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Series 4. Project records, 1980-1991

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series consists of material associated with specific Kalil Designs/Kalil Studio projects undertaken from 1981 to 1991. Project files may include correspondence, contracts, materials packages, drawings, photoprints, photographs and transparencies.

Of note in the Commercial records are files and visual materials for Kalil's first high profile corporate commission, Strata Oil and Gas (1981), consisting of an office space, signage and custom furniture for CEO Thomas Thorton.

The Prototype and Theoretical records includes project files and visual materials for Elysian Fields I:(Earth House), II (Space Habitation Module) and III (Community Chamber). These projects explored the integration of kinetic and digital technologies, ergonomics and proportional geometric arrangements of interior spaces.

The Residential Subseries includes substantial documentation for extended commissions for the Kramer, Katsky and Smolev residences.

Dates

  • 1980-1991