Carmen Espegel Alonso Architectural Collection
Scope and Content
The Carmen Espegel Alonso Architectural Collection consists of correspondence with other architects; a copy of Espegel Alonso's thesis for her Master's Degree in Conservation; 17 architectural drwaings from a capstone project; graphic dossiers, including curriculum vitaes, of her work with her firms, VZK Architects and Espegel-Fisac Arquitectos; and a catalog from an exhibition of her architectural work.
Dates
- 1985 - 2004
Creator
- Alonso, Carmen Espegel (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in Spanish and English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
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Biographical Note
Carmen Espegel Alonso was born on March 27, 1960 in Palencia, Spain. She received her architecture degree with honors from the Madrid School of Architecture in 1985, specializing in town planning. Espegel Alonso then continued her education at the Katholieke Universiteit of Leuven (Belgium). She graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1995 with a Master's in Conservation of Historic Towns and Buildings. Espegel Alonso completed her doctoral work at the Madrid School of Architecture.
Since 1991, Espegel Alonso has been an Associate Professor of Projects at the Higher Technical School of Architecture of Madrid. She has been a practicing architect since 1985, has served as Principal of her own firm, VZK Architects, from 1991 to 1998, and is currently (2004) working with her firm, Espegel-Fisac Arquitectos, which she founded with Concha Fisac de Ron in 2003.
Extent
3 Cubic Feet (1 box, 2 oversize folders)
Abstract
This collection consists of the papers of Carmen Espegel Alonso, practicing architect in Madrid, Spain, including correspondence, a copy of her thesis, graphic dossiers, and a catalog of her architectural work.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically.
Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated to the International Archive of Women in Architecture at Special Collections in 2000, 2004, and 2015.
Separated Materials
The following item was transferred to the Rare Book Collection: Premios COAM 2003 (Madrid: Fundacion COAM, 2003).
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Carmen Espegel Alonso Architectural Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Carmen Espegel Alonso Architectural Collection was completed in July 2004. The processing of the original donation took place in 2001. An addition of architectural drawings was incorporated in 2016.
- Stair scheme,"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Section through patio,"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Section through patio,"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Sections, "Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Enlarged Ground Floor Plan,"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Enlarged Ground Floor Plan, Sub Level 1 (-3.90 meters),"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Enlarged Ground Floor Plan, Sub Level 2 (-7.80 meters),"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Enlarged Ground Floor Plan, Sub level 3 (-11.30 meters),"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Elevation towards ocean,"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Section through Patio,"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Transverse Section and Elevation,"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Floor intersecting Patio,"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Plumbing and lighting,"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Roof Details, "Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Cold water, Hot water, Heater Plans, "Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Porches [Details], "Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Overall Plan and Section,"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)
- Title
- Carmen Espegel Alonso Architectural Collection, 1985-2004
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jennifer Meehan, Archivist, and Special Collections and University Archives Staff
- Date
- 2016 (CC0 1.0)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu