Series
Architectural projects
AP180.S1
Description:
This series documents the architectural projects of Umberto Riva from the 1960s to the mid-2000s. Most of these projects were undertaken for sites in Italy, with the exception of Apartment Mieli (1994) in the United States and a project for a new settlement in the Oued Touil valley, Algeria (1980). The series contains original drawings and some reprographic copies for various private residences, such as Casa Frea (1983) and Casa Insinga (1987) in Milan. Riva's projects for industrial buildings are also represented, for example his work for the thermoelectric power plant Centrale Edison in Torviscosa, Italy (2003). Also documented are Riva's designs for public spaces, such as his work for the Piazza San Nazaro (1989) in Milan and proposals for the redevelopment of historical neighbourhoods in Otranto (1987) and in Binago (1988), as well as designs for shops and private entreprises. Furthermore, this series contains materials related to redesigns for gallery spaces, such as redesigns for the Centro Palladio in Vicenza (1999) and the Palazzo dell'Arte in Milan (1995). Projects for exhibition installations by Riva are arranged in series AP180.S3.
1960-2007
Architectural projects
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AP180.S1
Description:
This series documents the architectural projects of Umberto Riva from the 1960s to the mid-2000s. Most of these projects were undertaken for sites in Italy, with the exception of Apartment Mieli (1994) in the United States and a project for a new settlement in the Oued Touil valley, Algeria (1980). The series contains original drawings and some reprographic copies for various private residences, such as Casa Frea (1983) and Casa Insinga (1987) in Milan. Riva's projects for industrial buildings are also represented, for example his work for the thermoelectric power plant Centrale Edison in Torviscosa, Italy (2003). Also documented are Riva's designs for public spaces, such as his work for the Piazza San Nazaro (1989) in Milan and proposals for the redevelopment of historical neighbourhoods in Otranto (1987) and in Binago (1988), as well as designs for shops and private entreprises. Furthermore, this series contains materials related to redesigns for gallery spaces, such as redesigns for the Centro Palladio in Vicenza (1999) and the Palazzo dell'Arte in Milan (1995). Projects for exhibition installations by Riva are arranged in series AP180.S3.
Series
1960-2007
Project
AP178.S1.1989.PR03
Description:
This project series documents the plano de Doedijnstraat, the residential settlement in Schilderswijk, The Hague, The Netherlands. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 63/80. The office assigned the date 1989 for this project. In 1993 Siza was awarded the Berlage Prize for this residential project of 238 flats. The project was part of an urban renewal program in The Hague for which Siza had already worked on other projects: the urban plan for Deelgebied Zone 5, Schilderswijk-West and Punt en Komma social housing; the housing and shopping complex in Schilderswijk; and the Van der Vennepark. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, elevations, plans and details. Textual documentation includes correspondence, such as letters to and from Siza, letters to Jeoron Geurst (from the associated architectural firm Geurst & Schulze architekten), and letters to and from project architect Carlos Castenheira. Furthermore, there is correspondence to and from members of the Woningbouwvereniging and several letters from Ing. J. van Gulik (project leader). Other documentation includes cost estimates and meeting minutes. Also included in this project series are negatives, photographs and slides documenting the model, site and various dwellings.
1983-1994
Plano de Doedijnstraat [Residential settlement, Schilderswijk], The Hague, The Netherlands (1988-1994)
Actions:
AP178.S1.1989.PR03
Description:
This project series documents the plano de Doedijnstraat, the residential settlement in Schilderswijk, The Hague, The Netherlands. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 63/80. The office assigned the date 1989 for this project. In 1993 Siza was awarded the Berlage Prize for this residential project of 238 flats. The project was part of an urban renewal program in The Hague for which Siza had already worked on other projects: the urban plan for Deelgebied Zone 5, Schilderswijk-West and Punt en Komma social housing; the housing and shopping complex in Schilderswijk; and the Van der Vennepark. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, elevations, plans and details. Textual documentation includes correspondence, such as letters to and from Siza, letters to Jeoron Geurst (from the associated architectural firm Geurst & Schulze architekten), and letters to and from project architect Carlos Castenheira. Furthermore, there is correspondence to and from members of the Woningbouwvereniging and several letters from Ing. J. van Gulik (project leader). Other documentation includes cost estimates and meeting minutes. Also included in this project series are negatives, photographs and slides documenting the model, site and various dwellings.
