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-CJA-TCH-a-14 · File · 1979- 1983
Part of Charles Jencks Archive

Contents of a folder labelled ' CJ Study, Arch. Library , Seconds'.

Includes:
-b&w polaroid photographs of the Architectural Library
-catalogue for ERCO lightings, 1982
-whiteprint labelled 'Terry Farrell Partnership: Terrace House: Ceiling Plan of First Floor', 20 Oct 1980 (folded)
-typescript document titled 'CJ Study and Library'
-printed plan of the ground floor with tracing paper overlap, marked up for publication
-whiteprint labelled 'Joist layout showing moonbeams and sunbeams; Terry Farrell Architect' (folded)
-photocopied drawing of the Architectural Library showing both a plan of the space and the designs for the Bookhouses (folded)
-b&w photograph of the Architectural Library prior to painting and carpeting
-manuscript note on yellow paper addressed to "mac' from Charles regarding a proposed exhibition relating to the house and his work in Nov 1985 and the timelines for preparing materials.
-photocopy of a perspective drawing of the Solar Stair Face in the Architectural Library with drawers added in pencil
-whiteprint drawing labelled '19 Lansdowne Walk: study plans sketch elevations' showing a plan drawing and elevations with bookcases and columns (folded)
-pencil sketches on paper and tracing paper and annotated photocopies showing designs for the Bookhouses.
-annotated brochures for Bisley filing cabinets.
-typescript notes with annotations on features of the Architectural Library headed 'Captions'
-photocopy of a pencil design of the Architectural Library, illustrating the arena and bookhouses on the north side. Includes notes in pen on the reverse with calculations
-typescript document titled 'The Architectural Library' with pencil annotations
-typescript document titled 'CJ Study and Library' with an added pencil heading 'Original Programme'. There are pencil annotations to the text and instructions to insert two paragraphs
-xerox showing 6 rough sketches of designs for the slidescrapers. It seems to have been both cut and ripped from a larger document.
-whiteprint design labelled 'Terry Farrell Architects: 19 Lansdowne Walk: Opening in Staircase: Annex Study'. 3 Aug 1980 (folded)
-photocopy design of the Architectural Library with coloured pencil shading and annotations, and measurements annotated in ink (folded)
-pencil designs for the Bookhouses on thin paper
-four different pencil designs of the columns in the Architectural Library on thin paper. Includes notes on themes
-design drawn in coloured pencil with measurements
-pencil perspective drawings of the windows looking down into Summer
-ink sketches on [Chinese writing paper] showing details of the Architectural Library
-pencil drawings of the Architectural Library, Bookhouses and designs details
-typescript letter on Los Angeles:School of Architecture and Urban Planning headed paper to Simon, sending drawings of Potemkins for Jack and requesting drawings of stair rails, Jan 1982

-CJA-TCH-a-25 · File · [1981-1983]
Part of Charles Jencks Archive

Contents of a folder labelled 'Thematic House: Moonwell (Seconds)'.

Includes:
-whiteprint of the engraving for the Moonwell, labelled 'Jencks' Moon Mark IIIa © I. Cantacuzino June 17th 1982' (folded)
-whiteprint of the Moonwell showing plans and sections. Annotated in pen '2nds Moonwell' (folded)
-ink sketches on Terry Farrell Partnership headed paper
-unlabelled whiteprint with pencil annotations including a floorplan (folded)
-unlabelled whiteprint section and plan drawings (folded)
-photocopied rough sketches of the Moonwell
-whiteprint titled 'Light Well: Ideas' (folded)
-photocopied scale drawing of the Moonwell on Terry Farrell Partnership headed paper
-ink and pencil sketches
-photocopied page from an unknown publication, headed 'Outlines of Chinese symbolism and art motives' with an illustration of Liu Hai and a post-it note labelled '5.83, 3'
-b&w polaroid looking up into the Moonwell, annotated '19'
-b&w photograph of the completed Moonwell taken from the Jump Room
-pencil sketch of sun and moon symbolism dated '5.83'

CJA-EDH-2 · File · 20 Nov 2000
Part of Charles Jencks Archive

Comb-bound A3 volume titled 'Landform for The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art: A proposal by Charles Jencks, Terry Farrell & Partners; Ian White Associates; 20 November 2000'. Illustrated throughout with colour and b&w illustrations.

