Projet
University Art Museum
AP143.S4.D65
Description:
File documents the unexecuted project for the University Art Museum, Long Beach, California. Material in this file was produced between 1986 and 1988. California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), commissioned Eisenman/Robertson Architects to design an art museum adjacent to the main campus entrance. The 67,500-square-foot building was to comprise four galleries, a black-box theater, an auditorium, a cafe, conference rooms, a library, offices, preparation spaces, and storage vaults. The project, sited on a 23-acre arboretum, included landscaping; terraced sculpture courtyards, botanical gardens, and a two-acre pond. Eisenman linked the northern and southern parts of the arboretum by an elevated public walkway through the museum. Sets of drawings were presented on 8 and 30 April, 2 June, and 5 Aug. In the first design phase Eisenman explores the cartographic figures which form the basis of his artificial excavation when superposed: a series of sketches establishes the analogical relationships which fix the relative scales of the plans and produce the superpositions; another series contextualizes the superposed figures by placing them within the museum site (DR1987:0859:087-090). The second phase concerns the building; the working model shows the building carved out of a square pit, from which spring an oil derrick and a reconstruction of a recreational pier (Rainbow Pier, 1920s) used here as circulatory bridge (DR1987:0859:160). In the third phase the architect systematizes his archeological procedure by using five significant cartographic dates - 1849, 1889, 1949, 1989, 2049 - each corresponding to a specific superposition (see DR1987:0859:274-277). In the fourth phase, Eisenman simplifies the superposition of 2049 to a few iconic colour-coded forms: ranch (green), ranch house (blue), campus site (red), and water forms (river and pond) (gold). Material for the fourth phase includes three relief models, four presentation drawings, and a model (property of the CSULB) (relief models: DR1987:0859:001-003; drawings: DR1987:0859:004-008). Eisenman "inhabits" his artifical archeology by detailed planning of interior spaces, and gives substance to the cartographic traces in a series of sketch sections, perspectives, and working models. Working models reveal how the central "canal" area gradually became the museum's access point (DR1987:0859:484-490); the museum, galleries, offices, and preparation areas are on one side of this deep cut, while the cafeteria and black-box theater are on the other. The upper level was to house offices, meeting rooms, and the library. File contains audiovisual material, conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, reference drawings, working drawings, photographic materials, and textual records.
1986-1988
University Art Museum
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AP143.S4.D65
Description:
File documents the unexecuted project for the University Art Museum, Long Beach, California. Material in this file was produced between 1986 and 1988. California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), commissioned Eisenman/Robertson Architects to design an art museum adjacent to the main campus entrance. The 67,500-square-foot building was to comprise four galleries, a black-box theater, an auditorium, a cafe, conference rooms, a library, offices, preparation spaces, and storage vaults. The project, sited on a 23-acre arboretum, included landscaping; terraced sculpture courtyards, botanical gardens, and a two-acre pond. Eisenman linked the northern and southern parts of the arboretum by an elevated public walkway through the museum. Sets of drawings were presented on 8 and 30 April, 2 June, and 5 Aug. In the first design phase Eisenman explores the cartographic figures which form the basis of his artificial excavation when superposed: a series of sketches establishes the analogical relationships which fix the relative scales of the plans and produce the superpositions; another series contextualizes the superposed figures by placing them within the museum site (DR1987:0859:087-090). The second phase concerns the building; the working model shows the building carved out of a square pit, from which spring an oil derrick and a reconstruction of a recreational pier (Rainbow Pier, 1920s) used here as circulatory bridge (DR1987:0859:160). In the third phase the architect systematizes his archeological procedure by using five significant cartographic dates - 1849, 1889, 1949, 1989, 2049 - each corresponding to a specific superposition (see DR1987:0859:274-277). In the fourth phase, Eisenman simplifies the superposition of 2049 to a few iconic colour-coded forms: ranch (green), ranch house (blue), campus site (red), and water forms (river and pond) (gold). Material for the fourth phase includes three relief models, four presentation drawings, and a model (property of the CSULB) (relief models: DR1987:0859:001-003; drawings: DR1987:0859:004-008). Eisenman "inhabits" his artifical archeology by detailed planning of interior spaces, and gives substance to the cartographic traces in a series of sketch sections, perspectives, and working models. Working models reveal how the central "canal" area gradually became the museum's access point (DR1987:0859:484-490); the museum, galleries, offices, and preparation areas are on one side of this deep cut, while the cafeteria and black-box theater are on the other. The upper level was to house offices, meeting rooms, and the library. File contains audiovisual material, conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, reference drawings, working drawings, photographic materials, and textual records.
