Guide to the Design and Construction Services Architectural Renderings, University of California, Irvine
Processed by Dawn Schmitz; machine-readable finding aid created by Dawn Schmitz
Special Collections and Archives
The UCI Libraries
P.O. Box 19557
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California 92623-9557
Phone: (949) 824-3947
Fax: (949) 824-2472
Email: spcoll@uci.edu
URL: http://special.lib.uci.edu
© 2009
The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: University of California, Irvine, Design and Construction Services architectural renderings
Date: 1966-2009,
Date (bulk): bulk 1998-2007
Collection Number: AS-142
Creator:
University of California, Irvine. Design and Construction Services
Extent:
3.4 linear feet
(3 boxes and 4 oversized folders)
Languages: The collection is in English.
Repository:
University of California, Irvine. Library. Special Collections and Archives.
Irvine, California 92623-9557
Abstract: This collection consists of original renderings created by designers and architects working with Design and Construction Services,
University of California, Irvine. Included are thirty-six color illustrations used in the design and planning of campus building
projects. The designs represent various outdoor spaces, exterior building views, interiors, and site plans. The bulk are watercolor
or gouache on paper or mounted on foam core. Also included are thirty-one compact disks containing digital surrogates, also
of color architectural renderings of campus buildings and spaces, in jpg format. Finally, there is one compact disk containing
four digital photographs of aerial views of campus.
Important Information for Researchers
Access
The collection is open for research. Access to jpg files on compact disks is restricted; researchers should request use copies
be made.
Publication Rights
Property rights and copyright reside with the University of California. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please
contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
Preferred Citation
Design and Construction Services architectural renderings. AS-142. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries,
Irvine, California.
Acquisition Information
Acquired from Design and Construction Services, 2009.
Accruals
Accruals are expected.
Processing History
Processed by Dawn Schmitz, 2009.
Historical Background
Design and Construction Services at the University of California, Irvine, is responsible for major architectural projects
on campus, including buildings, parking structures and infrastructure. Between 1965 and 1980, its functions were carried out
by the Office of Physical Planning and Construction. In 1980, the name was shortened to Office of Physical Planning, reporting
to the Director of the Office of Budget and Planning, under the Executive Vice Chancellor. Between 1987 and 1990, the office
decentralized into discrete units, eventually reporting to separate points in the campus administration. Design and Construction
Services is currently under the leadership of the Associate Vice Chancellor and Campus Architect, who reports to the Vice
Chancellor, Administrative and Business Services.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
This collection consists of original renderings created by designers and architects working with Design and Construction Services,
University of California, Irvine. Included are thirty-six color illustrations used in the design and planning of campus building
projects. The designs represent various outdoor spaces, exterior building views, interiors, and site plans. The bulk are watercolor
or gouache on paper or mounted on foam core. Also included are thirty-one compact disks containing digital surrogates, also
of color architectural renderings of campus buildings and spaces, in jpg format. Finally, there is one compact disk containing
four digital photographs of aerial views of campus.
Collection Arrangement
This collection is arranged first by format then alphabetically by building name.
Processing Note
Bulky mats were removed from two of the illustrations during processing.
Related Collections
Related materials can be found in the following collections:
- Campus architectural plans, University of California, Irvine, 1963-1976 (bulk 1965-1971), AS-055, comprises architectural
drawings, plans, renderings, and blueprints used in the construction of the University of California, Irvine campus and College
of Medicine from 1963-1976.
- Central Records Units Records, AS-004, contains project files for most buildings constructed on campus before 1994.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
University of California, Irvine. Design and Construction Services -- Archives.
University of California, Irvine -- Architecture -- Archives.
Architectural design -- California -- Irvine -- Archives.
Genres and Formats of Materials
Architectural drawings -- California -- Orange County -- Irvine -- 20th century.
Architectural drawings -- California -- Orange County -- Irvine -- 21st century.
Collection Contents
Original architectural renderings of campus buildings
Box : Folder 2 : 1
Anteater Parking Structure/Instruction and Research Building (Campus Surge)
undated
Folder XOS 001
Anteater Recreation Center
1997
Folder XOS 002
Biological Sciences 3
undated
Folder XOS 003
Croul Hall
1998,
2000,
undated
Folder XOS 003
Environmental Health and Safety Services Facility
1994
Box : Folder 1 : 3
Gillespie Neuroscience Research Facility
1999
Folder XOS 004
Merage School of Business
undated
Box : Folder 2 : 3
Multipurpose Science and Technology Building
1999,
undated
Box : Folder 2 : 4
Rowland Hall
2002,
undated
Folder XOS 004
Social Science complex
1966,
undated
Box : Folder 2 : 5
Social Sciences Parking Structure
1999
Box : Folder 2 : 5
Stem cell research facility
2007
Box : Folder 2 : 2
Studio Four (Fine Arts)
undated
Digital files
Physical Description: 32 compact disks
Access Information
Access restricted. The compact disks are archival originals. Researchers should request access copy be made.
Box : Item DM-001 : CD001-A
Digital photographs: four aerial views of campus
1998,
undated
Box : Item DM-001 : CD002-A--CD031-A
Digital surrogates of architectural renderings of campus buildings
2009
Scope and Content Note
Digital images represent the original renderings in this collection as well as many renderings that are not included in the
collection.
