radical Design. Ricerca e progetto dagli anni ’60 a oggi (2004)
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AP207.S2.SS16
Description:
The sub-series documents the exhibition "Radical Design. Ricerca e progetto dagli anni ’60 a oggi”, curated by Pettena and presented at the Casa Masaccio in San Giovanni Valdarno, in 2004. The exhibition focuses on the Radical movement and exhibits over 70 objects designed by some of the most well known figures of the Radical movement from the 1960s to the 2000s, such as Superstudio, Archizoom, Global Tools, Gaetano Pesce, Hans Hollein, and Ettore Sottsass. The sub-series contains texts for the exhibition and publications, correspondence related to the planning of the exhibition, installation views, and promotional materials. Source: Casa Masaccio Centro per l'arte contemporanea website, http://www.casamasaccio.it/archivio/radical-design-ricerca-e-progetto-dagli-anni-60-ad-oggi/ (last accessed 30 January 2020).
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2001-2018
Project
The Atlanta Biltmore
AP114.S1.SS1.D12
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Project for a hotel, exhibition hall, pool and apartment suites in Atlanta, Georgia.
circa 1970 - 1979
The Atlanta Biltmore
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AP114.S1.SS1.D12
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Project for a hotel, exhibition hall, pool and apartment suites in Atlanta, Georgia.
File 12
circa 1970 - 1979
Project
AP164.S1.1986.D9
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This project series documents the exhibition “Le Corbusier: rascacielos” curated by Abalos & Herreros and organised by the Ayuntamiento de Madrid. The exposition, installation and catalog commemorated the centenary of the birth of Le Corbusier. The exhibition won the premio de investigación from the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (C.O.A.M.) in 1987 or 1988. It also won the prize from the Ayuntamiento de Madrid in 1988 or 1989. The firm identified this project as number 41. Documenting the exhibition are design development drawings, illustrations, notes, project descriptions, correspondence, clippings, portraits, drafts, and reference and photographic materials.
1986-1988
Le Corbusier : rascacielos, Madrid, Spain (1986-1987)
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AP164.S1.1986.D9
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This project series documents the exhibition “Le Corbusier: rascacielos” curated by Abalos & Herreros and organised by the Ayuntamiento de Madrid. The exposition, installation and catalog commemorated the centenary of the birth of Le Corbusier. The exhibition won the premio de investigación from the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (C.O.A.M.) in 1987 or 1988. It also won the prize from the Ayuntamiento de Madrid in 1988 or 1989. The firm identified this project as number 41. Documenting the exhibition are design development drawings, illustrations, notes, project descriptions, correspondence, clippings, portraits, drafts, and reference and photographic materials.
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1986-1988
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Günter Günschel fonds
AP187
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The Günter Günschel fonds documents the architectural work of Günter Günschel. The fonds spans the years 1943 to 2006 and consists of drawings, photographic materials, and textual documentation related to over 50 projects, such as Kristallwucherungen (1953-1988), Geodätische Hallen (1955-1978), Wohnheim in Raumzellenbauweise für das Studentenwerk Göttingen (1969), Stadtquartiere (1977-1988), Emtwurf zur Bebauung der Weserinsel Teerhof in Bremen (1977-1978), and Stühle, Computergrafiken (1998).
1943-2006
Günter Günschel fonds
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AP187
Synopsis:
The Günter Günschel fonds documents the architectural work of Günter Günschel. The fonds spans the years 1943 to 2006 and consists of drawings, photographic materials, and textual documentation related to over 50 projects, such as Kristallwucherungen (1953-1988), Geodätische Hallen (1955-1978), Wohnheim in Raumzellenbauweise für das Studentenwerk Göttingen (1969), Stadtquartiere (1977-1988), Emtwurf zur Bebauung der Weserinsel Teerhof in Bremen (1977-1978), and Stühle, Computergrafiken (1998).
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1943-2006
Sub-series
AP041.S3.SS09
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This sub-series documents Melvin Charney's solo exhibition, « Melvin Charney, l'avènement de l'événement, paraboles », at Le Fonds régional d'art contemporain Basse-Normandie (FRAC-BN) in 1997-1998, as well as items related to the associated exhibition catalogue, « Melvin Charney : parcours de la réinvention ». The sub-series includes textual records.
