Project
Potteries Thinkbelt
AP144.S2.D56
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File documents the unexecuted project, Potteries Thinkbelt, conceived for North Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom. The proposal called for a network of educational facilities for 20,000 students to be located over a 100 square mile area northwest of London. Moveable components, including fold-out lecture/demonstration units, rail-based teaching units, self-teach carrel units, faculty units, and housing units, were to be dispersed along the rail system. Existing conditions materials include regional aerial photographs with overlays of the rail system, and photographs, photo collages and panoramas of the region. Schematic sketches and drawings show the development of Price's design. Regional plans examine links between new and existing rail systems and national transportation networks and their projected use. Diagrammatic plans illustrate the relationships between recommended functions/activities attributed to specific areas. Detailed plans, sections, elevations, and axonometric drawings show housing types (sprawl, capsule, and crate), faculty and transfer areas in Madeley, Pitts Hill, and Meir. Other materials include regional land-use plans, photomontages with drawn perspectives, thumbnail sketches, life-span charts, conceptual sketches, aerial photographs and reprographic copies, some rendered and annotated. Many of the drawings were published in Price, Cedric. "PTB, Potteries Thinkbelt: A Plan for an Advanced Educational Industry in North Staffordshire." 'Architectural Design'. (October, 1966), 483-497; in Price, Cedric and Paul Barker, "The Potteries Thinkbelt", 'New Society' (June 1966) 14-17; and in Price, Cedric "Potteries Thinkbelt: Project for an Education Industry", 'Bauen & Wohnen', no. 9 (1967) 351-360. Material in this file was created between 1939 and 1987 but predominantly between 1963 and 1967. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, publication drawings, reference drawings, photographic material, and textual records.
1939-1987, predominant 1963-1967
Potteries Thinkbelt
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AP144.S2.D56
Description:
File documents the unexecuted project, Potteries Thinkbelt, conceived for North Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom. The proposal called for a network of educational facilities for 20,000 students to be located over a 100 square mile area northwest of London. Moveable components, including fold-out lecture/demonstration units, rail-based teaching units, self-teach carrel units, faculty units, and housing units, were to be dispersed along the rail system. Existing conditions materials include regional aerial photographs with overlays of the rail system, and photographs, photo collages and panoramas of the region. Schematic sketches and drawings show the development of Price's design. Regional plans examine links between new and existing rail systems and national transportation networks and their projected use. Diagrammatic plans illustrate the relationships between recommended functions/activities attributed to specific areas. Detailed plans, sections, elevations, and axonometric drawings show housing types (sprawl, capsule, and crate), faculty and transfer areas in Madeley, Pitts Hill, and Meir. Other materials include regional land-use plans, photomontages with drawn perspectives, thumbnail sketches, life-span charts, conceptual sketches, aerial photographs and reprographic copies, some rendered and annotated. Many of the drawings were published in Price, Cedric. "PTB, Potteries Thinkbelt: A Plan for an Advanced Educational Industry in North Staffordshire." 'Architectural Design'. (October, 1966), 483-497; in Price, Cedric and Paul Barker, "The Potteries Thinkbelt", 'New Society' (June 1966) 14-17; and in Price, Cedric "Potteries Thinkbelt: Project for an Education Industry", 'Bauen & Wohnen', no. 9 (1967) 351-360. Material in this file was created between 1939 and 1987 but predominantly between 1963 and 1967. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, publication drawings, reference drawings, photographic material, and textual records.
File 56
1939-1987, predominant 1963-1967
drawings
Plans des étages avec annotations concernant les matériaux des planchers et de la canalisation
ARCH273811
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Plans des étages avec annotations concernant les matériaux des planchers et de la canalisation. Détails de l'électricité, de la ventilation, de la maçonnerie, de la menuiserie et de la tuyauterie. Coupes et élévations du bâtiment annotées.
circa 1941
Plans des étages avec annotations concernant les matériaux des planchers et de la canalisation
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ARCH273811
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Plans des étages avec annotations concernant les matériaux des planchers et de la canalisation. Détails de l'électricité, de la ventilation, de la maçonnerie, de la menuiserie et de la tuyauterie. Coupes et élévations du bâtiment annotées.
drawings
circa 1941
textual records
ARCH259128
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Photocopies de photos de construction, incluant des bleus pliés, des échantillons de bois et tissus, des devis descriptif, des listes de matériaux, et une programme souvenir de l'inauguration de l'édifice.
1949-1954
Photographies de construction et devis descriptif, Carr Hall, Saint-Michael's University
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ARCH259128
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Photocopies de photos de construction, incluant des bleus pliés, des échantillons de bois et tissus, des devis descriptif, des listes de matériaux, et une programme souvenir de l'inauguration de l'édifice.
textual records
1949-1954
Project
AP164.S1.1989.D3
Description:
The project series documents the competition for the expansion and renovation of RENFE’s office headquarter in Fuencarral, Madrid, Spain. In 1989, Abalos & Herreros, in collaboration with Agroman S.A., won this competition that was open to contractors and architects. Their submission included the addition of a storey. The firm identified this project as number 58. In 1993, this project was a finalist at the II Bienal de Arquitecture Española. Documenting the project are design development, presentation and working drawings, project descriptions, and photographic materials.
