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Julian Street Inn – Shelter for the Homeless
1986 to 1990
Julian St. & Montgomery St., San Jose, CA, U.S.A.
Civic, Realized
, Construction completed in 1989; final interior painting in 1990
Design and construction of a shelter for homeless people, to serve 50 to 100 people, on a site of 13,000 sf. The building of 15,000 square feet includes offices, living areas with a dining hall, sleeping rooms, courtyards and gardens. The design gave emphasis on the dignity of the homeless people, and the effort to give them a "home". Building was designed with major participation of the clients and members of the homeless community. Concrete columns and beams, open lacework trusses, heavy timber beams and ceiling, interiors plaster, exterior terracotta tiles with glazed green inserts, and decorative tiles.
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Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall made of repetitive recessed bays framed by massive columns
1987
Building Detail, Wall TreatmentA long wall along the main street; the first floor wall is organized as an alternating repetition of cast concrete columns and plain recessed wall bays, all on a thick wall base, in contrast with the second floor wall, all ...
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Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Column capitals with ornamental details
1987
Work of Art for Project, OrnamentHand-made cast-concrete column capitals with ornamental details, his mouth being the water flow hole.
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Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Courtyard fountain with lion's head
1988
Work of Art for Project, OrnamentCast-concrete lion's head on the back wall of the tiled fountain located in the courtyard of the Julian Street Inn.
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Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Lacework concrete trusses with curved members shot in the air
1988
Construction System, Sprayed ConcreteThe dining hall of Julian street inn is the higher building volume of the complex; the hall, a sigle room, 30 feet wide and 50 feet long, was intended to seat about 100 people. When the shape of the volume ...
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Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework
1988
Work of Art for Project, Hand-glazed Tilework4.500 hand-glazed grey tiles with hand-drawn geometric pattern, on reddish Mexican body tiles, for cladding the second floor exterior walls of the Julian Street Inn.
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Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction experiments for testing the prefabrication of wall-segment tile panels and lifting them in place
1988
Construction System, Hand-glazed Tilework PanelSeries of experiments and tests performed in the C.E.S. workshop in Martinez, for prefabricating wall-segment panels flat on the ground with the hand-glazed tiles, the required reinforcement and concrete layer, and then testing the procedure of lifting them in place. ...
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Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Courtyard fountain with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework
1988
Work of Art for Project, Hand-glazed TileworkTilework with diagonal squared pattern with four-petal flower in interchanging green and salmon, cladding the base wall of the fountain.
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Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Dining hall interior color
1989
Work of Art for Project, Hand-painted InteriorChoosing the color for the dining hall and making mock-ups for testing accuracy of certain colors and patterns.
SEE ALL Construction Innovations
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Asking for the contractor's recommendations on waterproofing details for the exterior walls that would give a final solution to the problem. A statement of halting construction activities that affect directly this issue is also made
31/01/1988
Design Matters, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding a check for the installation of the water facilities for the project. Also, a limited encroachment to the southwest portion of the lot is granted for installing the water meter boxes
01/03/1988
Design Matters, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Response after reviewing the final schedule of values proposed by Christopher Alexander and the Center for Environmental Structure on 8-Apr-1988. Suggestions are made
04/04/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Responding to a letter titled "Design Services Shelter for the Homeless" and commenting on five points regarding: costs of design fees, the proposed project management, additional management fees that are needing discussion, arbitrator costs and the proposed seven-day payment on the bills
05/04/1988
Financial, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding two letters to the Center for Environmental Structure from: 1. the Allied Electric Company discussing issues encountered running the electric conduits in the slab; 2. the Lescure Company requesting immediate feedback back on the submitted drawings for the sprinkler system, to avoid project delays
22/04/1988
Design Matters, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Responding on the issues of 1. The men's shower drainage as having been discussed and solved; 2. The shop drawings for the heating system as having been sent for the architect's review; 3. The sprinkler system for the attic of the dining hall and must be discussed with the fire chief to verify whether the attic sprinklers are required or not. Once this determination is made, a determination as to their positioning will be made
15/04/1988
Design Matters, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Demand for payment of an already overdue bill. The delay of payment is breaking a given promise for timely payments. If this request is not answered, then Center for Environmental Structure will withdraw its project manager. One more bill is attached
25/04/1988
Financial, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Letter with attachment outlining the serious deficiencies and delays allegedly caused by Center for Environmental Structure
14/03/1989
Contractual, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: New filing procedure with County Recorder in Housing for Independent People Project. Forwarding two copies of preliminary lien notices requiring an original signature as soon as possible, for filling them on time
17/01/1989
Legal Issue, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Plea for payment of past due bills and lien ultimatum
01/06/1989
Financial, Request for Payment
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Correcting all the missinformation expressed in a previously sent request by Steve Oliver regarding the payment for labor to Carl Lindberg. In addition, points requiring correction and immediate resolution by the Oliver Construction Co., are listed
22/01/1989
Contractual, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Notification that the claims made in a previous letter are in error and a violation of agreement. Outline of reasoning is included
26/10/1989
Contractual, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Explaining why the "punch list" has been so delayed, promising it will be handed in by next week and asking for an official request for the issuance of the certificate of completion
01/01/1990
Construction Works, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: An inquisition about how the policies is enacted for paying contractor bills in advance of other settlements, specifically the settlement owed to Center for Environmental Structure, due to political pressures. A request for a response is urged
06/04/1990
Financial, Request for Payment
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Explaining the city's role as that of a construction lender to the Housing for Independent people, which has no responsibility to determine the merits of any claim in relationship to HIP or the general contractor
24/04/1990
Legal Issue, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Draft of a letter forwarding information and a "punch list" of the so-far not completed items, as well as all remedies and corrections which are required for the building to achieve its proper completion according to plan; not sent
04/01/1990
Construction Works, Informative
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Confirming the final bill was received and requesting some more information on the project and Christopher Alexander's own perspective for the landscape
06/02/1990
Design Matters, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Denying the charges imposed by the final bill as lacking foundation and informing that the issue will be addressed by the attorneys of both sides
22/02/1990
Financial, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: New Filings. Advice on the filling and recording of the lien and information on the immediate steps to be taken in a timely manner in order to meet the foreclosure deadline. Required actions are also described in case a Notice of Completion or Cessation is filed before the deadline
10/02/1989
Legal Issue, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Correcting the section, page and table numbers referenced in a previous correspondence regarding the Unified Building Code requirements
20/03/1989
Construction Works, Construction Process
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reminding on the requirement to have the owner's approval before instigating additional work or change orders that cause additional construction costs. Lack of approval frees the owner from any responsibility to cover these costs
10/05/1989
Financial, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Urging the Center for Environmental Structure to provide the completed remodeling drawings for the existing building, in compliance with the Uniform Building Code requirements. Serious economic repercussion will follow if final date for filing is not respected
12/05/1989
Design Matters, Informative
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Expressing some serious concerns about 1. Giving different, verbal orders on-site regarding the stucco application technique; 2. Problematic thin glazing on the tiles prone to scratching; 3. Unauthorized people from the C.E.S. purporting on the site causing work complications and safety issues
23/06/1989
Construction Works, Construction Process
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Notifying about the need to correct the detail of the enclosure for the fire sprinkler riser at the entrance of the shelter to conform to the Fire Marshal's requirements
06/07/1989
Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Notice that the letter received is completely rejected as it is perceived to be without factual basis or correctly drawn conclusion
11/07/1989
Administrative, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: A written reminder that all work on the shelter much be completed by 30-Jul-1989 so, color codes must be provided, and complete cooperation is expected
14/07/1989
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Requesting a prompt resolution to all issues relating to the Fire Marshall's requirements and correction of the submitted drawings to meet the zoning requirements; all issues delaying the permit issuance
19/07/1989
Legal Issue, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Request for a construction review and recording of all observations made in a "punch list" to be submitted to the architect and the owner as soon as possible
07/08/1989
Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Demanding for the removed paint off the bench backs to be repaired at once
11/09/1989
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Informing Christopher Alexander that, since the contractor has not done so, it is now up to the C.E.S. to prepare the "punch list" with observations; on-site inspection date needs to be established
26/09/1989
Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Notice of Default: Demanding the C.E.S. to comply with its construction obligations, namely, to conduct inspections and prepare a "punch list" determining substantial and final completion of the project. Failing to perform these previously requested inspections have caused delays, and the need for hiring another architect or qualifying person to do so will be enforced
13/11/1989
Legal Case, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Letter answering to the request of additional services regarding the renovation of an existing on-site structure
01/01/1989
Administrative, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding a copy of the complaint to foreclose the HIP mechanic's lien recently filed and requesting a call back for planning the following actions
09/05/1989
Legal Case, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Letter explaining the importance of consulting with Christopher Alexander "whenever physical changes are contemplated in the building fabric", affecting the original design of the building. Color, planning and design accuracy as advised, especially for the dining room and the trusses are crucial.
