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Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy

Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy

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People

  • James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates (creator)
  • James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates (architectural firm)
  • Ove Arup & Partners (engineering firm)
  • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

Title

Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy

Dates of creation

1973-1989

Level of archival description

File 67

Extent and Medium

  • 0.25 l.m. of textual records
  • 658 drawings (including 274 reprographic copies)
  • approx. 130 photographic materials
  • 3 models

Scope and Content

File documents an unexecuted project for a new public library and garden in Latina, Italy. The proposal integrates a former hospital and a garage built in the 1930s. Material in this file was produced between 1973 and 1989.

File contains a few reference drawings, several conceptual and design development drawings as well as presentation drawings. Photographic materials include views of models by John Donat Photography and by Kandor Modelmakers. File also contains textual records, study models and a presentation model.

Reference Number

AP140.S2.SS1.D67

Arrangement

Material in this project series was likely kept in its original order when it was first processed upon its arrival at CCA.

Location

Latina Italy

Language of material

Documents are in English and Italian.

Inventory

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P1
    • Title: Cadastral map and land survey, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • reference

    Extent and Medium:

    • 2 drawings

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 61 x 122 cm (24 x 48 1/16 in.) sheet (largest): 86 x 130 cm (33 7/8 x 51 3/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0003 XL

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P2
    • Title: Floor plans, elevations, some rendered, sections and axonometrics, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 4

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development

    Extent and Medium:

    • 32 drawings

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 21 x 30 cm (8 1/4 x 11 13/16 in.) sheet (largest): 42 x 60 cm (16 9/16 x 23 5/8 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0250

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P3
    • Title: Site and floor plans, elevations, sections and axonometrics, including rendered axonometrics for skylight drums, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 1

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design development

    Extent and Medium:

    • 22 drawings

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 22 x 17 cm (8 11/16 x 6 11/16 in.) sheet (largest): 84 x 119 cm (33 1/16 x 46 7/8 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0255

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P4
    • Title: Conceptual sketches and design development drawings, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Description:

    Conceptual sketches and design development drawings for structure and mechanical systems by Ove Arup & Partners, including floor plans, sections and axonometrics

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design drawing

    Extent and Medium:

    • 18 drawings

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 21 x 30 cm (8 1/4 x 11 13/16 in.) sheet (largest): 26 x 110 cm (10 1/4 x 43 5/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0253

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P5
    • Title: Schematic site plan, plans, elevations, sections and axonometrics, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 14 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    sheets: 30 x 42 cm (11 13/16 x 16 9/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0251

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P6
    • Title: Early conceptual and design development drawings, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 8

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Description:

    Early conceptual and design development drawings, mostly sketches for overall scheme, including plans, elevations and axonometrics

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design drawing

    Extent and Medium:

    • 72 drawings

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 16 x 20 cm (6 5/16 x 7 7/8 in.) sheet (largest): 30 x 42 cm (11 13/16 x 16 9/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0252

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P7
    • Title: Conceptual and design development drawings, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 11

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Description:

    conceptual and design development drawings, including several sketches and schematic site and floor plans, sections, elevations, axonometrics and perspectives

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • design drawing

    Extent and Medium:

    • 222 drawings

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 15 x 21 cm (5 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.) sheet (largest): 26 x 30 cm (10 1/4 x 11 13/16 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0249

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P8
    • Title: Conceptual and design development drawings, including several sketch plans, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 35 drawings
    • approximately 10 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    ring binder: 32 x 47 x 6 cm (12 5/8 x 18 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P9
    • Title: Site and floor plans, elevations, sections, details and axonometrics, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • presentation

    Extent and Medium:

    • 37 drawings

    Dimensions:

    sheet (smallest): 42 x 60 cm (16 9/16 x 23 5/8 in.) sheet (largest): 85 x 119 cm (33 7/16 x 46 7/8 in.)

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Folder Number:

    140-0254

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P11
    • Title: Views of drawings, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 1

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 90 reprographic copies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P12
    • Title: Views of drawings, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 90 reprographic copies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P13
    • Title: Views of presentation model, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: photographs
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 50 photographic materials

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P14
    • Title: Documentary photographs, views of site, study and presentation models, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: photographs
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 80 photographic materials

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P15
    • Title: Views of drawings, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • approximately 80 reprographic copies

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P23
    • Title: Reports and reprographic copies of drawings, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: circa 1973-1989
    • Form: textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 0.01 l.m. of textual records

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P24
    • Title: Study model, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: 1979 -1985
    • Form: models
    • Catalogued items within this file 1

    People:

    • Unknown (model maker)
    • James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates (architectural firm)
    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Description:

    Site model

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • study model

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 model

    Dimensions:

    model (largest): 4,2 x 33,6 x 21,9 cm

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P25
    • Title: Study model, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: 1979 -1985
    • Form: models
    • Catalogued items within this file 1

    People:

    • Unknown (model maker)
    • James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates (architectural firm)
    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Description:

    Site model

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • study model

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 model

    Dimensions:

    model (largest): 4,2 x 21,8 x 33,6 cm

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: AP140.S2.SS1.D67.P26
    • Title: Presentation model, Biblioteca pubblica, Latina, Italy
    • Dates of creation: 1979 -1985
    • Form: models
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Kandor Modelmakers Limited (model maker)
    • James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates (architectural firm)
    • James Frazer Stirling (archive creator)

    Description:

    Site model.

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Stage and Purpose:

    • presentation model

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 model

    Dimensions:

    model (largest): 20 x 97 x 64 cm

    Physical Description:

    Model composed of a base and a cover.

    Credit line:

    James Stirling/Michael Wilford fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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