Project
1983-1994
PHCON2002:0016:014
Description:
Binder documents the life of Anna Louise Clark (later Anne Alpert) from her early life in Illinois, her years in France (1937-1939), New York City, New York (1939-1945), and Chile (1945-1946). It includes correspondence about the birth of her twin sons, Gordon Matta-Clark and John Sebastian Matta, her affair with Isamu Noguchi, and her efforts to get a fair settlement in her divorce from her first husband Roberto Matta. Binder contains photographs and textual records.
1914-1946
Gordon Matta-Clark Mother's papers: Birth through August 1945
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PHCON2002:0016:014
Description:
Binder documents the life of Anna Louise Clark (later Anne Alpert) from her early life in Illinois, her years in France (1937-1939), New York City, New York (1939-1945), and Chile (1945-1946). It includes correspondence about the birth of her twin sons, Gordon Matta-Clark and John Sebastian Matta, her affair with Isamu Noguchi, and her efforts to get a fair settlement in her divorce from her first husband Roberto Matta. Binder contains photographs and textual records.
1914-1946
textual records
AP206.S2.010
Description:
File was originally housed in a binder along with content arranged in AP206.S2.011 and AP206.S2.012. This file contains the following papers: "The role of Architecture and Community Planners in the Planning, Development and Management of Urban Systems [...]," seminar talk, 1981 "Sobha Singh," 1981 "Energy Crisis and Future Pattern of Human Settlements in Developing Countries" "The Role of Architects in Urban and Rural Growth," 1984 "Chandigarh: Capital of Two States," circa 1966 “Aesthetic: Reflections on Beauty of Line, Shape and Form,” by P. Jeanneret
circa 1966-1982
Published and unpublished papers (folder 1 of 3)
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AP206.S2.010
Description:
File was originally housed in a binder along with content arranged in AP206.S2.011 and AP206.S2.012. This file contains the following papers: "The role of Architecture and Community Planners in the Planning, Development and Management of Urban Systems [...]," seminar talk, 1981 "Sobha Singh," 1981 "Energy Crisis and Future Pattern of Human Settlements in Developing Countries" "The Role of Architects in Urban and Rural Growth," 1984 "Chandigarh: Capital of Two States," circa 1966 “Aesthetic: Reflections on Beauty of Line, Shape and Form,” by P. Jeanneret
textual records
circa 1966-1982
textual records
AP206.S2.066
Description:
File was originally housed in a binder along with content arranged in AP206.S2.065, AP206.S2.067 and AP206.S2.068. This file includes the following papers: "The Politics of Urban Redevelopment: A Study of Old Delhi by Ajay K. Mehra," book review "Environmental Management of Mining Operations Human Settlements and Rehabilitation of Population," 1986 "Reminiscences of Education in Pre-independence India," 1997 "The Pedestrian, the Rickshaw and the Motor Vehicle" "Chandigarh: As I see it" "Conservation is our Future" "Sikh Architecture by PS Arshi," review "The Aftermath of Vistara" "Random Thoughts on Architectural Education"
1985-1997
Published and unpublished papers (folder 2 of 4)
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AP206.S2.066
Description:
File was originally housed in a binder along with content arranged in AP206.S2.065, AP206.S2.067 and AP206.S2.068. This file includes the following papers: "The Politics of Urban Redevelopment: A Study of Old Delhi by Ajay K. Mehra," book review "Environmental Management of Mining Operations Human Settlements and Rehabilitation of Population," 1986 "Reminiscences of Education in Pre-independence India," 1997 "The Pedestrian, the Rickshaw and the Motor Vehicle" "Chandigarh: As I see it" "Conservation is our Future" "Sikh Architecture by PS Arshi," review "The Aftermath of Vistara" "Random Thoughts on Architectural Education"
textual records
1985-1997
photographs
AP149.S4.SS2.002
Description:
Group consists of sets of slides of visual material for lectures on research project of the Minimum Cost Housing Group. The group includes: - a set on open spaces in urban environment, related to the fifth Human Settlement Training Packages by Mininum Cost Housing Group - a set of slides on sanitation and sanitation systems previsously stored in a folder entitled "Sanitation" - a set of slides on doors in India and Mexico previously stored in a folder entitled "Doors", - a set entitled ''People'' - and a set on technology for housing developement, low cost houses construction, including slides on the Minimum Cost Housing Group's housing project, such as Ecol Operation, Maison Lessard project and Saddle Lake project, previously stored in a folder entitled "Technology".
