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Architecture

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Scope Note: USED FOR: Architecture, Western (Western countries) Building design Construction Western architecture (Western countries)

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

John F. Pile Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-019
Abstract The John F. Pile Papers consist of the drawings and designs, photography, teaching materials, and writing created by the furniture and interior designer John F. Pile between 1947 and 1998. Pile taught architectural and design history at Pratt Institute for over 50 years and was a frequent lecturer at regional schools. Beginning in 1947, Pile designed furniture and interiors for significant design firms led by individuals like Donald Deskey, Paul McCobb, and George Nelson. In 1963 he started...
Dates: 1895 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1947 - 1998

Records of the Pratt Center for Community Development

 Collection
Identifier: PI-026
Abstract

This collection documents the activities of the Pratt Center for Community Development, an advocacy planning and technical assistance organization based at the Pratt Institute, that has been active across New York City since 1963. The collection consists primarily of paper records documenting the projects of the Pratt Center. Publications, photographs and architectural drawings are also included in this collection.

Dates: 1953 - 2021; Majority of material found within 1999 - 2018

Records of the School of Architecture

 Collection
Identifier: PI-016
Abstract

The Records of the School of Architecture document the history of the school since its formation in 1954, as well as its time as a department in the School of Fine and Applied Arts, through publications, promotional materials, course catalogs, press releases, and materials from various events dating from 1912 to 2012.

Dates: 1898 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1954 - 2004

Records of the School of Art and Design

 Collection
Identifier: PI-010
Abstract

The Records of the School of Art and Design illustrate the school’s history within Pratt Institute, from its beginnings in 1888 to its curriculum overhaul in 2014 and re-division into two separate schools in 2015. The records date from 1888 to 2018 and include administrative reports and correspondance, marketing materials, student work, exhibition material, alumni records, and publications.

Dates: 1888 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1940 - 2000

Theoharis David Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-034
Abstract Theoharis David is an architect and educator born in Farmingdale, New York. David received a B.Arch. degree from Pratt Institute and an M.Arch. degree from Yale University, and has been a professor at Pratt Institute’s School of Architecture for over five decades. His architectural practice is based in New York City and Greece. The formats of the materials include various publications, flyers, invitations, collages, three photographs, two exhibition catalogues, two flash drives, and...
Dates: 1961-2018; Undated

William Katavolos Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC-032
Abstract This collection documents the industrial design and architectural projects of Pratt alum, faculty, architect, and designer William Katavolos. The bulk of the material was tranferred to the Archives by School of Architecture faculty after Katavolos death in 2020 and consists of sketches, printed renderings, and notes related to various of Katavolos architectural and design projects such as his chair models or the Center for Experimental Structures. While some personal materials such as...
Dates: 1950 - 2019; Majority of material found within c. 1990 - 2019