textual records
Correspondence files
DR2001:0036
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documents include correspondence files, 1991-1992: Architecture in Greece, Academy Group Ltd., AIA, Anyone, ARCHIS, Architects for SOS, Architectural Article, Architectural Design, Architecture d'aujourd'hui, Architectural Digest, Arquitectura & Viviendas, Atlanta Theft (insurance claim), Blast, Brasil Bienale, Bologna Arte Architectura, B.D., Brooklyn Museum - Isozaki & Polshek, CAYC (Center for Arts and Communications, Buenos Aires), The Century Club, Cloverdale (Transportation Services) 2 files, Commissio Internacional, Connaissance des arts, Correspondence (miscellaneous), Declines (invitations), Design Book Review, Ingersoll, For Your Signature (Hall of Wisdom), Flores & Wollny, Design Edition, Gallery 91, Hamberg, Harvard Architectural Review, Interiors (magazine), IDCNY (International Design Center, New York), Invites, Kosmopolis, Kreisberg Projects, Lufthansa. Correspondence Files, 1991-1992: Morgensen undergrad essay, New York State Association of Architects, NYC / AIA, Hiroshi Maruyama, Office Tours, PDE / Draft Correspondence: Projects, PDE - 27th W. 10th St., Pending Invitations, Permission Agreements, Perspecta - pending, Petrafina, Inc., The Pritzker Prize, Progressive Architecture, Max Protech, Requests for Drawings, Articles, Photos, Slides, etc., SKALA, National Gallery of Art / Smithsonian, Staff, Stuttgart - AW Architektur & Wettbewerbe / Martina Schlumberger, Synetics, Inc, Thesis Requests, Urban Center Books, Vanity Fair, Westweek 92 (Pacific Design Center, Knoll).
Correspondence files
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DR2001:0036
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documents include correspondence files, 1991-1992: Architecture in Greece, Academy Group Ltd., AIA, Anyone, ARCHIS, Architects for SOS, Architectural Article, Architectural Design, Architecture d'aujourd'hui, Architectural Digest, Arquitectura & Viviendas, Atlanta Theft (insurance claim), Blast, Brasil Bienale, Bologna Arte Architectura, B.D., Brooklyn Museum - Isozaki & Polshek, CAYC (Center for Arts and Communications, Buenos Aires), The Century Club, Cloverdale (Transportation Services) 2 files, Commissio Internacional, Connaissance des arts, Correspondence (miscellaneous), Declines (invitations), Design Book Review, Ingersoll, For Your Signature (Hall of Wisdom), Flores & Wollny, Design Edition, Gallery 91, Hamberg, Harvard Architectural Review, Interiors (magazine), IDCNY (International Design Center, New York), Invites, Kosmopolis, Kreisberg Projects, Lufthansa. Correspondence Files, 1991-1992: Morgensen undergrad essay, New York State Association of Architects, NYC / AIA, Hiroshi Maruyama, Office Tours, PDE / Draft Correspondence: Projects, PDE - 27th W. 10th St., Pending Invitations, Permission Agreements, Perspecta - pending, Petrafina, Inc., The Pritzker Prize, Progressive Architecture, Max Protech, Requests for Drawings, Articles, Photos, Slides, etc., SKALA, National Gallery of Art / Smithsonian, Staff, Stuttgart - AW Architektur & Wettbewerbe / Martina Schlumberger, Synetics, Inc, Thesis Requests, Urban Center Books, Vanity Fair, Westweek 92 (Pacific Design Center, Knoll).
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photographs
PH1980:0048.06:001-051
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Album PH1980:0048.06:001-051 comprises 22 views of Seville, 16 views of Granada, four views of Madrid and three views of El Escorial, three views of Cadiz, two views of Aranjuez, and one view of Málaga. The 22 views of Seville include: 12 views of palaces, nine of the Royal Alcazar, two of the Palace of San Talmo, and one of the Archbishop's palace; three views of Seville Cathedral; three views of Pontius Pilate's House; and one view each of the Triana Bridge, the Real Maestranza bullfighting arena, the Law Courts on Constitution Square, and the Golden Tower. The 16 views of Granada include: 11 views of the Alhambra; four views of the city; and one view of Granada Cathedral. The four views of Madrid and three views of El Escorial include: three views of the Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial; and one view each of the Royal Palace, the Alcala Gate, the Prado Museum, and a bullfighting arena. The three views of Cadiz include: one view of Saint Anthony's Church; one view of the Calle Ancah [Main Street]; and one view of the city. The two views of Aranjuez include: one view of the Royal Palace and one view of the Casa del Labrador. There is one panorama of Málaga.
architecture, engineering, military
published 1859-1860
Album of views of cities showing royal palaces and religious and public architecture, Spain
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PH1980:0048.06:001-051
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Album PH1980:0048.06:001-051 comprises 22 views of Seville, 16 views of Granada, four views of Madrid and three views of El Escorial, three views of Cadiz, two views of Aranjuez, and one view of Málaga. The 22 views of Seville include: 12 views of palaces, nine of the Royal Alcazar, two of the Palace of San Talmo, and one of the Archbishop's palace; three views of Seville Cathedral; three views of Pontius Pilate's House; and one view each of the Triana Bridge, the Real Maestranza bullfighting arena, the Law Courts on Constitution Square, and the Golden Tower. The 16 views of Granada include: 11 views of the Alhambra; four views of the city; and one view of Granada Cathedral. The four views of Madrid and three views of El Escorial include: three views of the Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial; and one view each of the Royal Palace, the Alcala Gate, the Prado Museum, and a bullfighting arena. The three views of Cadiz include: one view of Saint Anthony's Church; one view of the Calle Ancah [Main Street]; and one view of the city. The two views of Aranjuez include: one view of the Royal Palace and one view of the Casa del Labrador. There is one panorama of Málaga.
photographs
published 1859-1860
architecture, engineering, military
textual records
AP197.S3.011
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The box is comprised of correspondence for the years of 2002-2014, organized in chronological order. The box documents Frampton’s career as Ware professor at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University and his related professional activities. Correspondence in this box includes: offers of teaching positions; requests to write articles, reviews, books and recommendation letters; invitations to teach, present, or attend at lectures/symposiums/conferences; and requests to serve on juries. Throughout this period, Frampton corresponded with various universities, architects, professors, publishers, and editors of various publications such as: Alvaro Siza; Mario Botta; Glenn Murcutt; Angelo Bucci; Kengo Kuma; Charles Correa; Rafael Moneo; Raj Rewal; Harry Wolf; Tadao Ando; and David Chipperfield. Correspondence relates to Frampton participation/involvement in: writing Richard Meier and Steven Holl essays for Electa Architecture and the Labor, Work and Architecture publication; in the Chinese translation of Studies in Tectonic Culture; in the International Committee for Documentation and Conservation of Buildings, Sites and Neighbourhoods of the Modern Movement’s (do.co,mo.mo) "The Challenge of the Modern Movement;" lecturing at the Bard Graduate Center; providing the keynote address at the Architectural Association of Ireland Symposium; acting as a jury member for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews.
2002-2014
Personal and professional correspondence from 2002-2014
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AP197.S3.011
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The box is comprised of correspondence for the years of 2002-2014, organized in chronological order. The box documents Frampton’s career as Ware professor at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University and his related professional activities. Correspondence in this box includes: offers of teaching positions; requests to write articles, reviews, books and recommendation letters; invitations to teach, present, or attend at lectures/symposiums/conferences; and requests to serve on juries. Throughout this period, Frampton corresponded with various universities, architects, professors, publishers, and editors of various publications such as: Alvaro Siza; Mario Botta; Glenn Murcutt; Angelo Bucci; Kengo Kuma; Charles Correa; Rafael Moneo; Raj Rewal; Harry Wolf; Tadao Ando; and David Chipperfield. Correspondence relates to Frampton participation/involvement in: writing Richard Meier and Steven Holl essays for Electa Architecture and the Labor, Work and Architecture publication; in the Chinese translation of Studies in Tectonic Culture; in the International Committee for Documentation and Conservation of Buildings, Sites and Neighbourhoods of the Modern Movement’s (do.co,mo.mo) "The Challenge of the Modern Movement;" lecturing at the Bard Graduate Center; providing the keynote address at the Architectural Association of Ireland Symposium; acting as a jury member for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews.