Headings includes:
-What landforms would do
-Four schemes compared
-The Stretched S or Serpent
-Portrack Garden and other precedents
-Planning Permission
-Virtual reality simulation
-Construction process

Inserted:
-plastic slide holder with 9 spaces, containing 4 slides; cutting from New Scientist 14 Oct 2006 with an illustration of Chinese paddy fields; colour photograph of paddy fields
-b&w print-out diagram headed 'GPS workshop'
-plastic slide holder with 8 spaces, containing 7 slides
-colour photographs of people visiting Landform UEDA
-coloured in photocopy sketch design
-colour print-out on photographic paper annotated on reverse 'Caro solution model'
-b&w computer model print-out

[Edinburgh]
CJA-EDH-3 · File · 1999-2004
Part of Charles Jencks Archive
Bundle of papers found loose. Includes:
-typescript document titled 'Landforms in Edinburgh' with a list of project partners and contact details
-computer-generated drawings labelled '106/Jencks Landform/15 September 1999' and 'coevolution'
-manuscript faxes from Charles to Duncan Whatmore and John Farquhar at Ian White Associates discussing different options for the site and its constraints, 2001
-faxed [faded] drawings with ink additions, 2001
-typescript fax [faded] from John Farquhar at Ian White Associates to Charles sending plans, 2001
-copy typescript letter from Ian White Associates to Dew Construction Limited raising concerns about the completion of work on the Landform, 2002
-1:200 computer print-out scale plan of the shite with ink annotations (mostly numbers) [folded]
-typescript fax (faded) from Duncan Whatmore at Terry Farrell & Partners making suggestions based on Charles' designs including pumps, relocation of the Graham sculpture and costs, 1999
-typescript fax from John Farquhar at Ian White Associates regarding the change of meeting time, and manuscript reponse from Charles, 2002
-typescript invoices for work on the Landform Ramp/Steps/Triangle Entrance June-July 2002
-manuscript and copy manuscript notes of expenses
-typescript copy letter from Charles to Richard Calvocoressi sending his response to seeing the landform in use, discussing snagging and costs, 2002
-computer-generated drawings labelled '106/Jencks Landform/Block Model 2/24 November 1999' and 'coevolution'
-typescript letter from Helen Jackson on coevolution headed paper to Richard Calvocoressi sending images illustrating Charles' design for the landform, and comparisons with previous version, 1999
-typescript letter from Helen Jackson on coevolution headed paper to Press and Information Department, National Galleries of Scotland, celebrating the publication of the visualisation in the Edinburgh Evening News, 1999
-typescript letter from Helen Jackson on coevolution headed paper to Duncan Whatmore, Terry Farrell & Partners, sending sections of the revised Gallery of Modern Art landform model
-typescript fax from Duncan Whatmore, Terry Farrell & Partners, forwarding a fax to coevolution arranging to meet resolve path junctions, widths and positions
-typescript copy letter from Calvocoressi to the Chairman, Director and Trustees of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art proposing a trip to The Garden of Cosmic Speculation to discuss the landform proposals, 1998
-copy letter from Thomas Florey at Smiths Gore , regarding delays to the High Kilroy Farmhouse project with details fo costs, 2004
-manuscript note from Charles to Bunny, with draft letter relating to High Kilroy, 2004
-typescript letter from Smiths Gore to Charles responding to his queries about High Kilroy, 2004
-typescript letter from Smiths Gore to Charles regarding progress at High Kilroy Farmhouse, and a barn conversion, 2003
-estimate from R. Jardine for work at High Kilroy Farmhouse, Portrack estate, 2003
-colour print-outs of computer-generated images overlaid on photographs, branded 'coevolution'.
[Edinburgh]
CJA-EDH-4 · File · 1998-2002
Part of Charles Jencks Archive
Bundle of papers found loose. Includes:
-colour photograph [of the site of the Landform]
-typescript letter from Duncan Whatmore at Terry Farrell & Partners enclosing current sketches of the latest developed landform geometry, reconfigured to comply with the form of the Henon Attractor, with path positions indicated, 1999. Computer print-outs labelled 'Terry Farrell & Partners September 1999' enclosed.