1970s-1990s
Visual material for lectures on subject researchs
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AP149.S4.SS2.002
Description:
Group consists of sets of slides of visual material for lectures on research project of the Minimum Cost Housing Group. The group includes: - a set on open spaces in urban environment, related to the fifth Human Settlement Training Packages by Mininum Cost Housing Group - a set of slides on sanitation and sanitation systems previsously stored in a folder entitled "Sanitation" - a set of slides on doors in India and Mexico previously stored in a folder entitled "Doors", - a set entitled ''People'' - and a set on technology for housing developement, low cost houses construction, including slides on the Minimum Cost Housing Group's housing project, such as Ecol Operation, Maison Lessard project and Saddle Lake project, previously stored in a folder entitled "Technology".
photographs
1970s-1990s
drawings, photographs
PH1998:0013:001-048
Description:
- All of the projects in album PH1998:0013:001-048 were designed by Solomon Lisagor, some in collaboration with other architects, from 1923 through 1938 for various locations in Soviet Union. The photographs and magazine clippings show drawings and models for and views of twenty projects including: the Palace of Soviets, Moscow (10 pages); the Ordzhonikidze Sanatorium for the Ministry of the Oil Industry in Kislovodsk, Soviet Union (now Russia) (8 pages); the "Worker" RZhSKT [the "Worker" Worker's Housing Construction Cooperative Trust] in Saratov, Soviet Union (now Russia) (5 pages); the Limeny resort, Crimea, Soviet Union (now Ukraine) (4 pages); the Rostov Institute of Engineers of Transport [?], Rostov-on-Don, Soviet Union (now Russia) (3 pages); the House-commune of transitional type, Rostokino, Moscow (3 pages); a Building of People's Commissariat for Heavy Industry (Narkomtyazhprom), Moscow (3 pages); a Type F unit apartment, 8 Gogolevskii Boulevard, Moscow (2 pages); a development scheme for the southern coast of Crimea, Soviet Union (now Ukraine) (2 pages). Several other projects are represented on single album pages: a workers settlement in Kashira, a circus, and a Red Army Dormitory; a Sovtorgflot building, Arkhangel'sk, Soviet Union (now Russia); a typical experimental single-family house; prefabricated housing; a single-family house, a public rest room and two bus stops; a development scheme for the Ufa region, Bashkir Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union (now Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia); and housing constructed from larger stone blocks [krupnye kamennye bloki]. One of the album pages is unused.
architecture
between 1923 and 1943
Album of photographs and magazine clippings of projects by Solomon Lisagor, some designed in collaboration with other architects, Soviet Union (now in Russia and Ukraine)
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PH1998:0013:001-048
Description:
- All of the projects in album PH1998:0013:001-048 were designed by Solomon Lisagor, some in collaboration with other architects, from 1923 through 1938 for various locations in Soviet Union. The photographs and magazine clippings show drawings and models for and views of twenty projects including: the Palace of Soviets, Moscow (10 pages); the Ordzhonikidze Sanatorium for the Ministry of the Oil Industry in Kislovodsk, Soviet Union (now Russia) (8 pages); the "Worker" RZhSKT [the "Worker" Worker's Housing Construction Cooperative Trust] in Saratov, Soviet Union (now Russia) (5 pages); the Limeny resort, Crimea, Soviet Union (now Ukraine) (4 pages); the Rostov Institute of Engineers of Transport [?], Rostov-on-Don, Soviet Union (now Russia) (3 pages); the House-commune of transitional type, Rostokino, Moscow (3 pages); a Building of People's Commissariat for Heavy Industry (Narkomtyazhprom), Moscow (3 pages); a Type F unit apartment, 8 Gogolevskii Boulevard, Moscow (2 pages); a development scheme for the southern coast of Crimea, Soviet Union (now Ukraine) (2 pages). Several other projects are represented on single album pages: a workers settlement in Kashira, a circus, and a Red Army Dormitory; a Sovtorgflot building, Arkhangel'sk, Soviet Union (now Russia); a typical experimental single-family house; prefabricated housing; a single-family house, a public rest room and two bus stops; a development scheme for the Ufa region, Bashkir Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union (now Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia); and housing constructed from larger stone blocks [krupnye kamennye bloki]. One of the album pages is unused.
