Columbia University Graduate School of Business records and architectural drawings, 2011-2014
Collection context
- Abstract:
- This collection contains materials from Diller Scofidio + Renfro pertaining to the development of the Columbia Business School buildings at 645 and 655 W 130th St, now known as David Geffen Hall and Henry R Kravis Hall, respectively. The collection consists of born-digital materials. Please contact the Drawings and Archives department (avery-drawings@columbia.edu) for information about access.
- Extent:
- 1.96 gigabytes and 65 digital files
- Language:
- English
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists mostly of PDF documents containing architectural drawings, specifications, and reports as compiled by Diller Scofidio + Renfro during the architectural design process. In addition to design revisions, the versions conatin evidence of the exchange of feedback between architects and Columbia stakeholders through requests for information (RFIs) and the Value Engineering (VE) process.
- Biographical / historical:
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One of the university's 17 graduate schools, Columbia Business School (CBS) was founded in 1916. Prior to the construction of the new buildings, CBS was housed in Uris Hall. The school's expansion was funded by donations from Henry Kravis, David Geffen, and Ronald Perelman, and the new site was designed by Diller Scofido + Renfro, with the two buildings taking the names of Kravis and Geffen. CBS moved to the newly-completed buildings in 2022.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is available digitally through the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.
- Terms of access:
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In addition to permission from Columbia University, permission of the copyright owner (if not Columbia University) and/or any holder of other rights (such as publicity and/or privacy rights) may also be required for reproduction, publication, distributions, and other uses. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of any item and securing any necessary permissions rests with the persons desiring to publish the item. Columbia University makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the materials or their fitness for a particular purpose.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers are encouraged to request materials at least one month in advance. You will receive an email from the department within 2-3 business days confirming your request and currently available appointment times. Requests are limited to 8 boxes per day (or equivalent), with a maximum of 5 boxes for off-site materials, 5 folders of drawings, or 5 rolls or tube boxes.
- Contact:
- avery-drawings@columbia.edu