File 65
1986-1988
Projet
AP144.S2.D58
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File documents a project for the conversion of El Toreo, a bullring located in Mexico City, Mexico, into an adaptable entertainment venue, and includes plans and partial sections of the stadium, prepared by the engineering firm DIRAC. Textual records show that apart from the initial contact it is unlikely that Price was involved with the project. Material in this file was produced between 1964 and 1965. The drawings were produced by Dirac, Ingenieros Consultores and are stamped with Price's office stamp. File contains reference drawings and textual records.
1964-1965
El Toreo, Mexico
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AP144.S2.D58
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File documents a project for the conversion of El Toreo, a bullring located in Mexico City, Mexico, into an adaptable entertainment venue, and includes plans and partial sections of the stadium, prepared by the engineering firm DIRAC. Textual records show that apart from the initial contact it is unlikely that Price was involved with the project. Material in this file was produced between 1964 and 1965. The drawings were produced by Dirac, Ingenieros Consultores and are stamped with Price's office stamp. File contains reference drawings and textual records.
File 58
1964-1965
Projet
The Mart
AP144.S2.D64
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File documents an unrealized project for 107 King's Road, Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom. Cedric Price was hired by clients David Frost and Clive Irving to investigate the feasibility of the existing building and site for the development of a retail store and restaurant, as well as perform a legal and planning search. The drawings include conceptual floor plans and sections and more developed floor plans, sections, and a site plan showing the adjoining property. Material in this file was produced in 1966. File contains design development drawings and textual records.
1966
The Mart
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AP144.S2.D64
Description:
File documents an unrealized project for 107 King's Road, Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom. Cedric Price was hired by clients David Frost and Clive Irving to investigate the feasibility of the existing building and site for the development of a retail store and restaurant, as well as perform a legal and planning search. The drawings include conceptual floor plans and sections and more developed floor plans, sections, and a site plan showing the adjoining property. Material in this file was produced in 1966. File contains design development drawings and textual records.
File 64
1966
Projet
AP164.S1.1986.D9
Description:
This project series documents the exhibition “Le Corbusier: rascacielos” curated by Abalos & Herreros and organised by the Ayuntamiento de Madrid. The exposition, installation and catalog commemorated the centenary of the birth of Le Corbusier. The exhibition won the premio de investigación from the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (C.O.A.M.) in 1987 or 1988. It also won the prize from the Ayuntamiento de Madrid in 1988 or 1989. The firm identified this project as number 41. Documenting the exhibition are design development drawings, illustrations, notes, project descriptions, correspondence, clippings, portraits, drafts, and reference and photographic materials.
1986-1988
Le Corbusier : rascacielos, Madrid, Spain (1986-1987)
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AP164.S1.1986.D9
Description:
This project series documents the exhibition “Le Corbusier: rascacielos” curated by Abalos & Herreros and organised by the Ayuntamiento de Madrid. The exposition, installation and catalog commemorated the centenary of the birth of Le Corbusier. The exhibition won the premio de investigación from the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (C.O.A.M.) in 1987 or 1988. It also won the prize from the Ayuntamiento de Madrid in 1988 or 1989. The firm identified this project as number 41. Documenting the exhibition are design development drawings, illustrations, notes, project descriptions, correspondence, clippings, portraits, drafts, and reference and photographic materials.
