Edifício Figueiredo [Figueiredo building], Viseu, Portugal (1996)

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• Fonds: Álvaro Siza fonds, 1958-2002
•    Series: Architectural projects, 1948-2012
•      Project: Edifício Figueiredo [Figueiredo building], Viseu, Portugal (1996), 1996-2001

People

• Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
• Alvaro Siza (architect)

Title

Edifício Figueiredo [Figueiredo building], Viseu, Portugal (1996)

Dates of creation

1996-2001

Level of archival description

Project

Extent and Medium

• 81 drawings (including 62 reprographic copies)
• 7 photographic materials
• 0.02 linear metres of textual documentation

Scope and Content

This project series documents the Edifício Figueiredo in Viseu, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 77/90. The office assigned the date 1996 to this project.

Located in the historic centre of Viseau, the project was for the Figueiredo building. The client asked for a three-storey building that included space for a coffee shop on the ground floor and residential units on the second and third floor. The project was not realized.

Documenting this project are sketches, design development drawings and plans. Textual documentation includes correspondence with the client, notes and building programs.

Reference Number

AP178.S1.1996.PR04

Arrangement

Material in this series was arranged by Álvaro Siza’s office and has been kept in this order.

Location

Viseu 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

Inventory

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1996.PR04.001
  • Title: Photocopies of sketches and design development drawing, Edifício Figueiredo, Viseu
  • Dates of creation: 1996-2001
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title: Edifício Figueiredo (Viseu)

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 4 reprographic copies on paper, 1 pencil drawing on paper

  Dimensions:

  Sheet (largest): 30 x 42 cm Sheet (smallest): 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
  

  Folder Number:

  178-575-02

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1996.PR04.002
  • Title: Floor plans, elevations, and sections, Edifício Figueiredo, Viseu
  • Dates of creation: 1996
  • Form: drawings
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title: Edifício Figueiredo - Viseu - Julho 1996 - Outubro 1996 - Do escrtorio Arq. Madureira

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 9 ink pencil drawings on translucent paper

  Dimensions:

  Sheet (largest): 64 x 84 cm Sheet (smallest): 45 x 67 cm

  Credit line:

  Álvaro Siza fonds
  Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
  Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
  Don d’Álvaro Siza/
  Gift of Álvaro Siza
  

  Folder Number:

  178-574-06

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1996.PR04.003.1
  • Title: Plans, sketches, notes, correspondence, and project documentation, Edifício Figueiredo, Viseu (folder 1 of 2)
  • Dates of creation: 1996-2001
  • Form: drawings, textual records
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title: Edifício Figueiredo (Viseu)
  
  This file also includes cadastral maps and building programs.

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 35 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
  

  Folder Number:

  178-166-07

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  • Reference Number: AP178.S1.1996.PR04.003.2
  • Title: Plans, sketches, notes, correspondence, and project documentation, Edifício Figueiredo, Viseu (folder 2 of 2)
  • Dates of creation: 1996-2001
  • Form: drawings, textual records, photographs
  • Catalogued items within this file 0

  People:

  • Alvaro Siza (archive creator)

  Description:

  Original file title: Edifício Figueiredo (Viseu)
  
  This file also includes a contract and photographs of the project site.

  Quantity / Object type:

  1 File

  Extent and Medium:

  • 23 reprographic copies on paper
  • 9 pencil drawings on paper
  • 7 photographs
  • 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
  

  Folder Number:

  178-166-08