Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Pearl M. Brickman Architectural Collection,
Brickman, Pearl M.
Ms.2013.081
6.2 Cubic Feet
1 Box containing 12 folders. 12 oversized folders with drawings.
1977-2002
Pearl Brickman (1928- ). Collection includes three design projects she developed during her years (1977-1979) at Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI Arc), and fifteen projects from her professional career (1982-2002), including project descriptions, drawings,and progress photographs.
English
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Pearl M. Brickman Architectural Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Pearl M. Brickman Architectural Collection Ms. 2013-081, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Pearl M. Brickman Architectural Collection was donated to the International Archive of Women in Architecture by the creator in 2012.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement and description of the Pearl Brickman Architectural Collection commenced in September 2013 and was completed in September 2013.
Biographical Note
Pearl M. Brickman was a double major in art and education in Brooklyn College. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles, CA and worked as an elementary art teacher. At the age of 46, she decided to go back to school and get a Master in Architecture at Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). After working for a year in two different offices, she opened her own firm and worked as an architect for 25 years focusing primarily on residential remodels.
Scope and Content Note
The collection includes three design projects she developed during her years in SCI Arc, including her thesis. Also present are 15 projects from her professional career ranging from 1982 to 2002. Each project has a series of hand drawn plans, sections and detail drawings. Some projects contain photographs.
International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA)
Architectural drawings (visual works)
Architecture (discipline)
Women -- History
Women-owned architectural firms
Architects
Gottlieb, Lois Davidson
Brief Biography, 1986-2004, undated11Student Work, 1977-1979Schoolwork Portfolio,1977-197912Scope and ContentIncludes additions to Gottlieb House, 2228 Senecia, Los Angeles. See also Lois Davidson Gottlieb Architectural Collection, Ms1997-003.
SCI-Arc coursework, Second Year Study, 19779SCI-Arc coursework, High Tech House and Louis Khan Inspiration House, 19778SCI-Arc coursework, Center of Contemporary Expression (Thesis),
197810Office Records, 1983-1989, undated13Women + Architecture Statewide Conference, San Diego, CA, Conference Handbook, 1990112Project Records, 1984-2002Project Descriptions, undated14Sosner House (Sherman Oaks, CA),19827Center for Law in Public Interest (CLIPI) (Los Angeles, CA), 1983-1985196Frandzel House (Sherman Oaks, CA),1983-1989515Wetzler House, 1983-19847Beery House (Sherman Oaks, CA),1984-1986183Robbins House (Beverly Hills, CA), 1985166Resch Residence (Beverly Hills, CA),1986-1995174Whitney/Balmagia (Santa Monica, CA), 19873Metzger House (Santa Monica, CA), 19897UCLA Daily Bruin and KLA Radio (Los Angeles, CA),1989-19902Guest House (Los Angeles, CA), 1990-19912Bacal House (Los Angeles, CA)19971Singer House, 19971Blavin House (Los Angeles, CA), 20021Inadomi House, 200211012Three Kitchen Designs, (includes Metzler Kitchen), 200211111Ward Kitchen Remodel (Santa Monica, CA), 200211