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Box OSxxx-5

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Contains 15 Results:

Perspectives of interior spaces

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Scope and Contents

Consists of sixteen small, measured perspective drawings in graphite. Some include the suggestion of design details, but most are spare line drawings. The drawings, unlabeled, depict lecture and seminar rooms, the dance studio in the basement, a rounded hallway (probably the lobby), and an area sectioned into small social areas termed "talkover niches" (this is the sole drawing that shows human figures inhabiting the space).

Auditorium (ground floor): Plan, elevations, ceiling diagram, details

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Scope and Contents The auditorium off the entrance lobby of 66 West Twelfth Street is an elegant, intimate space that seats 550. Circular rings on the domed ceiling, a curve at the back of the stage and at the front of the theater, and a prominent proscenium arch create a sense of unity and enclosure in the space. Ceiling lights hidden behind an inner ring reflect off an outer ring to create a glowing, diffused light. Lack of columns allow unobstructed views of the stage from all points in the room. The domed...

Dance studio (basement): Plan, details

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Routinely referred to as the Recreation Room in the plans. Details include aluminum railings, brackets, and composition for steps. Includes some original drawings. A black and white diagram designating wall colors is found below in the subseries, "Lettering, signage and color schemes."

Director's office (third floor): Scheme for rubber flooring, pedestal for statue

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Consists of an original sketch of a statue and the color scheme (rendered in black and white) for flooring in Alvin Johnson's office.