drawings, photographs
between 1923 and 1943
architecture
Project
AP178.S1.1984.PR02
Description:
The project series documents the Punt en Komma social housing project in The Hague, The Netherlands, with some materials related to the Urban plan for Deelgebied Zone 5, Schilderswijk-West. While the records were held in the office’s archives the urban plan for Deelgebied Zone 5 was assigned the number 30/80 and Punt en Komma was assigned the number 30/80 A/B (Punt (A) and Komma (B)). The office assigned the date 1984 for this project. In the mid to late1970s The Hague underwent an urban renewal program and in 1980 Adri Duivesteijn became the alderman responsible for this program. Dissatisfied with the results, in the early to mid-1980s Duivesteijn began a campaign to look at urban renewal as a cultural approach, and was interested in the participatory process that Siza incorporated for the Serviço Ambulatório de Apoio Local (SAAL) in Portugal and the Berlin projects submitted to the International Architectural Exhibition Berlin competition (International Bauaustellung, IBA, circa 1979-1987). After taking a trip to Portugal, Duivesteijn invited Siza to speak with residents of Schilderswijk. The urban plan for Schilderswijk was the first part of a redevelopment plan for the 19th century district and included two four story blocks of 106 apartments, named Punt en Komma. Schilderswijk is in the centre of The Hague and is nearby the Haag Spoor train station. The residents are made up of multi-ethnic communities and included immigrants from Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia, and Portugal. Similarly to the Berlin projects, Siza was faced with cultural tensions between the residents of the area. The urban plan was to take into account the preservation of the neighborhood's identity while accounting for the changes brought on by multi-ethnic communities. As with the SAAL and Berlin projects there was an element of participation from the residents and included the collaboration of a residents association. In the “Plan of Zone 5 of Schilderswijk Centrum…”, found in this project series [AP178.S1.1984.PR02.024.1, AP178.S1.1984.PR02.024.2], it is outlined that meetings were periodically held with technicians appointed by the Department of Urban Planning and Housing of The Hague, the Housing Cooperative, and each of the designers. Siza’s design for Punt en Komma incorporated elements prevalent in Dutch architecture such as the Haagse Portiek. However, he also included components in his design which accounted for the needs of residents living there at the time. One feature which gained much attention was the incorporation of sliding doors in the apartments. Siza included these doors in his design in consideration of the cultural practices of Muslim families. Documenting this project series are drawings, photographic materials, and textual documentation. Among the drawings are plans, elevations, sections, and details, as well as axonometric drawings, such as the proposed design for Deelgebied zone 5 (including Punt en Komma) and drawings of the Haagse Porteik. Photographic materials document both Duivesteijn’s trip to Portugal and Siza’s first trip to The Hague and include photographs, negatives, and slides of the built project, as well as slides of drawings. Note that the photographic materials include photographs related to the housing and shopping complex in Schilderswijk. Textual documentation includes brochures regarding rent increases, a copy of “Stadsvernieuwing als Kulturele Aktiviteit” by Duivesteijn, and information booklets for the residents. Also included are minutes of meeting and correspondence from the Woningbouwvereniging’s-Gravenhage. Among the correspondence are letters regarding construction costs, including a letter from Siza to the local architectural firm Architectengemeenschap Van den Broek en Bakema explaining that he does not wish to modify the detail he specified for the lintels of the Punt building. There is also correspondence from project architect Carlos Castenheira and Duivesteijn and a summary of the meeting between Siza and the Committee of the Corporation for Social Housing (17 April, 1985)[AP178.S1.1984.PR02.025.1] It is important to note that Siza also participated in other projects for this urban renewal program: the housing and shopping complex in Schilderswijk [AP178.S1.1984.PR03], the Van der Vennepark [AP178.S1.1985.PR01], and the residential settlement in Schilderswijk (Plano de Doedijnstraat [AP178.S1.1989.PR03]). All three of these projects are arranged in separate project series.