Project
1986-1988
Projet
AP164.S1.1994.D4
Description:
The subseries documents the book “Madrid Metrópolis”. The title “Madrid Metrópolis” was first used as a working title for the publication “Exit 2: Las Afueras : siete visiones de la vida metropolitana” (AP164.S2.SS1.D5). There is no relation between both publications. The firm identified this project as number 92. Documenting the publication are photographic materials by Luis Asin, Josep Civit, Manolo Laguillo, etc. Some photographs by Laguillo are unpublished, as they were thought lost for a long time. The Laguillo's photographs were made in restricted buildings of Madrid with special permissions, like at the Prado.
1994
Madrid Metrópolis, Madrid, Spain (1994)
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AP164.S1.1994.D4
Description:
The subseries documents the book “Madrid Metrópolis”. The title “Madrid Metrópolis” was first used as a working title for the publication “Exit 2: Las Afueras : siete visiones de la vida metropolitana” (AP164.S2.SS1.D5). There is no relation between both publications. The firm identified this project as number 92. Documenting the publication are photographic materials by Luis Asin, Josep Civit, Manolo Laguillo, etc. Some photographs by Laguillo are unpublished, as they were thought lost for a long time. The Laguillo's photographs were made in restricted buildings of Madrid with special permissions, like at the Prado.
Project
1994
Série(s)
Notre-Dame de Montréal
AP099.S1
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Series documents the initial construction of Notre-Dame de Montréal as well as additions and renovations undertaken in the 19th and 20th centuries. Drawings are primarily by James O'Donnell, the original architect, however the following architects and engineers are also represented: Alfred Préfontaine, Bourgeau et Leprohon, François-Xavier Berlinguet, Napoléon Bourassa, Patrick Charles Keely, Henri Bouriché, Ozias Leduc, Eugène Saint-Jean, Pellisier & McCrudden, Paul M. Lemieux, Perrault et Mesnard, Théophile Fahrland, Bouthillette Parizeau et associés, Gascon Vigneault Dumais & Associés, and unknown architects. Material in this series was produced between 1823 and 24 November 1981. Series includes 12 files.
circa 1823 -24 November 1981
Notre-Dame de Montréal
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AP099.S1
Description:
Series documents the initial construction of Notre-Dame de Montréal as well as additions and renovations undertaken in the 19th and 20th centuries. Drawings are primarily by James O'Donnell, the original architect, however the following architects and engineers are also represented: Alfred Préfontaine, Bourgeau et Leprohon, François-Xavier Berlinguet, Napoléon Bourassa, Patrick Charles Keely, Henri Bouriché, Ozias Leduc, Eugène Saint-Jean, Pellisier & McCrudden, Paul M. Lemieux, Perrault et Mesnard, Théophile Fahrland, Bouthillette Parizeau et associés, Gascon Vigneault Dumais & Associés, and unknown architects. Material in this series was produced between 1823 and 24 November 1981. Series includes 12 files.
Series 1
circa 1823 -24 November 1981
Série(s)
Architectural projects
AP187.S1
Description:
This series documents fifty of Günter Günschel's architectural projects. Material in this file was produced between 1943 and 2006. Günschel's projects are mainly conceptual. However, he did craft a few models and realised small scale structures, mainly for his dome projects. Only a few projects were designed for specific geographic locations. Most of these were located in Germany, but there was also one for France and one for the United States. Documenting the series are conceptual sketches and drawings, stats, black-and-white photographs, photomontages, and a few textual records.
1943-2006
Architectural projects
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AP187.S1
Description:
This series documents fifty of Günter Günschel's architectural projects. Material in this file was produced between 1943 and 2006. Günschel's projects are mainly conceptual. However, he did craft a few models and realised small scale structures, mainly for his dome projects. Only a few projects were designed for specific geographic locations. Most of these were located in Germany, but there was also one for France and one for the United States. Documenting the series are conceptual sketches and drawings, stats, black-and-white photographs, photomontages, and a few textual records.
