Aronoff Center for Design and Art (DAAP), University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Dates of creation
1955-1996, predominant 1986-1996
Level of archival description
File 78
Extent and Medium
Approximately 2800 drawings
49 rolls
12 models
4 CD-Rs
5.75 l.m. of textual records
643 photographic materials
1 audio recording
1 moving image
Scope and Content
File documents the executed project for the Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio. Material in this file was produced between 1955 and 1996 (predominant 1986-1996).
File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, working drawings, publication drawings, reference drawings, textual records, photographic material, CD-Rs, and models.
The 1986 drawings are presentation graphics for a preliminary architectural program study for the Center. Design development drawings include schematic proposals similar to presentation and publication drawings. Reference drawings include 1955 working drawings of the existing buildings by James Allan, architect and engineer. Textual records include information on the University of Cincinnati, project proposals, correspondence, meetings minutes, memos, financial records, 401 slides, 264 photographs, 11 transparencies, three computer disks, one audio cassette, one VHS cassette, and one artifact.
Title: reference and administrative records for Aronoff Center for Design and Art
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Peter Eisenman (archive creator)
Description:
documents include 3 computer diskettes (one damaged),1 audio cassette, general information on: DAAP College, School of Design, School of Architecture, School of Art and School of Planning (i.e.: class schedules, classroom space, administrative space, program description, reference book on visual resource collections), University of Cincinnati basis of contract, working materials, DAAP proposals, DAAP program reports, memos, transparencies, University bulletins '84-'86
Quantity / Object type:
0 textual record(s)
Extent and Medium:
0.33 l. m. of textual records and one audiocassette
Credit line:
Peter Eisenman fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Title: Documents include, partnering, construction proposal
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Peter Eisenman (archive creator)
Description:
documents include, partnering, construction proposal, hand written notes, correspondence (with Lorenz and Williams Inc. - consultants), memos, transmittals, meeting minutes, hand written notes, Dugan and Meyers correspondence (as project manager), drawing schedules, lists, sketches and drawings, progress reports (construction), observations/concerns (in-progress/projected) April '95 - March '96, general theatre information
Quantity / Object type:
1 textual record(s)
Extent and Medium:
0.33 l.m. of textual records
Credit line:
Peter Eisenman fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Title: VHS cassette, elevators/stairs information, slides, construction photographs
Dates of creation: circa 1955 - 1996
Form: textual records, photographs
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Peter Eisenman (archive creator)
Description:
documents include,1VHS cassette, elevators/stairs information, 401 slides, 109 construction photographs (50 of Columbus Convention Center found and relocated), 7 transparencies of drawings, 4 of models, 24 of plans dated: November 1, 1989, 49 of September 15, 1989, 4 of September 2, 1990, 24 undated, 37 (8 X 10) prints, letter, drawings, DAAP program,trade catalogues, sketches, list of drawings, hand written notes, postcards
Quantity / Object type:
1 textual record(s)
Extent and Medium:
Approximately 0.25 l. m. of textual records, 1VHS cassette, 401 slides, 109 photographs and other materials
Physical Description:
Specialized equipment required for playback.
Conditions governing access:
Audiovisual recordings must be digitized for access. Researchers may request access to audiovisual materials by contacting Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca. Access by appointment only.
Conditions governing reproduction:
For copyright information or permission to reproduce material from the fonds, please contact the CCA at reproductions@cca.qc.ca.
Credit line:
Peter Eisenman fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
General note:
This description is based on information contained on the physical item and not the content of the recording itself.
Title: Project description, public relations, budget, and agreement files, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Dates of creation: 1989-1993
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Peter Eisenman (archive creator)
Description:
This box contains office files documenting the Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati project. Files mainly contain files on project description and public relations, but also include budget and agreement files, files on coordination meetings as well as a couple of with correspondence files. Original office numbering has also been transcribed on the physical files.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.3 l. m. of textual records
Credit line:
Peter Eisenman fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Title: Project documentation and drawings, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Dates of creation: 1990-1993
Form: drawings, textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Peter Eisenman (archive creator)
Description:
Box includes information on specifications, systems details, the foundry kiln renovation, notes, and a file documenting work that needed to be done on a computer.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
Approximately 0.32 l. m. of textual records
Approximately 100 drawings (including reprographic copies)
Credit line:
Peter Eisenman fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Title: Project files, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Dates of creation: 1989-1993
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Peter Eisenman (archive creator)
Description:
Box contains office files for the Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati. Included are files on the HVAC, landcape hargreaves, costs, reports, staffing, consultants, lighting, acoustics, and audio-visual.
The original office file numbers were transcribed on the folders.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.36 l. m. of textual records
Credit line:
Peter Eisenman fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Title: Project files, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Dates of creation: 1988-1995
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Peter Eisenman (archive creator)
Description:
Office porject files for Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati. Includes files on project development, code analysis, permits, theater consultants, and minutes of meeting.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.36 l. m. of textual material
Credit line:
Peter Eisenman fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Title: Project files, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Dates of creation: 1988-1993
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Peter Eisenman (archive creator)
Description:
Box consists of office project files for Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati. Files include information on cost reduction, project bidding, and several addendums for various changes to the project.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.36 l. m. of textual records
Credit line:
Peter Eisenman fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Title: Project files, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Dates of creation: circa 1990-1992
Form: drawings, textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Peter Eisenman (archive creator)
Description:
This box contains office project files for Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati. Files include information on site work, materials, electrical, doors and windows, acoustics, and conveying systems.
Original office file numbers have been transcribed on the folders.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
Approximately 0.34 l. m. of textual records
Approximately 50 drawings (including reprographic copies)
Credit line:
Peter Eisenman fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Title: Correspondence files, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Dates of creation: circa 1990-1993
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Peter Eisenman (archive creator)
Description:
This box contains correspondence, records of professional correspondence, specifications, letters, budgets. The records are mostly related to Donna Barry, project architect at Eisenman Architects.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.36 l. m. of textual records
Credit line:
Peter Eisenman fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Title: Auditorium, Atrium, Library, large lecture room, and Wolfson Trace flattened elevations, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Dates of creation: 28 May 1993
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Peter Eisenman (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
25 drawings
Credit line:
Peter Eisenman fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
