- DC 120/1/5
- Item
- c1880s-1890s
Part of Papers and photographs of William Meldrum, artist, student at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
An illustrative drawing of a roe deer fleeing from two dogs in the forest. Undated.
Meldrum, William
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Part of Papers and photographs of William Meldrum, artist, student at The Glasgow School of Art, Scotland
An illustrative drawing of a roe deer fleeing from two dogs in the forest. Undated.
Meldrum, William
Part of Records of The Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland
This report details architecture student Harry A Wheeler's experiences when he travelled to Italy after being awarded the John Keppie Scholarship in 1948. The John Keppie Scholarship gave a bursary of £100 to one architecture student per year to fund a study trip of their choice. The focus of Wheeler's project was Loggias in Florence, Rome and Venice and the report gives biographical information on each Loggia studied. The beginning of this report lists 48 accompanying drawings.
Wheeler, Sir Harry Anthony
Part of Papers of John Walter Lindsay, architect and student of the Glasgow School of Art
Lindsay, John Walter
Title page of teaching material portfolio
Part of Material relating to Gerard V Murphy, former GSA student
A title page for Murphy's teaching example portfolio. The sheet is attached to backing paper and titled "Printing."
Murphy, Gerard V
Third Year Part Time material, featuring two projects.
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: Public buildings
Material related to studying the work of Richard Meier including architectural drawings of some of his public projects all on greaseproof paper using Rotring drawing ink pens, like: Fredonia P.E. building 1968, Twin Parks N.E. housing 1969, Olivetti Dormitory 1971, Cornell University undergraduate housing 1974, Bronx Development Centre 1970, and Monroe Development Centre 1969. The drawings include site plans, floor plans, elevations, and several enlarged sections showing the use of new building materials such as porcelain-enamelled metal cladding panels and explaining the main design criteria.
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: Private buildings
Material related to studying the work of Richard Meier including architectural drawings of some of his private projects as well as written information about his career and firms he worked with. All on greaseproof paper using Rotring drawing ink pens. In the written information, Platt studied Richard Meier's career related to the firms he worked with, such as:
The aim of this study is to address the priorities taken from Le Corbusier's private buildings: clarity & expression of structure, vertical circulation as a major design element, use of double height living spaces, and natural influence.
Then, the architect moved to study some examples from Richard Meier's houses, like: Smith house, Saltzman house, and Shamberg house. The architect aimed to address the priorities used in all houses, for example: definition of public and private spaces, open space revealed by entry through closed space, and many other issues.
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Structural arrangement
A copy of the architectural drawings related to "A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Structural arrangement" sheet.
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Structural arrangement
Material related to studying a family house designed by Richard Meier including architectural detail drawings on tracing paper using Rotring drawing ink pens. The architectural drawings consist of: foundation plan, floor plans scale 1:200, elevations (west, east, south, and north) scale 1:200, and cut-away isometric view scale 1:100. The aim of such detailed drawings is to study the structural arrangement, from foundation to roof, the structural grid of the steel columns and timber beams and how the mechanical services aligned within the structural system.
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Structural arrangement
A second copy of the architectural drawings related to "A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Structural arrangement " sheet.
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: A family house in the style of Richard Meier, floor plans
Material related to studying a family house designed by Richard Meier including architectural drawings on greaseproof paper using Rotring drawing ink pens. The architectural drawings consist of: ground floor plan, first floor plan, second floor plan, and roof plan, all in scale 1:100. These drawings show the functional spaces and horizontal and vertical circulations.
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: A family house in the style of Richard Meier, elevations and sections
Material related to studying a family house designed by Richard Meier including architectural drawings on greaseproof paper using Rotring drawing ink pens. The architectural drawings consist of: west elevation, east elevation, north elevation, and south elevation, as well as section AA, and section BB, all in scale 1:100. These drawings show the functional spaces, and horizontal and vertical circulations. The aim is to address the design style that Richard Meier adopted which is mainly focused on the clear geometry both for the solid walls and shape of window openings.
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Details
A copy of the architectural drawings related to "A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Details" sheet. It includes some sketches and notes from the tutor.
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Details
Material related to studying a family house designed by Richard Meier including architectural detail drawings on tracing paper using Rotring drawing ink pens. The architectural drawings consist of: section & plan through typical opening scale 1:5, section of column and beam (1st & 2nd floors) scale 1:10, section through glazed vault, section through walkway floor scale 1:5, section through cantilevered roof floor scale 1:10, section & plan through steel column scale 1:5. The aim of such detailed drawings is to study the construction methods that shaped the form of the house.
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Details
A second copy of the architectural drawings related to "A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Details" sheet with some notes from the tutor.
