Projet
AP142.S1.D33
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File documents an unsuccessful competition entry for a regional administrative centre in Trieste, Italy. The proposal entitled "Trieste e una donna", refers to Umberto Saba's poetry. Material in this file was produced in approximately 1974. File contains design development drawings and presentation drawings.
[ca. 1974]
Edificio della regione a Trieste
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AP142.S1.D33
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File documents an unsuccessful competition entry for a regional administrative centre in Trieste, Italy. The proposal entitled "Trieste e una donna", refers to Umberto Saba's poetry. Material in this file was produced in approximately 1974. File contains design development drawings and presentation drawings.
File 33
[ca. 1974]
Projet
CP138.S6.D1
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File consists of video camera originals and duplicate copies in various formats for Automation House, filmed in New York City, New York. Materials were recorded in 1972 and some were transferred to videocassette in 1991. File contains a film reel, videocassette and video reels.
1972
Automation House
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CP138.S6.D1
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File consists of video camera originals and duplicate copies in various formats for Automation House, filmed in New York City, New York. Materials were recorded in 1972 and some were transferred to videocassette in 1991. File contains a film reel, videocassette and video reels.
File 1
1972
Projet
AP142.S1.D1
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File documents an unsuccessful competition entry for the renewal of the via Farini sector in Milan, Italy. The proposal aimed to improve the urban character of an industrial area. Material in this file was produced in approximately 1960. File contains one presentation drawing.
circa 1960
Ristrutturazione della zona di via Farini, Milan, Italy
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AP142.S1.D1
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File documents an unsuccessful competition entry for the renewal of the via Farini sector in Milan, Italy. The proposal aimed to improve the urban character of an industrial area. Material in this file was produced in approximately 1960. File contains one presentation drawing.
Project
circa 1960
Projet
AP142.S1.D68
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File documents an unexecuted project for a five-story apartment house in Viadana, Italy. This housing complex also comprises shops on the ground floor. Material in this file was produced in approximately 1983. File contains one reference drawing, design development drawings and presentation drawings.
[ca. 1983]
Edificio in Vicolo S. Rocco a Viadana
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AP142.S1.D68
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File documents an unexecuted project for a five-story apartment house in Viadana, Italy. This housing complex also comprises shops on the ground floor. Material in this file was produced in approximately 1983. File contains one reference drawing, design development drawings and presentation drawings.
File 68
[ca. 1983]
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AP174
Résumé:
The Testa & Weiser project records, 2001-2014, document the firm’s involvement in several projects as well as the development and use of the software script Weaver. The bulk of the records in the archive are digital files, the majority of which relate to the unbuilt research projects Carbon Tower (2001) and Strand Tower (2006). The archive also contains eight 3D printed physical models and 56 drawings.
2001-2014
Documents d'archives des projects de Testa & Weiser
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AP174
Résumé:
The Testa & Weiser project records, 2001-2014, document the firm’s involvement in several projects as well as the development and use of the software script Weaver. The bulk of the records in the archive are digital files, the majority of which relate to the unbuilt research projects Carbon Tower (2001) and Strand Tower (2006). The archive also contains eight 3D printed physical models and 56 drawings.
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2001-2014
Projet
AP148.S1.1972.PR01
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Project series documents Poli's research and design work on his major project about a peasant farmer named Zeno from Riparbella. This project, entitled "Zeno, una cultura autosufficiente," was presented at the 1978 Venice Biennale with Superstudio as "La Coscienza di Zeno (Zeno's consciousness)". The project also appears to have some overlap with another research project in which Poli and other members of Superstudio were involved: Culture materiale extraurbane. This involved research and the development of a course in the architecture programme at the University of Florence on research into traditional tools and other aspects of rural material culture. The research work on rural culture was published in the magazine Modo (no.7) in March 1978. The Zeno project reflects a major project in Poli's output, with work beginning on it in 1972 and into 1980. There are numerous narratives at work in this project. There is the narrative of Zeno's relationship to the small house built by his grandfather and in which he was born, and has always lived. Alongside this, is Poli's interest in Zeno's relationship to his tools, his clothes, all the material elements of his life in the only house he has ever known. The fictional narrative that Poli weaves into this project involves an imagined encounter between Zeno and astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Poli's fascination with Zeno's material culture extends into a comparison of these two men and their physical interactions with their worlds: both self-sufficient capsules of a kind. Material in this project includes a large number of drawings and collages depicting different domestic and working spaces and tools in Zeno's life. A number of these drawings feature artefacts, such as cloth pillowcases, metal pieces, and a rope. In addition, the project series includes a number of physical artefacts, such as tools and even Zeno's door. A notable element in this series is an artist book by Poli which features a catalogue or register of elements in Zeno's life, detailing everything about his spaces, his working days, and even the food he eats.