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2002-2014
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Bernard Tschumi fonds
AP214
Synopsis:
The Bernard Tschumi fonds, dating from approximately 1965-2015, documents the professional activities of Bernard Tschumi including Tschumi’s career in academia and his professional practice as an architect through approximately 75 projects dating from the late 1980s to 2012.
circa 1964-2015
Bernard Tschumi fonds
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AP214
Synopsis:
The Bernard Tschumi fonds, dating from approximately 1965-2015, documents the professional activities of Bernard Tschumi including Tschumi’s career in academia and his professional practice as an architect through approximately 75 projects dating from the late 1980s to 2012.
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Fonds
circa 1964-2015
textual records
ARCH186553
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certificates and diplomas awarded to Desbarats from the National Design Council (c.1981), Canada Museum's Construction Corporation (1985), Ordre des architectes du Québec (1974), Ordre des architectes du Québec Prix d'excellence en architecture (1984), Concordia University (1977), American Public Works Association (1980), Médaille du Centenaire (1967), final proof of Who's Who entry, Guy Desbarats' C.V., correspondence from Jeanne Sauvé concerning Governor General's residence, correspondence with Roméo LeBlanc
Certificates and diplomas awarded to Desbarats
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ARCH186553
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certificates and diplomas awarded to Desbarats from the National Design Council (c.1981), Canada Museum's Construction Corporation (1985), Ordre des architectes du Québec (1974), Ordre des architectes du Québec Prix d'excellence en architecture (1984), Concordia University (1977), American Public Works Association (1980), Médaille du Centenaire (1967), final proof of Who's Who entry, Guy Desbarats' C.V., correspondence from Jeanne Sauvé concerning Governor General's residence, correspondence with Roméo LeBlanc
textual records
Various awards and honours
ARCH277083
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File contains awards and honours in recognition of Arthur Erickson or his firms Erickson/Massey Architects, Arthur Erickson Architects or Arthur Erickson Corporation. Includes: National Design Award from the Canadian Housing Design Council for 5185 Keith Road, W. Vancouver and 3281 W. 35 Avenue, Vancouver (1964), Associate Member of the American Hospital Association (1975), Qualification to practice architecture in the state of New York (1979), Honorary Fellowship from the American Institute of Architects (1978), Charter Member of the American Planning Association (1978), Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Manitoba (1978), Festival of Architecture Honor Awards for Eppich House, Robson Square/The Law Courts, Habitat Pavilion, Sikh Temple and Museum of Anthropology (1980), Governor General's Medal for Architecture for the Yorkdale Rapit Transit Station, Certification of Practice firn the California State Boad of Architectural Examiners (1981), Second Prize in the Concours Europeen Cembureau for Napp Laboratories (1985), President's Award for Excellence from The American Society of Landscape Architects for Robson Square - first phase, Citation confered upon Cornelia Oberlander from the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects for the landscape architecture of the Canadian Chancery (1991), Award for Excellence in the graphic representation of architecture for the Hotel and Convention Centre and Malaysiana (1993), Honorary Member Diploma from La Sociedad de Arquitectos Mexicanos (1993), architectural licence from the National Council of Architecturall Registration Boards (1994).