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Detailed section
Material related to studying a family house designed by Richard Meier including architectural drawings on tracing paper using Rotring drawing ink pens. The architectural drawings consist of: cross section the building scale 1:20, and cross section and plan of curtain wall scale 1:5. The aim of such detailed drawings is to study the construction methods, main structure elements (steel columns), sub-structure elements using timber studs, and finishing materials.
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Detailed section
A second copy of the architectural drawings related to "A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Detailed section" sheet with some notes from the tutor.
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Detailed section
A copy of the architectural drawings related to "A family house in the style of Richard Meier, Detailed section".
Platt, Christopher
The work of Richard Meier: A family house in the style of Richard Meier
Material related to studying a family house designed by Richard Meier including architectural drawings on greaseproof paper using Rotring drawing ink pens. The architectural drawings consist of: site plane scale 1:500, axonometric view scale 1:200, and drawings related to the building analysis of the site, programme, structure, circulation, enclosure, and entrance, all in scale 1:500.
Platt, Christopher
Material related to the work of Richard Meier studying his architectural style from private and public buildings on greaseproof sheets, and architectural drawing details on tracing paper, as well as copies of architectural drawing details marked by the tutor with comments and notes.
Platt, Christopher
The Unitarian Church, "Frank Lloyd Wright - Architecture and space".
A drawing sheet consisting the external perspective view of the first Unitarian Church, Wisconsin, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, with some written information from his book "Architecture and Space":
'In this story I am God', a quotation which Peter Blake inserted in the back cover of the book as he wrote: 'As the lawgiver of Modern Architecture,' Blake added, 'He had been compared to Moses'.
Platt, Christopher
The Third Eye Centre: Large rolled sheet
Architectural drawings on a large rolled greaseproof sheet to study the design of The Third Eye Centre in Glasgow as a side project which is directed by the tutor of the third full-time year course. This large rolled sheet consists of the architectural drawing of the building's ground floor plan in scale 1:100 showing its main functional spaces. It also consists of an enlarged part of the ground floor taken from the front side of the building with its upper floor plan, both in scale 1:50. This sheet also includes a sectional perspective in scale 1:20 taken from cash desk booking focal point looking towards its both sides to upstairs floor. This drawing consists of several human figures with humourous comments to give a sense of the real life of this social space. The rolled sheet also includes a coloured drawing of the front façade in scale 1:20, where the architect coloured this drawing from the back of the sheet.
Platt, Christopher
The Third Eye Centre: a small rolled sheet: front façade
Architectural drawing on a rolled greaseproof sheet to study the design of the front elevation of The Third Eye Centre, in scale 1:20. This drawing seems to be the first sketch as an attempt to present the main features of the façade. This sheet has been coloured from the back. The changes the architect made can be easily distinguished from the final submission shown within the large rolled sheet.
Platt, Christopher
The Third Eye Centre: A side project
Architectural drawings on rolled greaseproof sheets to study the design of The Third Eye Centre in Glasgow as a side project which had been directed by the tutor of the third full-time year course. It consists of two sheets, a large rolled sheet, and a small rolled one. Greaseproof sheet has been used due to its cheap cost, stated by the architect.
Platt, Christopher
The Third Eye Centre: A copy of the existing ground floor plan
Copy of architectural drawing on a paper sheet showing the main indoor spaces of the ground floor plan of the Third Eye Centre, in scale 1:20. This material has no reference number, however, it seems that it comes from the same source of the previous item (Boswell Mitchell & Johnston Architects & Planning Consultants in Feb 1975). It has been used by the architect to study the existing building before making the new changes.
Platt, Christopher
The Third Eye Centre: a copy of entrance screen front façade
Copy of architectural drawing on a paper sheet showing the design of the plan and elevation of entrance screen of the Third Eye Centre, in scale 1:20. This material made by Boswell Mitchell & Johnston Architects & Planning Consultants in Feb 1975, and has a reference number of 954/33. It has been used by the architect to study the existing building before making the new changes.
Platt, Christopher
The Third Eye Centre: A copy of cross section
Copy of architectural drawing on a paper sheet showing a cross section of the Third Eye Centre, in scale 1:20. This material has no reference number, however, it seems that it comes from the same source of the item DC 121/5/4/3 (Boswell Mitchell & Johnston Architects & Planning Consultants in Feb 1975). It has been used by the architect to study the existing building before making the new changes.
Platt, Christopher
The Lawns, Student Halls of Residence, University of Hull
Job files, images and drawings related to project.
Gillespie, Kidd and Coia
The first Unitarian Church, Wisconsin (1950)
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
The first Unitarian Church Wisconsin (1950), Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright
A free hand drawing consisting the external perspective view of the first Unitarian Church, Wisconsin, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Platt, Christopher
The first Unitarian Church Wisconsin (1950)
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 final design project: Bird watching station
Material related to final project which was to design a bird watching station including tracing papers showing the drawings of the site plan, floor plans, sections, and elevations all in details. The material in this series was originally stapled together. Staples have been removed.