02/02/1991
Progress of Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding a previously sent letter describing Christopher Alexander's desire to continue as consultant whenever major decisions affecting the original design of the building would be made.
25/03/1991
Legal Issue, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding the specifications for the interior of the dining hall as requested and informing about a video tape sent. Also, asking for immediate review and setting an appointment.
03/04/1991
Construction Works, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Requesting progress payment on the completion of preliminary design and a formal authorization for C.E.S. to proceed on the next design stage.
05/10/1986
Financial, Request for Payment
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Response to a request by Center for Environmental Structure to prepare a construction schedule according to the specifications of the project; with attached construction schedule
28/12/1987
Construction Works, Schedule
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Introducing their firm's qualifications for undertaking the construction process of the shelter as Christopher Alexander had requested from them
23/09/1986
Expression of Interest, Informative
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Clarifying the importance of a steady project budget without fluctuations which would jeopardize its success. Laying out the details of specific amounts and forwarding a budget list as a means of better communication and understanding.
03/04/1987
Financial, Budget
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Request to provide supplemental documentation in the form of bills and ledgers for engineering, extra time and printing costs.
28/07/1987
Financial, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Summary of Clarifications and Qualifications to the contract between the general contractor and the Shelter for the Homeless. Included are lists of modifications, conditions and allowances incorporated to the contract's price, as well as items not included and the assumptions that are made about materials to be used. There is one more, earlier version of the letter
19/11/1987
Contractual, Construction Contract
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: (22-Mar-1988) Monthly Statement of Account. Asking for re-submittal of the statement as per the requirements described by C.E.S. in the 24-Mar-1988 letter.
28/03/1988
Financial, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Efficient On-site Management: Requiring from the construction manager more flexibility and adaptation to small decisions needed to be made on site by the architect.
28/03/1988
Construction Works, Construction Process
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Financial Management of Housing for Independent People Project. Informing the general contractor of the Center for Environmental Structure overseeing the financial management; attached is a detailed official listing of contract line items.
08/04/1988
Contractual, Informative
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Responses to six C.E.S. letters sent on 28Mar-88 regarding the following issues: Inaccuracies included in the AIA document submitted to HIP on 22-Mar-88; submission of monthly statements of account by the contractor; billing procedues followed by the contractor; efficient site management and C.E.S. subcontracts.
12/04/1988
Construction Works, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Responding on the issue of modifying the placement of the sprinkler system for the dining hall. Shop drawings illustrating the architect's layout have already been approved regarding aesthetic design only, and no additional costs are involved
25/04/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Providing an overview of the 12-May-1988 meeting and laying out some of the specific issues discussed and approved by both, the architect, and the contractor
13/05/1988
Administrative, Minutes of Meeting
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reminding Maxim Schrogin that the electrical, plumbing and heating drawings required by the contract, are past due. Sepia drawings must be reviewed by the architect first and prints must be distributed on site afterwards
23/05/1988
Design Matters, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Informing Christopher Alexander on the amount of time to be taken off, and forwarding the invoice with the hours of work spent this month
26/05/1988
Financial, Services Fee
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Requesting the previously agreed upon budget evaluation, regarding some problematical construction areas. Initiation of their construction awaits the C.E.S.'s evaluation of the budget's capacity to cover them, as promised
20/06/1988
Financial, Budget
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Informing that the C.E.S. is ready to proceed with the second story exterior wall tile work for not delaying the construction plans, even without a signed contract, and expect to be paid in a timely fashion
27/06/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Giving an evaluation on the construction of concrete beams and columns observed in the recent inspection, and informing on the issues discussed with Maxim Schrogin
27/06/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Informing on the changes that will take place regarding the way of handling, signing, and submitting, the change orders from now on.
29/06/1988
Progress of Works, Memorandum
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Confirming issues discussed on the phone regarding the kitchen layout, the specific equipment design profiles, and the requested revisions to be made
02/07/1988
Design Matters, Memorandum
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Specifying the exact terms of work for Henry Sterngold, which should be only under the direction of Christopher Alexander and Gary Black. If he birches this term, he will have to withdraw from the project
08/07/1988
Administrative, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding a summary of the 12 changes that are scheduled to be made at this point, regarding the project. Each change is listed with the corresponding costs, some approximated
18/07/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding a requested revision drawing of the courtyard soil treatment
27/07/1988
Design Matters, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Request for bids to be obtained regarding the dining hall windows. A drawing with a window elevation depicting an approximate muntin arrangement, is attached
25/07/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Bid for the installation of two street light poles
25/07/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Fire sprinklers and fire alarm. Addressing the issue of corrections made on the sprinkler system layout, and informing they were reviewed by the Fire Dept. Also advising the contractor on how to precede with the installation
29/07/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Informing about design changes being implemented for the walls at the day room entry, arcade, and parallel to the arcade. Overview provided with a formal directive to follow
29/07/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding the two drawings provided by the San Jose Water Company and instructing on the immediate steps to be taken to facilitate the installations and inspection
30/07/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Requesting for a new set of As-Built sepia drawings to be kept at the jobsite for electrician, plumber, and mechanical contractor to update daily with work completed
02/08/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Requesting the immediate resolution of a conflict between the architect and the subcontractor who is to install the main lobby deck, regarding its installation and costs having been provided already or not
02/08/1988
Contractual, Construction Contract
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Requesting the immediate provision of sets of all catalogue cuts regarding the kitchen equipment; to be forwarded to all entities involved with the construction
03/08/1988
Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Responding to complaints about the problematic behavior of the construction manager towards the C.E.S. people. Apologizing again and explaining that the unavailability of the architect or whomever is assigned to solve occurring design gaps and unclarities on a timely manner hurts the project. One such person is absolutely needed on a continuous base
19/09/1988
Administrative, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Responding to the A.J. Miller & Associates request for an additional payment, exceeding that of the engineering contract and of the already approved and paid additional work. Requesting invoices of proof for the extra claims
05/10/1988
Financial, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding a list of changes to be made, subsequent to the most recent change orders submitted. Forthcoming changes are outlined in nine groups with reference to particular Change Order numbers.
10/11/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Jullian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: A subcontract has been issued to Carl Lindberg within the budget allowance of Oliver & Company Inc.. Wishing that this can assure the completion of the arcade in accordance with everyone's aesthetic and financial satisfaction
11/10/1988
Contractual, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: A follow up written report of all verbal discussions and decisions made during various field meetings. A synopsis of one of seven meetings is described as an appraisal for Henry Sterngold
11/10/1988
Progress of Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Escrow instructions of Housing for Independent People, Inc. Escrow No. 294739-DNH. The document constitutes Housing for Independent People, Inc. instructions to the Escrow Holder. A list of seventeen instructions and what amounts will be paid to each participant in the lawsuit as well as instructions to close
18/07/1990
Legal Case, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Housing for Independent People, Inc./Oliver & Co./Center for Environmental Structure. A letter listing multiple documents that must be addressed and once completed and signed, returned and delivered to escrow so that the settlement can be consummated
20/07/1990
Legal Case, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Housing for Independent People, Inc. (H.I.P.) / Oliver & Co. / Center for Environmental Structure (C.E.S.) Escrow No 294739-DNH. Authorization to file Request for Dismissal and record the release of Mechanics' Lien after a check for $78,500.00 made payable to C.E.S. has been delivered. Additional request for final documents
23/07/1990
Legal Case, Request for Payment
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Expressing great concerns and dissatisfaction about the way the financial arrangements and payments have been handled. An analysis of events is also described by seven major points, clarifying the reasons for this. Letter also mentions that a draft of specifications is attached to it.
28/08/1987
Administrative, Informative
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Discusses the lack of a Uniform Building Code in reference to occupancy that is applicable to the Homeless Center, proposes various approximate code possibilities and expresses the need to further pursue the establishment of specifications for this case
12/08/1986
Design Matters, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Providing an update on material for concrete casting, coloring, and concrete strength testing. Also mentions concrete inserts and other experiment samples
12/06/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Informing Housing for Independent People that the Center for Environmental Structure approves only the payment of the attached bill, sent by Oliver & Company, but does not approve the actual values appearing on the schedule of values prepared by them. Values will be corrected by Center for Environmental Structure
28/04/1988
Financial, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Raising concerns regarding the schedule of values presented by Oliver & Company and letting them know that the Center for Environmental Structure will review and revise it. The company needs to re-send the certificate of payment for the Center for Environmental Structure to proceed with the payment of the approved bill
28/04/1988
Financial, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Request for completion of the fourteen clarification details, as previously discussed
13/06/1988
Design Matters, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Response to request for clarification details
20/06/1988
Design Matters, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Requesting completion of a) pending clarification details; b) revised structural details for changes proposed on 2nd floor walls; c) other miscellaneous issues
30/06/1988
Design Matters, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding a "Final Schedule of Values" list for review and acceptance; to be used as guide for all future requests for payment
26/08/1988
Financial, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Indication of receipt of "Schedule of Values" sent by C.E.S., and reporting on a request by the owner to formulate all changes in contract work as change orders to be added to the billing schedule.
