University of California, Irvine, Design and Construction Services architectural renderings, 1966-2009, bulk 1998-2007

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Summary

Creators:
University of California, Irvine. Design and Construction Services
Abstract:
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.
Extent:
3.4 Linear Feet (3 boxes and 4 oversized folders)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

University of California, Irvine, Design and Construction Services architectural renderings. AS-142. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
Acquired from Design and Construction Services, 2009.
Processing information:

Processed by Dawn Schmitz, 2009.

Bulky mats were removed from two of the illustrations during processing.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged first by format then alphabetically by building name.

Accruals:

Accruals are expected.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research. Access to jpg files on compact disks is restricted; researchers should request use copies be made.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

University of California, Irvine, Design and Construction Services architectural renderings. AS-142. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives
The UCI Libraries, P.O. Box 19557
Irvine, CA 92623-9557, US
Contact:
(949) 824-3947
spcoll@uci.libanswers.com
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