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CJA-TCH-a-16 · File · 1979-1982
Part of Charles Jencks Archive

Contents of a folder labelled '2nd (where are originals) Sunstairs/ Garden Outdoor Stairs'.

Includes:
-b&w photograph of the scaffolding used to construct the Solar Stair
-whiteprint of Staircase Axon, Jul 1979 (folded).
-whiteprint Staircase 2 - shell working drawing by Farrell/Grimshaw Partnership, Aug 1979 (folded).
-xerox whiteprint Final Design Drawing Ground Floor Plan by Terry Farrell Partnership, 1 Oct 1980 with red pen annotations (folded).
-photocopies of staircases from unknown publications.
-photocopied pencil sketch labelled 'Underside of landing'.
-whiteprint labelled in red ink 'Section thru Study and Stair' with further red ink annotations (folded).
-whiteprint titled 'Cabinet + Kitchen' by Terry Farrell Partnership with pen annotations, (folded) [fragile]
-whiteprint section and plan by Spiral Staircase Systems, 20 Sep 1981 (folded).
-pencil sketches and photocopied sketches of staircases.
-whiteprint section and plan titled 'Handrailing to Spiral Stair' by Steelway. 24 Jun 1982 (folded).
-quotation from Spiral Staircase Systems, Jul 1982.
-b&w photographs of a spiral staircase.
-Steelway Handrails list of handrail dimensions.
-pencil sketches of handrails.
-b&w photograph of the spiral staircase by Heini Schneebeli, 1984
-whiteprint section and plan by Spiral Staircase Systems, 20 Sep 1981 (folded).
-compliments slip from Spiral Staircase Systems enclosing preliminary drawing.
-sketch of the spiral staircase showing the number of steps and the relationships to the calendar.
-spiralbound Steelway Catalogue and Metric Guide with Deconyl nylon colour card enclosed.
-whiteprint titled 'Details of Stairs and Handrails to Balcony at Rear of 19 Landsdowne Walk' by Steelway, Apr 1982 (folded).
-pencil sketches of stairs and handrails.
-pencil and ink sketch showing the relationship between the spiral stairs and the seasons (folded).
-pencil note on Air France notepaper.
-pencil notes headed 'list of people and time and clothes and objects' on the back of photocopied star sign designs.
-Spiral Staircase Systems brochure with glossy A1 folded poster, a typescript letter from Charles to Lewis Design regarding the stair rail (30 Jun 1982) and a letter from ARCAED regarding an invoice (22 Jun 1982) tucked inside.

[Solar Stair]
CJA-TCH-a-17 · File · 1982 -1984
Part of Charles Jencks Archive
Includes:
-pencil and ink drawing of a spiral staircase with relationships to the seasons and calendar months indicated; includes dimensions.
-annotated photocopy drawing of a spiral staircase.
-copy letter from Charles to Lewis Design regarding the stairs, 2 Aug 1982.
-pencil sketch of asteroids and planets.
-pencil sketch of balustrade designs.
-photocopy typescript document titled 'Solar Stairway' with annotations and sketches.
-typescript document titled 'The Sun Stair' .
-photograph of the Solar Stair.
-sketch of a sun design on lined paper.
-whiteprint section by Charles of the handrail (folded).
-b&w photograph of the Solar Stair and Paolozzi's mosaic by Heini Schneebeli, 1984.
-photocopy of Steelway brochure
-whiteprint titiled 'Setting Out Steps' by Terry Farrell Partnership with a plan and section (folded).
-Deconyl nylon colour card
-letter on Terry Farrell Partnership headed paper from Simon Sturgis enclosing drawings of 'the sunwell top and the Jacuzzi stair rail', sent to Charles and Maggie in Los Angeles, 22 Jan 1982.
CJA-TCH-a-34 · File · 1981-1983
Part of Charles Jencks Archive

Contents of a folder labelled 'Lansdowne Walk Correspondence and invoices, 1982-1983'