23/09/1988
Financial, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding the revised schedule of values after reviewing all factors like contracts, estimates and precontract negotiations. Requesting of the contractor to consider the values and prepare documents for further discussion as needed. Different line items included, are marked, and need further review
01/05/1988
Financial, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Providing information on the nailing pattern to be followed for constructing the shear walls; with two sketches of wall details attached
30/09/1988
Design Matters, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding a design drawing for the installation of the water facilities for the project and a cost estimate for this job. Responsibilities for each party are outlined. Signed and acknowledged by Al DiLudovico
02/02/1988
Design Matters, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Responding to the request for waterproofing recommendations and clarifying that the contractor is not qualified to make such recommendations for design solutions. Also, expresses the need to have a definite statement as to when construction activities can be resumed.
04/02/1988
Design Matters, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Discusses design responsibilities vs. implementation of designs: Architects and engineers design and contractors install and build according to design. This letter specifically deals with building leak issues and where there is potential for problems. It is stated that Oliver & Co. have every intention of making the building waterproof, but indeed they must utilize the drawings, specifications and details provided to them by C.E.S.
18/02/1988
Design Matters, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: San Jose Housing Project. Giving an update on eight different aspects of the project and requesting the issuing of specific change orders and drawings regarding the proposed changes, which are also affecting the contract budget. Budget excesses to be included in the change orders.
31/03/1988
Financial, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Apologies for having to terminate a meeting scheduled to discuss multiple correspondence. A request to reschedule is made
07/04/1988
Financial, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Informing on the issue of project management by the architect in accordance with the contract and demanding that all future correspondence, inquiries, change order requests and bills be sent directly to C.E.S. management, including any discussions relating to financial matters.
08/04/1988
Contractual, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding a list of the categories which should be included in the contractor's schedule of values
08/04/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Confirming the discussed upon points during two different telephone conversations relating to modifications of a specific payment application
22/04/1988
Financial, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Notification that three pieces of information must be provided before PG&E engineering and service can be established: 1) site plan, 2) construction schedule and 3) Load Data Sheet. Service is threatened to be behind schedule
25/04/1988
Progress of Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Addressing the issues encountered in relation to electrical installations in the walls, caused by difficulties in interpreting the provided drawings. This problem should have been communicated directly to the project manager on time otherwise the architect could not be held responsible. The same timeliness is demanded for any other problem encountered by the superintendent or a subcontractor in the future
25/04/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Scheduled meeting between Steve Oliver, Maxim Schrogin, Christopher Alexander, Gary Black, Henry Sterngold. Agenda is attached with seven topics to be addressed
10/05/1988
Planning of Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Updating, after a visit to the job site, on issues requiring immediate responses. Issues are relating to: finish hardware, door specifications, location of electrical supply, construction type of the dining room foundation wall, and window designs
16/05/1988
Planning of Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Addressing the issues mentioned in a previous letter regarding the heating and ventilation drawing. Notifying Maxim Schrogin that this letter will serve as architectural approval that the new marked up drawings are approved regarding aesthetic design
25/05/1988
Planning of Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Confirmation for the request for gas and electric service to the Shelter for the Homeless. Noted are the responsibilities for the PG&E company and the Housing for Independent People, Inc., which includes backfilling, trenching, and substructures on the drawing. Inspection requirements are noted
02/06/1988
Planning of Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Letter of confirmation that Maxim Schrogin will not sign a subcontract before a review by Center for Environmental Structure
27/06/1988
Contractual, Construction Contract
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding the approval letter from the Santa Clara County Health Department for the food serving area of the kitchen and stating the two corrections required to be made before their inspection. A request is made to the contractor to comply and arrange for the inspections
08/07/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding the Pacific Gas & Electric and the San Jose Water Company requirements
13/07/1988
Design Matters, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Informing on the revised masonry wall heights along the arcade. Request to inform the mason and obtain credit for the reduced amount of masonry needed
25/07/1988
Design Matters, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Requesting the submittal of a cost breakdown to be provided by the contractor and all subcontractors when a Change Order is submitted in order to be processed.
26/07/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding a revised drawing by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and instructing on the immediate steps to be taken to facilitate these electric installations and inspection
29/07/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Request for an update on thirteen outstanding issues, such as window, door and hardware schdules, stairway details, footing and framing clarifications, City building inspector requests, pending truss approval, etc. Requesting immediate responses to the pending issues.
03/08/1988
Construction Works, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Results from the inspection of the finished carpentry at the lobby ceiling. Findings are included that discuss improper workmanship with their description. Recommendations for repair to the findings are spelled out in detail
09/09/1988
Construction Works, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Responding to an invoice sent by the Center for Environmental Structure by explaining the points of disagreement regarding the work claimed; response also sent via mailgram is included
20/09/1988
Financial, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Discussing all unresolved yet design issues which considerably surpass the allowed budget and requesting redesigning and/or new bids to be made following the budget limits, all issues that are seriously delaying the construction. The overdue current payment to the contractor is also mentioned
28/09/1988
Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reminding of the fact that a proof of insurance has not yet been provided by the C.E.S., which is required for the construction subcontract to be authorized
11/10/1988
Legal Issue, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Expressing the architect's categorical rejection of the different instructions given by the owner regarding door orders and the wood fascia; instructions were contrary to those given by architect. Reminder that written approval is required before any change.
20/10/1988
Construction Works, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Requesting a proposed method of creating an egress through a second floor window, as soon as possible
03/11/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Contractor's summary on the egress issues, communicated to him by the architect and the owner in two different mailgrams dated 20-Oct-1988 and 3-Nov-1988, and reference to his efforts for potential remedies to the window egress problem.
03/11/1988
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Urging Al DeLudovico to address four, previously requested, important but still pending issues, hoping for a fast and smooth resolution and continuation of the project. The four issues are restated in detail
15/11/1988
Financial, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: RE: Housing for Independent People Mechanic's Lien Forms. Forwarding two forms of mechanic's liens, one for architectural and the other for subcontractor services, and giving instructions on how they must be filled out and signed
16/11/1988
Legal Issue, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Responding to contractor's topics of concern and explaining in detail the current status of all four points previously stated. Al DiLudovico is also expressing his discontent with the contractor's performance on specific issues
01/11/1988
Financial, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Contract with the Center for Environmental Structure. Forwarding a copy of the mechanic's lien and the preliminary 20-day notice for the tileworks C.E.S. will be performing on wall cladding.
05/12/1988
Legal Case, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Commendation for adding James McGuire to the project, though the lack of timely decisions and answers is a remaining concern. A full-time access of one person providing answers, is crucial for a smooth operation
12/10/1988
Progress of Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Setting the limits of what people can enter the construction site and making sure that unauthorized personnel cannot alter the work in place. It is a matter of insurance and security, as well as assurance of avoiding further damages
24/10/1988
Contractual, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Clarifying to the City of San Jose Building Department that all changes to the project from the permit drawings are the responsibility of the owner (HIP) only, who will then demand updates and corrections to be made by the architect. Requesting for approval of framing and subsequent inspections
31/10/1988
Design Matters, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Informing the owner and the architect on the results of the field inspector's indication that the second storey wood windows do not meet building code egress requirements. Reminding also of the city's request for the updated permit drawings to be provided.
02/11/1988
Construction Works, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Proposal for revising storm drain at project location, providing information on cost and specifications for this job
09/11/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Notification that the building permit drawings must be updated to reflect changes made by the issued 'clarifications', as per the Building Inspector's advice.
17/11/1988
Administrative
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Informing on the architect's changes regarding the lattice work shown on the initial drawings of the Kitchen, Laundry and Shower building South elevation
17/12/1988
Financial, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Contract with Center for Environmental Structure. Forwarding a copy of the mechanic's lien and of the preliminary 20-day notice for the work that the Center for Environmental Structure will be doing on the tilework
05/12/1988
Legal Case, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Response to a request for a modification two main entry doors of the dining hall; sketch attached
08/03/1989
Design Matters, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Informing on the key aspects to be included in the design of the shelter which arose during a meeting with the client taking also under consideration concerns and desires of the users
02/08/1986
Design Matters, Minutes of Meeting
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Requiring an answer on the "Final Schedule of Values" previously sent; continued use of the temporary schedule of values is unacceptable
20/09/1988
Financial, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Request for extension of contract time due to the delays outlined in the letter.