-computer-generated drawings labelled '106/Jencks Landform/15 September 1999' and colour print-outs of computer-generated images overlaid on photographs, labelled 'coevolution'
-faxed (faded) design with colour ink annotations
-manuscript fax from Charles to Duncan Whatmore sending initial sketches and asking for estimates of fencing, 2002
-pencil sketches on paper, photocopies and tracing paper; ink sketches on the Contents page of the 116th Lawn tennis Championship 2002 [Wimbledon],lined paper, plain paper and photocopies
-typescript letter from ian Boyd White on University of Edinburgh headed paper thanking him for the opportunity to see the garden and suggesting a computer model of the Dean project to assist the NGS with fundriaising, 1999; draft manuscript reply from Charles on reverse
-typescript letter from Richard Calvocoressi on Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art headed paper thanking Charles for the visit of trustees and staff to Portrack, 1999
-Sections 1/50: National Galleries of Scotland: Landform: Ian White Associates, 19 Mar 2001 [folded]
-Pond construction and finishes: National Galleries of Scotland: Landform: Ian White Associates, 19 Mar 2001 [folded]
-manuscript fax from Charles to Duncan Whatmore sending the site plan with proposed fence, back bath and relocated line, 2001
-fax (faded) drawings, 2001
-fax (faded) from National Galleries of Scotland to Charles sending draft press release [enclosed], 2001
-Finished levels and grades: National Galleries of Scotland: Landform: Ian White Associates, 19 Mar 2001 [folded]
-typescript letter from Duncan Whatmore to Helen Jackson, coevolution, enquiring about progress on the analysis of the landform, 1999
-typsceipt headed 'Notes from the Meeting with CEC Planners and Historic Scotland which took place at the CEC Offices on 3 June 1999 to discuss the GMA Landform, annotated
-typescript letter from Richard Calvocoressi, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, confirming that the trustees have endorsed the proposal, 1998, with manuscript draft response
-Sections 1/50: National Galleries of Scotland: Landform: Ian White Associates, 19 Mar 2001 [folded]
-typescript fax from Terry Farrell 7 Partners with details of costs for Dean Centre, 1999
-faxes and emails from Terry Farrell & Partners and Ian White Associates relating to snagging by Dew Construction, 2002
-SNGMA Landform: Entrance Area Plan annotated by Charles, and with post-it notes
-typescript fax from Charles to Duncan Whatmore answering detailed questions about the construction of the landform and the relationship to the Henon Attractor, 2002
-typescript fax from Duncan Whatmore to Charles seeking clarification on points related to the construction of the landform, 2002
-pencil and ink sketches
-fax plans with ink annotations
-typescript letter from Helen Jackson, coevolution, to Charles sending enlargements of the mesh image and a higher contract black and white version, 1999
-typescript letter from Duncan Whatmore, Terry Farrell & Partners to Helen Jackson, coevolution, sending sketches of the landform revised in accordance with Charles' comments, 1999
-typescript [letter] from Charles to Duncan Whatmore sending the model and drawings of Mark II, with ambiguities for Lily to resolve. The design includes the addition of a causeway. With costs for work completed to-date, 1999
[Edinburgh]
CJA-EDH-5 · File
Part of Charles Jencks Archive
Contents of an unlabelled green card document wallet. Includes:
-faxed plan with ink annotations and post-it note headed 'Alistair'
-faxed plans and drawings
-Plan labelled 'National Galleries of Sctland: Landform: as built grades at front driveway: 02.05.02 [folded]
-design by Terry Farrell & Partmers labelled 'SNGMA Landform: Running Fence Elevation Scale 1:200 August 2001'
-copy manuscript costs
-manuscript fax from Charles to Duncan Whatmore with a drawing of a rough site plan and fencing
-typescript letter from Charles to Duncan Whatmore confirming the split of labour and fees, 2002
-pencil drawings on plain paper and tracing paper
-Land drainage and Fencing: National Galleries of Scotland: Landform: Ian White Associates, 19 Mar 2001 [folded]
CJA-TCH-a-1 · File · 1978-1981
Part of Charles Jencks Archive

