Project
AP178.S1.1975.PR02
Description:
This project series documents the Escola Paula Frassinetti in Porto, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 31/70. The office assigned the date 1975 to this project. The project consisted of renovations to a three-storey school. The project was not realized. Documenting this project are sketches, elevations, floor plans, and sections. Textual material includes correspondence.
1973-1975
Escola Paula Frassinetti [Paula Frassineti school], Porto, Portugal (1975)
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AP178.S1.1975.PR02
Description:
This project series documents the Escola Paula Frassinetti in Porto, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 31/70. The office assigned the date 1975 to this project. The project consisted of renovations to a three-storey school. The project was not realized. Documenting this project are sketches, elevations, floor plans, and sections. Textual material includes correspondence.
Project
1973-1975
Series
AP032.S2
Description:
This series contains papers and drawings related to Goldsmith's career with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill from 1955-83, and also his later work undertaken after retirement from the firm. The documents include office communications and reports, publicity about SOM, extensive client and project files (which include blueprints of Burnham & Root and Holabird & Roche office buildings), and Goldsmith's documentation files on projects, architects, and a wide range of other topics, some of which have a lot of information (bridges, stadium architecture). The drawings of various SOM projects and other work by Goldsmith include some original sketches and design development drawings, as well as five models of bridge proposals. Many of Goldsmith's later bridge designs (often with T.Y. Lin) are well represented, as well as large-scale projects like Central Place Development in Brisbane, Australia (Peddle, Thorpe & Harvey, architects), and the Hangkang City project (Goldsmith with Mahoub Elnimeiri and Alexander Baumgarten, architects).
1947-1996
Professional Activities - Architecture
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AP032.S2
Description:
This series contains papers and drawings related to Goldsmith's career with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill from 1955-83, and also his later work undertaken after retirement from the firm. The documents include office communications and reports, publicity about SOM, extensive client and project files (which include blueprints of Burnham & Root and Holabird & Roche office buildings), and Goldsmith's documentation files on projects, architects, and a wide range of other topics, some of which have a lot of information (bridges, stadium architecture). The drawings of various SOM projects and other work by Goldsmith include some original sketches and design development drawings, as well as five models of bridge proposals. Many of Goldsmith's later bridge designs (often with T.Y. Lin) are well represented, as well as large-scale projects like Central Place Development in Brisbane, Australia (Peddle, Thorpe & Harvey, architects), and the Hangkang City project (Goldsmith with Mahoub Elnimeiri and Alexander Baumgarten, architects).
Series 2
1947-1996
Project
AP178.S1.1995.PR12
Description:
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.
1991-2011
Instituto de Biofísica [Institute of Biophysics], Hombroich, Germany (1995-1996)
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AP178.S1.1995.PR12
Description:
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.
Project
1991-2011
Project
AP018.S1.1976.PR01
Description:
This project series documents a feasibility study for a hotel and condominium development in Burlington, Ontario in 1976. The office identified the project number as 7601. The project consisted of a study to determine the feasibility of building a hotel and condominium on the historic Brant Inn site, a famous hotel which had closed about a decade previously. The proposed development was approximately 30 storeys with 350 condos, 250 hotel rooms, a convention facility and parking garage. It is unclear from the project materials whether the project was ever built. A project list, created by the office, which accompanied the donation of this fonds referred to this project as Hotel and Condominium Feasibility Study for David S. Owen of Warrick Consultants Limited. The project is recorded through a conference report and presentation boards dating from 1976. The presentation boards show site plans and schemes, while one shows a drawing of the New Brant Inn, prepared by architect Visvalois V. Upenicks.
