Series
Weaver software
AP174.S2
Description:
This series contains records relating to Weaver, a software script developed by the Emergent Design Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and written in Maya Embedded Language (MEL) for Alias|Wavefront Maya. Weaver algorithmically generates woven strands and applies these strands to a surface within a 3D design model. The resulting weaves “can be complex, and depend on both the description of the weaver pattern and the topology of any user-defined surface or scaffolding in Maya on which Weaver is applied.”[1] The records in this series date from approximately 2001-2004 and include the script in Maya Executable Language (MEL) and standalone executable formats, annotated source code, tutorials, and file outputs such as images and Maya 3D models. Sources: [1] Testa, Peter and Devyn Weiser. “Material Agency,” in Network Practices: New Strategies in Architecture and Design. New York: Princeton Architectural Press (2007): 128.
ca. 2001-2004
Weaver software
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AP174.S2
Description:
This series contains records relating to Weaver, a software script developed by the Emergent Design Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and written in Maya Embedded Language (MEL) for Alias|Wavefront Maya. Weaver algorithmically generates woven strands and applies these strands to a surface within a 3D design model. The resulting weaves “can be complex, and depend on both the description of the weaver pattern and the topology of any user-defined surface or scaffolding in Maya on which Weaver is applied.”[1] The records in this series date from approximately 2001-2004 and include the script in Maya Executable Language (MEL) and standalone executable formats, annotated source code, tutorials, and file outputs such as images and Maya 3D models. Sources: [1] Testa, Peter and Devyn Weiser. “Material Agency,” in Network Practices: New Strategies in Architecture and Design. New York: Princeton Architectural Press (2007): 128.
Series
ca. 2001-2004
5 file
ARCH240659
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Any Exhibition - textual file Eavesdropping on Architecture exhibition tapes (4 video cassettes) [Tape 1] - Eavesdropping on Architecture exhibition tape June 3 - July 10, 2000 / Anyone: Derrida, Unger, Gehry, Gibson / Party Tape 2 - Eavesdropping on Architecture exhibition tape / Anywhere: Kipnis, Libeskind, Diller, Sola-Morales, Isozaki Tape 3 - Eavesdropping on Architecture exhibition tape / Koolhaas, von Berke, Sassen, Tschumi (Anyway), Grosz (Anyplace) Tape 4 - Eavesdropping on Architecture exhibition tape / Anyhow: Kwinter, Eisenman / Anymore: Lynn, Krauss, Vidler
1999 - 2000
Video recordings of Eavesdropping on Architecture Exhibition
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ARCH240659
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Any Exhibition - textual file Eavesdropping on Architecture exhibition tapes (4 video cassettes) [Tape 1] - Eavesdropping on Architecture exhibition tape June 3 - July 10, 2000 / Anyone: Derrida, Unger, Gehry, Gibson / Party Tape 2 - Eavesdropping on Architecture exhibition tape / Anywhere: Kipnis, Libeskind, Diller, Sola-Morales, Isozaki Tape 3 - Eavesdropping on Architecture exhibition tape / Koolhaas, von Berke, Sassen, Tschumi (Anyway), Grosz (Anyplace) Tape 4 - Eavesdropping on Architecture exhibition tape / Anyhow: Kwinter, Eisenman / Anymore: Lynn, Krauss, Vidler
5 file
1999 - 2000
textual records, born digital
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14 file
ARCH242986
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[Sanford] Kwinter - FFE "Mach 1" Forster on Rudolf - drafts of article by Kurt Forster on Paul Rudolph Eisenman on Serra - draft of article by Peter Eisenman about Richard Serra Davidson, Cynthia Lavin, Sylvia Whiting, Sarah Somol, Robert Frampton on Banham - text by Kennth Frampton about Reyner Banham Galiano, Luis Fernández Mirko Zardini - text and computer diskette Letter from Kassel - Miyoshi - drafts of article by Masao Miyoshi Michael Speaks Muschamp - transcripts of Herbert Muschamp interviewed by Cynthia Davidson Discussion - transcript from ANY Event
1997
Anyone Corporation Article Texts, 1997
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ARCH242986
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[Sanford] Kwinter - FFE "Mach 1" Forster on Rudolf - drafts of article by Kurt Forster on Paul Rudolph Eisenman on Serra - draft of article by Peter Eisenman about Richard Serra Davidson, Cynthia Lavin, Sylvia Whiting, Sarah Somol, Robert Frampton on Banham - text by Kennth Frampton about Reyner Banham Galiano, Luis Fernández Mirko Zardini - text and computer diskette Letter from Kassel - Miyoshi - drafts of article by Masao Miyoshi Michael Speaks Muschamp - transcripts of Herbert Muschamp interviewed by Cynthia Davidson Discussion - transcript from ANY Event
textual records, born digital
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14 file
1997
Project
House 11a
AP143.S4.D23
Description:
File documents an unexecuted project for House 11a, designed for Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Forster, Palo Alto, California, United States. File also includes one drawing for the International Seminary of Design in the Area of Cannaregio-West in Venice, Italy. Material in this file was produced in 1978. File does not contain any conceptual drawings by Eisenman. Freehand diagrams explain the series of "topological" operations at the origin of the design (DR1994:0139:001-008). The original presentation drawings are published in 'Progressive Architecture' (DR1994:0139:283-301). File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, and presentation drawings. - Conceptual drawings include elevations, sections, and axonometrics - mostly black and coloured felt-tip pen on tracing vellum. Design development drawings include plans and axonometrics - some black felt-tip pen and some graphite on yellow tracing paper; and reprographic copies include - one photocopy on wove paper. Presentation drawings include plans, elevations, and axonometrics - mostly pen and black ink on tracing vellum. Copies include a stat of an axonometric of House 11a and a photocopy of part of the Cannaregio site plan.
1978
House 11a
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AP143.S4.D23
Description:
File documents an unexecuted project for House 11a, designed for Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Forster, Palo Alto, California, United States. File also includes one drawing for the International Seminary of Design in the Area of Cannaregio-West in Venice, Italy. Material in this file was produced in 1978. File does not contain any conceptual drawings by Eisenman. Freehand diagrams explain the series of "topological" operations at the origin of the design (DR1994:0139:001-008). The original presentation drawings are published in 'Progressive Architecture' (DR1994:0139:283-301). File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, and presentation drawings. - Conceptual drawings include elevations, sections, and axonometrics - mostly black and coloured felt-tip pen on tracing vellum. Design development drawings include plans and axonometrics - some black felt-tip pen and some graphite on yellow tracing paper; and reprographic copies include - one photocopy on wove paper. Presentation drawings include plans, elevations, and axonometrics - mostly pen and black ink on tracing vellum. Copies include a stat of an axonometric of House 11a and a photocopy of part of the Cannaregio site plan.
File 23
1978
Project
AP018.S1.1982.PR07
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the Hamilton Trade Centre and Arena in Hamilton, Ontario from 1982-1985. The office identified the project number as 8207. The project consisted of a 60,000 square foot exhibition hall and arena, which had a capacity of 18,000. Opening in November 1985, the building was designed to host sports events (primarily hockey) and concerts. The project was reported to have cost $42 million. Along with Parkin Partnership as the architecture firm, John C. Parkin’s engineering company Parkin Engineers Ltd. worked as structural engineers on the project. The building, commissioned by the city of Hamilton, was officially called Copps Coliseum after the former Hamilton mayor, Victor Copps, who pushed for its creation throughout his career. In 2014, the name was changed to FirstOntario Centre. The project is recorded through reprographic copies of construction drawings, research, construction and presentation photographs, and textual records dating from 1982-1987. The textual records show design research, client correspondence, contractor work, specifications, publicity, and financial records. Any original drawings for this project are arranged within the textual records.
1982-1987
Hamilton Trade Centre and Arena, Hamilton, Ontario (1982-1985)
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AP018.S1.1982.PR07
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the Hamilton Trade Centre and Arena in Hamilton, Ontario from 1982-1985. The office identified the project number as 8207. The project consisted of a 60,000 square foot exhibition hall and arena, which had a capacity of 18,000. Opening in November 1985, the building was designed to host sports events (primarily hockey) and concerts. The project was reported to have cost $42 million. Along with Parkin Partnership as the architecture firm, John C. Parkin’s engineering company Parkin Engineers Ltd. worked as structural engineers on the project. The building, commissioned by the city of Hamilton, was officially called Copps Coliseum after the former Hamilton mayor, Victor Copps, who pushed for its creation throughout his career. In 2014, the name was changed to FirstOntario Centre. The project is recorded through reprographic copies of construction drawings, research, construction and presentation photographs, and textual records dating from 1982-1987. The textual records show design research, client correspondence, contractor work, specifications, publicity, and financial records. Any original drawings for this project are arranged within the textual records.
