Project
AP194.S1.1995.PR01
Description:
Project records consist of records documenting the three phases of the Synthetic Landscape project (1995-2000) as worked on by Johan Bettum and OCEAN North. The project was initially developed and submitted in 1995 for the Membrane Design International Competition held in Japan by the Taiyo Kogyo Corporation. The entry showcases a children’s playscape in the setting of Oslo’s Tøyen Park, joining both its urban surroundings and its natural landscape into a synthetic space. Afterwards, the project was exhibited at the Architecture Association (AA) in London, where Johan Bettum and Kivi Sotamaa met. This eventually led to Bettum and Sotamaa collaborating on projects, along with their respective OCEAN teams in Oslo and Helsinki. The Synthetic Landscape project continued as a research project, with a second phase in 1996 and a third phase which ran from 1997 through 2000 and integrated design methods (particle streaming, Channelling Systems) from the work made on the Töölö and Jyväskylä projects. In the third phase, a pavilion was also added to the setting. Aside from one drawing, all records for this project are in a digital format. Drawings and models from phase 1 show parts or the whole of a shell-like structure. A color scheme seems to be associated to the different components of the structure. A report on phases 1 and 2 discusses the use of synthetic and composite materials for the structure, explaining the concept for the site. Phase 2 textual records include a working plan, site charts and program. Additional drawings and models show an evolution in the shape of the landscape. Most records are related to the third phase of Synthetic Landscape. They are largely drawings and models showing textures and coloured grafts used in the design process, section and surfaces studies, as well as site plans. Other files of the third phase consist of animated renderings of Channelling Systems studies within the Synthetic Landscape topology, saved as Quicktime MOV files. Additionally, the third phase of Synthetic Landscape has files related to the FEM (finite element method) analysis process utilized in the project’s engineering. This particular section includes raster images showing vectorial drawings and data appearing to be surface studies. These were likely created with the software Mathematica. The bulk of textual documentation on the project’s scope and outcomes may be found in AP194.S1.1995.PR01.001 for phases 1 and 2, and in AP194.S1.1995.PR01.005 for phase 3. The latter file also contains documentation related to a grant application to The Research Council of Norway; a proposal for a conference and exhibition at the AA; and administrative records such as budgets, correspondence, invoices, progress reports, meeting agendas and minutes. For all project phases, records related to the design process consist of CAD models saved in a variety of modelling formats (iges, fmz, dgn, 3dm, dxf) as well as raster or vector images (tiff, jpeg, png, eps, pict, etc.). In some cases, only these raster or vector images of the original CAD drawings are present in the archive.
1995-2000
Synthetic Landscape research project, Oslo, Norway (1995-2000)
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AP194.S1.1995.PR01
Description:
Project records consist of records documenting the three phases of the Synthetic Landscape project (1995-2000) as worked on by Johan Bettum and OCEAN North. The project was initially developed and submitted in 1995 for the Membrane Design International Competition held in Japan by the Taiyo Kogyo Corporation. The entry showcases a children’s playscape in the setting of Oslo’s Tøyen Park, joining both its urban surroundings and its natural landscape into a synthetic space. Afterwards, the project was exhibited at the Architecture Association (AA) in London, where Johan Bettum and Kivi Sotamaa met. This eventually led to Bettum and Sotamaa collaborating on projects, along with their respective OCEAN teams in Oslo and Helsinki. The Synthetic Landscape project continued as a research project, with a second phase in 1996 and a third phase which ran from 1997 through 2000 and integrated design methods (particle streaming, Channelling Systems) from the work made on the Töölö and Jyväskylä projects. In the third phase, a pavilion was also added to the setting. Aside from one drawing, all records for this project are in a digital format. Drawings and models from phase 1 show parts or the whole of a shell-like structure. A color scheme seems to be associated to the different components of the structure. A report on phases 1 and 2 discusses the use of synthetic and composite materials for the structure, explaining the concept for the site. Phase 2 textual records include a working plan, site charts and program. Additional drawings and models show an evolution in the shape of the landscape. Most records are related to the third phase of Synthetic Landscape. They are largely drawings and models showing textures and coloured grafts used in the design process, section and surfaces studies, as well as site plans. Other files of the third phase consist of animated renderings of Channelling Systems studies within the Synthetic Landscape topology, saved as Quicktime MOV files. Additionally, the third phase of Synthetic Landscape has files related to the FEM (finite element method) analysis process utilized in the project’s engineering. This particular section includes raster images showing vectorial drawings and data appearing to be surface studies. These were likely created with the software Mathematica. The bulk of textual documentation on the project’s scope and outcomes may be found in AP194.S1.1995.PR01.001 for phases 1 and 2, and in AP194.S1.1995.PR01.005 for phase 3. The latter file also contains documentation related to a grant application to The Research Council of Norway; a proposal for a conference and exhibition at the AA; and administrative records such as budgets, correspondence, invoices, progress reports, meeting agendas and minutes. For all project phases, records related to the design process consist of CAD models saved in a variety of modelling formats (iges, fmz, dgn, 3dm, dxf) as well as raster or vector images (tiff, jpeg, png, eps, pict, etc.). In some cases, only these raster or vector images of the original CAD drawings are present in the archive.