circa 1981 - 1990
106 habitações, Punt en Komma [Punt en Komma social housing], Schilderswijk-West, The Hague, The Netherlands, (1981-1990)
Actions:
AP178.S1.1984.PR02
Description:
The project series documents the Punt en Komma social housing project in The Hague, The Netherlands, with some materials related to the Urban plan for Deelgebied Zone 5, Schilderswijk-West. While the records were held in the office’s archives the urban plan for Deelgebied Zone 5 was assigned the number 30/80 and Punt en Komma was assigned the number 30/80 A/B (Punt (A) and Komma (B)). The office assigned the date 1984 for this project. In the mid to late1970s The Hague underwent an urban renewal program and in 1980 Adri Duivesteijn became the alderman responsible for this program. Dissatisfied with the results, in the early to mid-1980s Duivesteijn began a campaign to look at urban renewal as a cultural approach, and was interested in the participatory process that Siza incorporated for the Serviço Ambulatório de Apoio Local (SAAL) in Portugal and the Berlin projects submitted to the International Architectural Exhibition Berlin competition (International Bauaustellung, IBA, circa 1979-1987). After taking a trip to Portugal, Duivesteijn invited Siza to speak with residents of Schilderswijk. The urban plan for Schilderswijk was the first part of a redevelopment plan for the 19th century district and included two four story blocks of 106 apartments, named Punt en Komma. Schilderswijk is in the centre of The Hague and is nearby the Haag Spoor train station. The residents are made up of multi-ethnic communities and included immigrants from Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia, and Portugal. Similarly to the Berlin projects, Siza was faced with cultural tensions between the residents of the area. The urban plan was to take into account the preservation of the neighborhood's identity while accounting for the changes brought on by multi-ethnic communities. As with the SAAL and Berlin projects there was an element of participation from the residents and included the collaboration of a residents association. In the “Plan of Zone 5 of Schilderswijk Centrum…”, found in this project series [AP178.S1.1984.PR02.024.1, AP178.S1.1984.PR02.024.2], it is outlined that meetings were periodically held with technicians appointed by the Department of Urban Planning and Housing of The Hague, the Housing Cooperative, and each of the designers. Siza’s design for Punt en Komma incorporated elements prevalent in Dutch architecture such as the Haagse Portiek. However, he also included components in his design which accounted for the needs of residents living there at the time. One feature which gained much attention was the incorporation of sliding doors in the apartments. Siza included these doors in his design in consideration of the cultural practices of Muslim families. Documenting this project series are drawings, photographic materials, and textual documentation. Among the drawings are plans, elevations, sections, and details, as well as axonometric drawings, such as the proposed design for Deelgebied zone 5 (including Punt en Komma) and drawings of the Haagse Porteik. Photographic materials document both Duivesteijn’s trip to Portugal and Siza’s first trip to The Hague and include photographs, negatives, and slides of the built project, as well as slides of drawings. Note that the photographic materials include photographs related to the housing and shopping complex in Schilderswijk. Textual documentation includes brochures regarding rent increases, a copy of “Stadsvernieuwing als Kulturele Aktiviteit” by Duivesteijn, and information booklets for the residents. Also included are minutes of meeting and correspondence from the Woningbouwvereniging’s-Gravenhage. Among the correspondence are letters regarding construction costs, including a letter from Siza to the local architectural firm Architectengemeenschap Van den Broek en Bakema explaining that he does not wish to modify the detail he specified for the lintels of the Punt building. There is also correspondence from project architect Carlos Castenheira and Duivesteijn and a summary of the meeting between Siza and the Committee of the Corporation for Social Housing (17 April, 1985)[AP178.S1.1984.PR02.025.1] It is important to note that Siza also participated in other projects for this urban renewal program: the housing and shopping complex in Schilderswijk [AP178.S1.1984.PR03], the Van der Vennepark [AP178.S1.1985.PR01], and the residential settlement in Schilderswijk (Plano de Doedijnstraat [AP178.S1.1989.PR03]). All three of these projects are arranged in separate project series.