1972-1980
Zeno, una cultura autosufficiente [Zeno, a self-sufficient culture] (1972-1980)
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AP148.S1.1972.PR01
Description:
Project series documents Poli's research and design work on his major project about a peasant farmer named Zeno from Riparbella. This project, entitled "Zeno, una cultura autosufficiente," was presented at the 1978 Venice Biennale with Superstudio as "La Coscienza di Zeno (Zeno's consciousness)". The project also appears to have some overlap with another research project in which Poli and other members of Superstudio were involved: Culture materiale extraurbane. This involved research and the development of a course in the architecture programme at the University of Florence on research into traditional tools and other aspects of rural material culture. The research work on rural culture was published in the magazine Modo (no.7) in March 1978. The Zeno project reflects a major project in Poli's output, with work beginning on it in 1972 and into 1980. There are numerous narratives at work in this project. There is the narrative of Zeno's relationship to the small house built by his grandfather and in which he was born, and has always lived. Alongside this, is Poli's interest in Zeno's relationship to his tools, his clothes, all the material elements of his life in the only house he has ever known. The fictional narrative that Poli weaves into this project involves an imagined encounter between Zeno and astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Poli's fascination with Zeno's material culture extends into a comparison of these two men and their physical interactions with their worlds: both self-sufficient capsules of a kind. Material in this project includes a large number of drawings and collages depicting different domestic and working spaces and tools in Zeno's life. A number of these drawings feature artefacts, such as cloth pillowcases, metal pieces, and a rope. In addition, the project series includes a number of physical artefacts, such as tools and even Zeno's door. A notable element in this series is an artist book by Poli which features a catalogue or register of elements in Zeno's life, detailing everything about his spaces, his working days, and even the food he eats.
Project
1972-1980
Projet
AP178.S1.1968.PR02
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This project series documents the Edifício de Escritórios na Av. D. Afonso Henriques, in Porto, also referred to as Avenida da Ponte I. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 31/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 121. The office assigned the dates 1968-1974 for this project. The Edifício de Escritórios na Av. D. Afonso Henriques consisted of a building with offices, stores, and parking. Located on a historic site, the intention for the Edifício de Escritórios was to integrate the building into the existing urban landscape. The building was never realized. This project was done in relation to the Arranjo Urbanístico para a Av. D. Afonso Henriques, which was an urban renewal program in Porto. In the 1940s, waves of demolition in the old town created a rupture with the remaining buildings, including the Porto Cathedral. Since the 1950s, there have been several studies and proposals to revitalize this part of the city. Siza’s plan was the first to be accepted by the city council in 1968. Please see project series AP178.S1.1968.PR03, also described in this fonds, for further documentation. Siza also proposed a new design in 2001 for the site across the avenue from this one, known as Avenida da Ponte II. This included a museum, library, stores, parking, and houses. This project related to the building Casa Dos 24 Fernando Távora. The scheme was not realized. Documenting this project series are drawings, photographic materials and textual documentation. Among the drawings are plans, profiles, elevations, sections, cadastral maps and working details. Photographic materials document the model, site and residents of the neighborhood. Textual materials include project documentation, as well as correspondence with the city of Porto and suppliers. Note that materials related to the Arranjo Urbanístico para a Av. D. Afonso Henriques (project series AP178.S1.1968.PR03 in this fonds) are also found among these materials.