1970-1976
Hotel and Condominium, Feasibility Study, Burlington, Ontario (1976)
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AP018.S1.1976.PR01
Description:
This project series documents a feasibility study for a hotel and condominium development in Burlington, Ontario in 1976. The office identified the project number as 7601. The project consisted of a study to determine the feasibility of building a hotel and condominium on the historic Brant Inn site, a famous hotel which had closed about a decade previously. The proposed development was approximately 30 storeys with 350 condos, 250 hotel rooms, a convention facility and parking garage. It is unclear from the project materials whether the project was ever built. A project list, created by the office, which accompanied the donation of this fonds referred to this project as Hotel and Condominium Feasibility Study for David S. Owen of Warrick Consultants Limited. The project is recorded through a conference report and presentation boards dating from 1976. The presentation boards show site plans and schemes, while one shows a drawing of the New Brant Inn, prepared by architect Visvalois V. Upenicks.
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1970-1976
Project
AP018.S1.1981.PR01
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the physical training facilities at the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, Nova Scotia from 1981-1985. The office identified the project number as 8101. This project consisted of two, two-storey buildings, one with a gymnasium and the other with a swimming pool, connected to one another by change rooms. Another small building connected to these contained a classroom, squash court, first aid, weight training room and instructor's office. This project also included an outdoor sports field, car park and site work. The building was commissioned by Public Works Canada, a federal agency. The project is recorded through drawings, photographs and textual records dating from 1981-1985. The drawings consist of plans, elevations, sections, and construction drawings for the building, as well as site plans for the exterior aspects of the project. The textual records include project notes, correspondence, construction documentation, contract and technical data, tender documents, conference, meeting and design reports, and the project proposal.
1981-1985
Canadian Coast Guard College, Physical Training Facilities, Sydney, Nova Scotia (1981-1985)
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AP018.S1.1981.PR01
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the physical training facilities at the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, Nova Scotia from 1981-1985. The office identified the project number as 8101. This project consisted of two, two-storey buildings, one with a gymnasium and the other with a swimming pool, connected to one another by change rooms. Another small building connected to these contained a classroom, squash court, first aid, weight training room and instructor's office. This project also included an outdoor sports field, car park and site work. The building was commissioned by Public Works Canada, a federal agency. The project is recorded through drawings, photographs and textual records dating from 1981-1985. The drawings consist of plans, elevations, sections, and construction drawings for the building, as well as site plans for the exterior aspects of the project. The textual records include project notes, correspondence, construction documentation, contract and technical data, tender documents, conference, meeting and design reports, and the project proposal.
Project
1981-1985
Project
AP018.S1.1974.PR09
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the Toronto Humane Society's new building in Toronto, Ontario from 1974-1982. The office identified the project number as 7410. The project called for the demolition of the previous structure and the design and construction of a completely new building. The new building consisted of a shelter area, clinic area, administration area, parking and storage. Also part of the project was a design for the landscape. The project is recorded through textual records, drawings, and photographic materials dating from 1974-1982. The drawings show detail layouts, floor plans, elevations, and sections, as well as some sketches arranged with the textual documentation. Presentation board for the project show building component plans and sections. Photographic materials include images of the project site and progress of the project. Textual records include project documentation, correspondence, and design notes. Box AP018.S1.1974.PR09.001 contains an index to the textual records, which was created by the office.
1974-1982
Toronto Humane Society, New Building, Toronto (1974-1982)
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AP018.S1.1974.PR09
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the Toronto Humane Society's new building in Toronto, Ontario from 1974-1982. The office identified the project number as 7410. The project called for the demolition of the previous structure and the design and construction of a completely new building. The new building consisted of a shelter area, clinic area, administration area, parking and storage. Also part of the project was a design for the landscape. The project is recorded through textual records, drawings, and photographic materials dating from 1974-1982. The drawings show detail layouts, floor plans, elevations, and sections, as well as some sketches arranged with the textual documentation. Presentation board for the project show building component plans and sections. Photographic materials include images of the project site and progress of the project. Textual records include project documentation, correspondence, and design notes. Box AP018.S1.1974.PR09.001 contains an index to the textual records, which was created by the office.