Correspondence sent to Maggie Keswick relating to the purchase and insuring of 19 Lansdowne Walk including arrangements for the tenant; notes from meetings regarding tenancy and building work; surveyor's report; cessation of rates during building work; arrangements for the sub-contracting of labour during the building work; arrangements with neighbours during the building work.

Correspondents include:
-Marsh & Parsons
-Matheson & Co
-Luker Moore and Partners
-Budgen & Partners
-Farrell/Grimshaw Partnership

Keswick Jencks, Maggie
[Thematic House]
CJA-TCH-a-10 · File · 1980-1982
Part of Charles Jencks Archive

Bundle of plans and drawings of elevations of the the Thematic House and b&w photographs.

Includes:
-Final Design Drawing Side Elevation by Terry Farrell Partnership Oct 1980 (folded)
-copy of a sketch showing a detailed view of the back of the house (folded)
-photocopied sketch headed '4 symmetrical sets'
-felt tip pen sketch of windows
-b&w contact sheet prints showing work in progress
-typescript notes on plain paper with pencil manuscript alterations titled 'Personification of Art and Architecture July 2, 1982'.
-Polaroid photograph of the rear of the house
-Details Side [Elevation] by Terry Farrell Partnership Feb 1981 (folded)
-pencil sketch on tracing paper of windows
-photocopied drawings for a staircase annotated 'TFP Jan '82'
-Render - End [Elevation] by Terry Farrell Partnership (folded)
-pencil sketches of columns on Architectural Association School of Architecture headed paper
-perspective drawing of the house and garden (folded)

CJA-TCH-a-11 · File · nd [1978-1979]
Part of Charles Jencks Archive

Bundle of designs, plans and photographs. Each consists of a card support, with a the original drawing or photograph attached to the card with tape, and then tracing paper layered over the top with dimensions for reproduction.

Includes:
-Room of Doubles
-'South Elevation - CJ design'
-'Ground Floor - CJ design'
-[Ground Floor] - 'MK's original layout'
-'West Elevation'
-'MK's Garden Design Dec 78/Jan 79'
-'First Floor Alternative: A Stepped Study'
-detailed pencil plan with details of columns annotated 'Feb 19, 1979 This must be full page as it is described at length!!!'
-Front elevation annotated 'only bottom drawing'
-photocopied front elevation
-'TFP proposed longitudonal[sic] section Jan 1979'
-'CJ Sketch Nov 78'
-b&w photograph of Nan's Room and of a staircase pre-renovation.
-'First Floor CJ Design'
-section of the house
-photocopy of a sketch of the Room of Doubles with birds drawn around it
-typescript text on The Sun Chair
-CJ sketch Oct 78 annotated 'must be Nov?'
-b&w photographs of chairs

CJA-TCH-a-12 · File · [1979-1981]
Part of Charles Jencks Archive

Contents of a folder labelled 'Thematic House: Plans and designs for the Bathpool, Jacob's Ladder and the second floor'.

Includes:
-photocopied plans, sections and sketches
-pencil sketch plans with annotations
-First Floor/Terrace by Farrell/Grimshaw Partnership May 1979 (folded)
-unlabelled plan with pencil annotations (folded)
-pencil scale drawing of shelves, MK's study (damaged)
-photocopy design with pencil annotations labelled 'shower bathroom'
-pencil plan drawing of MK's study with annotations
-Survey Bathroom by Terry Farrell Partnership with annotations labelled 'Master Bathroom and Old Stair'
-manuscript note with an extract from the Bible Genesis 27-28 regarding Jacob's Ladder and a series of pencil drawings of stairs and cupboards signed CJ and dated Dec 81.