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ASU collection preserves legacy of modern architects, buildings in the Southwest

Arizona has a complicated record when it comes to the preservation of historic structures. It’s a place that thirsts for development, regularly churning the old back into the earth so that something new can grow in its stead. However, some architectural gems have managed to dodge the wrecking ball o...

Designing for Themselves: Architecture for architects

Architectural archives include a wide variety of materials, such as drawings, project files, and photographs. Architects generate these types of records in designing projects for specific clients, keeping in mind the purpose and requirements of the building. Residential design projects, in particul...

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Drawn to the Archives: A Look at Architectural Drawings

As with all collections found in archival repositories, architectural-related collections contain records that are retained and preserved because of their enduring importance and research value. Architectural-related collections often originate from a practicing architect or architectural firm and u...