13/10/1988
Contractual, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Discussion of issues preventing payment be made to C.E.S. and the resolutions required including obtaining insurance and bonding
21/11/1988
Contractual, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Request for past due payment. Re-establishing previously ignored points regarding job responsibilities with inclusions and exclusions of responsibilities. Notes of the goodwill already provided
22/11/1988
Financial, Request for Payment
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Request to relinquish Center for Environmental Structure as subcontractor from performing certain items of work listed as part of the contract
02/02/1989
Contractual, Construction Contract
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: General Contractor's Claim for Delay Time. A letter indicating that a deep analysis has been completed regarding a $43,245.00 claim presented by Maxim Schrogin in a 3-Mar-1989 letter. After careful study, a conclusion was made that it has not merit and Housing for Independent People, Inc., does not need to pay the claim. An Architects report will follow. Unsigned
18/04/1989
Contractual, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Requesting from the Center for Environmental Structure to resume immediatelly its work according to the contract and resolve the issue of Carl Lindberg's payment for his labor work later
19/01/1989
Contractual, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Letter indicating numerous misleading and crucial misstatements in a previous letter with a list of comments related to them
03/06/1989
Contractual, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Request for settling past due payment of $150,000 in full or in part, otherwise work demanded cannot not be assigned. Other compromises are discussed
29/09/1989
Financial, Request for Payment
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Expressing concerns regarding the "heat bend" procedure for the #10 rebars for the gunnite truss and recommending additional reviews, and requesting attestations by the structural engineer/designer regarding the finally produced bending angles
15/03/1989
Construction Works, Construction Process
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re-transmitting a document sent by the City of San Jose Rehabilitation Inspector after detecting ceiling defects, and asking for repair recommendations
12/05/1989
Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reminding on the immediate need to have the recommendations for repairing and finishing the wood beams in the lobby and dayroom
19/06/1989
Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Expressing concerns about a clarification recently sent by the C.E.S. and requesting an answer on its applicability for remedying the Lobby ceiling beams
06/07/1989
Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Informing that the concrete bench backs constructed by the C.E.S. without obtaining the owner's approval, will not be financed by the owner if cost exceeds $400.00
06/07/1989
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: In response to the letter addressing the concrete bench backs being constructed without authorization, reminds that this issue was discussed and authorized weeks before construction started
15/07/1989
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Demanding an immediate solution for the fire sprinkler riser at the entrance of the shelter, as the one submitted was rejected, and assuming any additional costs this work might require
02/08/1989
Legal Issue, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Requesting update on the Building Permit status and an exact date to be expected
02/08/1989
Legal Issue, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Expressing strong concerns for the delay of obtaining the Building Permit for rehabilitating the existing storage shed
22/09/1989
Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Center for Environmental Structure v. Homes for Independent People, et al., Santa Clara Superior Court Nos: 682110 and 690-895. Notifying about the two mechanics liens filed and recorded against the property, and forwarding copies of the respective summons and complaint for each of the enclosure actions. Request to sign and return in the included envelope to serve as Notice of Acknowledgement of Receipt
06/10/1989
Legal Case, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding an invoice with detailed breakdown of the C.E.S. construction work, and explaining the reasoning for the past due amounts and request for payment
30/11/1989
Financial, Request for Payment
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Letter responding to a reminder by Al DiLudovico, informing that requested information was forwarded to contractors and himself on 18-Nov-88
26/06/1989
Administrative, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Draft of a letter providing an overall review of the existing situation, regarding the shift of purpose and function of the shelter, away from the initially imagined. It highlights the elements which need care and attention in order to accomplish its purpose in providing a dignified way of living.
26/05/1989
Status of Project, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Notification that since a punch list has not been created after multiple request attempts and several months to urge its completion, if it is not completed by 10-Jan-1990, a Notice of Default will be invoked
08/01/1990
Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Explaining why the Housing for Independent people is not responsible for paying the invoices sent to them by the Center for Environmental Structure, as it has never made any verbal commitment that the C.E.S. can provide and install material on the project
11/01/1990
Financial, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Transmitting the letters between attorneys John Marshall Collins, Tom Squeri and Robert D. Links. All these letters regard the dispute between the Center for Environmental Structure, the owner, and the contractor
11/04/1990
Legal Case, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Explaining the city's role as that of a construction lender to the Housing for Independent people, which has no responsibility to determine the merits of any claim in relationship to HIP or the general contractor
24/04/1990
Legal Issue, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding a previously sent letter describing Christopher Alexander's desire to continue as consultant whenever major decisions affecting the original design of the building would be made.
22/03/1991
Progress of Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: A draft letter with a handwritten note requesting review by Christoper Alexander. Letter asks for approval of the foundation plan by the City Building Official and explains why other pending permits will not affect the proposed foundation design.
16/10/1987
Administrative, Informative
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Confirmation letter regarding the approval of the gas meter location by PG&E and requesting completion of final drawings
02/12/1987
Administrative, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Bond - Transmittal of a 3-part Message & Reply form regarding the issuance of bond, and requesting the completion to the attached questionnaire and return with financial statements
10/08/1987
Administrative, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Bond - Forwarding the certified statements of assets, liabilities and fund balance for the Center of Environmental Structure, Inc., together with the related statements of revenues and expenses as of 31-Dec-1984, 31-Dec-85, 31-Dec-86 (revised) and 31-Dec-86.
18/10/1987
Financial, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Bond - Forwarding three pages with reference information on insurance and bonding requirements for construction of the Shelter for the Homeless.
19/05/1987
Administrative, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Budget summary with items over the budget, future adds, and other potential adds
05/02/1988
Financial, Informative
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Clarifying the specific responsibilities of the architect and distinguishing them from those of the contractor, regarding the provision of special constructing details
07/02/1988
Construction Works, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Draft of a letter prepared in response to a meeting between Center for Environmental Structure and the contractor discussing the process to be followed by both in providing solutions to potential problem-areas; letter has been edited and returned.
25/02/1988
Planning of Works, Memorandum
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Follow-up of a telephone conversation, discussing the issue of having to adjust the layout of the building on the site and the need to update drawings
02/03/1988
Planning of Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Letter requesting corrections to be made in the AIA form --application for payment-- submitted to HIP on 22-Mar-1988.
28/03/1988
Financial, Transaction Document
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Billing Procedure for HIP Project: Requesting the contractor to submit its monthly statements of account to C.E.S. on time for enabling prompt approval.
28/03/1988
Financial, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Clarifications, Change Orders and Arbitration; outlines the procedures to be followed of each one of them during the duration of the project.
28/03/1988
Contractual, Construction Contract
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Estimated Progress Schedule; request for current progress schedule of works, with reference to the C.E.S. subcontract items.
28/03/1988
Planning of Works, Schedule
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Contract with the Center for Environmental Structure. Forwarding a copy of the mechanic's lien and the preliminary 20-day notice for the tileworks C.E.S. will be performing on wall cladding.
05/12/1988
Legal Case, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding three change orders requesting signature.
29/03/1988
Administrative, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: General contractor's letter forwarding fourteen proposed change orders, which being discretionary, do not allow a new contract total to be estimated, until the ones approved are agreed. Furthermore, he notifes the client that there is a list of eighteen items with cost estimates, which will be necessary to complete the job.
09/09/1988
Administrative, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Handwritten letter reporting on the current schedule of activities, events and issues needing to be addressed and answered. Mentioned attachments are missing.
23/10/1988
Construction Works, Informative
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Note written on a page with a sketch of the window grills at the courtyard entry, including sizes of rods, anchors and rough construction information.
01/01/1988
Design Matters, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Commenting on each proposed Change Order dated 9-Sep-1988, which were included in the letter sent by Oliver & Co. on 10-Nov-88.
21/11/1988
Administrative, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Responding to general contractor's claims and incorrect assessments about the levels of construction completion and of overcharging for them.
21/11/1988
Administrative, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Informing about the lack of exact, clear measurements provided by the plumbing plans that could result in wrong or inaccurate pipping placement in the slabs.
23/03/2024
Construction Works, Informative
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Responding to concerns over door widths and the fire ratings of certain doors as discussed during a meeting. A list of the requirements by which the specified doors must comply.
18/08/1988
Administrative, Design Standards
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Message note by the general contractor to HIP, reminding that the discount offer will only be valid if progress bill #7 is paid by 10-9-88.
31/08/1988
Financial, Services Fee
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Personal note to Christopher Alexander together with forwarding a letter already sent to Gary Black; expressing interest about the possibility in collaborating with him in the Julain Street Inn project.
12/05/1988
Prospect of Project, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding for approval a reference document with information about electrical panel cuts
03/08/1988
Design Matters, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Bond - Forwarding an initial summary of the 1987 books and accounting records of the Center for Environmental Structure, Inc.; further analysis required for completing the accounting for 1987.