1989-1991
Edificio de oficinas de RENFE, Madrid, Spain (1989-1991)
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AP164.S1.1989.D3
Description:
The project series documents the competition for the expansion and renovation of RENFE’s office headquarter in Fuencarral, Madrid, Spain. In 1989, Abalos & Herreros, in collaboration with Agroman S.A., won this competition that was open to contractors and architects. Their submission included the addition of a storey. The firm identified this project as number 58. In 1993, this project was a finalist at the II Bienal de Arquitecture Española. Documenting the project are design development, presentation and working drawings, project descriptions, and photographic materials.
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1989-1991
Project
AP164.S1.2001.D9
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The project series documents the competition organised by the government of Extremadura for the design of four secondary education institutions in Extremadura, Spain: Centro de enseñanza secundaria obligatorio de Aceuchal; Centro de enseñanza secundaria obligatorio de Santa Amaliato; Centro de enseñanza secundaria obligatorio de Quintana de la Serena; and Centro de enseñanza secundaria obligatorio de Tiétar. The firm identified this project as number 144. Documenting the projects are design development drawings, correspondence, project descriptions, graphic, photographic and reference materials.
circa 2000-2001
Colegios de Extremadura, Spain (2001)
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AP164.S1.2001.D9
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The project series documents the competition organised by the government of Extremadura for the design of four secondary education institutions in Extremadura, Spain: Centro de enseñanza secundaria obligatorio de Aceuchal; Centro de enseñanza secundaria obligatorio de Santa Amaliato; Centro de enseñanza secundaria obligatorio de Quintana de la Serena; and Centro de enseñanza secundaria obligatorio de Tiétar. The firm identified this project as number 144. Documenting the projects are design development drawings, correspondence, project descriptions, graphic, photographic and reference materials.
Project
circa 2000-2001
Project
AP140.S2.SS1.D91
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File documents an executed project for a bookshop for the Biennale di Venezia, in Venice, Italy. The scheme, located in the Giardini di Castello, was designed by the office of James Stirling, Michael Wilford Associates in association with the architect Thomas Muirhead, and the firm Building Project. Material in this file was produced between 1989 and 1993. File contains some early conceptual drawings, and several design development and presentation drawings. Photographic materials include views of Italian vernacular architecture by architect Norbert Heyers, views of the completed building by photographer Dida Biggi and of the presentation model by John Donat Photography. Textual documents include correspondence with Francesco Dal Co, director of La Biennale di Venezia, Settore Architettura in 1991, and reprographic copies of working drawings. File also contains a presentation model.
1989-1993
Biennale Bookshop, Venice, Italy
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AP140.S2.SS1.D91
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File documents an executed project for a bookshop for the Biennale di Venezia, in Venice, Italy. The scheme, located in the Giardini di Castello, was designed by the office of James Stirling, Michael Wilford Associates in association with the architect Thomas Muirhead, and the firm Building Project. Material in this file was produced between 1989 and 1993. File contains some early conceptual drawings, and several design development and presentation drawings. Photographic materials include views of Italian vernacular architecture by architect Norbert Heyers, views of the completed building by photographer Dida Biggi and of the presentation model by John Donat Photography. Textual documents include correspondence with Francesco Dal Co, director of La Biennale di Venezia, Settore Architettura in 1991, and reprographic copies of working drawings. File also contains a presentation model.
File 91
1989-1993
Project
AP164.S1.1988.D5
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This project series documents the competition entry for the new fairgrounds and park Olivar de la Hinojosa, near the metro station Campo de las Naciones, Madrid, Spain. The project included various sports installations, an information booth, a golf club, a lake, and an auditorium for 5,000 people. The firm identified this project as number 52. Abalos & Herreros worked with Salvador Perez Arroyo and in collaboration with Afisa-Lugarce. Documenting this project are presentation drawings, photographic materials and a project description.
1988
Parque de las Naciones, Madrid, Spain (1988)
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AP164.S1.1988.D5
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This project series documents the competition entry for the new fairgrounds and park Olivar de la Hinojosa, near the metro station Campo de las Naciones, Madrid, Spain. The project included various sports installations, an information booth, a golf club, a lake, and an auditorium for 5,000 people. The firm identified this project as number 52. Abalos & Herreros worked with Salvador Perez Arroyo and in collaboration with Afisa-Lugarce. Documenting this project are presentation drawings, photographic materials and a project description.
Project
1988
Project
AP164.S1.2002.D12
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The project series documents Abalos & Herreros’ assesment for the potential redevelopment of Catalonia. The firm identified this project as number 156. The firm was one of a few chosen consultants invited by the government of Catalonia and the Instituto de Arquitectura Avanzada de Cataluña (IAAC). Some of the other invited consultants included MVRDV, Duncan Lewis, FOA, NL Architects, West 8, UNStudio, IAN+, S&Aa, Xaveer de Geyter. Documenting the project are dummies, presentation documents, publications, and cartographic and reference materials.
