Glasgow School of Art: Archives & Collections

Drawing 1, Location 1, Stehekin-Central Washington

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Site map. Free hand sketch shows some features of the vernacular houses including information of the heating and lighting elements.

Platt, Christopher

Drawing 2, Location 1, Stehekin-Central Washington

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Free hand sketches of buildings facades of Stehekin School. Details about design-awareness of the outdoor natural environmental elements and their impacts on the indoor built environment.

Platt, Christopher

Drawing 4, Location 2, The Clyde Valley

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Free hand sketches of the Site map of The Clyde Valley, showing its major Towns and Industries.

Platt, Christopher

Drawing 5, Glasgow: A brief history

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Free hand sketches of some of Glasgow's building facades, including Glasgow Cathedral, Tenements, and Multi-storey flats. The drawing gives some architectural details and historical information, especially comparing their external appearance.

Platt, Christopher

Drawing 2, Location of The Parthenon

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Free hand sketch showing the location of the Parthenon where it was erected on the Acropolis.

Platt, Christopher

Drawing 4, The Parthenon: Architectural Details

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Architectural details of the exterior column showing the basic elements.

Platt, Christopher

Drawing 6, The Parthenon: A brief history

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Free hand sketch showing two outline perspectives of the Parthenon with a brief history of the Parthenon. Timeline starting from the 6th century to1831 consists of 6 stages:
6th century: converted to Christian church
A.D. 1204: became Latin church
A.D. 1456: converted onto mosque
A.D. 1687: damage by shell during capture of Athens by Venetians
A.D. 1688: Athens restored to Turks and Parthenon suffered in their hands
1831: sculptures removed to British Museum.

Platt, Christopher

Project 3 Material

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Material created for Project 3, First Year which relates to the history and design of The Glasgow School of Art building. Six Drawing and presentation sheets of architectural floor plans, elevations, and details.

Platt, Christopher

Sheet 2, The Glasgow School of Art, South Elevation

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

The Glasgow School of Art south elevation drawn as it was in 1910, without any written information about the architect, the history of the building.

Platt, Christopher

Sheet 4, The Glasgow School of Art, Floor Plans

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Presentation sheet including copies of floor plan drawings and a photo of the east staircase at first-floor level. No references included.

Platt, Christopher

Sheet 5, The Glasgow School of Art, Wrought Iron Features

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

The presentation sheet includes photos of some wrought iron features with descriptions about the functional and aesthetics values of using such features as they were attached to the windows, above the main entrance, and balcony railings. Photos' references are unknown.

Platt, Christopher

Project 4 Material

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Material created for Project 4, First Year which relates to the analysis of selected objects, a new idea for uninhabited building, photograph analysis.

Platt, Christopher

Drawing 3, Analysis of a spoon

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Free hand sketch of two types of spoon: soup spoon, and teaspoon. Details and dimensions show the differences between the two types in appearance, weight, and performance. A description of the preferred materials is provided as well.

Platt, Christopher

Typical day activities

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A tracing paper showing the typical day "A day in the life", consists of two charts: one for the day-time activities and the other for the night-time activities.

Platt, Christopher

Space requirements

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Free hand sketches of space requirements showing the furniture dimensions and the space around them to meet the movement and functional standard.

Platt, Christopher

Elevations

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Tracing paper showing two elevations from the bed position: Elevation A, and Elevation B.

Platt, Christopher

Construction homework exercise 1: Foundations 1

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Construction drawing in details for different types of foundations: Strip foundation, Narrow foundation, Brick foundation.

Platt, Christopher

Construction homework exercise 1: Foundations 2

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Construction drawing in details for different types of foundations 2: Foundation with brick footings and concrete base, Short bored piles.

Platt, Christopher

Construction homework exercise 1: Foundations 3

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Schematic cross-section of the Acropolis showing that the Parthenon does not perch on the exact summit of the Acropolis rock but is raised aloft on a huge foundation of invisible masonry.

Platt, Christopher

Construction homework exercise 1: Foundations 4

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Free hand sketch of the Parthenon substructure showing the cross-section at east end.

Platt, Christopher

Construction homework exercise 3: Roofs

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Construction drawings showing the details of timber trusses.

Platt, Christopher

The first Unitarian Church, Wisconsin (1950)

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A free hand drawing consisting the external perspective view of the first Unitarian Church, Wisconsin, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright describing the construction materials used on the exterior walls which gave the building an organic look.

Platt, Christopher

Mushroom house

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A free hand drawing consisting the external view of the Mushroom house at La Jolla, describing its windows' frames as seascape, a 320 foot funicular-type elevator gives access to the town above and ensures privacy.

Platt, Christopher

Camellia house, Culzean Castle

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A free hand drawings consisting of some details of Camellia house and grounds: Culzean.

Platt, Christopher

Temple of Khons: Karnak

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A free hand drawings consisting of the longitudinal section and plan.

Platt, Christopher

Great pyramid of Cheops: Gizth

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A free hand drawings consisting of the Great pyramid of Cheops showing a cross section of the pyramid and details of the Lotus bud and Papyrus capital.

Platt, Christopher

Bird watching station: Site plan at Ailsa Craig

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A tracing paper showing the site plan of Alisa Craig where the design will be built. The drawing is in 1:100 scale.