1964-1994
Various awards and honours
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ARCH277083
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File contains awards and honours in recognition of Arthur Erickson or his firms Erickson/Massey Architects, Arthur Erickson Architects or Arthur Erickson Corporation. Includes: National Design Award from the Canadian Housing Design Council for 5185 Keith Road, W. Vancouver and 3281 W. 35 Avenue, Vancouver (1964), Associate Member of the American Hospital Association (1975), Qualification to practice architecture in the state of New York (1979), Honorary Fellowship from the American Institute of Architects (1978), Charter Member of the American Planning Association (1978), Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Manitoba (1978), Festival of Architecture Honor Awards for Eppich House, Robson Square/The Law Courts, Habitat Pavilion, Sikh Temple and Museum of Anthropology (1980), Governor General's Medal for Architecture for the Yorkdale Rapit Transit Station, Certification of Practice firn the California State Boad of Architectural Examiners (1981), Second Prize in the Concours Europeen Cembureau for Napp Laboratories (1985), President's Award for Excellence from The American Society of Landscape Architects for Robson Square - first phase, Citation confered upon Cornelia Oberlander from the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects for the landscape architecture of the Canadian Chancery (1991), Award for Excellence in the graphic representation of architecture for the Hotel and Convention Centre and Malaysiana (1993), Honorary Member Diploma from La Sociedad de Arquitectos Mexicanos (1993), architectural licence from the National Council of Architecturall Registration Boards (1994).
1964-1994
photographs
ARCH268541
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Contains slides of 13 projects by Abalos & Herreros used in several conferences: - Planta de biometanización y compostaje de residuos urbanos, Pinto, AP164.S1.2000.D6 (65 slides: views of the landfill main building; plans, maps, exterior views, sketches, etc.); - Aula medioambiental y oficinas, Arico, Tenerife, AP164.S1.1998.D1(24 slides: interior and exterior views of the building, and plans); - Plaza y torre Woermann, Las Palmas, AP164.S1.2001.D7 (19 slides: plans and aerial and exterior views of the tower); - Centro universitario en Mérida, AP164.S1.1999.D4 (44 slides: plans and aerial, interior and exterior views of the building); - Sala municipal y plaza en Colmenarejo, AP164.S1.1997.D11 (18 slides: interior/exterior views of the building, and plans); - La Casa verde, AP164.S1.1997.D4 (8 slides: exterior views, plans and model); - Torres mixtas bioclimáticas en el Humedal de Salburua, Vitoria, AP164.S1.2002.D2 (10 slides: plans and model); - New Museum de Arte Contemporáneo, New York, AP164.S1.2003.D1 (61 slides: presentation drawings and plans); - Biblioteca Usera, AP164.S1.1995.D1 (33 slides:, plans, construction phase, interior/exterior views, sketches, model); - Casa Mora, AP164.S1.2000.D10 (9 slides: plans, sketch, outdoor views); - Estudio Gordillo, AP164.S1.1999.D6 (12 slides: interior/exterior views); - Planta de reciclaje de residuos urbanos de Valdemingómez, AP164.S1.1996.D4 (13 slides: exterior views and a plan); - Pabellón de gimnasia en el parque del Retiro, AP164.S1.2000.D3 (11 slides: interior/exterior views).
between 1993 and 2006
Ring binder with slides related to thirteen projects by Abalos & Herreros
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ARCH268541
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Contains slides of 13 projects by Abalos & Herreros used in several conferences: - Planta de biometanización y compostaje de residuos urbanos, Pinto, AP164.S1.2000.D6 (65 slides: views of the landfill main building; plans, maps, exterior views, sketches, etc.); - Aula medioambiental y oficinas, Arico, Tenerife, AP164.S1.1998.D1(24 slides: interior and exterior views of the building, and plans); - Plaza y torre Woermann, Las Palmas, AP164.S1.2001.D7 (19 slides: plans and aerial and exterior views of the tower); - Centro universitario en Mérida, AP164.S1.1999.D4 (44 slides: plans and aerial, interior and exterior views of the building); - Sala municipal y plaza en Colmenarejo, AP164.S1.1997.D11 (18 slides: interior/exterior views of the building, and plans); - La Casa verde, AP164.S1.1997.D4 (8 slides: exterior views, plans and model); - Torres mixtas bioclimáticas en el Humedal de Salburua, Vitoria, AP164.S1.2002.D2 (10 slides: plans and model); - New Museum de Arte Contemporáneo, New York, AP164.S1.2003.D1 (61 slides: presentation drawings and plans); - Biblioteca Usera, AP164.S1.1995.D1 (33 slides:, plans, construction phase, interior/exterior views, sketches, model); - Casa Mora, AP164.S1.2000.D10 (9 slides: plans, sketch, outdoor views); - Estudio Gordillo, AP164.S1.1999.D6 (12 slides: interior/exterior views); - Planta de reciclaje de residuos urbanos de Valdemingómez, AP164.S1.1996.D4 (13 slides: exterior views and a plan); - Pabellón de gimnasia en el parque del Retiro, AP164.S1.2000.D3 (11 slides: interior/exterior views).