29/02/1988
Financial, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Bond - Requesting additional financial information to be provided, as required by the surety for approving a bond to the Center for Environmental Structure.
08/04/1988
Financial, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Bond - Forwarding the completed Contractors Surety Application Questionnaire and copies of C.E.S.'s financial Statements for evaluation, together with a check covering the appraisal fee; one draft hand-filled Application Questionnaire is also included
11/05/1988
Financial, Informative, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Bond - Confirming the delivery of documents to the Amwest Surety Insurance Company appraisers sent by the Center for Environmental Structure
18/05/1988
Administrative, Informative
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Bond - Informing the Amwest Surety Insurance Company about the status of the account of the Center for Environmental Structure with the bank
07/06/1988
Financial, Informative
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Bond - Answering to previously requested clarifications regarding the property the Center for Environmental Structure is using for collateral for its construction bond
18/10/1988
Financial, Informative
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Design proposal and cost estimate for the installation of water facilities to serve the buildings according to the attached final plans.
02/02/1988
Design Matters, Subcontracting Services
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Two official notifications issued by the San Jose Fire Department informing on the new sign off inspection form to be used at the job site and on the increase of the inspection fees
31/08/1988
Administrative, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Bid offer for furnishung labor and materials for a concrete block capping above the finished floor in the dining hall
27/07/1988
Contractual, Subcontracting Services
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Subcontractor's update to the contractor of the completion of the change of PVC to cast iron pipe, as required by the building department and notation of the price included in change order #15.
25/04/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Letter responding to a request for presenting various examples showing the special attention given by the Center for Environmental Structure to the design-decision process and the execution of special building features
29/01/1989
Design Matters, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Responding to Alrie Middlebrook, the Landscape Architect of the project, to inform her of the C.E.S. final bill to HIP and the amount owed.
01/02/1990
Financial, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: RE: 20 Day Preliminary Notice. Three copies of Notices of Completion dated 8-Mar-1990 issued by the City of San Jose in response to three notices filed by C.E.S. in February 1989 and 1990.
10/04/1990
Legal Issue, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Response to request by the client for punch list and the difficulties of doing so, after having received no funds; reference to the issuance of the certificate of substantial completion
11/01/1990
Financial, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Letter titled "Punch List Notice of Items Required for Final Completion" with 11-page attachment listing in detail the items of the building which need to be corrected for the final completion of works
14/01/1990
Construction Works, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Demanding issuance of a lien for the final amount owed to Center for Environmental Structure. Attached are eight pages of the "Final Bill for Architectural Services, Project Management and Construction Work" in accordance with the architectural contract
01/02/1990
Legal Issue, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Mechanic's Lien for Housing for Independent People Project. Copy of new Lien and instructions for filing included
01/02/1990
Legal Case, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Housing for Independent People Settlement - Eighteen pages containing the latest three documents. Documents forwarded: 1) a partial letter by the Housing for Independent People's attorney with the updates included in the revised agreement, 2) a revised summary of claims by the contractor and 3) the revised 'Project Close-Out Agreement'. The transmittal note is asking for review and discussion ASAP
05/07/1990
Legal Case, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Demanding a fair approach by the City of San Jose Housing Department in settling the claims of payment by both, Oliver &Company and by the Center for Environmental Structure simultaneously, or not at all.
06/04/1990
Financial, Request for Payment
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Response stating the Housing Department's responsibility extending only to the approved contracted amount between the Housing for Independent People and the general contractor
10/04/1990
Financial, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Three letters relating to problems that occurred during the construction of the stucco wall and the placement of the second-floor tiles because of the wrong handling of them; sent for legal purposes
25/05/1990
Legal Issue, Outstanding Issues
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Letter with draft settlement agreement attached
18/06/1990
Legal Case, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Response to the settlement agreement indicating that it is not as previously negotiated. Detailed analysis of situation is included
06/07/1990
Legal Case, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Letter with enclosures including the Housing for Independent People settlement agreement and instructions for finalizing. Also are court copies of submitted documents and agreements thereto
23/07/1990
Legal Case, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Housing for Independent People, Inc. Settlement modification to the Project Close-Out Agreement with instructions on how to complete
07/08/1990
Legal Case, Transmittal
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Forwarding the 12-page "Punch List Notice of Items Required for Final Completion" prepared by C.E.S., with review and edit notes for each pending item, regarding their completion level
25/07/1990
Legal Case, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Re: Housing for Independent People Settlement - Forwarding a copy of the executed settlement agreement signed by all by 31-Jul-1990. Also, expressing personal wishes and comments for the new teaching semester and the upcoming carpet exhibit; 14 pages
07/08/1990
Legal Case, Transmittal
SEE ALL Correspondence
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set R "Residential Building" - Construction details
10/08/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, DetailsArchitectural design drawing sheet with construction details of the second floor arcade railng and lattice, the staircase handrail, the exit iron gate, and the front porch parapet.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Preliminary Design Drawings - Drainage plans
15/04/1987
Mechanical Design, Preliminary Design, Drainage Plan, SpecificationsTwo mechanical design drainage plans for the interior courtyards of the building, with handwritten notes and specifications.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Sketches
01/01/1986
Architectural Design, Sketches, Floor PlanSketch of an early version of the ground and second floor plans of the building and the interior courtyard.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set D "Dining Hall" - Structural system
10/07/1987
Structural Design, Permit Drawing, Axonometric, Section, DetailsStructural drawing sheet with a detailed cross section of the Dining Hall and construction details of the foundation, walls and roof.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set D "Dining Hall" - Structural system
2 2) Gunite concrete truss
10/07/1987
Structural Design, Permit Drawing, ElevationTwo drawing sheets of the concrete truss with dimensions and notes on reinforcement. The first titled “Precast Concrete Truss” is an architectural drawing included the the 1987 building permit. The second is a structural drawing titled “Gunite Concrete Truss” and ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Sketch of parking plan
01/04/1987
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, Floor PlanHardline sketch of the onsite parking plan.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction Drawings MEP - Sprinkler system
04/03/1988
Mechanical Design, Construction Drawings, Floor Plan, Section, DetailsTwo mechanical design drawing sheets of the sprinkler system water flow, installed in the building interior spaces and the exterior arcades; drawings include details of the pipe profiles and ceiling attachments, as well as building sections with the vertical layouts.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction Drawings MEP - Gas and electric meters
25/05/1988
Electrical Design, Construction Drawings, Floor Plan, ElevationPartial floor plan and elevation of the west end of the kitchen and showers building, depicting the new locations of the gas and electric meters, as they were finally approved by PG&E. Included are handwritten notes by PG&E, regarding the ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction Drawings MEP - Heating system
24/08/1988
Mechanical Design, Construction Drawings, Floor Plan, Section, DetailsTwo mechanical design drawing sheets for the heating system layout for the two building levels, with relevant details. They include handwritten specification notes, corrections on the ventilation openings, and a stamp of the building department together with a signed note ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction Drawings - Roof framing plan
2 2) Plan of the remaining part of the roof
01/07/1988
Structural Design, Construction Drawings, Roof PlanStructural design roof framing plan presenting the building in two partial drawings, with detailed information on the roof curvature, the special angular layout of rafters, their dimensions and roof edge details at the turning points.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: As-Built Drawings
2 2) Modified and precise layout of the building complex, as recorded from the site on 1-Mar-1988
01/03/1988
Architectural Design, As-Built Drawing, Layout ProcessThe as-built grading plan and the modified layout of the building complex demonstrate the importance of making final decisions on site and adjusting to newly emerging situations during the design process.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction Drawings - Change Order #1
16/02/1988
Architectural Design, Construction Drawings, DetailsChange order drawing regarding the construction of partition walls with a structural rating 50, as illustrated in two wall section details, one vertical and one horizontal, with notes and specifications.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Sketches
01/01/1988
Architectural Design, Sketches, ElevationLarge scale hardline sketch of the Julian street elevation, used as a study of the alternating repetition between the elements of the facade and their balanced proportions; comparing the ground floor structural bays with the concrete benches and windows, with ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction Drawings - Structural design clarification on exterior staircase
01/12/1989
Structural Design, Construction Drawings, Floor Plan, Section, Elevation, DetailsStructural design revised and approved drawing sheet of the East exterior staircase with additional explanatory details, replacing the corresponding permit drawing.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Landscape Design - Construction Drawings
4 4) Planting details
20/12/1989
Landscape Design, Construction Drawings, Planting Plan, Irrigation Plan, DetailsFour landscape design revised drawing sheets.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set R "Residential Building" - Construction details
10/08/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, DetailsArchitectural design drawing sheet with the construction details of the precast tile panels; a note indicates that techical modifications were to be submitted at a later date.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set K "Kitchen & Showers" - Drawing index
10/07/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, Drawing IndexCover sheet with drawing index listing two drawings.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set L "Landscape"
10/09/1987
Landscape Design, Permit Drawing, Details, SpecificationsLandscape design drawing sheet for the irrigation installation including details and specifications.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set R "Residential Building" - Structural system
3 3) Roof framing plan with construction details, as revised in Aug.27
27/08/1987
Structural Design, Permit Drawing, Framing PlanThree structural design drawing sheets with framing plans.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Preliminary Design Drawings - Schedule of Wall Openings
06/05/1987
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, ElevationTwo drawings containing all the exterior wall segments with the contained openings for doors and windows .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Sketches
3 3) Outline of the lot with dimensions
01/01/1986
Architectural Design, Sketches, Floor PlanThree pages with sketches of the building and the lot.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of set B "Building Complex" - Drawing index