Project
1974-1982
Project
AP178.S1.2000.PR10
Description:
This project series document the Biblioteca da Câmara Municipal de Viana do Castelo in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 11/00. The office assigned the dates 2000-2008 to this project. The project site is located between the Alameda 5 de Outubro and the Lima river. The library was part of the waterfront development plan, directed by Fernando Távora. The development plan included a multiuse pavilion designed by Eduardo Souto de Moura, two office buildings, and an auditorium designed by Tàvora. The architects, with the help of José Bernardo Tavora and Adalberto Dias chose together location. The orthogonal two-story library respects the recommendations of the Portuguese Institute of Book and Libraries (IPLB). This project was realized and won the National Contemporary Architecture Award. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, plans, working drawings, technical drawings, and details. Textual material includes correspondence and project documentation. Photographic material documents construction work and models.
2000-2008
Biblioteca da Câmara Municipal de Viana do Castelo [Viana do Castelo Public Library], Viana do Castelo, Portugal (2000-2008)
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AP178.S1.2000.PR10
Description:
This project series document the Biblioteca da Câmara Municipal de Viana do Castelo in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 11/00. The office assigned the dates 2000-2008 to this project. The project site is located between the Alameda 5 de Outubro and the Lima river. The library was part of the waterfront development plan, directed by Fernando Távora. The development plan included a multiuse pavilion designed by Eduardo Souto de Moura, two office buildings, and an auditorium designed by Tàvora. The architects, with the help of José Bernardo Tavora and Adalberto Dias chose together location. The orthogonal two-story library respects the recommendations of the Portuguese Institute of Book and Libraries (IPLB). This project was realized and won the National Contemporary Architecture Award. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, plans, working drawings, technical drawings, and details. Textual material includes correspondence and project documentation. Photographic material documents construction work and models.
Project
2000-2008
Project
AP178.S1.1960.PR03
Description:
This project series documents the family grave of the Martins Camelo family in the Sendim cemetery, Matosinhos, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 7/60. The office assigned the date 1960 to this project. Documenting this project are plans, as well as drawings of the lettering for the grave. Also included is a slide and a photograph of the project site.
1960
Jazigo da Família Martins Camelo no cemitério de Sendim, M. II [Martins Camelo family grave at Sendim cemetery], Matosinhos, Portugal (1960)
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AP178.S1.1960.PR03
Description:
This project series documents the family grave of the Martins Camelo family in the Sendim cemetery, Matosinhos, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 7/60. The office assigned the date 1960 to this project. Documenting this project are plans, as well as drawings of the lettering for the grave. Also included is a slide and a photograph of the project site.
Project
1960
Project
AP142.S1.D252
Description:
File documents an unsuccessful competition entry for an office building in Berlin, Germany. Material in this file was produced in 1996 and 1997. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, and presentation drawings. File also contains textual records, including sketches, drawings, maps, correspondence, architect's statements, competition programmes, specifications, calculations, a financial record, a trade catalogue, a publication, labels for drawings, notes, and photographs, including views of a model.
1996-1997
Berlin - Friedrichshain, Hauptbahnhof/Spree - Ufer
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AP142.S1.D252
Description:
File documents an unsuccessful competition entry for an office building in Berlin, Germany. Material in this file was produced in 1996 and 1997. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, and presentation drawings. File also contains textual records, including sketches, drawings, maps, correspondence, architect's statements, competition programmes, specifications, calculations, a financial record, a trade catalogue, a publication, labels for drawings, notes, and photographs, including views of a model.
File 252
1996-1997
Project
AP178.S1.1970.PR01
Description:
This project series documents the Conjunto Habitacional em Caxinas in Vila do Conde, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 1/70. The office assigned the date 1970-1972 to this project. The project was for the Vila Cova housing complex commissioned by Manuel Salgado. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, working drawings. Textual material includes project documentation and correspondence.
1970-1972
Conjunto Habitacional em Caxinas [Vila Cova Housing Complex], Vila Cova - Vila do Conde, Portugal (1970-1972)
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AP178.S1.1970.PR01
Description:
This project series documents the Conjunto Habitacional em Caxinas in Vila do Conde, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 1/70. The office assigned the date 1970-1972 to this project. The project was for the Vila Cova housing complex commissioned by Manuel Salgado. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, working drawings. Textual material includes project documentation and correspondence.
Project
1970-1972