drawings, textual records, photographs
AP142.S1.D182.P15
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drawings, correspondence, specifications, calculations, trade catalogues, clippings, technical reports, a purchase order, an Aldo Rossi business card, labels for drawings, notes, and photographs and colour photocopied views of a model, of the Castello Baronale di Fondi and of Gaeta, Italy
Drawings, correspondence, specifications, calculations
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AP142.S1.D182.P15
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drawings, correspondence, specifications, calculations, trade catalogues, clippings, technical reports, a purchase order, an Aldo Rossi business card, labels for drawings, notes, and photographs and colour photocopied views of a model, of the Castello Baronale di Fondi and of Gaeta, Italy
drawings, textual records, photographs
textual records
ARCH255358
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6 correspondence and documentation files - Township of Alfred zoning by-law; correspondence with client, notes on requirements; drafts of different scheme proposals including drawings; notes and drawing on proposed presentation model; cost estimate; file of transmittals; photograph (montage) of a residence
1984
Correspondence and documentation files
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ARCH255358
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6 correspondence and documentation files - Township of Alfred zoning by-law; correspondence with client, notes on requirements; drafts of different scheme proposals including drawings; notes and drawing on proposed presentation model; cost estimate; file of transmittals; photograph (montage) of a residence
textual records
1984
Project
AP164.S1.2005.D1
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The project series documents the renovation of the Télévision Suisse Romande (TSR) tower in Geneva, Switzerland. There were two competition finalists: Abalos & Herreros received the second phase of the project which was not realised. The firm identified this project as number 197. "The project approaches the two presented problems in a single way: the image change of the existing complex and the extension of the floor area at the roof top. […] [A] single type of curtain wall has been developed with windows of reasonable shape and format which curve at the top floor to take advantage of the maximum volume allowed by local building laws, generating an image of the building which is completely different than the actual one. The use of silk printed glass in the whole building, with motives from plants, creates an impression from the interior to be situated in a garden. At the same time the exterior appearance underlines the building’s singularity at the pedestrian level. […] The created extension of the building has a trae [sic] singular shape which one day could host a possible showroom or multifunctional rooms or as executive floor.” (ARCH270975) Abalos & Herreros worked with Blaise Sahy. Documenting the project are conceptual, design development, presentation and working drawings, digital, graphic, presentation and reference materials, correspondence, notes, and a model.
1967-1973, 1996-2005, predominant 2004-2005
Tour TSR, Geneva, Switzerland (2005)
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AP164.S1.2005.D1
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The project series documents the renovation of the Télévision Suisse Romande (TSR) tower in Geneva, Switzerland. There were two competition finalists: Abalos & Herreros received the second phase of the project which was not realised. The firm identified this project as number 197. "The project approaches the two presented problems in a single way: the image change of the existing complex and the extension of the floor area at the roof top. […] [A] single type of curtain wall has been developed with windows of reasonable shape and format which curve at the top floor to take advantage of the maximum volume allowed by local building laws, generating an image of the building which is completely different than the actual one. The use of silk printed glass in the whole building, with motives from plants, creates an impression from the interior to be situated in a garden. At the same time the exterior appearance underlines the building’s singularity at the pedestrian level. […] The created extension of the building has a trae [sic] singular shape which one day could host a possible showroom or multifunctional rooms or as executive floor.” (ARCH270975) Abalos & Herreros worked with Blaise Sahy. Documenting the project are conceptual, design development, presentation and working drawings, digital, graphic, presentation and reference materials, correspondence, notes, and a model.
Project
1967-1973, 1996-2005, predominant 2004-2005
Project
AP166.S1.1990.PR2
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This file documents the executed project for the Prospecta Toyama '92 Observatory Tower in Imizu, Toyama, Japan. Like the Galaxy Toyama Gymnasium, this project was designed in conjunction with the 1st Japan Expo Toyama in 1992. The 30 x 32 x 32 metre structure, built at the top of a 61,2 metre hill, serves as a platform to observe the surrounding landscape. The centre court is designed and equipped for the creation of a performance with sound, light and fog. The file is chiefly composed of design development and presentation drawings but includes some conceptual drawings and material related to theme development. There are also site plans and information about the 1st Japan Expo Toyama 1992. There is a small amount of correspondence in the form of facsimile transmissions. Working drawings include a set of structural drawings. Presentation material includes a model and bound copies and drafts of proposals. There are some digital prints of computer-generated perspectives, one in the form of a presentation panel. There is also some documentation for the development of the name and logo for the structure. A small album contains photographs of the built work. There is some promotional material for the tower and for the park in which it is situated. There are also clippings from published documents. Material in this file was produced between 1990 and 1993. .