2 2) General notes, structural specifications, abbreviations and symbols
10/07/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, Drawing Index, Specifications, NotesTwo cover sheets.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of set B "Building Complex" - Site plan
25/08/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, Site PlanArchitectural design drawing sheet with the site plan of the building complex as it was laid out on the site, including a vicinity map, the building code summary and revision date.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of set B "Building Complex" - Foundation plan
4 4) Foundation details
10/07/1987
Structural Design, Permit Drawing, Foundation PlanFour structural design drawing sheets with grading and foundation plans.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction Drawings - Five clarifications
6 6) Details of opening for gas meter
30/06/1988
Architectural Design, Construction Drawings, DetailsSix pages with clarification drawings providing additional information on five construction issues.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction Drawings - Seven clarifications
7 7) Dining hall window sill & jamb detail with construction information
04/11/1988
Architectural Design, Construction Drawings, DetailsSeven drawing sheets providing a revised window schedule and construction details.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction Drawings - Change Order
11/03/1988
Architectural Design, Construction Drawings, DetailsChange order drawing regarding the location of grade beams and columns, with details of the residential building’s curved part, depicting the beam and column layout with measurements.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction Drawings - Structural design clarification # 46 on Dining Hall roof
21/12/1988
Structural Design, Construction Drawings, Roof Plan, Section, DetailsStructural design drawing sheet with details and explanatory information, providing clarifications for the construction of the Dining Hall roof in relation to the 2nd floor arcade structure.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Shop Drawing - Window Template
01/01/1988
Architectural Design, Shop Drawing, ElevationFull size shop drawing template, depicting the exterior elevation of the upper segment of a dining hall window.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Drafts of Preliminary Design Drawings - Elevations
01/04/1987
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, ElevationTwo versions of the same drawing including the west and north elevations, with pencil corrections.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction Drawings - Structural design clarifications
14/07/1989
Structural Design, Construction Drawings, Floor Plan, Section, Elevation, DetailsFour drawings depicting the structural improvements for earthquake resistance, and the exterior wall facade treatment of the southwest and northwest corner for the old existing brick building. They include 1) Plot Plan; 2) Floor plan and elevations; 3) Roof plan ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Sketches
01/12/1989
Architectural Design, Sketches, ElevationSketches depicting four design variations of the iron gate, located on the street facade of the residential building.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set R "Residential Building" - Drawing index
27/08/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, Drawing IndexCover sheet with drawing index lising nineteen drawings.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set R "Residential Building" - Structural system
6 6) Stud wall construction
27/08/1987
Structural Design, Permit Drawing, Section, DetailsSix structural design drawing sheets.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Preliminary Design Drawings - Electrical plan
06/05/1987
Electrical Design, Preliminary Design, Floor PlanTwo drawing sheets of the electrical plan, one for each floor.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Preliminary Design Drawings - Food service equipment
07/09/1987
Food & Beverage Equipment, Preliminary Design, Floor Plan, Elevation, Details, SpecificationsThree drawings with a proposal for the kitchen area food service equipment; each one includes relevant detailed drawings, schedules, legends, calculations, notes and symbols. .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Drafts of Preliminary Design Drawings - Elevations
01/04/1987
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, ElevationTwo elevation drawings, one of the building south-facing wall and the other of the courtyard south-facing wall.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Drafts of Preliminary Design Drawings - Roof Curve Studies
06/05/1987
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, DetailsThree outline studies of the building curve, trying to set its center and angles; with dimensions.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Drafts of Preliminary Design Drawings - Floor Plan with Elevations
01/04/1987
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, Floor Plan, ElevationThree versions of the same drawing including floor plans and elevations, with several handwritten comments and correction, illustrating the period of its development.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Sketches
01/01/1986
Architectural Design, Sketches, Floor PlanSketch of an early version of the ground floor plan of the building layout and the interior courtyard, including a small axonometric of it.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of set B "Building Complex" - Floor plans
3 3) Roof level
08/09/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, Floor Plan, DetailsArchitectural design drawing sheets with floor plans of the three levels of the building.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of set B "Building Complex" - Fire protection
10/07/1987
Mechanical Design, Permit Drawing, Floor PlanFire Protection drawing sheet with floor plans highlighting the sprinklered areas and indicating the fire-resistant walls.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set R "Residential Building" - Structural system
2 2) Heavy timber details for ceilings in main lobby and entrance lobby
27/08/1987
Structural Design, Permit Drawing, Axonometric, DetailsTwo structural design drawing sheets with detailing of heavy timber elements.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set R "Residential Building" - Structural system
2 2) Exterior staircase plan, section & elevation
10/07/1987
Structural Design, Permit Drawing, Floor Plan, Section, ElevationTwo structural design drawing sheets.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set K "Kitchen & Showers" - Sections
10/07/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, SectionArchitectural drawing sheet with two longitudinal sections, cutting through the dining hall.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set L "Landscape"
10/09/1987
Landscape Design, Permit Drawing, Details, SpecificationsLandscape design drawing sheet including planting details and specifications.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Preliminary Design Drawings - Elevations
11/05/1987
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, ElevationOne drawing depicting the North, West and South elevations and includes a schedule of materials.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of set B "Building Complex" - Grading plan
06/05/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, Grading PlanGrading plan of the building complex with the initial approval to begin site preparation and excavations for the foundation.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Preliminary Design Drawings - Details
06/05/1987
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, DetailsTwo drawings depicting: 1. Various concrete details of foundation, columns, beams, and connections to the stud walls 2. Main lobby ceiling design with details of its wooden members and connections.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Preliminary Design Drawings - Site plan
11/05/1987
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, Site PlanSite plan depicting: the building complex as it should be laid out on the site, a vicinity map, and two tables, one with a schedule of landscaping, and the other the schedule of areas and capacities of the site.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Preliminary Design Drawings - Floor plans
11/05/1987
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, Floor PlanThree floor plans: 1. Ground floor plan with a window schedule and information on interior finishes; 2. Second floor plan and 3. Roof plan with roof drainage street and site drainage as well as roof material information.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Preliminary Design Drawings - Sections
11/05/1987
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, SectionThree drawings of various building cross sections through the residential building, the kitchen building and the dining hall for which there is an additional horizontal section of the roof framing.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Preliminary Design Drawings - Foundation plans
4 4) Sketch of structural frame
06/05/1987
Structural Design, Preliminary Design, Foundation Plan, Framing PlanFour structural design drawing sheets of the foundation and framing plans.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set R "Residential Building" - Construction details
10/07/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, DetailsArchitectural design drawing sheet with the fabrication and assemby details of the ornamental precast concrete columns.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set D "Dining Hall" - Drawing index
10/07/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, Drawing IndexCover sheet with drawing index listing four drawings.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set D "Dining Hall" - Plans & various other
10/07/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, Floor Plan, Section, Elevation, Framing PlanArchitectural design drawing sheet with floor plan, roof framing plan, elevation in conjunction with the adjacent arcade, and construction details; window, door and finishes schedules are also included.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set D "Dining Hall" - Elevations & sections
10/07/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, Section, ElevationArchitectural drawing sheet with elevations and sections of the Dining Hall, in the context of the building complex.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set K "Kitchen & Showers" - Floor plans
2 2) Marked-up copy
10/07/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, Floor Plan, SectionArchitectural drawing sheet with detailed plans and cross section, construction details, window & door schedules and finishes; a copy of the drawing with marked-up items and clarifications is also included.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set L "Landscape"
10/09/1987
Landscape Design, Permit Drawing, Planting PlanLandscape design drawing sheet with the planting plan, materials and notes.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set L "Landscape"
10/09/1987
Landscape Design, Permit Drawing, Irrigation PlanLandscape design drawing sheet with the irrigation plan, a table of material types, notes and explanatory details.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set R "Residential Building" - Sections
27/08/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, SectionArchitectural design drawing sheet with two longitudinal and two cross sections as they were revised on 27-Aug-1987.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of Set R "Residential Building" - Floor plans
2 2) Second floor
02/09/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, Floor PlanTwo architectural design drawing sheets, depicting floor plans with windows, doors & finishes; each one includes a floor plan with indications of the opening types in coordination with the window and door schedules.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of set B "Building Complex" - Elevations
10/07/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, ElevationRevised architectural drawing sheet with the north, west, east and south elevations of the complex.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of set B "Building Complex" - Electrical design
2 2) Second floor
10/07/1987
Electrical Design, Permit Drawing, Floor PlanTwo electrical design drawing sheets with electrical plans and legend.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Drafts of Preliminary Design Drawings - Elevation & section through the Dining Hall
01/04/1987
Architectural Design, Preliminary Design, ElevationDrawing depicting a section through the Dining Hall with a view of the courtyard and entrance north-facing walls, with pencil corrections and annotations.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Preliminary Design Drawings - Plan for the improvement of off-site utilities
01/12/1987
Mechanical Design, Preliminary Design, Site Plan, Details, SpecificationsDrawing depicting the layout of city’s public utilities along Julian and Montgomery streets; includes detailed sections, specifications and guidelines for connecting to them at the southeast corner of the two-street intersection. .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Building Permit drawings of set B "Building Complex" - Acoustic shear walls
10/07/1987
Architectural Design, Permit Drawing, Floor PlanArchitectural drawing sheet of the second floor plan depicting the location of the acoustic shear walls with red color.
