Part of:

• Fonds: Peter Eisenman fonds, 1925-2008, predominant 1951-2008
•    Series: Projects, 1925-2008, predominant 1960-2007
•      Project: Aronoff Center for Design and Art (DAAP), University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1955-1996, predominant 1986-1996

People:

• Eisenman/Robertson Architects (architectural firm)
• Eisenman/Trott Architects (architectural firm)
• James Allan (architect)
• Dick Frank Studio (photographic studio)
• Maureen France (photographer)
• Ann Glenn (photographer)
• Jeff Goldberg (photographer)
• Lorenz & Williams, Inc. (architectural firm)
• Jane Alden Stevens (photographer)
• Peter Eisenman (archive creator)

Title:

Aronoff Center for Design and Art (DAAP), University of Cincinnati, Ohio

Date:

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.

Reference number:

AP143.S4.D78

Location:

Cincinnati Ohio United States

Language of material:

• Documents are in English.

General note:

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

Contains:

• DR1999:0462, reference and administrative records for Aronoff Center for Design and Art
• DR1999:0463, Documents include, partnering, construction proposal
• DR1999:0464, VHS cassette, elevators/stairs information, slides, construction photographs, circa 1955 - 1996
• DR1999:0465, Photographs, drawings, correspondence, newspaper clippings, finances, budget, expenses
• DR1999:0466, Photographs, drawings, blueprints: photolab equipment, mechanical, correspondence
• DR1999:0467, Drawings, blueprint (lab), notes, transmittals, agenda
• DR2007:0098, Correspondence files, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1990-1993
• DR1999:0036:004.1, Dimension plans for levels 200-600, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 31 August 1992
• DR1999:0036:004.3, Dimension plans for levels 200-700, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 31 August 1992
• DR1999:0036:004.4, Site survey, plans, sections, and details, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 6 March 1992
• DR1999:0036:004.5, Elevations and plans, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DR1999:0036:004.6, Elevations, plan, technical drawings, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, May - September 1993
• DR1999:0036:004.7, Demolition drawings, plans, and details, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 27 April 1993
• DR1999:0036:004.8, Transvers sections and flattened elevations, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DR1999:0036:004.9, Elevations, construction details, site survey, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DR1999:0036:004.10, Demolition plans, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DR1999:0036:004.11, Details and plans, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DR1999:0036:004.12, Details and sections, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DR1999:0036:004.13, Plans, details, and sections, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 March 1993
• DR1999:0036:004.14, Sections, details, and plans, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DR1999:0036:007.1, Photographs of model, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1989
• DR1999:0036:007.2, Photographs of project site, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1995
• DR2007:0005:202, Project description, public relations, budget, and agreement files, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1989-1993
• DR2007:0005:216, Project documentation and drawings, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1990-1993
• DR2007:0005:220, Files on fixtures, computer issues, garage bulletins, and agenda, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1993-1994
• DR2007:0005:225, Budget files and changes to the project, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1992
• DR2007:0005:227, Fax transmittals, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1991-1994
• DR2007:0005:230, Project files, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1989-1993
• DR2007:0005:232, Project files, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1988-1995
• DR2007:0005:242, Project files, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1988-1993
• DR2007:0005:244, Project files, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1990-1992
• DR2010:0009:013, Project documentation, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1992-1993
• DR2007:0005:091:002, Project manuels and design development program and requirements, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1989-1993
• DRCON1999:0015:242, Partition details, door details, construction plans, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DRCON1999:0015:243, Interior elevations, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DRCON1999:0015:244, Auditorium, Atrium, Library, large lecture room, and Wolfson Trace flattened elevations, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DRCON1999:0015:245, Details, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DRCON1999:0015:246, Wall sections and flattened elevations, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DRCON1999:0015:247, Elevations and sections, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DRCON1999:0015:248, Ceiling plans and new dimension plans, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DRCON1999:0015:249, Plans, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DRCON1999:0015:250, New construction and new dimension plans, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DRCON1999:0015:251, Plans, demolition plans, and details, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, 28 May 1993
• DRCON1999:0015:548, Portion of model, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1992-1996
• DRCON1999:0015:559, Portion of model, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1992-1996
• DRCON1999:0015:560, Portion of model, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1992-1996
• DRCON1999:0015:670, Portion of model, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cinicinnati, Ohio, circa 1992-1996
• DRCON1999:0015:697, Portion of model, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1992-1996
• DRCON1999:0015:703, Portion of model, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1992-1996
• DRCON1999:0015:722, Portion of model, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1992-1996
• DRCON1999:0015:825, Portion of model, Aronoff Center for Design and Art, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1992-1996