Project
1982-1987
textual records
AP140.S1.SS2.P1
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Certificate of post-war credit awarded to "J. F. Stirling" for the year ending 5 April 1946, dated 5 November 1948; letter from Peter G. Halpreaves (Liverpool University Contingent Senior Training Corps) to James Stirling, dated 16 June 1944, regarding Stirling`s letter discussing his military service and injury; letter from Professor L.B. Budden (Liverpool School of Architecture) to James Stirling, dated 1 February 1951, responding to Stirling`s statement of having "no intention of taking part in any future war, nor service relating to war" and his medical status
1948-1951
Certificate of post-war credit
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AP140.S1.SS2.P1
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Certificate of post-war credit awarded to "J. F. Stirling" for the year ending 5 April 1946, dated 5 November 1948; letter from Peter G. Halpreaves (Liverpool University Contingent Senior Training Corps) to James Stirling, dated 16 June 1944, regarding Stirling`s letter discussing his military service and injury; letter from Professor L.B. Budden (Liverpool School of Architecture) to James Stirling, dated 1 February 1951, responding to Stirling`s statement of having "no intention of taking part in any future war, nor service relating to war" and his medical status
textual records
1948-1951
Project
AP207.S1.2001.PR01
Description:
The project series documents "Achipensierio" a series of installations designed by Pettena from 2001 to 2018. The installation consists of variations of a building frame either made of metal beams or trellis covered in plants or straw. The building frame is designed to change form and appears deconstructed depending on the point of view. "Described by Gianni Pettena as “a contemporary Stonehenge,” but also as “a lesson in spatial perception,” this work metaphorically reaffirms the idea that there are no longer any frontiers today, when one is referring to themes relating to physical space, between the sensibility of the architect and that of the environmental artist." [1] The "Archipensierio" installations were presented in various venues from 2001 to 2018, including: "Archipensierio 2" at the Manifesta 7 in Rovereto, in 2008; "Archipensierio 5" at the Court Carrée du Louvre, in Parigi, for FIAC 2009; and "Archipensierio 6" at the UMOCA, in Salt Lake City, in 2013. The project series contains sketches, elevations, plans, drawings and photographs of the installations. It also includes a small model for the Archipensierio I, 2001 installation. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/inst-archithoughts-2001/ (last accessed 22 January 2020).
2001-2018
Archipensierio [Architoughts] 2001
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AP207.S1.2001.PR01
Description:
The project series documents "Achipensierio" a series of installations designed by Pettena from 2001 to 2018. The installation consists of variations of a building frame either made of metal beams or trellis covered in plants or straw. The building frame is designed to change form and appears deconstructed depending on the point of view. "Described by Gianni Pettena as “a contemporary Stonehenge,” but also as “a lesson in spatial perception,” this work metaphorically reaffirms the idea that there are no longer any frontiers today, when one is referring to themes relating to physical space, between the sensibility of the architect and that of the environmental artist." [1] The "Archipensierio" installations were presented in various venues from 2001 to 2018, including: "Archipensierio 2" at the Manifesta 7 in Rovereto, in 2008; "Archipensierio 5" at the Court Carrée du Louvre, in Parigi, for FIAC 2009; and "Archipensierio 6" at the UMOCA, in Salt Lake City, in 2013. The project series contains sketches, elevations, plans, drawings and photographs of the installations. It also includes a small model for the Archipensierio I, 2001 installation. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/inst-archithoughts-2001/ (last accessed 22 January 2020).
Project
2001-2018
photographs
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29 file
ARCH242865
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Images for various articles - listed by author, content, or magazine theme: Diana Agrest Barcelona Karen Bermann Biosphere Jennifer Bloomer Blow-Up (film) Cynthia Davidson - Portraits (of) Durham Crout Diller & Scofidio Dionysus (statue) Disney Duany, Plater-Zyberk (Seaside architecture) Earth Electrotecture Images Feminine Images Huis Ten Bosch Katsura Palace - Japanese Architecture Jeffrey Kipnis - Shirdel (Bahram) , Zago (Andrew), Kipnis - Scottish National Museum Los Angeles Riots Lightness Images Mall of America Mount Fuji Napoleon III - De Morny - Second Republic France Science Photos (Kwinteresque) Telephone Twin Peaks (TV show) War Writing Illustrations (Scott) Wolf Images - Any 14
assembled 1990-2001?