Project
circa 1981 - 1990
Series
Architectural projects
AP178.S1
Description:
Series AP178.S1 is the largest series of the Álvaro Siza fonds and documents over 200 of Siza’s built and unbuilt architectural projects. The series is divided into project series which are arranged chronologically by project year. Presently, materials in this series range from 1958-2012. The CCA will also receive materials documenting Siza’s more recent work in future additions. Documenting the projects are conceptual, design, presentation, and working drawings, as well as photographic materials, textual documentation, and models. Although the drawings for each project have been identified, Siza often sketches or doodles on textual documentation, such as minutes of meetings or notes. When possible, folders that include textual documents with sketches or doodles have been identified. Amounts and types of materials vary from project to project. Project documentation is usually in Portuguese, with some exceptions including French, English, German, and Dutch. Most project series include sketches, studies, and working drawings. Other drawings included are site plans, floor plans, topographic surveys, elevations, sections, as well as technical and mechanical details. Also documenting the projects are photographic materials and textual documentation, such as correspondence, building programs, contracts, notes, and other working details. Photographic materials found within this archive are slides, negatives, photomontages and photographs of project sites and models.The photomontages were often used to study the function of the project site. To fully understand Siza’s methodology, sketchbooks (Series AP178.S2) should be viewed alongside the project drawings, when possible. Each project series description highlights sketchbooks in series AP178.S2 which contain related sketches. It is important to note that not all projects are represented in the sketchbooks in Series AP178.S2. Moreover, project series descriptions only list related sketchbooks when sketches have been positively identified as related to the corresponding project. The Siza fonds will be processed in four phases. The materials processed in the first, second, and third phases are architectural projects from the 1950’s, 1960’s, and 1970’s; urban planning projects; Reconstrução do Chiado; Berlin projects submitted to the IBA competition; cultural institutions; individual houses; and the Plano de urbanização Deelgebied 5 Schilderswijk-West in The Hague. Among The Hague and the Berlin projects are the Punt en Komma social housing, Bonjour Tristesse, and the Residential settlement in Schilderswijk. This series is better understood in the context of how the records for architectural projects were arranged by Siza’s office. Earlier projects were initially numbered by Siza’s office and then received new project numbers by the office archivist, who joined the office in the 1990s. Project files have been kept in the order in which they were received by the CCA, which is how they were arranged by the office archivist. The project numbers and dates assigned by Siza’s office archivist are included in the descriptions for each project and form the basis for the arrangement of this series. The office archivist numbered projects consecutively by decade, for instance, 58/80 was the 58th project during the 1980s. Numbers which were included in square brackets, ex. [14]/75, show that the project was not a ‘full’ project and contains a small amount of documentation. When projects are followed by a letter (A, B, C) this signifies a project is connected to the first. When the project number is followed by a number (1, 2, 3) this signifies a separate building within a larger project. For the purposes of arrangement, project numbers that were assigned a letter or number are arranged as sub-series of the related project series. Exceptions to this numbering convention are projects 23/60, 25/60, 28/60, 33/60, 34/60 and 35/60. These projects were not in the office’s original project list and were not officially considered projects. The office archivist assembled documentation related to these projects and assigned them numbers. In the early 2000s a large number of photographic materials were gathered together by the office archivist from various correspondence files for a digitization project initiated by the office. These materials remained housed together as a photograph collection in the office. Not all of these materials were digitized by the office. Those that were digitized were assigned numbers which have been identified in the file descriptions. It is important to note that several photographic materials were left with the textual documentation or drawings. When this is the case they are identified in the file description. There are also several panoramic photomontages which were created by either gluing or taping several photographs together to make panoramas of project sites.
1948-2012
Architectural projects
Actions:
AP178.S1
Description:
Series AP178.S1 is the largest series of the Álvaro Siza fonds and documents over 200 of Siza’s built and unbuilt architectural projects. The series is divided into project series which are arranged chronologically by project year. Presently, materials in this series range from 1958-2012. The CCA will also receive materials documenting Siza’s more recent work in future additions. Documenting the projects are conceptual, design, presentation, and working drawings, as well as photographic materials, textual documentation, and models. Although the drawings for each project have been identified, Siza often sketches or doodles on textual documentation, such as minutes of meetings or notes. When possible, folders that include textual documents with sketches or doodles have been identified. Amounts and types of materials vary from project to project. Project documentation is usually in Portuguese, with some exceptions including French, English, German, and Dutch. Most project series include sketches, studies, and working drawings. Other drawings included are site plans, floor plans, topographic surveys, elevations, sections, as well as technical and mechanical details. Also documenting the projects are photographic materials and textual documentation, such as correspondence, building programs, contracts, notes, and other working details. Photographic materials found within this archive are slides, negatives, photomontages and photographs of project sites and models.The photomontages were often used to study the function of the project site. To fully understand Siza’s methodology, sketchbooks (Series AP178.S2) should be viewed alongside the project drawings, when possible. Each project series description highlights sketchbooks in series AP178.S2 which contain related