ARCH278745
circa 1974-1976
ARCH278746
circa 1974-1976
ARCH278747
circa 1974-1976
Sub-series
AP154.S1.1973.PR01.SS2
Description:
Sub-series AP154.S1.1973.PR01.SS2 Addition from Pasanella + Klein Stolzman + Berg (2007) contains records donated by Pasanella + Klein Stolzman + Berg in 2007. The sub-series documents interior design and renovation projects by Pasanella + Klein or Pasanella + Klein Stolzman + Berg dating from approximately 1978 to 2007. Some of the projects in this subseries have been identified by Tom Stetz as being related to Article 26 of the 1980 lease agreement between the landlord Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America and the tenant Joseph E. Seagram and Sons. A copy of the lease agreement is present among the textual records of this subseries. Renovation projects documented in this sub-series include interior design projects for the 5th and 6th floors, proposed modifications for the "Picasso Alley" area, and unrealized schemes for an elevator and wheelchair ramp for the plaza. There are also some original drawings for furniture designs. The sub-series also inlcudes digital files containing font typefaces for the building's display alphabet. A substantial part of the subseries is composed of documents from the 1950 and 1960s that are related to the original design and construction of the Seagram Building. These documents include twelve rolls containing approximately 500 copies of working drawings from the period 1955-1963. The original design is further documented by a 1955 outline of specifications for work and materials.
1955-2007
Addition from Pasanella + Klein Stolzman + Berg (2007)
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AP154.S1.1973.PR01.SS2
Description:
Sub-series AP154.S1.1973.PR01.SS2 Addition from Pasanella + Klein Stolzman + Berg (2007) contains records donated by Pasanella + Klein Stolzman + Berg in 2007. The sub-series documents interior design and renovation projects by Pasanella + Klein or Pasanella + Klein Stolzman + Berg dating from approximately 1978 to 2007. Some of the projects in this subseries have been identified by Tom Stetz as being related to Article 26 of the 1980 lease agreement between the landlord Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America and the tenant Joseph E. Seagram and Sons. A copy of the lease agreement is present among the textual records of this subseries. Renovation projects documented in this sub-series include interior design projects for the 5th and 6th floors, proposed modifications for the "Picasso Alley" area, and unrealized schemes for an elevator and wheelchair ramp for the plaza. There are also some original drawings for furniture designs. The sub-series also inlcudes digital files containing font typefaces for the building's display alphabet. A substantial part of the subseries is composed of documents from the 1950 and 1960s that are related to the original design and construction of the Seagram Building. These documents include twelve rolls containing approximately 500 copies of working drawings from the period 1955-1963. The original design is further documented by a 1955 outline of specifications for work and materials.
Project
1955-2007
Project
AP148.S1.1967.PR01
Description:
This project series documents Poli's contribution to the competition entry for the restoration of a 16th century fort in Florence, the Fortezza da Bassa and its transformation into a National Centre for Arts and Crafts. This competition design was a Superstudio project led by Adolfo Natalini, reflecting the group's interest at the time in architecture on a "monumental' scale" (Lang and Menking, 2003, 100). Project material consists of study sketches in coloured pencil and graphite, many with annotations, and a page of typed notes, also with smaller sketches. Poli's sketches and notes seem to focus on designs for the entrance to the fort -- "ingresso alla Fortezza" -- and the movement of spectators into the fort. The typed notes and some sketches suggest the idea of a pinball machine with flippers and multi coloured lights lighting up a path.
1967-1968
Competition Fortezza da Basso, National Centre for Arts and Crafts, Florence, Italy (1967)
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AP148.S1.1967.PR01
Description:
This project series documents Poli's contribution to the competition entry for the restoration of a 16th century fort in Florence, the Fortezza da Bassa and its transformation into a National Centre for Arts and Crafts. This competition design was a Superstudio project led by Adolfo Natalini, reflecting the group's interest at the time in architecture on a "monumental' scale" (Lang and Menking, 2003, 100). Project material consists of study sketches in coloured pencil and graphite, many with annotations, and a page of typed notes, also with smaller sketches. Poli's sketches and notes seem to focus on designs for the entrance to the fort -- "ingresso alla Fortezza" -- and the movement of spectators into the fort. The typed notes and some sketches suggest the idea of a pinball machine with flippers and multi coloured lights lighting up a path.
Project
1967-1968
Project
AP148.S1.1968.PR01
Description:
This project series contains project drawings for an unidentified Prison project. A five page Storyboard details the ideas behind the project, and the texts which appear alongside the drawings make reference to ideas of a revolution against violence. The panopticon is also referenced in the storyboard document.
1968
Prison project (1968)
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AP148.S1.1968.PR01
Description:
This project series contains project drawings for an unidentified Prison project. A five page Storyboard details the ideas behind the project, and the texts which appear alongside the drawings make reference to ideas of a revolution against violence. The panopticon is also referenced in the storyboard document.
