Part of:

• Fonds: Zaha Hadid Architects Phaeno Science Centre project records, 1996 - 2015
•    Series: Presentation files, 1999 - 2009

People:

• Zaha Hadid Architects (archive creator)

Title:

Presentation files

Date:

1999 - 2009

Level of archival description:
Series

Extent and medium:

• Approximately 6,400 files (23.4 GB)

Scope and content:
Series 2: Presentation files, 1999 – 2009, contains CAD files, 3D models, renderings, and photographs used for presentation of the Phaeno Science Centre, especially during the competition and design phases. Formats include chiefly images (EXIF, JPEG, TIFF) and CAD files (AutoCAD, plotter files, EPS).

This series contains a wide variety of materials used by ZHA to present Phaeno Science Centre to clients, the press, and other stakeholders. This includes 3D models and CAD files, other drawings and diagrams, and photographs. Notably, this series includes concept animations used by ZHA to develop the shape and structure of Phaeno, as well as concept sketches possibly drawn by Zaha Hadid. Other materials of interest include a digitized copy of digital plans that had been printed and given a hand-painted rendering surface.

Reference number:

AP195.S2

Arrangement:
This material was located in a directory titled “7- Presentation” at the time of accession, alongside much of the material in Series 1: Design files. Within this series, the major directories are arranged alphabetically.

Conditions governing access:

• Digital material can only be accessed on site. Please contact Reference at ref@cca.qc.ca for more information. Access by appointment only.

Contains:

• AP195.S2.001, 3D models in AutoCAD, 3D Studio, and Rhinoceros for Phaeno Science Centre, 29 November 1999 - 26 September 2006
• AP195.S2.002, Animated renderings of Phaeno Science Centre, including flythroughs and wormhole concept animations, 24 June 2000 - 26 February 2003
• AP195.S2.003, AutoCAD drawings of Phaeno Science Centre facade, 22 June 2001 - 9 February 2006
• AP195.S2.004, Diagrams of Phaeno Science Centre footprint and cones, 7 May 1999 - 20 February 2006
• AP195.S2.005, Digital plans for Phaeno Science Centre with hand-painted rendering surface, 1 September 2005
• AP195.S2.006, Events for press and related texts for Phaeno Science Centre, 20 March 2000 - 12 May 2004
• AP195.S2.007, Photographs of Phaeno Science Centre models, 17 April 2000 - 1 September 2005
• AP195.S2.008, Plans, sections and elevations of Phaeno Science Centre and Zaha Hadid Lounge for design, competition, permit, and construction phases (1 of 2), 10 August 1999 - 7 December 2005
• AP195.S2.009, Plans, sections and elevations of Phaeno Science Centre and Zaha Hadid Lounge for design, competition, permit, and construction phases (2 of 2), 8 May 1999 - 12 December 2005
• AP195.S2.010, PowerPoint presentations about Phaeno Science Centre, 25 April 2002 - 28 January 2009
• AP195.S2.011, Renderings and related booklets for Phaeno Science Centre and Zaha Hadid Lounge for design, competition, and construction phases, 7 May 1999 - 21 April 2009
• AP195.S2.012, Sections and renderings of Phaeno Science Centre competition and exhibitions space, 8 May 1999 - 26 June 2003
• AP195.S2.013, Signs for construction site and related documentation for Phaeno Science Centre, 23 March 2001 - 22 November 2005
• AP195.S2.014, Photographs of Phaeno Science Centre site and construction, 31 December 1999 - 7 August 2006
• AP195.S2.015, Sketches for Phaeno Science Centre, possibly by Zaha Hadid, 16 May 2001 - 20 June 2003
• AP195.S2.016, Structural diagrams of Phaeno Science Centre, 3 July 2000 - 26 June 2003
• AP195.S2.017, Wireframe drawings, perspective drawings, and elevations of Phaeno Science Centre, 25 February 2000 - 28 October 2005