Platt, Christopher

Bird watching station: First floor plan

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A tracing paper showing the first floor plan of the design of the building. The drawing is in 1:50 scale and including the spaces and rooms and details of the walls and windows, steps, staircase, and furniture.

Platt, Christopher

Bird watching station: Thrid floor plan

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A tracing paper showing the third floor plan of the design of the building. The drawing is in 1:50 scale and including the main space of the observatory and darkroom with the details of the walls and windows, staircase, and furniture.

Platt, Christopher

Bird watching station: North and South elevations

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A tracing paper consisting of the north and south elevations. The drawing is in 1:50 scale and showing the finishing materials and colours.

Platt, Christopher

Bird watching station: East and West elevations

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A tracing paper consisting of the east and west elevations. The drawing is in 1:50 scale and showing the finishing materials and colours.

Platt, Christopher

YWCA building, Greenock

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Material created for summer project relating to YWCA building at 1 Houston, Greenock including tracing paper showing drawing details of the building's plan, section, and elevations, all are in scale of 1:20.

Platt, Christopher

Drawing 3, Location 2, The Clyde Valley

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Free hand sketches of The Clyde Valley, showing its major roads, rivers, and railways describing Glasgow as a Nodal City.

Platt, Christopher

Drawing 6, Glasgow: Selected Features

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Free hand sketch site map of The City of Glasgow showing some selected features including their icons and indexes.
The drawing focuses on the most comprehensive development areas: Townhead, Anderston Cross, Gorbals, and Govan.

Platt, Christopher

Drawing 1, The development of The Greek Temple

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Different shapes of Temple's Floor Plans showing the development of the basic layout of the Peripteral Temple of the Parthenon

Platt, Christopher

Drawing 3, The Parthenon: Plan and Elevation

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Free hand sketch showing the floor Plan and the East Elevation of the Parthenon.

Platt, Christopher

Sheet 1, The Glasgow School of Art, North Elevation

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

The Glasgow School of Art north elevation as it drawn as it was in 1910, without any written information about the architect, the history of the building.

Platt, Christopher

Sheet 6, The Glasgow School of Art, Wrought Iron Features

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

The presentation sheet includes photos of some main features of the library such: pendant cluster of pierced metal lampshades, the construction of the coffered ceiling pillars and balusters. Photos' references are unknown.

Platt, Christopher

Drawing 2, Analysis of a fork

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Free hand sketch of two types of fork: carved fork, and a modern table fork. Details and dimensions shown the differences between the two types in appearance, weight, and performance. A description of the preferred materials is provided as well.

Platt, Christopher

Drawing 4, A converted church: Good idea for a new home

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Free hand sketch of an external perspective of an uninhabited church. A description of the original state of the church and the contrast between the Gothic windows with their ecclesiastical feel and the new dormer ones.

Platt, Christopher

Project 5 Material

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Material created for Project 5, First Year which relates to the design of a study bedroom including the analysis sheets of the required data for the heating, lighting, and ventilation and the technical information for the functions: writing, reading, sketching, watching TV, listening to radio, entertaining, sleeping, and washing. In addition, the project includes the tracing papers for all the design criteria and space requirements.

Platt, Christopher

Papers on technical data

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A4 and A5 papers showing the required data for the all suggested activities inside the study bedroom including the environmental factors, and the space criteria.

Platt, Christopher

Design criteria: "The eight proposals"

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A tracing paper showing the eight proposals from the Design criteria.
1- Thou shalt have thy sleeping/recreational space away from thy work space
2- Thou shalt have some plant life in thy study bedroom
3- Thou shalt have a wash hand basin near some natural light
4- Thou shalt have storage to lay A1 sheets flat
5- Thy study/writing space must be attached to and lower down than thy drawing space
6- Thy bed must not be opposite an open door
7- Thou shalt have facilities for an electric kettle
8- Thou shalt have shelving above the bed and the drawing/study space

Platt, Christopher

Activity resources

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Tracing paper contains three activities resources:
Working: drawing, writing, reading, sketching
Relaxing: reading, watching TV, listening to radio, entertaining
Living: sleeping, washing, etc.

Platt, Christopher

Construction homework exercise 2: Floors 4

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Construction drawings in axonometric view showing the details of:

Single monolithic concrete floor,
Hollow beam floor.

Platt, Christopher

Construction homework exercise 4: Doors

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

Construction drawings in axonometric views showing the details of the door's frame built in a cavity wall, and the British standard door.

Platt, Christopher

The first Unitarian Church Wisconsin (1950)

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A drawing sheet consisting the external perspective view of the first Unitarian Church, Wisconsin, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, with some written information describing the design of the church's roof as the peaked roof centrally depicts the function of the building and what goes on outside, that is hands clasped and raised in prayer.

Platt, Christopher

The first Unitarian Church Wisconsin (1950), Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A free hand drawing consisting the external perspective view of the first Unitarian Church, Wisconsin, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Platt, Christopher

Lindheimer Astronomical Research Centre

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A free hand drawing consisting of the external view of Lindheimer Astronomical Research Centre at the North Western University, describing one of its telescopes in the 70 foot turrets which projected the heavens onto TV monitors.

Platt, Christopher

Details of Park Centre: Culzean

Part of Student papers of Christopher Platt, student at the Mackintosh School of Architecture, 1974-1981, and later Head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture

A free hand drawing consisting of some details of Park Centre: Culzean, showing some details of window, door, main gate, and chair.

Platt, Christopher

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