photographs
between 1993 and 2006
drawings
ARCH268546
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Contains plans for 12 projects by Abalos & Herreros: - Barcelona Forum 2004, AP164.S1.2000.D9 (Parque Litoral NE; Albergue; La muntaña; Tersa/Edificio de oficinas y planta integral de RSU; Pantalán: 13 colour inkjet prints : details, elevations, plans and sections); - Unidentified project (1 colour inkjet print: site plan); - Plaza y torre Woermann, Las Palmas, AP164.S1.2001.D7 (7 colour inkjet prints, 1 inkjet print: various plans of the tower); - Torres mixtas bioclimáticas en el Humedal de Salburua, Vitoria, AP164.S1.2002.D2 (7 colour inkjet prints: plans, technical information and site plan); - Estudio Gordillo, AP164.S1.1999.D6 (6 colour inkjet prints, 3 inkjet prints: elevations, plans and sections); - New Museum de Arte Contemporáneo, New York, AP164.S1.2003.D1 (9 colour inkjet prints: elevations, plans and sections); - Biblioteca Usera, AP164.S1.1995.D1 (9 inkjet prints, 2 colour inkjet prints); - Planta de reciclaje de residuos urbanos de Valdemingómez, AP164.S1.1996.D4 (10 inkjet prints: elevations, plans and sections); - Centro universitario en Mérida, AP164.S1.1999.D4 (7 inkjet prints: elevations, plans and a section); - Recualificación del espacio público de Ramos, AP164.S1.1997.D7 (4 colour inkjet prints: site plans); - Sala municipal y plaza en Colmenarejo, AP164.S1.1997.D11 (3 inkjet prints: plans); - Planta de biometanización y compostaje de residuos urbanos, Pinto, AP164.S1.2000.D6 (8 colour inkjet prints, 4 inkjet prints: elevations, plans and sections).
between 1999 and 2006
Portfolio with plans related to twelve projects by Abalos & Herreros
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ARCH268546
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Contains plans for 12 projects by Abalos & Herreros: - Barcelona Forum 2004, AP164.S1.2000.D9 (Parque Litoral NE; Albergue; La muntaña; Tersa/Edificio de oficinas y planta integral de RSU; Pantalán: 13 colour inkjet prints : details, elevations, plans and sections); - Unidentified project (1 colour inkjet print: site plan); - Plaza y torre Woermann, Las Palmas, AP164.S1.2001.D7 (7 colour inkjet prints, 1 inkjet print: various plans of the tower); - Torres mixtas bioclimáticas en el Humedal de Salburua, Vitoria, AP164.S1.2002.D2 (7 colour inkjet prints: plans, technical information and site plan); - Estudio Gordillo, AP164.S1.1999.D6 (6 colour inkjet prints, 3 inkjet prints: elevations, plans and sections); - New Museum de Arte Contemporáneo, New York, AP164.S1.2003.D1 (9 colour inkjet prints: elevations, plans and sections); - Biblioteca Usera, AP164.S1.1995.D1 (9 inkjet prints, 2 colour inkjet prints); - Planta de reciclaje de residuos urbanos de Valdemingómez, AP164.S1.1996.D4 (10 inkjet prints: elevations, plans and sections); - Centro universitario en Mérida, AP164.S1.1999.D4 (7 inkjet prints: elevations, plans and a section); - Recualificación del espacio público de Ramos, AP164.S1.1997.D7 (4 colour inkjet prints: site plans); - Sala municipal y plaza en Colmenarejo, AP164.S1.1997.D11 (3 inkjet prints: plans); - Planta de biometanización y compostaje de residuos urbanos, Pinto, AP164.S1.2000.D6 (8 colour inkjet prints, 4 inkjet prints: elevations, plans and sections).
