Project files for competition

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People:

Studio Gang (archive creator)

Title:

Project files for competition

Date:

2003-2004

Level of archival description:
Series

Extent and medium:

Approximately 350 drawings

3 models

7 photographs

0.09 linear meters of textual records

Approximately 1460 digital records (2.1 GB)

Scope and content:

Series 1, Project files for competition, 2003-2004, documents the first design phase of the project originally titled Best Nest, which would later become the Ford Calumet Environmental Center.

The records consist largely of digital photographs documenting the original state of the site and its surroundings. AutoCAD drawings and physical early design sketches, research and studies document the design for bird screen, column bundles, roof and environmental systems. The records also include study models for column bundles and pod layout with the screen representing the early stages of the design. The records also contain email correspondence between Studio Gang Architects and other project stakeholders, budget records, and a PowerPoint presentation and presentation model for competition final presentation.

Reference number:

AP196.S1

Arrangement:

The files in this series are not arranged.

Location:

Chicago United States

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