Series
Printed Materials
AP144.S5
Description:
Series consists primarily of printed material including maps, posters, and other ephemera. Most maps are of locations in England, United Kingdom. Topics of posters include lectures, exhibitions, and other events, some of which relate to projects found in Series 2. Other ephemera in the series include two broadsheets, including a copy of Alexander Trocchi's poster-magazine 'The Moving Times'. This series also includes a small number of panels, photographs, drawings and diagrams, including an original drawing by Cedric Price of St. James's Square in London, England, United Kingdom which possibly relates to the Sheffield Festival project (AP144.S2.61). Material in this series was produced between 1954 and 1998. Series contains cartographic materials, posters and drawings.
1954-1998
Printed Materials
Actions:
AP144.S5
Description:
Series consists primarily of printed material including maps, posters, and other ephemera. Most maps are of locations in England, United Kingdom. Topics of posters include lectures, exhibitions, and other events, some of which relate to projects found in Series 2. Other ephemera in the series include two broadsheets, including a copy of Alexander Trocchi's poster-magazine 'The Moving Times'. This series also includes a small number of panels, photographs, drawings and diagrams, including an original drawing by Cedric Price of St. James's Square in London, England, United Kingdom which possibly relates to the Sheffield Festival project (AP144.S2.61). Material in this series was produced between 1954 and 1998. Series contains cartographic materials, posters and drawings.
Series
1954-1998
drawings, textual records, photographs
'Time & Tide' Articles
DR2006:0102
Description:
correspondence, a financial record, clippings, notes, the 2 March 1961 issue of 'Time & Tide' magazine, clippings from other issues of 'Time & Tide' featuring articles by Cedric Price, drafts for these articles, photographic views of mobile homes and drawings of mobile homes, and photographic views of a cocktail cabinet
1960-1961
'Time & Tide' Articles
Actions:
DR2006:0102
Description:
correspondence, a financial record, clippings, notes, the 2 March 1961 issue of 'Time & Tide' magazine, clippings from other issues of 'Time & Tide' featuring articles by Cedric Price, drafts for these articles, photographic views of mobile homes and drawings of mobile homes, and photographic views of a cocktail cabinet
drawings, textual records, photographs
1960-1961
Project
Information Storage
AP144.S2.D68
Description:
File documents a self-supported study by Cedric Price's office to study the feasibility of an information storage/retrieval system. Textual records mention two possible intentions for this project: the feasibility of operating an information storage unit within the office; and to study 'the architectural implications of automated library networks especially with reference to physical location and to the question of developing an architecture which will in no way inhibit the newly developing possibilities'. Material in this file was produced between 1966 and 1972. Roy Landau appears as a research assistant or collaborator for this project. File contains textual records.
1966-1972
Information Storage
Actions:
AP144.S2.D68
Description:
File documents a self-supported study by Cedric Price's office to study the feasibility of an information storage/retrieval system. Textual records mention two possible intentions for this project: the feasibility of operating an information storage unit within the office; and to study 'the architectural implications of automated library networks especially with reference to physical location and to the question of developing an architecture which will in no way inhibit the newly developing possibilities'. Material in this file was produced between 1966 and 1972. Roy Landau appears as a research assistant or collaborator for this project. File contains textual records.
File 68
1966-1972
drawings, textual records
DR1995:0252:2190-2319
Description:
notes, correspondence, specifications, drawings, estimates, over 200 original detail drawings by Cedric Price's office, and invoices
Notes, correspondence, specifications, drawings, estimates
Actions:
DR1995:0252:2190-2319
Description:
notes, correspondence, specifications, drawings, estimates, over 200 original detail drawings by Cedric Price's office, and invoices
drawings, textual records
textual records
41 Newport Street, Oldham
DR2004:1327
Description:
clipping of an article titled 'Conversion at Oldham, Lancashire' on Cedric Price's project for 41 Newport Street, Oldham
[1956]
41 Newport Street, Oldham
Actions:
DR2004:1327
Description:
clipping of an article titled 'Conversion at Oldham, Lancashire' on Cedric Price's project for 41 Newport Street, Oldham
textual records
[1956]
Project
Elephant
AP144.S2.D121
Description:
File documents Cedric Price's participation as jury member in a competition for a lightweight, portable, reusable shelter for use in the 1983 Elephant Fayre festival held in Port Eliot, St. Germans, Cornwall, England. Material in this file was produced in 1983. File contains a drawing and photographs.
1983
Elephant
Actions:
AP144.S2.D121
Description:
File documents Cedric Price's participation as jury member in a competition for a lightweight, portable, reusable shelter for use in the 1983 Elephant Fayre festival held in Port Eliot, St. Germans, Cornwall, England. Material in this file was produced in 1983. File contains a drawing and photographs.
File 121
1983
Project
AP144.S2.D72
Description:
File documents an unexecuted project for a multiple use building in Birmingham, England, for Shantasea Limited. Cedric Price resigned as the architect for the project and took on the role of architect for Birmingham and Midland Institute (BMI), one of the proposed tenants for the Shantasea project. The multi-functional centre was to include a theatre, TV studios, an audio-visual exhibition area, retail stores, offices, a meeting hall, a gallery, a seminar area, a library, and parking within an approx. 3,500,000 square-foot area. Drawings include sections showing preliminary circulation patterns, and design development drawings for seven alternate schemes, each with different total square footage. Volumetric studies compare functions and areas for each design. Diagrammatic plans and sections explore vertical and horizontal circulation patterns, alternate layouts for parking, and the relationship between areas of the building for BMI and those shared by BMI and other tenants. Material in this file was produced between 1967 and 1970. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, and textual records.