Includes:
-correspondence from Terry Farrell Partnership regarding issues with the chimneys and potential resolution
-manuscript invoices and correspondence from Valentine Abbatt for blinds, curtains, bedcovers and cushions
-Certificate of Employers' Liability Insurance for Maggie
-manuscript invoices from Bill Reed including details of how long each drawing took
-transaction statement for Charles' account with GSF International/Votainer
-estimate for work by Spiral Staircase Systems
-detailed manuscript invoice from Ray Watson for work on the mosaic and receipt
-manuscript letter from Teresa regarding lettering, with contact details of another letterer
-statement of Charles' account with Sandell Perkins and annotated correction
-advertisement for a mezzotint of Canaletto's Eton College
-delivery note from Sandell Perkins
-manuscript letter from Celia [Scott] regarding the patination of Vulcan [sic] and including a sketch of the bust, 1983
-correspondence from Matheson Trust Co Limited regarding payments
-manuscript letter and invoice from Penny [Jencks]
-invoice from Royal College of Art for casting bronze bust
-typescript letter from Tessa Codrington, photographer regarding plans and fees for photographing the house
-invoice from Jumbo Electronics Co (UK) Ltd for hi-fi equipment
-Customs Import Entry form for shipment from Penelope Jencks
-typescript letter and invoice from Michael Graves, architect
-manuscript invoice from Harriet Wynter Ltd
-manuscript and typescript correspondence from Ian Hamilton Finlay on Little Sparta headed paper regarding visits, gifts, and gardens.
-copy manuscript notes headed 'Thematic House Treatment'
-typescript letters from After Image regarding potential television programmes for Channel 4
-invoice from bathroom tiles
-invoice from Eddie O'Brien
-payment for an Austrian Cherry wood chair
-correspondence regarding damp with neighbouring properties and party wall issues
-copy letter from Charles regarding the latest version of the alphabet
-copy typescript snag lists for May, July and August 1982 with manuscript annotations
-manuscript invoices for exterior axonometric drawings from David W [Feldman]
-invoice for drawing's of 'your study' from Helen Roe
-order for office furniture from Ryman
-invoice from Home Decorating (Wallpapers) Limited
-invoices from Nu-Line Painted Ltd
-typescript letter from Ann Barr at Harpers & Queen requesting to write about the house
-typescript letter from Drusilla Beyfus of Vogue regarding a visit to the house, and draft reply from Charles
-copy letter from Terry Farrell Partnership to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea regarding planning permission in relation to the garden stair
-invoice from The Alpha Mosaic & Terrazzo Co Ltd
-invoice from Edward Heath regarding drawings of drainwork
-invoices from Johnny Grey Design
-invoices and correspondence from Ilinca Cantacuzino
-invoice from Hodgson Brothers
-invoice from terry Farrell Partnership for expenditure by Richard Solomon
-Typescript letter from Ralph Lebens regarding measurements
-correspondence between Terry Farrell Partnership and Notable Heating Ltd regarding changes to radiators
-specification and quotation for work by Chubb, with manuscript list of suggested alarms
-newspaper cutting regarding the demolition of Kensington Town Hall
-invoice for interim payment from Terry Farrell Partnership
-correspondence from Terry Farrell Partnership regarding work by Jim Dixon

Furniture Designs [1]
CJA-TCH-c-5 · File · 1983- 1990
Part of Charles Jencks Archive
Includes:
-pencil, coloured pencil, felt tip and photocopied furniture designs on paper and tracing paper
-letter from Art Monthly to Charles commissioning a contribution to a book 'Art in Public Places' based on Charles' "ICA contribution', 1983
-private view card from Medite House at RIBA, 1990
-designs for cushions for Johnny's Room with fabric samples
-correspondence with James Stirling and Robin Hamlyn at the Tate Gallery regarding interview text, with ink drawings on reverse, 1987
-cutting from the Sunday Times 22 Sep 1985, 'Heavy Metal in Milan' by Deyan Sudjic
-letter from the Formica Corporation regarding the donation of a Sun chair to the Art Institute of Chicago
-printed programs for furniture
-pencils sketches of a gateway
-sketch plan of furniture in rooms on the reverse of notepaper from Interior Design '84 Sapporo
-correspondence with Shinji Kohmoto, National Museum of Modern Art Kyoto regarding inclusion of the Alessi Tea & Coffee set in the exhibition 'Contemporary Landscape: From the Horizon of Postmodern Design'
-letter from Spiral Staircase Systems quoting for the manufacture of ten sets of Alloy spheres, 1985
-cutting from an unidentified newspaper about designer Albert Hadley
-colour transparency of a table