1990-1993
Prospecta Toyama '92 Observatory Tower, Imizu, Japan (1990-1993)
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AP166.S1.1990.PR2
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This file documents the executed project for the Prospecta Toyama '92 Observatory Tower in Imizu, Toyama, Japan. Like the Galaxy Toyama Gymnasium, this project was designed in conjunction with the 1st Japan Expo Toyama in 1992. The 30 x 32 x 32 metre structure, built at the top of a 61,2 metre hill, serves as a platform to observe the surrounding landscape. The centre court is designed and equipped for the creation of a performance with sound, light and fog. The file is chiefly composed of design development and presentation drawings but includes some conceptual drawings and material related to theme development. There are also site plans and information about the 1st Japan Expo Toyama 1992. There is a small amount of correspondence in the form of facsimile transmissions. Working drawings include a set of structural drawings. Presentation material includes a model and bound copies and drafts of proposals. There are some digital prints of computer-generated perspectives, one in the form of a presentation panel. There is also some documentation for the development of the name and logo for the structure. A small album contains photographs of the built work. There is some promotional material for the tower and for the park in which it is situated. There are also clippings from published documents. Material in this file was produced between 1990 and 1993. .
project
1990-1993
textual records
ARCH255562
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draft of a presentation essay by Erickson on the design of the library (typescript with revisions, 14 pages), memorandum concerning presentation dates for library competition, press clippings, colour photograph of a presentation model (entry by Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Architects)
1988
Draft of a presentation essay by Erickson on the design of the library
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ARCH255562
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draft of a presentation essay by Erickson on the design of the library (typescript with revisions, 14 pages), memorandum concerning presentation dates for library competition, press clippings, colour photograph of a presentation model (entry by Adrian Smith of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Architects)
textual records
1988
Sub-series
Projects
AP165.S5.SS2
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The Projects sub-series, circa 1990 – 2000, consists of 61 video recordings relating to specific works in transformable design completed by Hoberman in the early years of his career. Material consists of MiniDV cassettes, Betacam SP cassettes, DVCAM cassettes, and Hi-8 cassettes. The majority of the records date from the mid to late 90’s to early 2000’s. Video recordings in this sub-series document projects such as: 6-meter expanding sphere as a permanent central exhibit at the Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, USA, 1991; Working scale model and section of a 60-foot diameter Iris Dome at The Museum of Modern Art, New York City, USA 1994; expanding sphere as a permanent atrium sculpture at Otaru Bay City Center, Sapporo, Japan 1998; six 2-meter diameter expanding spheres at Museo Interactivo Mirador, Santiago, Chile 1999; retractable dome for World’s Fair installed in front of the German Pavilion Expo 2000 World’s Fair, Hannover, Germany, 2000; 72-foot diameter retractable arch for Olympics Medal Plaza at 2002 Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City, USA, 2002. It also contains footage of Hoberman and his team assembling works at his studio in New York.
circa 1990-2002
Projects
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AP165.S5.SS2
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The Projects sub-series, circa 1990 – 2000, consists of 61 video recordings relating to specific works in transformable design completed by Hoberman in the early years of his career. Material consists of MiniDV cassettes, Betacam SP cassettes, DVCAM cassettes, and Hi-8 cassettes. The majority of the records date from the mid to late 90’s to early 2000’s. Video recordings in this sub-series document projects such as: 6-meter expanding sphere as a permanent central exhibit at the Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, USA, 1991; Working scale model and section of a 60-foot diameter Iris Dome at The Museum of Modern Art, New York City, USA 1994; expanding sphere as a permanent atrium sculpture at Otaru Bay City Center, Sapporo, Japan 1998; six 2-meter diameter expanding spheres at Museo Interactivo Mirador, Santiago, Chile 1999; retractable dome for World’s Fair installed in front of the German Pavilion Expo 2000 World’s Fair, Hannover, Germany, 2000; 72-foot diameter retractable arch for Olympics Medal Plaza at 2002 Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City, USA, 2002. It also contains footage of Hoberman and his team assembling works at his studio in New York.
Sub-series 2
circa 1990-2002
photographs
ARCH268538
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Contains photographic materials on 3 projects by Abalos & Herreros: - Ordenación de Nueva Montaña Quijano en Santander, AP164.S1.1987.D1 (87 slides, 4 colour reversal films, 2 negatives: views of the site model, plans, site plans, perspectives and aerial views of the site); - Ordenación del nudo Puerta de Hierro, AP164.S1.1987.D2 (33 slides: views of model, site plans, plans, perspectives and aerial views of the site); - Prototipo de estructura vertical, AP164.S1.1987.D3 (135 slides: views of the structure, plans, installation, close-up of structural elements and portraits).
1987-1988
Ring binder with photographic materials related to three projects by Abalos & Herreros
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ARCH268538
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Contains photographic materials on 3 projects by Abalos & Herreros: - Ordenación de Nueva Montaña Quijano en Santander, AP164.S1.1987.D1 (87 slides, 4 colour reversal films, 2 negatives: views of the site model, plans, site plans, perspectives and aerial views of the site); - Ordenación del nudo Puerta de Hierro, AP164.S1.1987.D2 (33 slides: views of model, site plans, plans, perspectives and aerial views of the site); - Prototipo de estructura vertical, AP164.S1.1987.D3 (135 slides: views of the structure, plans, installation, close-up of structural elements and portraits).
photographs
1987-1988
textual records, photographs
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8 photograph(s)
ARCH278583
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Geodesic dome demonstration at Liberty State Park, Jersey City, New Jersey; Hoberman Sphere at the Liberty Science Center in various stages of opening; Iris Dome model in various stages of opening/closing; text labels for the MoMA Projects 45 exhibition.