Project
1995-2000
textual records
ARCH255114
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13 documentation files concerning interior/exterior design: marble, security glass, entrance canopy including photographs of model, metal fence including photographs of models, sixth floor interior including drawings and carpet samples, pedestrian level wind study, washroom fixtures, zinc casting, technical data sheets for paint, Arriscraft stone including contract, Addair marble, interior samples of approved fabric, paint, sun screen, numbers, and photographs and drawings of chairs.
1984-1986
Photographic documentation files concerning interior and exterior design
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ARCH255114
Description:
13 documentation files concerning interior/exterior design: marble, security glass, entrance canopy including photographs of model, metal fence including photographs of models, sixth floor interior including drawings and carpet samples, pedestrian level wind study, washroom fixtures, zinc casting, technical data sheets for paint, Arriscraft stone including contract, Addair marble, interior samples of approved fabric, paint, sun screen, numbers, and photographs and drawings of chairs.
textual records
1984-1986
Project
AP140.S1.SS1.D6
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File documents a student project for a Plan of Town Centre and Development of Community Centre, in Newton Aycliffe, England, United Kingdom. Project was submitted in 1950 as Stirling's undergraduate thesis in his fifth year at the Liverpool School of Architecture. Material in this file was produced between 1948 and probably 1975. File contains presentation drawings and panels, a publication drawing and a few working drawings. Photographic materials includes views of drawings and of study and presentation models. File also contains a bound thesis.
1948-[1975?], predominant 1949-1950
Plan of Town Centre and Development of Community Centre
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AP140.S1.SS1.D6
Description:
File documents a student project for a Plan of Town Centre and Development of Community Centre, in Newton Aycliffe, England, United Kingdom. Project was submitted in 1950 as Stirling's undergraduate thesis in his fifth year at the Liverpool School of Architecture. Material in this file was produced between 1948 and probably 1975. File contains presentation drawings and panels, a publication drawing and a few working drawings. Photographic materials includes views of drawings and of study and presentation models. File also contains a bound thesis.
File 6
1948-[1975?], predominant 1949-1950
Project
Ahmedabad House
AP182.S1.2012.D1
Description:
File documents an executed project for a private residence in Ahmedabad, India. The house is constructed of concrete and earthen bricks, which were made on site and pressed from the dry earth excavated to lay the foundation. Courtyards act as semipublic "interior" zones and generate much-needed shade in the hot, dry climate. A pool lined in green marble provides additional passive cooling, and local trees planted around the house will also retain water as they grow. File contains photographs, models, and a video recording.
2012-2014
Ahmedabad House
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AP182.S1.2012.D1
Description:
File documents an executed project for a private residence in Ahmedabad, India. The house is constructed of concrete and earthen bricks, which were made on site and pressed from the dry earth excavated to lay the foundation. Courtyards act as semipublic "interior" zones and generate much-needed shade in the hot, dry climate. A pool lined in green marble provides additional passive cooling, and local trees planted around the house will also retain water as they grow. File contains photographs, models, and a video recording.