Images for various articles - listed by author, content, or magazine theme
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ARCH242865
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Images for various articles - listed by author, content, or magazine theme: Diana Agrest Barcelona Karen Bermann Biosphere Jennifer Bloomer Blow-Up (film) Cynthia Davidson - Portraits (of) Durham Crout Diller & Scofidio Dionysus (statue) Disney Duany, Plater-Zyberk (Seaside architecture) Earth Electrotecture Images Feminine Images Huis Ten Bosch Katsura Palace - Japanese Architecture Jeffrey Kipnis - Shirdel (Bahram) , Zago (Andrew), Kipnis - Scottish National Museum Los Angeles Riots Lightness Images Mall of America Mount Fuji Napoleon III - De Morny - Second Republic France Science Photos (Kwinteresque) Telephone Twin Peaks (TV show) War Writing Illustrations (Scott) Wolf Images - Any 14
photographs
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29 file
assembled 1990-2001?
Project
Liu Centre for Global Studies, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia (1992)
AP075.S1.1992.PR05
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the Liu Centre for Global Studies at University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Oberlander worked on this project in 1994 with architect Arthur Erickson and architectural firm Aitken Wreglesworth Associates. The overwall concept for the project was to design an environmentally responsible building and landscape. Situated at the north edge of a mature costal forest, the main concern of the landscape design was to avoid effecting the existing woodland. Oberlander preserved all existing mature trees on the site and used only native plants and grasses. The design of the building was also though to minimize any impact on the surrounding forest, by avoiding machineries on site or pruning of existing trees. The project also included a green roof, also design by Oberlander. The project was completed in 2000. The project series includes sketches, design development drawings, including landscape plans, landscape details and planting plans, working drawings, such as planting plans and details for the green roof, and working drawings for the building used as reference. The project series also comprises a proposal, concept notes by Oberlander, correspondence with clients, architects and consultants, meetings notes, financial documents, specifications and some promotional material and press clippings on the building. The project is also documented through photographs of landscaping work.
1992-2009
Liu Centre for Global Studies, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia (1992)
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AP075.S1.1992.PR05
Description:
Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the Liu Centre for Global Studies at University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Oberlander worked on this project in 1994 with architect Arthur Erickson and architectural firm Aitken Wreglesworth Associates. The overwall concept for the project was to design an environmentally responsible building and landscape. Situated at the north edge of a mature costal forest, the main concern of the landscape design was to avoid effecting the existing woodland. Oberlander preserved all existing mature trees on the site and used only native plants and grasses. The design of the building was also though to minimize any impact on the surrounding forest, by avoiding machineries on site or pruning of existing trees. The project also included a green roof, also design by Oberlander. The project was completed in 2000. The project series includes sketches, design development drawings, including landscape plans, landscape details and planting plans, working drawings, such as planting plans and details for the green roof, and working drawings for the building used as reference. The project series also comprises a proposal, concept notes by Oberlander, correspondence with clients, architects and consultants, meetings notes, financial documents, specifications and some promotional material and press clippings on the building. The project is also documented through photographs of landscaping work.
Project
1992-2009
archives
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Fonds
Lionel March fonds
AP208
Synopsis:
The Lionel March fonds, circa 1957-2017, documents the work and activities of architect and professor Lionel March. The records within this fonds illustrate March’s architectural career, representing five professional and personal building projects, including the 1964 Whitehall plan; as well as his academic career in research and teaching, spanning England and North America, most notably March’s work with the Centre for Land Use and Built Form Studies (now the Martin Centre) and his research at UCLA. The fonds is largely composed of books from March’s library, textual records, slides and photographs, and drawings.
circa 1957-2017
Lionel March fonds
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AP208
Synopsis:
The Lionel March fonds, circa 1957-2017, documents the work and activities of architect and professor Lionel March. The records within this fonds illustrate March’s architectural career, representing five professional and personal building projects, including the 1964 Whitehall plan; as well as his academic career in research and teaching, spanning England and North America, most notably March’s work with the Centre for Land Use and Built Form Studies (now the Martin Centre) and his research at UCLA. The fonds is largely composed of books from March’s library, textual records, slides and photographs, and drawings.
archives
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Fonds
circa 1957-2017