1967-1970
Shantasea Development
Actions:
AP144.S2.D72
Description:
File documents an unexecuted project for a multiple use building in Birmingham, England, for Shantasea Limited. Cedric Price resigned as the architect for the project and took on the role of architect for Birmingham and Midland Institute (BMI), one of the proposed tenants for the Shantasea project. The multi-functional centre was to include a theatre, TV studios, an audio-visual exhibition area, retail stores, offices, a meeting hall, a gallery, a seminar area, a library, and parking within an approx. 3,500,000 square-foot area. Drawings include sections showing preliminary circulation patterns, and design development drawings for seven alternate schemes, each with different total square footage. Volumetric studies compare functions and areas for each design. Diagrammatic plans and sections explore vertical and horizontal circulation patterns, alternate layouts for parking, and the relationship between areas of the building for BMI and those shared by BMI and other tenants. Material in this file was produced between 1967 and 1970. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, and textual records.
File 72
1967-1970
Project
Sane
AP144.S2.D185
Description:
File documents a lecture Price delivered as part of an exhibition at Sir John Soane's Museum in London, England, entitled "Retrace Your Steps: Remember Tomorrow". Price's lecture, delivered on March 8, 2000 in the museum's Old Kitchen, was entitled "The Kitchen Lecture: Boiling Potatoes is a useful, imaginative and humane act. Can architects match such a performance?" Included in this file are some pins that Price designed for the exhibition (DR2004:0346). Material in this file was produced between 1999 and 2003, but predominantly between 1999 and 2000. File contains textual records and a poster.
1999-2003, predominant 1999-2000
Sane
Actions:
AP144.S2.D185
Description:
File documents a lecture Price delivered as part of an exhibition at Sir John Soane's Museum in London, England, entitled "Retrace Your Steps: Remember Tomorrow". Price's lecture, delivered on March 8, 2000 in the museum's Old Kitchen, was entitled "The Kitchen Lecture: Boiling Potatoes is a useful, imaginative and humane act. Can architects match such a performance?" Included in this file are some pins that Price designed for the exhibition (DR2004:0346). Material in this file was produced between 1999 and 2003, but predominantly between 1999 and 2000. File contains textual records and a poster.
File 185
1999-2003, predominant 1999-2000
drawings, textual records
Correspondence, Invoices
DR2006:0100
Description:
correspondence, financial records, clippings, notes, sketches, biographical notes, schedules, a black-and-white negative with views of archtiectural models [?], promotional materials, Christmas cards received by Cedric Price, memorandums, a business card, announcements, invitations, a 1961 British European Airways flight schedule, a sheet of transfer type, and membership lists for the 'Free Foresters Cricket Club' (1962),
1960-1962, 1972
Correspondence, Invoices
Actions:
DR2006:0100
Description:
correspondence, financial records, clippings, notes, sketches, biographical notes, schedules, a black-and-white negative with views of archtiectural models [?], promotional materials, Christmas cards received by Cedric Price, memorandums, a business card, announcements, invitations, a 1961 British European Airways flight schedule, a sheet of transfer type, and membership lists for the 'Free Foresters Cricket Club' (1962),
drawings, textual records
1960-1962, 1972
Project
Trondcomp.
AP144.S2.D86
Description:
File documents a competition proposal by Cedric Price, in collaboration with Archigram, Per Kartvedt, and Tony Dugdale for a combined university / community centre, in Trondheim, Norway. The programme called for a congress centre, hotel rooms, sauna, and swimming pool. The final design proposal is described in the file: "Due to economy achievable in warming and ventilation through large scale air movements it was found possible to enclose 3 conventional partitions within an enormous 'greenhouse'. Giant snow sweepers on the roof combined with heated central 'open' swimming pools are additional artificial environment manipulators'. Conceptual sketches explore the development of the site in section. Relationships between areas are shown in color: "delight" in blue; "servicing" in yellow; and "escape" in orange. Drawings also include diagrammatic plans and sections. Many original conceptual sketches by both Cedric Price and Archigram are included within the textual records. Material in this file was produced between 1967 and 1974, but predominantly between 1972 and 1974. Some drawings and notes in this file are attributed to Archigram, Per Kartvedt, and Tony Dugdale. File contains design development drawings, presentation drawings, photographic materials, models, and textual records.
1967-1974, predominant 1972-1974
Trondcomp.
Actions:
AP144.S2.D86
Description:
File documents a competition proposal by Cedric Price, in collaboration with Archigram, Per Kartvedt, and Tony Dugdale for a combined university / community centre, in Trondheim, Norway. The programme called for a congress centre, hotel rooms, sauna, and swimming pool. The final design proposal is described in the file: "Due to economy achievable in warming and ventilation through large scale air movements it was found possible to enclose 3 conventional partitions within an enormous 'greenhouse'. Giant snow sweepers on the roof combined with heated central 'open' swimming pools are additional artificial environment manipulators'. Conceptual sketches explore the development of the site in section. Relationships between areas are shown in color: "delight" in blue; "servicing" in yellow; and "escape" in orange. Drawings also include diagrammatic plans and sections. Many original conceptual sketches by both Cedric Price and Archigram are included within the textual records. Material in this file was produced between 1967 and 1974, but predominantly between 1972 and 1974. Some drawings and notes in this file are attributed to Archigram, Per Kartvedt, and Tony Dugdale. File contains design development drawings, presentation drawings, photographic materials, models, and textual records.
File 86
1967-1974, predominant 1972-1974