1990-2003
HiperCatalunya, Catalonia, Spain (2002)
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AP164.S1.2002.D12
Description:
The project series documents Abalos & Herreros’ assesment for the potential redevelopment of Catalonia. The firm identified this project as number 156. The firm was one of a few chosen consultants invited by the government of Catalonia and the Instituto de Arquitectura Avanzada de Cataluña (IAAC). Some of the other invited consultants included MVRDV, Duncan Lewis, FOA, NL Architects, West 8, UNStudio, IAN+, S&Aa, Xaveer de Geyter. Documenting the project are dummies, presentation documents, publications, and cartographic and reference materials.
Project
1990-2003
Sub-series
Parque de Vidago Moradias Turísticas [Parque de Vidago vacation homes], Vidago, Portugal (2002)
AP178.S1.2002.PR05.SS2
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This project subseries documents the Parque de Vidago Moradias Turísticas. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 49/00. The office assigned the date 2002 to this project. The project consisted of the modification of rural buildings into vacation homes and artist residences. The building program outlined the recovery of 4 rural buildings with the intention to keep the existing stone walls and wooden roofs. The documentation also highlights the use of the homes as a place for visting artists to stay. This may have been proposed in conjunction with the desire to modify the existing garage into an art exhibition space. These residences are refered to as "Nùcleo Rural" in the documentation. The project was not realized. This project subseries is documented through drawings, photographic materials and textual records dating from 2005-2009. The drawings are mostly printed reprographic copies of CAD drawings, many of which have annotations. These include plans, details and structural, electrical and mechanical drawings. The photographic materials, which are printed digital photos, show the existing buildings and surrounding site. The textual records include technical documentation and specifications, supplier catalogues, building permit documentation, building programs and budgets.
2005-2009
Parque de Vidago Moradias Turísticas [Parque de Vidago vacation homes], Vidago, Portugal (2002)
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AP178.S1.2002.PR05.SS2
Description:
This project subseries documents the Parque de Vidago Moradias Turísticas. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 49/00. The office assigned the date 2002 to this project. The project consisted of the modification of rural buildings into vacation homes and artist residences. The building program outlined the recovery of 4 rural buildings with the intention to keep the existing stone walls and wooden roofs. The documentation also highlights the use of the homes as a place for visting artists to stay. This may have been proposed in conjunction with the desire to modify the existing garage into an art exhibition space. These residences are refered to as "Nùcleo Rural" in the documentation. The project was not realized. This project subseries is documented through drawings, photographic materials and textual records dating from 2005-2009. The drawings are mostly printed reprographic copies of CAD drawings, many of which have annotations. These include plans, details and structural, electrical and mechanical drawings. The photographic materials, which are printed digital photos, show the existing buildings and surrounding site. The textual records include technical documentation and specifications, supplier catalogues, building permit documentation, building programs and budgets.
Subseries
2005-2009
Project
AP018.S1.1976.PR22
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This project series documents the expansion of the Golden Rock Airport in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (previously West Indies) from 1976-1980. The office identified the project number as 7629. This project consisted of the expansion of the passenger terminal to accommodate larger, international flights in order to increase tourism to the island. The expansion included alterations to the check-in and ticketing areas to improve passenger flow, enlargement of the departure lounge and concession areas, and the enlargement of the arrivals area. The project consisted of two phases of demolition and construction. As of the early 2000s, the airport was renamed the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. This project was commissioned by Transport Canada Airports and Construction Services for the Canadian International Development Agency. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1976-1984. The drawings contain some French language or bilingual materials. The textual records include correspondence, meeting and site reports, financial records, construction orders, interoffice letters, resource data, construction and detail planning records, contracts, the project proposal and specifications. Box AP018.S1.1976.PR22.013 contains an index to the textual materials, which was created by the office.
1976-1984
Golden Rock Airport, Passenger Terminal Expansion, St. Kitts, West Indies (1976-1984)
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AP018.S1.1976.PR22
Description:
This project series documents the expansion of the Golden Rock Airport in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (previously West Indies) from 1976-1980. The office identified the project number as 7629. This project consisted of the expansion of the passenger terminal to accommodate larger, international flights in order to increase tourism to the island. The expansion included alterations to the check-in and ticketing areas to improve passenger flow, enlargement of the departure lounge and concession areas, and the enlargement of the arrivals area. The project consisted of two phases of demolition and construction. As of the early 2000s, the airport was renamed the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. This project was commissioned by Transport Canada Airports and Construction Services for the Canadian International Development Agency. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1976-1984. The drawings contain some French language or bilingual materials. The textual records include correspondence, meeting and site reports, financial records, construction orders, interoffice letters, resource data, construction and detail planning records, contracts, the project proposal and specifications. Box AP018.S1.1976.PR22.013 contains an index to the textual materials, which was created by the office.
Project
1976-1984