The project series documents the 1983 design entry for the Kulturforum. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 21/80. The office assigned the date 1983 for this project. This project was a competition entry for the International Architectural Exhibition Berlin competition (International Bauaustellung, IBA, circa 1979-1987), an urban renewal strategy for West Berlin, Germany. Siza also submitted five other entries to the IBA: Görtlitzer Bad swimming pool; Block 70 and 89 (Fränkelufer residential complex); Bonjour Tristesse (Block 121); Block 11-12; and Monument to Gestapo victims.
The Kulturforum was a complex of cultural buildings. The site underwent many changes during Nazi Germany and post-war with the construction of the National Library of Staatsbibliothek, designed by Hans Scharoun. Two examples of features that the IBA asked participants to include in their design proposals were to exclude vehicle traffic between the library and national gallery, and to reinterpret the Forum space.
Documenting this project are several sketches and studies. There are also plans, elevations, and axonometric drawings of site plans. Siza’s office has indicated on some of the studies that they were possibly not created by Siza. Where this is the case it has been noted with the physical material. Photographs and negatives document the competition site and model, and there are transparencies and slides of drawings. Also included is textual documentation on the competition site and a few letters from members of the Berlin Senate, two of which are from Brigitte Cassirer (later Brigitte Fleck).
Material in this series was arranged by Álvaro Siza’s office and has been kept in this order.
Localisation
Berlin
Allemagne
Mention de crédit
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.
Langue et écriture des documents
English,
German
Sources complémentaires
Sketches for the Kulturforum are also included in Siza's sketchbooks found in series AP178.S2 of this fonds. Of note are sketchbooks 146, 147, 151, 153, and 154.
Titre: Studies, Kulturforum, Berlin (folder 1 of 3)
Dates de création: circa 1983
Classification: dessins
Objets catalogués : 0
Personnes et institutions:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Kulturforum estudos Arq. Siza. Includes note from Siza's office: 27.e. estudos todos Arq Siza? Conferir, e. 13. estudos Arq. Siza conferir + 2 - sobre copia papel.
Quantité / Type d’objet:
1 File
Collation:
1 ink drawing on translucent paper, 2 reprographic copies on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (lagest): 35 x 21 cm
Sheet (smallest): 28 x 24 cm
Mode de classement:
This file is housed in three separate folders: AP178.S1.1983.PR04.002.1, AP178.S1.1983.PR04.002.2, and AP178.S1.1983.PR04.002.3
Mention de crédit:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Titre: Studies, Kulturforum, Berlin (folder 2 of 3)
Dates de création: circa 1983
Classification: dessins
Objets catalogués : 2
Personnes et institutions:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Kulturforum estudos Arq. Siza. Includes note from Siza's office: 27.e. estudos todos Arq Siza? Conferir, e. 13. estudos Arq. Siza conferir + 2 - sobre copia papel.
Quantité / Type d’objet:
1 File
Collation:
Approximately 42 pencil drawings on translucent paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (largest): 84 x 59 cm|Sheet (smallest): 60 x 41 cm
Mention de crédit:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Sources complémentaires:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and third portions of this file are found in folder AP178.S1.1983.PR04.002.1 and AP178.S1.1983.PR04.002.3
Titre: Studies, Kulturforum, Berlin (folder 3 of 3)
Dates de création: circa 1983
Classification: dessins
Objets catalogués : 0
Personnes et institutions:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Kulturforum estudos Arq. Siza. Includes note from Siza's office: 27.e. estudos todos Arq Siza? Conferir, e. 13. estudos Arq. Siza conferir + 2 - sobre copia papel.
Quantité / Type d’objet:
1 File
Collation:
7 ink and pencil drawings on translucent paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (largest): 110 x 79 cm|Sheet (smallest): 84 x 59 cm
Mention de crédit:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Sources complémentaires:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and second portions of this file are found in folder AP178.S1.1983.PR04.002.1 and AP178.S1.1983.PR04.002.2
Titre: Studies, elevations, site surveys, and plans, Kulturforum, Berlin (folder 1 of 3)
Dates de création: circa 1983
Classification: dessins
Objets catalogués : 0
Personnes et institutions:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Kulturforum matriz/estudos.
