Guide to the Robert F. Dannenbrink Jr. papers MS.R.209
Finding aid prepared by: Audra Eagle Yun, 2022.
Special Collections and Archives, University of California, Irvine
Libraries
(cc) 2022
The UCI Libraries
P.O. Box 19557
University of California, Irvine
Irvine 92623-9557
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Contributing Institution:
Special Collections and Archives, University of California, Irvine
Libraries
Title: Robert F. Dannenbrink Jr. papers
Creator:
Dannenbrink, Robert F., Jr.
Identifier/Call Number: MS.R.209
Physical Description:
1.5 Linear Feet
(1 record carton, 6 oversize folders)
Date (bulk): 1966-1992
Abstract: The Robert F. Dannenbrink Jr. papers
contains material documenting the work of urban designer and planner Robert F. Dannenbrink,
Jr., including his work on planning for the campus of the University of California, Irvine;
Irvine Ranch and The Irvine Company; and the City of Los Angeles, from 1966 to
1992.
Language of Material:
English .
Access
This collection is open for research.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Robert F. Dannenbrink, Jr., 2022.
Biography
Robert F. Dannenbrink, Jr. is an urban designer and planner with expertise in architecture,
urban design, city and campus planning in public and private organizations. During his
career, Dannenbrink supervised several national, state, and local projects, contributed to
multiple publications, and served as a professor and lecturer.
From 1966 to 1970, Dannenbrink was the head of urban design for the Department of City
Planning, City of Los Angeles, California, where he contributed to projects including the
Proposed Vernon-Central Community Plan; the Los Angeles Centers concept and Miracle Mile
Center framework; and Townscape analysis and design including citizen interview
questionnaires. From 1972 to 1986, Dannenbrink was the manager of urban design and planning
for The Irvine Company, where he supervised and developed Woodbridge Village; activity
corridors; University Town Center Village; Turtle Rock Village; Westpark Village; Irvine
Regional Center; Quail Hill Village; Castaways Site, Newport Beach; Heritage Fields, Great
Park; Irvine Business Complex; and Woodbury Village in Orange County, California. From 1986
to 1992, he was the manager of campus planning and design for the University of California,
Irvine, where he prpeared the 1989 Long Range Development Plan, supervised Medical Center
urban design planning, and guided growth projections for land use, campus design, and
architecture.
Preferred Citation
Robert F. Dannenbrink, Jr. Papers. Collection MS-R209. 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.
Content Description
The Robert F. Dannenbrink, Jr. papers document the work of urban designer and planner
Robert F. Dannenbrink, Jr., including his work on planning for the campus of the University
of California, Irvine; Irvine Ranch and The Irvine Company; and the City of Los Angeles,
primarily from the years 1966 to 1992. Many records are color photocopies of originals.
Publication Rights
Property rights and copyright reside with the creators of the records and their heirs. For
permission to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and
Archives.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Campus planning -- California -- Irvine.
City planning -- California -- Irvine -- History -- Sources.
Dannenbrink, Robert F., Jr.
box 1, folder 1-2
UCI work - Campus Design Framework and Guidelines report
1992
box 1, folder 3
UCI work - ARCHITECTURE magazine
1990 January
box 1, folder 4
UCI work - Long Range Development Plan report
1989 September
box 1, folder 5
UCI work - Housing Study and Plan report
1980
box 1, folder 6
UCI work - Long Range Development Plan report
1970 March
box 1, folder 7
UCI work - Land Use Plan, Phase 1 of the Inclusion Area report
1975 January
box 1, folder 8
UCI work - Landscape Architecture Supplement to the Long Range Development Plan
for University of California, Irvine report
undated
box 1, folder 9
UCI work - Irvine Campus Building History packet
1990 October
box 1, folder 10
UCI work - Site Selection Study
1970 December
box 1, folder 11
UCI work - Urban Design Study, Medical Center report
1987 May
box 1, folder 12
UCI work - Master Plan for the East Campus Recreation Area report
1989 March
box 1, folder 13
UCI work - University Hills, Phase V packet
1990 March
box 1, folder 14
UCI work - Proposal for Master Plan Study, Irvine Medical Campus for the Irvine
Company
1983 February
box 1, folder 15
UCI work - Long Range Development Plan report
1989 April
box 1, folder 16
UCI work - The Transformation of a 1960s Suburban Campus by Robert F.
Dannenbrink, Jr.
1993 April
box 1, folder 17
UCI work - examples, narrative, and excerpts of UCI work by
Dannenbrink
undated
box 1, folder 18
Irvine Company work - essays on Irvine Ranch development by Dannenbrink,
"Designing the Urban Fabric"
2002 March
Scope and Contents Note
These essays provide firsthand accounts written by Dannenbrink on urban design in
Irvine; Woodbridge Village; activity corridors; University Town Center Village; Turtle
Rock Village; Westpark Village; Irvine Regional Center; Quail Hill Village; Castaways
Site, Newport Beach; Heritage Fields, Great Park; Irvine Business Complex; and Woodbury
Village.
box 1, folder 19
Irvine Company work - City of Irvine Urban Design Structure report
circa 1985
box 1, folder 20
Irvine Company work - publications and promotional materials
circa 1976 - 2005
box 1, folder 21
City of Los Angeles work - planning, narrative, and related
materials
1965-1971
Scope and Contents Note
Includes narratives written by Dannenbrink on significant work for the Department of
City Planning, Los Angeles, including LA Centers concept and Miracle Mile Center
framework; Townscape analysis and design including citizen interview questionnaire; and
some newspaper clippings.
box 1, folder 22
City of Los Angeles work - Concepts for Los Angeles with summary
reports
1967 September
box 1, folder 23
City of Los Angeles work - Proposed Vernon-Central Community Plan (staff
report)
February 1967
Scope and Contents Note
Note from Dannenbrink: "Earlest work for LA City Planning. Asked by Hamilton to provide
some divergent planning on this urgent part of LA before commencing work on the
Townscape analysis project and city future form alternatives and selected "Centers
Concept."
box 1, folder 24
City of Los Angels work - Planning Goals Los Angeles Metropolis
report
1967 June
Scope and Contents Note
Note from Dannenbrink: "First time ever that residents of city were asked to
participate in shaping the kind of the city [where] they wanted to live!!"
box 1, folder 25
City of Los Angeles work - The Visual Environment of Los Angeles
report
1971 April
box FB-063, folder 10
Biographical information
undated
box FB-063, folder 11
UCI wok - Progressive Architecture magazine, "UC Builds" article
1988 May
box FB-063, folder 12
UCI work - Central Campus, Possible Buildut Massing/Intensity and Landscape
Framework report
circa 1992
box FB-063, folder 13
Irvine Company work - publications and promotional materials
circa 1976-2005
box FB-063, folder 14
Irvine Company work - Irvine Center, Woodbridge, University Town Center
design
undated
box FB-063, folder 15
City of Los Angeles work - urban planning, design
circa 1966-1970