SEE ALL Drawings
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Architect's Report Regarding General Contractor's Claims for Delay Time
1 1) Final report
05/05/1989
Project Report49-page architect’s report on “General Contractor’s Claims for Delay Time” with a forwarding letter. It includes Table of Contents, Introduction and Outline, Part 1: The Deeep Financial Reasons for Oliver’s Attempt to Discredit C.E.S.; Part 2: Oliver’s Laxed Attitude towards ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Compression Test Results
06/06/1988
Engineering Report, Structural Report3 pages with the results of compression tests of the columns and beams of the residential building. Tests were run at the section lines A, B & C, from lines 9 to 21 on 26-Apr-88, 16-May-88, 1-Jun-88 and 22-Jun-88.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: HIP Project - Shear Walls
10/12/1987
Engineering Report, Structural7-page structural study of the dining hall’s periferal shear walls.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Project Close-out Agreement
15/07/1990
Contractual, Close-out Agreement52 pages in total of which eleven pages describe the close-out agreement between Oliver & Company, the Housing for Independent People (HIP) and the Center for Environmental Structure (C.E.S.). The agreement describes and includes six more supportive documents: 1) The ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Torsion Strength of Heat Bent Joints in #10 Reinforcing Bars
01/01/1988
Engineering Report, Structural ReportTest report on steel details in the concrete truss; it includes Disclaimer, Abstract, 1. Introduction, 2. Testing Procedure, 3. Results and 4. Recommendations for Field Fabrication.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Standard Form of Agreement Between the Owner and the Contractor
19/11/1987
Contractual, Construction Contract25-page standard AIA agreement form between the Housing for Independent People and Oliver & Company as Contractor with the Center for Environmental Structure as the architect. Establishing the general conditions of the contract, its requirements, duties and timing for initiating ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: HIP Project - Dinning Hall Truss
09/12/1987
Engineering Report, Structural42-page report on the truss design regarding Down loads, Live loads, Wind loads and Earthquakes. An analytical computer re-run of the nodes for the final truss design are incorporated in the report.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exhibit A- FY 1985-86 Working Agreement
01/01/1986
Reference Document27-page reference report describing the primary task, services to be provided and the intents, regarding a homeless project about to be implemented by the San Jose Urban Ministry. A thorough analysis of the problems needs and descriptions of the homeless ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Structural Engineering Contract
27/03/1987
Contractual, Design Services Agreement5-page signed contract between the Center for Environmental Structure and A.J. Miller and Associates for providing structural engineering services for the 15,000 square feet building designed by the C.E.S.; co-signed by Housing for Independent People, Inc.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Contract between Housing for Independent People Inc. and the Center for Environmental Structure
14/08/1986
Contractual, Design Services Agreement12-page signed design services contract between the Housing for Independent People Inc. and the Center for Environmental Structure as the architect. Work required by the architect includes the preparation of a site plan, preliminary design, working drawings, bid negotiation, supervision, ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Energy Compliance Report - San Jose Shelter for the Homeless
08/07/1987
Engineering Report, Energy ReportIncludes information such as Building Envelope Design, Heating and Cooling Summary, Glazing Surface Data, Proposed Construction Assembly, Mandatory Features and Devices Checklist.
SEE ALL Reports
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: C.E.S. Final Bill for Architectural Services, Project Management and Construction
01/02/1990
Financial, Services Fee8-page final bill with a detailed breakdown in Architectural Services, Project Management and Construction Items. .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: List of approved backflow prevention assemblies
09/03/1987
Design Matters, Design StandardsList of approved assemblies for reducing water pressure and eliminating water backflow regarding the installation of 4″ fire service.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost estimates by the Oliver & Co.
31/07/1987
Financial, Cost EstimateFive studies with contractor’s estimated costs by trade for the whole project, including progressively updated calculations between the months of January and July. Handwritten notes and editing are included.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Invoices issued to C.E.S.
11/05/1987
Financial, Transaction DocumentInvoice statement for the site drainage study, drainage calculations and plan.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: C.E.S. design services progress bills
22/09/1987
Financial, Services FeeFive progress bills for works already performed. The first dated 15-Feb-87 incorporates the fee increase due to the update on the building cost increase; the second dated 19-Mar-87 includes a corrected fee increase; the third dated 15-Jun-87 includes both a ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: PG&E informative note
01/01/1987
Design Matters, NotificationInformation provided by PG&E and refering to the requirements for establishing gas and/or electric service connection to the project on time.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Job estimate summary; section referring to Dining Hall
11/04/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate2-page section from the job estimate summary, which includes the contractor’s estimated costs for all lumber and lumber related material for the dining hall. .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Job estimate summary; section referring to 2nd Floor Arcade
11/04/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate2-page section from the job estimate summary, which includes the contractor’s estimated costs for all lumber and lumber related material for the 2nd floor arcade; a third page in a version of the first.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Job estimate summary; section referring to Arcade Canopy
11/04/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate2-page section from the job estimate summary, which includes the contractor’s estimated costs for all lumber and lumber related material for the 2nd floor arcade canopy; a third page in a version of the first.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Order #2 issued by C.E.S.
25/03/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderChange order #2 referring to the relocation of the residential building explaining how the resulting reduction of square feet affects the previously calculated costs of specific construction items; there is also an earlier version of the change order.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Order #3 issued by C.E.S.
25/03/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderChange order #3 regards the modification of the waterproffing detail at the meeting edge between the slab and the exterior wall of the residential building, as indicated in the attached sketch.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Meeting notes - Agenda
29/08/1988
Administrative, Minutes of MeetingSeven pages with hardwritten notes regarding meetings between C.E.S., the client and the general contractor and issues to be addressed and clarified; they were recorded during five different dates during August 1988; one more typed page with the agenda of ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Facilities Need Descriptions
28/07/1986
Design Matters, Design Standards3-page design brief of program area requirements of Julian Street Inn.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Answers and clarifications with reference to site meeting on August 4, 1988
04/08/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsFour pages with answers on the 20 points raised by the contractor during the August 4th meeting. The given answers relate only to the architectural quality of the building as technical quality is the main responsibility of the contractor.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for residential building - Miscellaneous
05/12/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsTwo clarifications on 1) Modifications focused on specific windows becoming emergency exits, with additional details of durability and waterproofing to be provided; 2) Seismic joints for building being deleted.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for dining hall - Concrete terrace & stair railing
11/10/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsThe two clarifications provided revised details for the dining hall south terrace and for the exterior stair railings of the building, as illustrated on a key map and relevant dimensoned elevations and details.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for residential building - Water proofing details
18/11/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsThe first clarification deals with flashing details in the connection of concrete columns and beams to stud walls and the second proposes modifications of previous flashing detail as illustrated in sketches.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: C.E.S. invoices for subcontracting specialty construction works
25/11/1988
Financial, Subcontracting ServicesTwo invoices relating to C.E.S. subcontracts; the first dated 31-Oct-88 refers to the arcade precast columns and the lobby ceiling, and the second dated 25-Nov-88 includes the breakdown of the tilework. The third record is an estimate of the total ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for 1st floor arcade - Beams
04/10/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsThree clarifications focused on the construction of the arcade beams and their various connections and supports: 1) 6″x12″ beam connection at the lobby end of the arcade; 2) 6″x6″ rafter connection to the 6″x12″ beam; 3) All beams of the ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for kitchen & showers - Foundation & stud wall finish
2 2) Clarification no. 33 - Exterior finish of stud walls at kitchen & shower building; cover page
30/09/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsDigitizedTwo cost-free clarifications.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for kitchen & showers - General issues
30/09/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsFour clarifications on general issues like attic ventilation, gas meter box location and design, connection of kitchen wall to the dining hall wall, and installation of electric wiring for a remotely operated entrance door to the shower area.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for kitchen & showers - Waterproofing Construction Details
16/11/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsThree clarifications on the shower room walls and floors: The first specifies sheetrock to be used as substrate for the tiles on walls; the second proposes the placement of a single bathroom drain, with accompanying sketches; the third specifies the ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Billing
06/04/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate, NotesHandwritten page listing the costs of construction activities, materials, and including general conditions, labor fringes, contingency amount, bond, overhead and fees costs, all summing up to the total contract amount .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Contractor's application for payment and architect's certificate
31/12/1988
Financial, Payment DueEight applications for payment of construction works completed between 01-Nov-1987 and 01-Jan-1989, as analyzed in the tables attached to each application.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Contractor's application for payment and architect's certificate
09/05/1988
Financial, Payment DueApplication for payment #3 of construction works completed between 11-Apr-88 and 01-May-88, as analyzed in the tables attached to the application. The contractor’s application was certified by C.E.S. following edits of calculations and forwarded to HIP; forwarding letter has been ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Invoices issued to Housing for Independent People, Inc.
