Nova Sede do Banco Nacional de Cabo Verde [Headquarters, National Bank of Cape Verde], Cape Verde (1998)
Dates of creation
1998-2001
Level of archival description
Project
Extent and Medium
Approximately 1,145 drawings (including 1117 reprographic copies)
91 photographic materials
5 models
0.15 linear metres of textual material
Scope and Content
This project series documents the Nova Sede do Banco Nacional de Cabo Verde in Cabo Verde. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 100/90. The office assigned the date 1998 to this project.
The bank headquarter is divided into three volumes. Due to the high humidity level of the area, special efforts were put into the design of the air conditioning system. There are four different entrances, one for the public to access the main meeting rooms, one for the employees that is linked to the basement parking, one for the treasury, and one for visitors to the museum, auditorium, or the bar. To this day, the headquarter is still in construction.
Documenting this project are plans, details, technical drawings, and mechanical drawings. Textual material includes correspondence, project documentation, technical and mechanical specifications. Photographic material documents the project site.
Material in this series was arranged by Álvaro Siza’s office and has been kept in this order.
Location
Cape Verde
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 Nova Sede do Banco Nacional de Cabo Verde are also included in Siza's sketchbooks found in Series AP178.S2 of this fonds. Of note is sketchbook 479.
Title: Project documentation, preliminary plans, and photographs of project site, Nova Sede do Banco Nacional de Cabo Verde, Cape Verde (folder 1 of 3)
Dates of creation: 1998-1999
Form: drawings, textual records, photographs
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Banco de Cabo Verde programa base ate Abril 1999 Banco de Cabo Verde programa base ate Abril 1999
This file also includes postal cards.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
47 photographs, 9 postal cards, 5 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
Title: Project documentation, preliminary plans, and photographs of project site, Nova Sede do Banco Nacional de Cabo Verde, Cape Verde (folder 2 of 3)
Dates of creation: 1998-1999
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Banco de Cabo Verde programa base ate Abril 1999 Banco de Cabo Verde programa base ate Abril 1999
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
7 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
Title: Project documentation, preliminary plans, and photographs of project site, Nova Sede do Banco Nacional de Cabo Verde, Cape Verde (folder 3 of 3)
Dates of creation: 1998-1999
Form: drawings, textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Banco de Cabo Verde programa base ate Abril 1999 Banco de Cabo Verde programa base ate Abril 1999
This file also includes photocopies of sketches, site plans, notes, and documentation about Cabo Verde.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
21 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
Title: Box of mechanical and technical drawings and documentation, Nova Sede do Banco Nacional de Cabo Verde, Cape Verde
Dates of creation: 2000-2001
Form: drawings, textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
This box includes electrical, strutural, and HVAC drawings. It also includes documentation about the HVAC system, as well as for the environmental impact of the energy consumption of the building.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
Approximately 78 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
Title: Box of working details, Nova Sede do Banco Nacional de Cabo Verde, Cape Verde
Dates of creation: 15 June 2001
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
This box includes details for the public spaces, kitchen, brise soleil, doors, roof, cabinets, interior hardware. It also contains drawings for the air conditionning system and security system.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
Approximately 154 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
Title: Box of budget estimates, working and technical details, and specifications, Nova Sede do Banco Nacional de Cabo Verde, Cape Verde
Dates of creation: 2000-2001
Form: drawings, textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
This box includes electrical plans, details for the wall coverings, exterior openings, door frames, window frames, and pipeline network. It also contains budget estimates for the electrical system, plumbing, strucutre, phone system, security system, and elevators, as well as technical specifications and measurements.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
Approximately 112 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
Title: Box of plans, working details, and technical specifications, Nova Sede do Banco Nacional de Cabo Verde, Cape Verde
Dates of creation: 2000-2001
Form: drawings, textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
This box includes details for the pipeline network, stairs, bathrooms, and secretary, as well as floor plans, sections, and elevations. It also contains documentation about the plumbing network.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
Approximately 134 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
Title: Box of working detais and documentation for the security system, Nova Sede do Banco Nacional de Cabo Verde, Cape Verde
Dates of creation: 2000-2001
Form: drawings, textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
This box includes details for phone line, elevators, window frames, and door frames. It also contains drawings and documentation for installation of the security system.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
Approximately 108 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