Project
2012-2014
archives
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Fonds
Bernard Cache fonds
AP169
Synopsis:
Bernard Cache, fonds, 1991-2011, document the development and design process for the Objectile firm and its decorative panels and furniture. The records focus mostly on daily activities of the firm, the collaboration of principal Bernard Cache with TopSolid software, and his parallel academic work. The records consist solely of original born-digital material.
1992-2011
Bernard Cache fonds
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AP169
Synopsis:
Bernard Cache, fonds, 1991-2011, document the development and design process for the Objectile firm and its decorative panels and furniture. The records focus mostly on daily activities of the firm, the collaboration of principal Bernard Cache with TopSolid software, and his parallel academic work. The records consist solely of original born-digital material.
archives
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Fonds
1992-2011
Project
AP142.S1.D170
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File documents an executed project for a portal for the Biennale di Venezia held in 1991 in Venice, Italy. Material in this file was produced in 1991. File contains a conceptual drawing, presentation drawings, and a presentation model.
1991
Progetto per la porta della Biennale
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AP142.S1.D170
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File documents an executed project for a portal for the Biennale di Venezia held in 1991 in Venice, Italy. Material in this file was produced in 1991. File contains a conceptual drawing, presentation drawings, and a presentation model.
File 170
1991
Project
Corporate Pavilion, Expo '88
AP022.S1.1986.PR03
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File documents a tetrahedron-shaped exhibition pavilion set in a circle of reflecting pools (not built) for World Expo '88, Brisbane, Australia. File contains a design development drawing, a study model, and textual records.
1986
Corporate Pavilion, Expo '88
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AP022.S1.1986.PR03
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File documents a tetrahedron-shaped exhibition pavilion set in a circle of reflecting pools (not built) for World Expo '88, Brisbane, Australia. File contains a design development drawing, a study model, and textual records.
Project
1986
Project
AP140.S1.SS1.D10
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File documents an unidentified project for a group of low-rise and high-rise buildings with courtyards, in an unknown location. Material in this file was probably produced between 1948 and 1952. File contains a photograph of a model.
circa 1948-1952
Unidentified Buildings with Courtyards
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AP140.S1.SS1.D10
Description:
File documents an unidentified project for a group of low-rise and high-rise buildings with courtyards, in an unknown location. Material in this file was probably produced between 1948 and 1952. File contains a photograph of a model.
File 10
circa 1948-1952
Project
AP041.S1.2001.D2
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Project series documents Melvin Charney's executed project for the Place Moulins, Esplanade Frontenac at Sherbrooke, Québec. It includes 15 conceptual drawings, 5 working drawings, 1 presentation model and 4 textual documents.
2001-2003
Place des Moulins, Esplanade Frontenac, Sherbrooke, Québec
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AP041.S1.2001.D2
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Project series documents Melvin Charney's executed project for the Place Moulins, Esplanade Frontenac at Sherbrooke, Québec. It includes 15 conceptual drawings, 5 working drawings, 1 presentation model and 4 textual documents.
Project
2001-2003
Project
AP178.S1.1967.PR01
Description:
This project series documents the Motel em Vale de Canas in Coimbra, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 26/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 116. The office assigned the date 1967 for this project. The motel was commissioned by Carlos de Freitas Morna.The project was not realized, but a model was produced. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, plans, profiles, and elevations. Also included in this project series are negatives and photographs of the model. Textual documentation includes correspondence between Siza, Carlos de Freitas Morna and the city of Coimbra.
1967-1968
Motel em Vale de Canas [Motel Vale de Canas], Coimbra, Portugal (1967-1968)
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AP178.S1.1967.PR01
Description:
This project series documents the Motel em Vale de Canas in Coimbra, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 26/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 116. The office assigned the date 1967 for this project. The motel was commissioned by Carlos de Freitas Morna.The project was not realized, but a model was produced. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, plans, profiles, and elevations. Also included in this project series are negatives and photographs of the model. Textual documentation includes correspondence between Siza, Carlos de Freitas Morna and the city of Coimbra.
Project
1967-1968