sketches. It is important to note that not all projects are represented in the sketchbooks in Series AP178.S2. Moreover, project series descriptions only list related sketchbooks when sketches have been positively identified as related to the corresponding project. The Siza fonds will be processed in four phases. The materials processed in the first, second, and third phases are architectural projects from the 1950’s, 1960’s, and 1970’s; urban planning projects; Reconstrução do Chiado; Berlin projects submitted to the IBA competition; cultural institutions; individual houses; and the Plano de urbanização Deelgebied 5 Schilderswijk-West in The Hague. Among The Hague and the Berlin projects are the Punt en Komma social housing, Bonjour Tristesse, and the Residential settlement in Schilderswijk. This series is better understood in the context of how the records for architectural projects were arranged by Siza’s office. Earlier projects were initially numbered by Siza’s office and then received new project numbers by the office archivist, who joined the office in the 1990s. Project files have been kept in the order in which they were received by the CCA, which is how they were arranged by the office archivist. The project numbers and dates assigned by Siza’s office archivist are included in the descriptions for each project and form the basis for the arrangement of this series. The office archivist numbered projects consecutively by decade, for instance, 58/80 was the 58th project during the 1980s. Numbers which were included in square brackets, ex. [14]/75, show that the project was not a ‘full’ project and contains a small amount of documentation. When projects are followed by a letter (A, B, C) this signifies a project is connected to the first. When the project number is followed by a number (1, 2, 3) this signifies a separate building within a larger project. For the purposes of arrangement, project numbers that were assigned a letter or number are arranged as sub-series of the related project series. Exceptions to this numbering convention are projects 23/60, 25/60, 28/60, 33/60, 34/60 and 35/60. These projects were not in the office’s original project list and were not officially considered projects. The office archivist assembled documentation related to these projects and assigned them numbers. In the early 2000s a large number of photographic materials were gathered together by the office archivist from various correspondence files for a digitization project initiated by the office. These materials remained housed together as a photograph collection in the office. Not all of these materials were digitized by the office. Those that were digitized were assigned numbers which have been identified in the file descriptions. It is important to note that several photographic materials were left with the textual documentation or drawings. When this is the case they are identified in the file description. There are also several panoramic photomontages which were created by either gluing or taping several photographs together to make panoramas of project sites.
Series
1948-2012
photographs
Quantity:
183 photograph(s)
PH1987:0633-0815
Description:
- This group of 183 photographs documents the study trip of September 1932 to the Soviet Union organized by André Bloc, editor of L'Architecture d'aujourd'hui (PH1987:0633-PH1987:0815). There are 162 views of buildings, 20 portraits, and one photograph of a perspective drawing for the House of Political Prisoners of Tsarism in Kharkov, Soviet Union (now Ukraine) (PH1987:0700). - There are 77 views of buildings in Kharkov, Zaporozhe and Kiev [?], Soviet Union (now Ukraine). The 32 views of buildings in Kharkov include: 14 views of Dzerzhinskaya Square showing the Department of Industry and Planning (Gosprom) buildings and/or the House of Planning Organizations buildings; six views of the Head Post Office; six views of workers' housing and the club-cafeteria of the Kharkov Tractor Plant (KhTZ) Settlement; four views of the Automated Telephone Station (ATS); and one view each of Revolution Theatre and industrial housing. Also included is one photograph of a perspective drawing for the House of Political Prisoners of Tsarism. -- The 44 views of buildings in Zaporozhe include: 28 views of the Dnieper Hydroelectric Power Station, one an interior view; one view of the Dneprostroi Head Office building; 12 views of communal housing, two showing the cafeteria; two views of an apartment house, and one view of a store entrance. -- There is one view of an entrance to a Dinamo Stadium, possibly in Kiev. - There are 55 views of buildings in Moscow and Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Soviet Union (now Russia). The 49 views of buildings in Moscow include: 20 views of the All-Union Electro-Technical Association administration building; 10 views of the VTsIK residential complex, including two views of the clubhouse; five views of the Narkomfin (People's Commissariat for Finance) Apartment Building; three views of Dinamo Stadium; two views of the Zuev Club (club for communal services workers); and one view each of Udarnik Cinema, Mechanized Canteen no. 1, a square with the Kremlin in the background, and the Hotel Octobre. There are also five views of communal housing in Moscow. -- The six views of buildings in Leningrad, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia) include four views of the Vyborgskaya Mechanized Canteen, one view of an apartment house, and one view of a park [?] entrance with the Admiralty in the background. - There are six views of buildings in Poland including: four views of the Central Institute of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland and two views of an unidentified building. - There are 23 views of buildings whose location has not been determined including: 14 views of apartment houses, one of which is possibly a medical clinic; three views of communal services [?] building, two of which may be apartment houses; two views of a multifunctional building showing stores and apartments; and one view each of a Modernist house, a kiosk and church, an office or government office building, and an unidentified building. Also included is a view of a landscape showing a lake with mountains in the background. - There are 20 portraits of study tour partipants including 10 portraits taken in the train, four group portraits taken on a train stop in Hannover, Germany, two group portraits taken after a meeting of the Society for Foreign Cultural Relations (VOKS), and group portraits of study tour members in the Building Museum, Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), at dinner in Warsaw, Poland, and in a garden pavilion. There is one portrait of Professor Einhorn delivering a lecture on Kharkov urbanisation in Kharkov.