1997-1998
Melvin Charney, l'avènement de l'événement, paraboles
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AP041.S3.SS09
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This sub-series documents Melvin Charney's solo exhibition, « Melvin Charney, l'avènement de l'événement, paraboles », at Le Fonds régional d'art contemporain Basse-Normandie (FRAC-BN) in 1997-1998, as well as items related to the associated exhibition catalogue, « Melvin Charney : parcours de la réinvention ». The sub-series includes textual records.
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1997-1998
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Lars Spuybroek fonds
AP173
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The Lars Spuybroek fonds documents the professional practice of architect Lars Spuybroek from his early projects in the 1990s to projects undertaken with his firm NOX from 1995 to 2010. The majority of the documents in the fonds consist of photographic materials, drawings and textual records relating to over 70 projects, such as the H2Oexpo in Neeltje Jans Island, Netherlands (1997), the Maison Folie in Nantes, France (2001) and the D-Tower in Doetinchem, Netherlands (2004).
1980s-2010
Lars Spuybroek fonds
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AP173
Synopsis:
The Lars Spuybroek fonds documents the professional practice of architect Lars Spuybroek from his early projects in the 1990s to projects undertaken with his firm NOX from 1995 to 2010. The majority of the documents in the fonds consist of photographic materials, drawings and textual records relating to over 70 projects, such as the H2Oexpo in Neeltje Jans Island, Netherlands (1997), the Maison Folie in Nantes, France (2001) and the D-Tower in Doetinchem, Netherlands (2004).
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1980s-2010
Project
AP140.S2.SS3.D13
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File documents the participation of the office of James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates to the British Architecture Today exhibition at the British Pavilion, Biennale di Venezia, in Venice, Italy. Material in this file was produced in 1991. File contains textual records, including schedules of materials lent to the exhibition, clippings and correspondence with Francesco Dal Co.
1991
British Architecture Today, Biennale di Venezia
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AP140.S2.SS3.D13
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File documents the participation of the office of James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates to the British Architecture Today exhibition at the British Pavilion, Biennale di Venezia, in Venice, Italy. Material in this file was produced in 1991. File contains textual records, including schedules of materials lent to the exhibition, clippings and correspondence with Francesco Dal Co.
File 13
1991
Project
AP154.S1.1966.PR01
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File AP154.S1.1966.PR01, Wykeham Rise School, Washington, Connecticut: Master plan for new campus (1966), documents a project by Giovanni Pasanella and Joseph Merz for a master plan for a new campus for Wykeham Rise School in Washington, Connecticut. The project was awarded to the architects as the outcome of a limited competition. The design was featured in the exhibition 40 under 40: an exhibition of young talent in architecture, organized by the Architectural League of New York and presented in 1966. The project, described as being "under design" in the exhibition catalogue, seem not to have been realized. The file consists of presentation drawings and design drawings.
1966
Wykeham Rise School, Washington, Connecticut: Master plan for new campus (1966)
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AP154.S1.1966.PR01
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File AP154.S1.1966.PR01, Wykeham Rise School, Washington, Connecticut: Master plan for new campus (1966), documents a project by Giovanni Pasanella and Joseph Merz for a master plan for a new campus for Wykeham Rise School in Washington, Connecticut. The project was awarded to the architects as the outcome of a limited competition. The design was featured in the exhibition 40 under 40: an exhibition of young talent in architecture, organized by the Architectural League of New York and presented in 1966. The project, described as being "under design" in the exhibition catalogue, seem not to have been realized. The file consists of presentation drawings and design drawings.
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1966
Open House for Students
On 26 September 2024 we invite students to explore our exhibitions, Study Room, and public spaces, and ask us anything and everything you would like to know about the CCA.
26 September 2024, 6pm to 8:30pm
Open House for Students
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On 26 September 2024 we invite students to explore our exhibitions, Study Room, and public spaces, and ask us anything and everything you would like to know about the CCA.