Series
1943-2006
Projet
CD035.S1.1979.PR01
Description:
This project series predominantly consists of material related to Coen Beeker's involvement in the restructuring of a spontaneous neighbourhood in Ouagadougou, between the 1980s and early 2000s. Beeker acted as principal technical advisor for the collaboration program between the Ministère des Infrastructures de l'habitat et de l'urbanisme of Burkina Faso, the Ambassy of The Netherlands in Burkina Faso, and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU University Amsterdam). The project series consists predominantly of textual records, including project reports, correspondence, and a student thesis, as well as aerial photographs, maps of the Ouagadougou area, and a recording of a documentary on Ouagadougou.
1960-2005
Restructuring of spontaneous neighbourhoods, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (1979-2005)
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CD035.S1.1979.PR01
Description:
This project series predominantly consists of material related to Coen Beeker's involvement in the restructuring of a spontaneous neighbourhood in Ouagadougou, between the 1980s and early 2000s. Beeker acted as principal technical advisor for the collaboration program between the Ministère des Infrastructures de l'habitat et de l'urbanisme of Burkina Faso, the Ambassy of The Netherlands in Burkina Faso, and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU University Amsterdam). The project series consists predominantly of textual records, including project reports, correspondence, and a student thesis, as well as aerial photographs, maps of the Ouagadougou area, and a recording of a documentary on Ouagadougou.
Project
1960-2005
Projet
AP142.S1.D186
Description:
File documents an executed project for the installation of the XVIII Triennale di Milano, held in 1992 in Milan, Italy. Material in this file was produced in 1991 and 1992. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, and presentation drawings. File also contains textual records, including sketches, drawings, a map, photographs, correspondence, architects' statements, proposals, building programmes, specifications, regulations, estimates, calculations, administrative records, brochures, clippings, leaflets, business cards, agendas, a technical report, labels for drawings, exhibition layouts, Triennale catalogues, lists of exhibited works, lists of participants in the Triennale, and notes.
1991-1992
XVIII Triennale Milano
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AP142.S1.D186
Description:
File documents an executed project for the installation of the XVIII Triennale di Milano, held in 1992 in Milan, Italy. Material in this file was produced in 1991 and 1992. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, and presentation drawings. File also contains textual records, including sketches, drawings, a map, photographs, correspondence, architects' statements, proposals, building programmes, specifications, regulations, estimates, calculations, administrative records, brochures, clippings, leaflets, business cards, agendas, a technical report, labels for drawings, exhibition layouts, Triennale catalogues, lists of exhibited works, lists of participants in the Triennale, and notes.
File 186
1991-1992
Sous-série
AP140.S2.SS6
Description:
Sub-series documents the professional activities and associations of James Stirling and Michael Wilford, including teaching activities in the United States and in England, committees and competition juries memberships, and participation to the International Symposium in Stuttgart, Germany. Material in this sub-series was produced between 1964 and ca. 1997. Sub-series contains textual records, including correspondence, agendas and minutes of meetings, and reports related to professional association, and proposals, presentatation text and reports related to colloquium participation. It also includes courses syllabus, notes, press clippings, correspondence and contracts related to teaching activities.
circa 1964-1997
Professional activities and associations
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AP140.S2.SS6
Description:
Sub-series documents the professional activities and associations of James Stirling and Michael Wilford, including teaching activities in the United States and in England, committees and competition juries memberships, and participation to the International Symposium in Stuttgart, Germany. Material in this sub-series was produced between 1964 and ca. 1997. Sub-series contains textual records, including correspondence, agendas and minutes of meetings, and reports related to professional association, and proposals, presentatation text and reports related to colloquium participation. It also includes courses syllabus, notes, press clippings, correspondence and contracts related to teaching activities.
Sub-series 6
circa 1964-1997