THE JOHN W. GEIGER COLLECTION
FOR THE STUDY OF
ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE
Architectural Records
SERIES 1: JOHN W. GEIGER
House for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Garland
Playa del Rey, California (1959)
John W. Geiger, architect
Documentation for the original construction consists of a set of working drawings, photographs, and a publication. This residential project represents the longest client relationship for John Geiger, with additional work continued over more than thirty years.
See also: Addition and alterations(1989-1993)
DRAWINGS
Working Drawings [Box 45]
Sheet 1: Plot Plan and Roof Plan (2/16/1959)
Pencil on vellum paper. Scale: 1/8" : 1'. Dimensions: 36" x 24".
Sheet 1A: Entry Fence (11/9/1959)
Pencil on vellum paper. Scale: 1/4" : 1'. Dimensions: 28-3/4" x 17-1/4".
Sheet 2: Foundation Plan (2/16/1959)
Pencil on vellum paper. Scale: 1/4" : 1'. Dimensions: 36" x 24".
Sheet 3: Floor Framing Plan (2/16/1959)
Pencil on vellum paper. Scale: 1/8" : 1'. Dimensions: 36" x 24".
Sheet 4: Floor Plan and Interior Elevations (2/16/1959)
Pencil on vellum paper. Scale:1/4" : 1'. Dimensions: 36" x 24".
Sheet 5: North, South, East and West Elevations (2/16/1959)
Pencil on vellum paper. Scale: 1/4" : 1'. Dimensions: 36" x 24".
Sheet 6: Section and Details (2/16/1959)
Pencil on vellum paper. Scale: 1/2" : 1'. Dimensions: 36" x 24".
Sheet 7: Heating Layout (2/16/1959)
Pencil on vellum paper. Scale: 1/4" : 1'. Dimensions: 36" x 24".
Sheet [unnumbered]: Elevation and Details (12/5/1959; 1/18/1960)
Pencil on vellum paper. Scale: 1/2" : 1'. Dimensions: 36-1/4" x 19-3/4".
Sheet [unnumbered]: Furniture Layout (12/5/1959)
Pencil on vellum paper. Scale: 1/4" : 1'. Dimensions: 36-1/4" x 19-3/4".
PROJECT FILE
Photographs
Folder: Prints (1959)
Photographic prints (black-and-white) similar to 35mm slides, below. [Box 3]
Tray Box: 35mm Slides (6 images)
Views showing original 1959 house exterior. John Geiger shot these six photographs prior to the start of a later remodeling of the residence. The film slide images have been digitized for accessibility; assigned filename is indicated.
Folder: House Beautiful (1963)
House Beautiful issue (November, 1963 [vol. 105, #11]), showing publication of front entry. [Cited in cross reference as located in Box 40 by N258 finding aid at the Northwest Architectural Archives, but does not appear elsewhere in the inventory of that box].