drawings
between 1999 and 2006
textual records
DR2001:0030
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documents include lectures, 1989-1992; travel files, 1991-1992; letters of recommendation, 1991-1992. Lecture file schedule: Ching (Chinese community lectures) 11/29 - 11/30, lecture requests rejected.File folder "lectures 1989 - finished": miscellaneous papers concerning planning, contacts, travel, etc. File folder "lectures 1991":Wiesbaden 1991, Seton Hill / Philip Johnson, 09/14/91 lecture, santander (University) Barcelona 8/19 lecture honorarium, Western Mountain Region (AIA) Salt Lake (City) 09/21/91, Mississippi State Lecture Honorarium 09/16/91, Central States Regional AIA Convention, Des Moines, 10/10-11, University of Michigan Lecture Honorarium 11/22/91, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Lecture Honoraria, University of Minnesota Lecture Honoraria, College of Architecture, Clemson, S.C. (1990), Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago, 1990), The Savannah College (of Art and Design, 1990), The University of Michigan, Clemson University, Atlanta ADAC (Decorative Arts Center) July 22-23/91. PDE - Keynote Speaker. Contact Susan Fite, Ando - Century Club, Oct. 1/91. RSVP and Invitations: Georgia Tech. 01/14/92. File Folder - "Travel", 1991-1992:Naples, Germany Trip 12/15-12/18, Atlanta > Frankfurt > Berlin, Frankfurt Trip, Spain 1992, Japan Trip, Frankfurt Trip with Schwan & kreis(berg), Berlin Frank(furt) Trip. PDE, CCD, SCE, 05/20/92 Germany France Trip, Germany 6/29-30, Germany 3/24, memorabilia. File Folder - "letters of recommendation / reference," 1991-1992: Robert Montray Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Raphael Mone, David Niland, Office for Metro. Arch., Sarah Whiting, Recommendation - Milanini, letter of Reference - J. Ben Gianni, letters of Reference, reference letters and Friedrich K.M. Bohm.
Documents include lectures, 1989-1992
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DR2001:0030
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documents include lectures, 1989-1992; travel files, 1991-1992; letters of recommendation, 1991-1992. Lecture file schedule: Ching (Chinese community lectures) 11/29 - 11/30, lecture requests rejected.File folder "lectures 1989 - finished": miscellaneous papers concerning planning, contacts, travel, etc. File folder "lectures 1991":Wiesbaden 1991, Seton Hill / Philip Johnson, 09/14/91 lecture, santander (University) Barcelona 8/19 lecture honorarium, Western Mountain Region (AIA) Salt Lake (City) 09/21/91, Mississippi State Lecture Honorarium 09/16/91, Central States Regional AIA Convention, Des Moines, 10/10-11, University of Michigan Lecture Honorarium 11/22/91, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Lecture Honoraria, University of Minnesota Lecture Honoraria, College of Architecture, Clemson, S.C. (1990), Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago, 1990), The Savannah College (of Art and Design, 1990), The University of Michigan, Clemson University, Atlanta ADAC (Decorative Arts Center) July 22-23/91. PDE - Keynote Speaker. Contact Susan Fite, Ando - Century Club, Oct. 1/91. RSVP and Invitations: Georgia Tech. 01/14/92. File Folder - "Travel", 1991-1992:Naples, Germany Trip 12/15-12/18, Atlanta > Frankfurt > Berlin, Frankfurt Trip, Spain 1992, Japan Trip, Frankfurt Trip with Schwan & kreis(berg), Berlin Frank(furt) Trip. PDE, CCD, SCE, 05/20/92 Germany France Trip, Germany 6/29-30, Germany 3/24, memorabilia. File Folder - "letters of recommendation / reference," 1991-1992: Robert Montray Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Raphael Mone, David Niland, Office for Metro. Arch., Sarah Whiting, Recommendation - Milanini, letter of Reference - J. Ben Gianni, letters of Reference, reference letters and Friedrich K.M. Bohm.