Project
1968
Project
AP148.S1.1968.PR02
Description:
The project series documents Poli's 1968 designs for a Design shop in Montecatini Terme in Pistoia, Italy. Materials in this series include sketches and study drawings, many of which are in brightly coloured pencil, as well as photocopied photomontages, and 2 black and white photographs of the shop's interior. The design shop space is long and vaulted, with a curved ceiling and rounded sides.
1968
Design shop, Montecatini Terme, Pistoia, Italy (1968)
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AP148.S1.1968.PR02
Description:
The project series documents Poli's 1968 designs for a Design shop in Montecatini Terme in Pistoia, Italy. Materials in this series include sketches and study drawings, many of which are in brightly coloured pencil, as well as photocopied photomontages, and 2 black and white photographs of the shop's interior. The design shop space is long and vaulted, with a curved ceiling and rounded sides.
Project
1968
Project
AP148.S1.1968.PR03
Description:
The project series consists of design work for an unidentified furniture design competition. Material in this project series was originally housed in a folder marked "Concorso Mobili anno 1968", and Poli mentions in his inventory that the project was in collaboration with Roberto Gherardi. The material in this series consists of drawings of a wide clock cabinet, each identified with the note "Motto autunno" (autumn theme). A similar theme is echoed in the caption of one of the photomontages: "Un mobile per tutte le stagioni" (furniture for all seasons). The photomontages feature this cabinet and other elements, such as a table, with photographic portraits of women and children. In his inventory, Poli notes that the photographs are of presentation panels, which were not received with the fonds. A number of items in this series are signed by Poli.
1968-1970
Furniture design competition (1968)
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AP148.S1.1968.PR03
Description:
The project series consists of design work for an unidentified furniture design competition. Material in this project series was originally housed in a folder marked "Concorso Mobili anno 1968", and Poli mentions in his inventory that the project was in collaboration with Roberto Gherardi. The material in this series consists of drawings of a wide clock cabinet, each identified with the note "Motto autunno" (autumn theme). A similar theme is echoed in the caption of one of the photomontages: "Un mobile per tutte le stagioni" (furniture for all seasons). The photomontages feature this cabinet and other elements, such as a table, with photographic portraits of women and children. In his inventory, Poli notes that the photographs are of presentation panels, which were not received with the fonds. A number of items in this series are signed by Poli.
Project
1968-1970
Project
AP148.S1.1970.PR01
Description:
The project series documents Poli and Roberto Gherardi's work for their thesis project submitted to Professor Savioli at the University of Florence School of Architecture in 1970. Poli notes that he became an official member of Superstudio after he wrote the thesis. Some works are signed Alessandro Poli-Superstudio. The project features a competition design and proposal for an urban park in Modena, Italy. The project has been published as "Park Dedicated to the Restistance" (Lang and Menking, 2003, 170-171). This title also appears on materials in this series. Reference is made to Poli's earlier project, Piper, in some of the documentation. The project was published in the magazine AD (n.6) in June, 1971. Project contains drawings, sketches, photomontages, project documentation and the thesis text itself. Source cited: Peter Lang and William Menking, Superstudio: Life Without Objects, Milan: Skira Editore, 2003.
1969-1970
Urban park competition, Modena, Italy (1970)
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AP148.S1.1970.PR01
Description:
The project series documents Poli and Roberto Gherardi's work for their thesis project submitted to Professor Savioli at the University of Florence School of Architecture in 1970. Poli notes that he became an official member of Superstudio after he wrote the thesis. Some works are signed Alessandro Poli-Superstudio. The project features a competition design and proposal for an urban park in Modena, Italy. The project has been published as "Park Dedicated to the Restistance" (Lang and Menking, 2003, 170-171). This title also appears on materials in this series. Reference is made to Poli's earlier project, Piper, in some of the documentation. The project was published in the magazine AD (n.6) in June, 1971. Project contains drawings, sketches, photomontages, project documentation and the thesis text itself. Source cited: Peter Lang and William Menking, Superstudio: Life Without Objects, Milan: Skira Editore, 2003.
Project
1969-1970
Project
AP148.S1.1971.PR01
Description:
The project series comprises material related to a competition for an extension of a cemetery in Modena. Poli notes that this project was published in Casabella Magazine (no. 372 in 1972 and no. 380/81 in 1973). Some works are signed Alessandro Poli-Superstudio and these are noted at the file level. The main feature of the project material are the presentation panels on cardstock, which feature drawings and texts, including a quote by Louis Kahn. There is also a folder of material, which appear to be copies or variations on many of the drawings included on the presentation panels. Also included are the original competition poster and original competition documentation folder.
ca. 1971
Modena cemetery competition, Modena, Italy (1971)
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AP148.S1.1971.PR01
Description:
The project series comprises material related to a competition for an extension of a cemetery in Modena. Poli notes that this project was published in Casabella Magazine (no. 372 in 1972 and no. 380/81 in 1973). Some works are signed Alessandro Poli-Superstudio and these are noted at the file level. The main feature of the project material are the presentation panels on cardstock, which feature drawings and texts, including a quote by Louis Kahn. There is also a folder of material, which appear to be copies or variations on many of the drawings included on the presentation panels. Also included are the original competition poster and original competition documentation folder.
Project
ca. 1971