Platt, Christopher
The coach house, 47 Eldon Street, Greenock: upper floor plan
A tracing paper drawing showing the architectural details of the upper floor plan in scale 1:50, showing the functional spaces including: coach house, stables, coachman's living room, coachman's bedroom, bathroom, sorting/store room and hayloft.
Platt, Christopher
The coach house, 47 Eldon Street, Greenock: Survey notes (page1)
12 cartridge paper sheets including free hand sketches of the coach house ground floor plan, upper floor plan, section CC, section BB, section AA, N.W elevation, N.E elevation, S.W elevation, S.E elevation, and several architectural details including gate, window, and cast iron fireplace. Although these drawings are all free hand sketches, they also include details of the entire building's dimensions and materials used indoors and outdoors.
Platt, Christopher
The coach house, 47 Eldon Street, Greenock: Survey notes
12 cartridge paper sheets including free hand sketches of the coach house ground floor plan, upper floor plan, section CC, section BB, section AA, N.W elevation, N.E elevation, S.W elevation, S.E elevation, and several architectural details including gate, window, and cast iron fireplace. Although these drawings are all free hand sketches, they also include details of the entire building's dimensions and materials used indoors and outdoors.
Platt, Christopher
The coach house, 47 Eldon Street, Greenock: sections BB & CC
A tracing paper drawing showing the architectural details of sections BB and CC in scale 1:50, showing the interior spaces, finishing materials, structural system and construction methods. Section BB shows the stables and the hayloft, and section CC shows the coach house and sorting/store room. The original title stated it as section AA & BB, but the drawings are of sections BB and CC.
Platt, Christopher
The coach house, 47 Eldon Street, Greenock: sectional perceptive AA
A tracing paper drawing showing the architectural details of the sectional perspective AA in scale 1:50, showing the interior spaces, finishing materials, structural system and construction methods. The left hand side of the building includes the stables and the hayloft showing the way the architect tries to address the connection between these functional spaces in a sectional perspective.
Platt, Christopher
The coach house, 47 Eldon Street, Greenock: S.E & N.E. elevations
A tracing paper drawing showing the architectural details of the south-east elevation and north-east elevations in scale 1:50, showing the external views of the building with finishing materials. Black ink is used to render the building lines and window shades, while Zip-a-Tone has been used to render shadows created by the different levels of the external building's parts.
Platt, Christopher
The coach house, 47 Eldon Street, Greenock: N.W. & S.W. elevations
A tracing paper drawing showing the architectural details of the north-west elevation and south-west elevation in scale 1:50, showing the external views of the building with finishing materials. The north west elevation gives an idea of the original outdoor building view before adding the corrugated sheets as mentioned on the ground floor plan. Black ink is used to render the building lines and window shades, while Zip-a-Tone has been used to render shadows created by the different levels of the external building's parts.
Platt, Christopher
The coach house, 47 Eldon Street, Greenock: ground floor plan
A tracing paper drawing showing the architectural details of the ground floor plan in scale 1:50, showing the functional spaces including: coach house, stables, coachman's living room, and coachman's kitchen/dining room. A dotted line on the north west side shows the position where a line of corrugated sheets are added later.
Platt, Christopher
The coach house, 47 Eldon Street, Greenock: a copy of the upper floor plan
A copy of the upper floor plan showing the architectural details that the architect did for his summer project, second year.
Platt, Christopher
The coach house, 47 Eldon Street, Greenock: a copy of the ground floor plan
A copy of the ground floor plan showing the architectural details that the architect did for his summer project, second year.
Platt, Christopher
The coach house, 47 Eldon Street, Greenock: a copy of sections BB & CC
A copy of sections BB and CC showing the architectural details that the architect did for his summer project, second year. The original title stated it as sections AA & BB, but the drawings show sections BB and CC.
Platt, Christopher
The coach house, 47 Eldon Street, Greenock: a copy of sectional perspective AA
A copy of the sectional perspective showing the architectural details that the architect did for his summer project, second year.
Platt, Christopher
The coach house, 47 Eldon Street, Greenock: a copy of S.E & N.E elevations
A copy of south-east & north-east elevations showing the architectural details that the architect did for his summer project, second year.
Platt, Christopher
A free hand drawings consisting of the longitudinal section and plan.
Platt, Christopher
Technical drawing of Swedish ultrasonic unit
Technical drawing of front and end elevation of Swedish ultrasonic unit
Cameron, Dugald
Technical drawing of Swedish Ultrasonic unit
Drawing 1 of 3 of Swedish Ultrasonic unit, end elevation. Part of set with DC 091/3/1/6 & 7.
Cameron, Dugald
Technical drawing of layout of Ultrasonic unit
Technical drawing of ultrasonic unit. Scale 1.8. Drawing no. S16.
Cameron, Dugald