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Album on South Asian domestic architecture showing ornaments, crafts and trade advertisements
PH1979:0432
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This album titled Indian Domestic Architecture, is by Lockwood de Forest and a combination architectural book and trade catalogue. It reflects de Forest's goal to ensure the preservation of the arts, crafts and trades (with a particular attention given to carving) of South Asian workmen. 25 heliotype plates show Indian architecture and ornaments and the final 14 pages show advertisements, in the Indian graphic style, for various New York building craftsmen and home furnishers. The album comprises a title page, an Introduction by Lockwood de Forest, a list of contents, plates by Heliotype Printing Co., Boston and engravings. Contents I. House at Ahmedabad, 16th century II. House at Ahmedabad, 17th century III. House at Ahmedabad, 18th century IV. Copy of one of the Bhudder windows at Ahmedabad, full size 7 ff. x 10 ft. made by Mr. de Forest's men and sold to the South Kensington Museum V. Copy of the second Bhudder window in Mr. De Forest's possession in New York. VI. Front of a house at Ajmere VII. Tomb of the time of Akbar, red sandstone VIII. Marble tracery in the palace, Delhi IX. Window of a house at Amritza X. Brass door at Amritza XI. Front of a house at Lahore XII. Front of a house at Lahore XIII. Front of a house at Lahore XIV. Doorway of house, red sandstone, Multan XV. Front of a house at Multan XVI. Door of house, Multan XVII. Window of tomb in tile at Multan XVIII. Doorway of house, red sandstone, Multan XIX. Mr. De Forest's rooms, 9 East 17th Street, New York XX. Mr. De Forest's rooms, 9 East 17th Street, New York XXI. Door of a house at Ahmedabad, 19th century XXII. House at Ahmedabad, early 17th century XXIII. Window of a house at Lahore XXIV. Tomb of Ala-Ud-Din Khilji, old Delhi XXV. Marble Gateway of a tomb at Gualior
architecture, ornament
1885
Album on South Asian domestic architecture showing ornaments, crafts and trade advertisements
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PH1979:0432
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This album titled Indian Domestic Architecture, is by Lockwood de Forest and a combination architectural book and trade catalogue. It reflects de Forest's goal to ensure the preservation of the arts, crafts and trades (with a particular attention given to carving) of South Asian workmen. 25 heliotype plates show Indian architecture and ornaments and the final 14 pages show advertisements, in the Indian graphic style, for various New York building craftsmen and home furnishers. The album comprises a title page, an Introduction by Lockwood de Forest, a list of contents, plates by Heliotype Printing Co., Boston and engravings. Contents I. House at Ahmedabad, 16th century II. House at Ahmedabad, 17th century III. House at Ahmedabad, 18th century IV. Copy of one of the Bhudder windows at Ahmedabad, full size 7 ff. x 10 ft. made by Mr. de Forest's men and sold to the South Kensington Museum V. Copy of the second Bhudder window in Mr. De Forest's possession in New York. VI. Front of a house at Ajmere VII. Tomb of the time of Akbar, red sandstone VIII. Marble tracery in the palace, Delhi IX. Window of a house at Amritza X. Brass door at Amritza XI. Front of a house at Lahore XII. Front of a house at Lahore XIII. Front of a house at Lahore XIV. Doorway of house, red sandstone, Multan XV. Front of a house at Multan XVI. Door of house, Multan XVII. Window of tomb in tile at Multan XVIII. Doorway of house, red sandstone, Multan XIX. Mr. De Forest's rooms, 9 East 17th Street, New York XX. Mr. De Forest's rooms, 9 East 17th Street, New York XXI. Door of a house at Ahmedabad, 19th century XXII. House at Ahmedabad, early 17th century XXIII. Window of a house at Lahore XXIV. Tomb of Ala-Ud-Din Khilji, old Delhi XXV. Marble Gateway of a tomb at Gualior
1885
architecture, ornament