Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha [Albergaria-a-Velha Municipal Library], Albergaria-a-Velha (1999)
Dates of creation
1997-2003
Level of archival description
Project
Extent and Medium
629 drawings (including 559 reprographic copies on paper)
40 photographic materials
0.21 l.m. of textual records
Scope and Content
This project series documents the Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha in Albergaria-a-Velha, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 115/90. The office assigned the date 1999 for this project.
The project site was located on the top of a hill in the Parque da Vila near a sports center and a school. The program presented by Siza and his team respected the criteria developed by the Instituto do Livro Português e as bibliotecas for a municipal library of a city between 20 000 and 50 000 citizens (BM2). The design for the two-story library includes reading rooms, multimedia rooms, a section for adults, a section for children, and a multipurpose room for conferences and exhibitions, as well as private parking for fifty cars. The project was not built.
Documenting this project are sketches, working drawings, structural drawings, and technical drawings. Textual material includes reference documentation, technical documentation, correspondence, and project documentation.
Material in this series was arranged by Álvaro Siza’s office and has been kept in this order.
Location
Albergaria-a-Velha
Portugal
Credit line
When citing the collection as a whole, use the citation: Álvaro Siza fonds, Collection Centre Canadien d’Architecture/Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal. When citing specific collection material, please refer to the object’s specific credit line.
Language of material
Portuguese
Related units of description
Sketches for the Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha are also included in Siza's sketchbooks found in Series AP178.S2 of this fonds. Of note is sketchbook 479.
Title: Technical drawings and documentation, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 1 of 3)
Dates of creation: March 2001
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) proj. execução GPIC
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
34 reprographic copies on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 30 cm
Physical Description:
Reprographic copies are folded
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Related units of description:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The second and third portion of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1999.PR09.005.2 and AP178.S1.1999.PR09.005.3
Title: Technical drawings and documentation, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 2 of 3)
Dates of creation: March 2001
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) proj. execução GPIC
This file includes drawings and documentation for the telecommunication system, electrical system, and security equipment.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
23 reprographic copies on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 30 cm
Physical Description:
Reprographic copies are folded
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Related units of description:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and third portion of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1999.PR09.005.1 and AP178.S1.1999.PR09.005.3
Title: Technical drawings and documentation, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 3 of 3)
Dates of creation: March 2001
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) proj. execução GPIC
This file includes drawings and documentation for the telecommunication system, electrical system, and security equipment.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.01 l.m. of textual records
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Related units of description:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and second portion of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1999.PR09.005.1 and AP178.S1.1999.PR09.005.2
Title: Working drawings and details, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 1 of 3)
Dates of creation: 2001
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) proj. execução
This file includes a list of drawings.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
22 reprographic copies on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 30 cm
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Related units of description:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The second and third portion of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1999.PR09.008.2 and AP178.S1.1999.PR09.008.3
Title: Working drawings and details, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 2 of 3)
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) proj. execução
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
36 reprographic copies on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 30 cm
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Related units of description:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and third portion of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1999.PR09.008.1 and AP178.S1.1999.PR09.008.3
Title: Working drawings and details, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 3 of 3)
Dates of creation: 2001
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) proj. execução
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
33 reprographic copies on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 30 cm
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Related units of description:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and second portion of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1999.PR09.008.1 and AP178.S1.1999.PR09.008.2
Title: Reference documentation and supplier catalogs, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 1 of 3)
Dates of creation: ca. 1997-2001
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) referências
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.01 l.m. of textual records
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Related units of description:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The second and third portion of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1999.PR09.012.2 and AP178.S1.1999.PR09.012.3
Title: Reference documentation and supplier catalogs, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 2 of 3)
Dates of creation: ca. 1997-2001
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) referências
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.01 l.m. of textual records
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Related units of description:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and third portion of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1999.PR09.012.1 and AP178.S1.1999.PR09.012.3
Title: Reference documentation and supplier catalogs, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 3 of 3)
Dates of creation: ca. 1997-2001
Form: drawings, textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) referências
This file also includes sketches and a plan.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
3 pencil drawings on paper, 1 reprographic copy on paper, other materials
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 30 cm
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Related units of description:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and second portion of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1999.PR09.012.1 and AP178.S1.1999.PR09.012.2
Title: Working drawings and documentation for the mechanical systems, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 1 of 3)
Dates of creation: June 2003
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) Câmara Municipal
This file includes drawings and documentation for the telecommunication system, electrical system, and security equipment.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.01 l.m. of textual records
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 30 cm
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Related units of description:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The second and third portion of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1999.PR09.015.2 and AP178.S1.1999.PR09.015.3
Title: Working drawings and documentation for the mechanical systems, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 2 of 3)
Dates of creation: June 2003
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) Câmara Municipal
This file includes drawings and documentation for the telecommunication system, electrical system, and security equipment.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
27 reprographic copies on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 30 cm
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Related units of description:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and third portion of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1999.PR09.015.1 and AP178.S1.1999.PR09.015.3
Title: Working drawings and documentation for the mechanical systems, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 3 of 3)
Dates of creation: June 2003
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) Câmara Municipal
This file includes drawings and documentation for the telecommunication system, electrical system, and security equipment.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
24 reprographic copies on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 30 cm
Arrangement:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and second portion of this file is housed in AP178.S1.1999.PR09.015.1 and AP178.S1.1999.PR09.015.2
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Title: Documentation about librairies, photographs of models, and plans, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 1 of 2)
Dates of creation: ca. 1996-1999
Form: drawings, textual records, photographs
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) diversos
This file also includes topographic maps.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
13 photographs, 3 reprographic copies on paper, other materials
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 30 cm
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Related units of description:
This file is housed in two separate folders. The second portion of this file is found in folder AP178.S1.1999.PR09.025.2
Title: Documentation about librairies, photographs of models, and plans, Biblioteca Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha, Albergaria-a-Velha (folder 2 of 2)
Dates of creation: ca. 1996-1999
Form: drawings, textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Biblioteca Municipal Albergaria-A-Velha (BM2) diversos
This file also includes plans of a house.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
11 reprographic copies on paper, other materials
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 30 cm
Credit line:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Related units of description:
This file is housed in two separate folders. The second portion of this file is found in folder AP178.S1.1999.PR09.025.1
