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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-18 · File · [1980]
Part of Charles Jencks Archive

Contents of a folder labelled 'Ground Floor Cosmic Oval 4.41-4.43'

Includes:
-pencil and ink sketches on paper and tracing paper.
-photocopy of a drawing by Terry Farrell Partnership titled 'Detail of [Oval] Studwork Ground Floor Hall], Oct 1980 (folded)./
-pencil and coloured pencil sketch of the ceiling.
-photocopy of an untitled drawing by Terry Farrell Partnership with a plan for the Cosmic Oval showing measurements and doors.

2nd FourSquare Bedroom
CJA-TCH-a-19 · File · 1980-1984
Part of Charles Jencks Archive

Contents of a folder labelled '2nd; FourSquare Bedroom'.

Includes:
-colour polaroid photographs showing the completed room.
-photocopied plan sketches of the corner dressing table.
-b&w photographs of the finished room, annotated on reverse BD 26.10.84.
-manuscript notes and pencil sketches including alternative names for the room.
-drawings with measurements titled 'window seat May 2, 83' on University of California headed paper.
-pencil sketches of furniture.
-untitled whiteprint showing a plan of the room (folded).
-photocopied manuscript notes dated 9 July 1980 relating to various rooms.
-sketch plans and designs on tracing paper.
-untitled whiteprint plan (folded).
-manuscript notes and sketches on lined notepaper including alternate names for the house and a list of suggested themes.
-pencil sketches for a fireplace.
-typescript notes on lined paper titled 'The Foursquare Room: stencilling'.
-manuscript notes on lined paper titled '4-Ness'.

CJA-TCH-a-2 · File · 1978-1983
Part of Charles Jencks Archive

Contents of a folder labelled 'Farrell-Jencks Letters 1978-1983'.

The file comprises letters between Maggie and Charles, Terry Farrell and staff at the Farrell/Grimshaw Partnership and Terry Farrell Partnership. Letters from Terry Farrell and his firm form the majority of the file; there are also some copy letters from Maggie and Charles, as well as photocopied correspondence from other parties, notes taken at meetings (manuscript and typescript) and a few draft designs. Many of the letters received from Terry Farrell/Terry Farrell Partnership have been annotated or have sketches on the reverse.

Topics covered include:
-programme of work
-builders and tradesmen
-fees and costs of work
-solar tempering
-planning consent
-program of work
-insurance
-reaction of neighbours to the designs and work
-cost/progress reports
-Venice Biennale
-request from Farrell for a name for the house
-credit for the designs
-problems arising due to working methods
-Charles' role as architect and client
-proposals for completion of works

Includes pages torn from Sunday Times Magazine 16 January 1983 with an article on Terry Farrell by Deyan Sudjic including discussion of the unfinished Jencks's house; photocopies of an Astragal piece in the AJ 19 May 1982 regarding the building work on 19 Lansdowne Walk and subsequent correspondence; incomplete manuscript notes (headed 3 and 4) regarding credit for the designs for the house.

Attic Floor
CJA-TCH-a-20 · File · 1980-1982
Part of Charles Jencks Archive

Contents of a folder labelled 'Attic Floor'.

Includes:
-photocopied whiteprint second floor plan drawing by Terry Farrell Partnership, labelled '2nd Floor Landing', used as a wrapper.
-pencil and ink sketches of furniture and windows.
-photocopied whiteprint designs by Terry Farrell Partnership titled 'Sunwell Glazing' with manuscript notes of questions to be resolved.
-invoice from P.R. Press Photos.
-receipt from Rank Xerox.
-receipts from U.D.O., Bloomsbury Way WC1.

Lily's Room
CJA-TCH-a-22 · File · 1981-1982
Part of Charles Jencks Archive
Includes:
-b&w polaroid photographs of the completed room
-photocopied plan and drawings of the furniture labelled 'Final Drawings corrected: Lily's room 31 July 1982'
-b&w photographs of the fitted furniture
-reference images of lilies including magazine cuttings and photocopies
-pencil and ink drawings of lily designs (folded)
-coloured pencil sketch of the room and furniture
Johnny's Room
CJA-TCH-a-23 · File · 1981-1982
Part of Charles Jencks Archive
Includes:
-typescript document labelled 'Johnny's Room: Program' describing the symbolism in the room
-negatives of interior and exterior photographs
-pencil sketch labelled 'Johnny's room Dec 81' showing the furniture
-pencil sketch labelled 'Johnny's Bed' with dimensions
-b&w photograph of the completed built-in furniture
-pencil sketch labelled 'Johnny's room. CJ Dec 81'
-ink sketches of furniture on University of Los Angeles headed paper
-pencil drawings with measurements on paper and tracing paper
CJA-TCH-a-24 · File · nd [1981-1982]
Part of Charles Jencks Archive
Includes:
-pencil sketches of Johnny's Bed, Nan's bed, Nan's door and animal faces.
-b&w photograph of completed built-in furniture and the landing outside Nan's room.
-pencil and coloured pencil sketches of furniture and animal faces.
-pencil sketches of furniture designs on blue Los Angeles: School of Architecture and Urban Planning headed paper.
-pencil sketches of furniture designs on tracing paper.
-pencil drawing labelled 'CJ Dec 81' showing built-in furniture.
-untitled whiteprint showing furniture designs.
-pencil sketches labelled 'Nan's bed' with measurements.
-pencil sketches of window designs with prices.
-photocopies of sketches.
-b&w polaroid photograph showing completed furniture with books and decorative items in place.
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 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'