Quantité / Type d’objet:
1 File
Collation:
8 pencil and ink drawings on translucent paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (largest): 77 x 59 cm|Sheet (smallest): 60 x 42 cm
Mention de crédit:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Sources complémentaires:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The second and third portions of this file are found in folder AP178.S1.1983.PR04.004.2 and AP178.S1.1983.PR04.004.3
Titre: Studies, elevations, site surveys, and plans, Kulturforum, Berlin (folder 2 of 3)
Dates de création: circa 1983
Classification: dessins, documents textuels
Objets catalogués : 0
Personnes et institutions:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Kulturforum matriz/estudos.
Quantité / Type d’objet:
1 File
Collation:
3 pencil and ink drawings on translucent paper
1 reprographic copy on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (largest): 114 x 61 cm|Sheet (smallest): 78 x 75 cm
Mention de crédit:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Sources complémentaires:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and third portions of this file are found in folder AP178.S1.1983.PR04.004.1 and AP178.S1.1983.PR04.004.3
Titre: Studies, elevations, site surveys, and plans, Kulturforum, Berlin (folder 3 of 3)
Dates de création: circa 1983
Classification: dessins
Objets catalogués : 0
Personnes et institutions:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Kulturforum matriz/estudos.
Quantité / Type d’objet:
1 File
Collation:
1 pencil drawing on translucent paper, 1 reprographic copy on paper
Dimensions:
Sheet (largest): 122 x 100 cm|Sheet (smallest): 109 x 100 cm
Mention de crédit:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Sources complémentaires:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and second portions of this file are found in folder AP178.S1.1983.PR04.004.1 and AP178.S1.1983.PR04.004.2
Siza's office numbered photographic materials in this file K 001-018. Photographs were taken by Alberto Placido. An added note suggests that photographs were used in "As cidades de A. Siza", November 20, 2001.
Quantité / Type d’objet:
1 File
Collation:
20 strips of 120 medium format slide film
Mention de crédit:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Titre: Competition documentation and drawings, Kulturforum, Berlin (folder 1 of 3)
Dates de création: 1982 - 1986
Classification: dessins, documents textuels
Objets catalogués : 0
Personnes et institutions:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Kulturforum (só material).
Quantité / Type d’objet:
1 File
Collation:
7 reprographic copies on paper, other materials
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 32 cm
Mention de crédit:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Sources complémentaires:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The second and third portions of this file are found in folders AP178.S1.1983.PR04.014.2 and AP178.S1.1983.PR04.014.3
Titre: Competition documentation and drawings, Kulturforum, Berlin (folder 2 of 3)
Dates de création: 1982-1986
Classification: dessins, documents textuels
Objets catalogués : 0
Personnes et institutions:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Kulturforum (só material).
Quantité / Type d’objet:
1 File
Collation:
3 reprographic copies on paper, other materials
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 32 cm
Mention de crédit:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Sources complémentaires:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and third portions of this file are found in folders AP178.S1.1983.PR04.014.1 and AP178.S1.1983.PR04.014.3
Titre: Competition documentation and drawings, Kulturforum, Berlin (folder 3 of 3)
Dates de création: 1982-1986
Classification: dessins, documents textuels
Objets catalogués : 0
Personnes et institutions:
Alvaro Siza (archive creator)
Description:
Original file title: Kulturforum (só material).
Quantité / Type d’objet:
1 File
Collation:
29 reprographic copies on paper, other materials
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 x 32 cm
Mention de crédit:
Álvaro Siza fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don d’Álvaro Siza/
Gift of Álvaro Siza
Sources complémentaires:
This file is housed in three separate folders. The first and second portions of this file are found in folders AP178.S1.1983.PR04.014.1 and AP178.S1.1983.PR04.014.2
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