1968-1981
Edifício de Escritórios na Av. D. Afonso Henriques, Avenida da Ponte [Office building, Av. D. Afonso Henriques], Porto, Portugal (1968-1981)
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AP178.S1.1968.PR02
Description:
This project series documents the Edifício de Escritórios na Av. D. Afonso Henriques, in Porto, also referred to as Avenida da Ponte I. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 31/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 121. The office assigned the dates 1968-1974 for this project. The Edifício de Escritórios na Av. D. Afonso Henriques consisted of a building with offices, stores, and parking. Located on a historic site, the intention for the Edifício de Escritórios was to integrate the building into the existing urban landscape. The building was never realized. This project was done in relation to the Arranjo Urbanístico para a Av. D. Afonso Henriques, which was an urban renewal program in Porto. In the 1940s, waves of demolition in the old town created a rupture with the remaining buildings, including the Porto Cathedral. Since the 1950s, there have been several studies and proposals to revitalize this part of the city. Siza’s plan was the first to be accepted by the city council in 1968. Please see project series AP178.S1.1968.PR03, also described in this fonds, for further documentation. Siza also proposed a new design in 2001 for the site across the avenue from this one, known as Avenida da Ponte II. This included a museum, library, stores, parking, and houses. This project related to the building Casa Dos 24 Fernando Távora. The scheme was not realized. Documenting this project series are drawings, photographic materials and textual documentation. Among the drawings are plans, profiles, elevations, sections, cadastral maps and working details. Photographic materials document the model, site and residents of the neighborhood. Textual materials include project documentation, as well as correspondence with the city of Porto and suppliers. Note that materials related to the Arranjo Urbanístico para a Av. D. Afonso Henriques (project series AP178.S1.1968.PR03 in this fonds) are also found among these materials.
Project
1968-1981
Projet
AP207.S1.1966.PR02
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This project series documents Studi Per Sistemi d’Arredo, which consists of studies for various pieces of furnishings. The project series contains an axonometric view of what appears to be a chair made of a single piece of bent unidentified material, and sketches of furnishing details.
circa 1966
Studi Per Sistemi d’Arredo [D'Arredo systems studies] (1966)
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AP207.S1.1966.PR02
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This project series documents Studi Per Sistemi d’Arredo, which consists of studies for various pieces of furnishings. The project series contains an axonometric view of what appears to be a chair made of a single piece of bent unidentified material, and sketches of furnishing details.
Project
circa 1966
Projet
A Sherbrooke construction
AP041.S1.1985.D3
Description:
This project series documents the planning and construction of an installation at the Centre culturel de l'Université Sherbrooke. The installation is either entitled "A Sherbrooke construction" or "Une construction à l'Estrie [sic]." The project series includes architectural drawings (elevations, sections, and details), textual records, and photographic materials.
1985
A Sherbrooke construction
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AP041.S1.1985.D3
Description:
This project series documents the planning and construction of an installation at the Centre culturel de l'Université Sherbrooke. The installation is either entitled "A Sherbrooke construction" or "Une construction à l'Estrie [sic]." The project series includes architectural drawings (elevations, sections, and details), textual records, and photographic materials.
Project
1985
Sous-série
AP156.S2.SS8.D2
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Le dossier porte sur des documents de travail relatif au projet de Chandigarh, en Inde. Le matériel dans ce dossier a été produit dans les années 1950. Le dossier contient des documents textuels. File concerns working documents relating to the Chandigarh Project, in India. The material in this file was produced in the 1950s. The file contains textual records.
1950s
Documents de travail relatif au Projet de Chandigarh = Working documents relating to the Chandigarh Project
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AP156.S2.SS8.D2
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Le dossier porte sur des documents de travail relatif au projet de Chandigarh, en Inde. Le matériel dans ce dossier a été produit dans les années 1950. Le dossier contient des documents textuels. File concerns working documents relating to the Chandigarh Project, in India. The material in this file was produced in the 1950s. The file contains textual records.
Dossier 2
1950s