architecture, engineering, portrait, urban planning
September 1932
Photographs of buildings and urban development taken during the Study Tour of September 1932 organized by André Bloc of L'Architecture d'aujourd'hui magazine, Soviet Union (now in Russia and Ukraine)
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PH1987:0633-0815
Description:
- This group of 183 photographs documents the study trip of September 1932 to the Soviet Union organized by André Bloc, editor of L'Architecture d'aujourd'hui (PH1987:0633-PH1987:0815). There are 162 views of buildings, 20 portraits, and one photograph of a perspective drawing for the House of Political Prisoners of Tsarism in Kharkov, Soviet Union (now Ukraine) (PH1987:0700). - There are 77 views of buildings in Kharkov, Zaporozhe and Kiev [?], Soviet Union (now Ukraine). The 32 views of buildings in Kharkov include: 14 views of Dzerzhinskaya Square showing the Department of Industry and Planning (Gosprom) buildings and/or the House of Planning Organizations buildings; six views of the Head Post Office; six views of workers' housing and the club-cafeteria of the Kharkov Tractor Plant (KhTZ) Settlement; four views of the Automated Telephone Station (ATS); and one view each of Revolution Theatre and industrial housing. Also included is one photograph of a perspective drawing for the House of Political Prisoners of Tsarism. -- The 44 views of buildings in Zaporozhe include: 28 views of the Dnieper Hydroelectric Power Station, one an interior view; one view of the Dneprostroi Head Office building; 12 views of communal housing, two showing the cafeteria; two views of an apartment house, and one view of a store entrance. -- There is one view of an entrance to a Dinamo Stadium, possibly in Kiev. - There are 55 views of buildings in Moscow and Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Soviet Union (now Russia). The 49 views of buildings in Moscow include: 20 views of the All-Union Electro-Technical Association administration building; 10 views of the VTsIK residential complex, including two views of the clubhouse; five views of the Narkomfin (People's Commissariat for Finance) Apartment Building; three views of Dinamo Stadium; two views of the Zuev Club (club for communal services workers); and one view each of Udarnik Cinema, Mechanized Canteen no. 1, a square with the Kremlin in the background, and the Hotel Octobre. There are also five views of communal housing in Moscow. -- The six views of buildings in Leningrad, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia) include four views of the Vyborgskaya Mechanized Canteen, one view of an apartment house, and one view of a park [?] entrance with the Admiralty in the background. - There are six views of buildings in Poland including: four views of the Central Institute of Physical Education in Warsaw, Poland and two views of an unidentified building. - There are 23 views of buildings whose location has not been determined including: 14 views of apartment houses, one of which is possibly a medical clinic; three views of communal services [?] building, two of which may be apartment houses; two views of a multifunctional building showing stores and apartments; and one view each of a Modernist house, a kiosk and church, an office or government office building, and an unidentified building. Also included is a view of a landscape showing a lake with mountains in the background. - There are 20 portraits of study tour partipants including 10 portraits taken in the train, four group portraits taken on a train stop in Hannover, Germany, two group portraits taken after a meeting of the Society for Foreign Cultural Relations (VOKS), and group portraits of study tour members in the Building Museum, Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), at dinner in Warsaw, Poland, and in a garden pavilion. There is one portrait of Professor Einhorn delivering a lecture on Kharkov urbanisation in Kharkov.
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183 photograph(s)
September 1932
architecture, engineering, portrait, urban planning