Description
This collection consists of original renderings created by designers and architects working with Design and Construction Services,
University of California, Irvine. Included are thirty-six color illustrations used in the design and planning of campus building
projects. The designs represent various outdoor spaces, exterior building views, interiors, and site plans. The bulk are watercolor
or gouache on paper or mounted on foam core. Also included are thirty-one compact disks containing digital surrogates, also
of color architectural renderings of campus buildings and spaces, in jpg format. Finally, there is one compact disk containing
four digital photographs of aerial views of campus.
Background
Design and Construction Services at the University of California, Irvine, is responsible for major architectural projects
on campus, including buildings, parking structures and infrastructure. Between 1965 and 1980, its functions were carried out
by the Office of Physical Planning and Construction. In 1980, the name was shortened to Office of Physical Planning, reporting
to the Director of the Office of Budget and Planning, under the Executive Vice Chancellor. Between 1987 and 1990, the office
decentralized into discrete units, eventually reporting to separate points in the campus administration. Design and Construction
Services is currently under the leadership of the Associate Vice Chancellor and Campus Architect, who reports to the Vice
Chancellor, Administrative and Business Services.
Extent
3.4 Linear Feet
(3 boxes and 4 oversized folders)
Restrictions
Property rights and copyright reside with the University of California. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please
contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
Availability
The collection is open for research. Access to jpg files on compact disks is restricted; researchers should request use copies
be made.