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Center for the Arts, Emory University

Center for the Arts, Emory University

Part of

People

  • Eisenman Architects (architectural firm)
  • Eisenman Architects (creator)
  • Hanna/Olin Ltd. (landscape architectural firm)
  • Hanna/Olin Ltd. (creator)
  • Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

Title

Center for the Arts, Emory University

Dates of creation

1967-1994, predominant 1990-1994

Level of archival description

File 93

Extent and Medium

  • Approximately 4114 drawings
  • 64 rolls
  • 10 models
  • 3.11 l.m. of textual records

Scope and Content

File documents the unexecuted project for the Center for the Arts, Emory, University, Atlanta, Georgia. Material in this file was produced between 1967 and 1994 (predominant 1990-1994).

File contains design development drawings, presentation drawings, presentation panels, working drawings, publication drawings, reference drawings, textual records, and models. Textual records include contracts, specifications, project manuals, proposals, preliminary pre-design documents, costs, zoning, university information, correspondence, meeting minutes, memos, newspaper clippings, color samples, drawings, blueprints, 2 artifacts, and 20 photographs.

Reference Number

AP143.S4.D93

Location

Atlanta Georgia United States

Language of material

Documents are in English.

General note

  • Material in this file has been processed at a preliminary level. Consult curator for further information.

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    • Reference Number: DR1995:0066
    • Title: Model for the Centre for the Arts, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
    • Dates of creation: 1992
    • Form: models
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Peter Eisenman (architect)
    • Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 model(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 model

    Dimensions:

    model (range): 82 to 176 x 80 to 119 x 62 to 87 cm

    Location:

    Atlanta Georgia United States

    Credit line:

    Peter Eisenman fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
    Don de Peter Eisenman/
    Gift of Peter Eisenman

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    • Reference Number: DR1999:0298
    • Title: Conceptual model for Emory Center for the Arts, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
    • Dates of creation: 1991
    • Form: models
    • Catalogued items within this file 1

    People:

    • Eisenman Architects (architectural firm)

    Description:

    Printed paper model

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 model(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • 1 model

    Technique and media:

    Folded printed cardboard, and graphite

    Dimensions:

    model (approx.): 14,5 x 44 x 15,4 cm

    Inscription:

    inscribed

    Credit line:

    Peter Eisenman fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

    Objects that have been catalogued:

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    • Reference Number: DR1999:0492
    • Title: Agenda, schematics, meeting minutes, memos, schedules
    • Form: textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

    Description:

    documents include agenda, schematics, meeting minutes, memos, schedules, cost, agreements, financial records, campus map, timeline, fee proposal, correspondence, calculations (floor areas), building costs, computer renderings, phone transcriptions, newspaper clippings, civil action documents, color drawings, samples

    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

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    • Reference Number: DR1999:0493
    • Title: Project manuals, audio visual system descriptions, preliminary predesign documents
    • Form: textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

    Description:

    documents include project manuals: vol. 1- March 1, 1993; December 20, 1993; March 7, 1994, vol. 2 - March 1, 1993; March 7, 1993, May 2, 1994, vol. 3 - March 1, 1993; March 7, 1994, audio visual system descriptions, preliminary predesign documents volumes 1+ 2: July 23, 1991

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 textual record(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • 0.4 l.m. of textual records

    Credit line:

    Peter Eisenman fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: DR1999:0494
    • Title: Preliminary predesign documents, pass programs
    • Form: textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

    Description:

    documents include preliminary predesign documents: vol. 2 - July 23, 199, vol. 1 - August, 15, 1991 (program, executive summary), vol. 1+ 2 - October 31, 1991, pass programs 1-3

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 textual record(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • 0.4 l.m. of textual records

    Credit line:

    Peter Eisenman fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: DR1999:0495
    • Title: preliminary predesign documents, University campaign newsletter, Department of Art History information
    • Form: textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

    Description:

    documents include preliminary predesign documents vol. 1- July 23, 1991 (project research), vol. 2 - July 23, 1991 (department requests), University campaign newsletter, Department of Art History information, campus plan report, correspondence , contracts (Standard Form Agreement), proposals: theatre consulting services, lighting, acoustics, magazine, zoning, preliminary cost plan, fee & expense worksheets, fee summaries, 1 artifact, hand written text

    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

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    • Reference Number: DR1999:0496
    • Title: Preliminary predesign document vol. 2, floor plans, site plans
    • Form: textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

    Description:

    documents include preliminary predesign document vol. 2 (October 31, 1991) (X2), floor plans, site plans, correspondence, mechanical, with drawings, audio visual, theatre (drawings), floor space (calculations), documents on comparative universities, university curriculum, equipment specifications, journals, blueprints (1st, 2nd levels)

    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

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    • Reference Number: DR1999:0497
    • Title: Drawing index, engineering, correspondence (with consultants)
    • Form: textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

    Description:

    documents include drawing index, engineering, correspondence (with consultants), specifications, acoustics, mechanical, elevations, plans, audio visual, transmittals, public relations, billing, schedules, staffing, geotechnical reports

    Quantity / Object type:

    0 textual record(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • 0.33 l. m of textual records and other materials

    Credit line:

    Peter Eisenman fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: DR1999:0498
    • Title: Associate architects, civil, landscape, structural
    • Form: textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

    Description:

    documents include associate architects, civil, landscape, structural, drawings, mechanical & electrical, drawings, plumbing, performing spaces, hand written notes, schedule, correspondence, memos, floor plans

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 textual record(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • 0.33 l. m. of textual records including reprographic copies

    Credit line:

    Peter Eisenman fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: DR1999:0499
    • Title: Documents include financial records, invoices, expenses, transmittals, correspondence, agreements
    • Form: textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

    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

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    • Reference Number: DR1999:0500
    • Title: Photographs, reviews, notes, acoustics, area summary, project directory, elevations
    • Form: textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

    Description:

    documents include 20 photographs, reviews, notes, acoustics, area summary, project directory, elevations, specifications, zoning, code, washrooms, floor finishes, plans, doors, hinges, locks, structure, interior, ticket booth, drawings: foundation, skylights, windows, plumbing, computer drawings: elevations, floor and roof plans, artifact (foamcore), trade catalogues, miscellaneous blueprints and drawings, correspondence

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 textual record(s)

    Extent and Medium:

    • 0.33 l. m. of textual records and 20 photographs

    Credit line:

    Peter Eisenman fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: DR2007:0005:091:001
    • Title: Project documentation, Center for the Arts, Emory University
    • Dates of creation: circa 1993-1994
    • Form: textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

    Description:

    This box contains project documentation for the Center for the Arts at Emory University.

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 0.14 l. m. of textual records

    Credit line:

    Peter Eisenman fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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    • Reference Number: DR2010:0009:012
    • Title: Project manuals, Center for the Arts, Emory University
    • Dates of creation: 1993-1994
    • Form: textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

    Description:

    This box contains various volumes of project manuals for the Center for the Arts project at Emory University.

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 0.32 linear meters of textual records

    Credit line:

    Peter Eisenman fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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