Geodesic dome demonstration at Liberty State Park, Hoberman Spher
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ARCH278583
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Geodesic dome demonstration at Liberty State Park, Jersey City, New Jersey; Hoberman Sphere at the Liberty Science Center in various stages of opening; Iris Dome model in various stages of opening/closing; text labels for the MoMA Projects 45 exhibition.
textual records, photographs
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8 photograph(s)
Fried. Krupp Essen A/R
PH1983:0485
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Portfolio of photographs showing cast-steel muzzle-loading guns and artillery, fortress and siege mortars, coast and landing guns, workshops, machinery and company products, manufactured by the Krupp armament plant in Essen/Ruhr river valley (in Prussia). This portfolio shows different models of guns and canons, locomotive wheels, exterior views of the factory with large chimneys and line-ups of workers, a panorama showing the factory complex and dwellings built for the workers, mines, inside views of the factory with machinery and two maps : one of the layout of the grounds that is colour-coded to indicate growth between 1861 and 1871 - Rhenish Prussia (Rhein provinz), and one of the world distribution of Krupp representatives - District of Essen, Europe, Germany and the World. This portfolio was compiled and probably sent, like many others by the company, to Krupp Cast Steel Works agents throughout Europe or used as a presentation catalogue for international expositions.
engineering
between ca.1861 and ca. 1872
Fried. Krupp Essen A/R
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PH1983:0485
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Portfolio of photographs showing cast-steel muzzle-loading guns and artillery, fortress and siege mortars, coast and landing guns, workshops, machinery and company products, manufactured by the Krupp armament plant in Essen/Ruhr river valley (in Prussia). This portfolio shows different models of guns and canons, locomotive wheels, exterior views of the factory with large chimneys and line-ups of workers, a panorama showing the factory complex and dwellings built for the workers, mines, inside views of the factory with machinery and two maps : one of the layout of the grounds that is colour-coded to indicate growth between 1861 and 1871 - Rhenish Prussia (Rhein provinz), and one of the world distribution of Krupp representatives - District of Essen, Europe, Germany and the World. This portfolio was compiled and probably sent, like many others by the company, to Krupp Cast Steel Works agents throughout Europe or used as a presentation catalogue for international expositions.
between ca.1861 and ca. 1872
engineering
Project
McAppy
AP144.S2.D89
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File documents a design programme undertaken for construction company, Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons Ltd., in London, England. The aim was to increase the efficiency of production and improve labour relations by producing enclosures, equipment, material, and information systems that would improve safety, on-site communication, and job satisfaction. Cedric Price's office produced 2 report volumes, a Portable Enclosures Programme (PEP) and used at least one construction site, at Angel Court, as a test site for the proposals. Diagrams and flow charts show preliminary planning and programming design decisions and show the relationship between present and future factors. A flow chart illustrates the scope of the program. Charts and diagrams map the relative time scale of parts of the programme over various development phases. An axonometric and cutaway drawing show the interior construction of a pedestrian walkway. Data showing both the projected and real results of a site test application of McAppy planning and equipment from 1974 to 1975 was collected and presented as a broadside. A large number of original drawings are included within the textual records. Material in this file was produced between 1955 and 1987. Zisman, Bowyer & Partners provided consultation services. File contains design development drawings, model, photographic materials, presentation drawings, and textual records.
1955-1987, predominant 1973-1976
McAppy
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AP144.S2.D89
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File documents a design programme undertaken for construction company, Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons Ltd., in London, England. The aim was to increase the efficiency of production and improve labour relations by producing enclosures, equipment, material, and information systems that would improve safety, on-site communication, and job satisfaction. Cedric Price's office produced 2 report volumes, a Portable Enclosures Programme (PEP) and used at least one construction site, at Angel Court, as a test site for the proposals. Diagrams and flow charts show preliminary planning and programming design decisions and show the relationship between present and future factors. A flow chart illustrates the scope of the program. Charts and diagrams map the relative time scale of parts of the programme over various development phases. An axonometric and cutaway drawing show the interior construction of a pedestrian walkway. Data showing both the projected and real results of a site test application of McAppy planning and equipment from 1974 to 1975 was collected and presented as a broadside. A large number of original drawings are included within the textual records. Material in this file was produced between 1955 and 1987. Zisman, Bowyer & Partners provided consultation services. File contains design development drawings, model, photographic materials, presentation drawings, and textual records.
File 89
1955-1987, predominant 1973-1976