25/04/1988
Financial, Transaction DocumentInvoice of services by Henry Sterngold, professional engineer, for reviews of drawings, relevant documents, advisory meetings and miscellaneous costs.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Invoices issued to Oliver & Co.
01/08/1988
Financial, Transaction DocumentInvoice and delivery statement by Lawler & Stanz, Inc. regarding machinery costs for changing PVC to cast iron pipes, as required by the San Jose Building Department.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Subcontractor's cost update
02/08/1988
Financial, Cost EstimateAnalysis of costs for installing a larger grease interceptor instead of the one initially approved .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Plan Correction Directive
31/08/1988
Design Matters, Design Standards, Outstanding Issues3-page official report from the Fire Department after reviewing the building permit drawings of the kitchen building only, providing a detailed list and guidelines of all specifications and items required to be corrected and furnished; inspection card is included .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Window quotation
22/08/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate4-page quotation for the windows with detailed information and specifications for each item. .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Wood roof & floor framing quotation
27/03/1988
Construction Works, Cost Estimate2-page proposal to the contractor for cost reduction on furnishing and installing wooden roof and floor framing systems as per C.E.S. plans and specifications; includes notes and exclusions.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Schedule of values
16/08/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate5-page schelude of values dated 10-Aug-88, prepared by C.E.S., based on negotiations between C.E.S. and the contractor after careful analysis of actual values and considered fair. There is also a 2-page second schedule, updated on 16-Aug-88, which contains the values ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: C.E.S. application for progress payment for subcontracting specialty construction works
25/03/1988
Financial, Payment DueTwo progress bills addressed to Oliver & Co. for the specialty works C.E.S. had been executing in the project as a subcontractor. The first progress payment is dated 25-Feb-89 and the second 25-Mar-89; both list eight subcontracts, the amount of ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Purchase order by Oliver & Co.
27/12/1988
Financial, Transaction DocumentPurchase order of construction materials needed on the job site for the specialty works to be executed by C.E.S., pertaining to concrete columns, formwork inserts, lobby ceiling beams, decorative headers and second story terracotta tiles.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Field Order - Acoustic quality of exterior doors, windows and interior partitions
16/02/1988
Construction Works, Field OrderField Order #1 notifying the general contractor on modifications regarding acoustic requirements; it includes one page with the description of proposed changes, one drawing with partition wall section details, and the second floor plan of the residential building with the ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Roofing Subcontract
09/09/1988
Contractual, Subcontracting ServicesAgreement signed by the general contractor for furnishing and installing roofing materials for the building; forwarded to C.E.S. for its information.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reports of construction meetings - February 1989
02/02/1989
Administrative, Minutes of MeetingMinutes of the 2-Feb-1989 construction meeting. Two of the major points discussed were the concrete trusses of the dining hall and the exterior tile cladding of the second floor of the residential building, both causing delay to the construction process. ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reports of construction meetings - March 1989
2 2) Minutes of meeting dated 23-Mar-1989
23/03/1989
Administrative, Minutes of MeetingDigitizedMinutes of two construction meetings with reference to the commencement of works of the concrete trusses and the steps to be followed for its construction, to previously missing and now approved clarifications as provided by the architect, and to the ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Contractor's application for payment and architect's certificate
30/06/1989
Financial, Payment DueFour applications for payment of construction works completed between 01-Jan-1989 and 1-Jul-1989, as analyzed in the tables attached to each application.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: C.E.S. design services progress bill
04/01/1989
Financial, Services FeeTwo progress bills sent on 4-Jan-1989; the first one is the “Revised Progress Bill” as of 16-Sept-88, and the second one is the “Summary of Current Progress Bills, November 16, 1988” which taking into account the first indicates the new ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Contractor's application for payment and architect's certificate
17/07/1989
Financial, Payment DueTwo applications for payment of construction works completed between 01-May-1989 and 16-Nov-1989, as analyzed in the tables attached to each application.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: C.E.S. expenses
09/09/1988
Financial, NotesHandwritten notes recording various office expenses by C.E.S. between September 1988 and 30-Jan-90. The expenses relate to telephone and courier mailing bills, gas and materials used on the fountain.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Punch list
16/07/1989
Construction Works, Cost Estimate2-page punch list of still pending construction items with relevant costs for their completion, organized in two categories as “first priority items” and “second priority items”; each category ends with the its subtotal cost.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Notes on "things done wrong"
01/01/1989
Construction Works, NotesShort typed list with heading “things done wrong”. It describes thirteen items of construction finishes decided by the owner and/or the contractor without consulting the architect, and characterized as detrimental to the overall feeling of the building.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Job estimate summary; section referring to Roof
11/04/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate3-page section from the job estimate summary, which includes the contractor’s estimated costs for all lumber and lumber related material for the roof.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: List of change orders
20/12/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderThree pages under the title “Change Orders Submitted by Oliver & Company – Analysis” with detailed descriptions of the fourteen submitted change orders and the various items included in each one.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Order #4 issued by C.E.S.
08/04/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderChange order #4 responding positively to Oliver & Company request to reflect the increased cost of the C.E.S. bond.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Orders #18 and #18a issued by Oliver & Co.
21/10/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderTwo change orders regarding kitchen plumbing works, each one describing items to be furnished and installed with relative costs. There is also an early version of the above referenced change orders, which is dated 9-Sep-88 and comprises both of the ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Orders #22 and #8rev issued by Oliver & Co.
20/12/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderTwo change orders referring to the dining hall; the first on raising wall height in accordance with drawings, and the second on roofing specifications. There is also an early version of change order #8, which is dated 9-Sep-88; initially proposed ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Orders # 16, 16a and 16b issued by Oliver & Co.
14/12/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderThree change orders addressing adjustments to specific finishing elements; #16 and 16b refer to the doors and windows of the residential building, and #16a to lowering the courtyard elevation among other smaller changes. There is also an early version of ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Order #5 issued by Oliver & Co.
09/09/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderChange order #5 refers to changing aluminum to wood-sash windows.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Orders # 17, 17a and 17b issued by Oliver & Co.
06/12/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderThree change orders addressing the electrical installations, relocations and additions of specific items for the dining hall the kitchen and the residential building. There is also an early version of the above referenced change orders, which is dated 9-Sep-88 and ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Orders # 15, 21 and 24 issued by Oliver & Co.
14/12/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderThree change orders addressing site plumbing works, utility connections and storm drain installation in accordance to revised drawings and specifications by the City of San Jose. There is also an early version of change order #15, which is dated 9-Sep-88; ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Orders #20, #23 and 23A issued by Oliver & Co.
20/12/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderThree change orders of various matters related to the residential building; the first on lowering passageway windows to accommodate ceiling; the second on furnishing and installing 2nd floor gutter and down spouts; and the third on installing sheet metal for ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Orders # 14, 14a, 14b and 14c issued by Oliver & Co.
20/12/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderFour change orders referring to sixteen clarifications provided by C.E.S. and the related costs for adjusting construction details and materials. There is also an early version of the above referenced change orders, which is dated 9-Sep-88 and comprises all four ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Notes on billed amounts
14/11/1988
Financial, Notes5-page handwritten notes including a list of payments made to C.E.S. by the HIP, billed between 13-Aug-86 and 14-Nov-88, and a list on amounts billed with reference to fees, reimbursements, model, etc.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: C.E.S. expenses
09/09/1988
Financial, NotesFive pages with handwritten notes recording various office expenses by C.E.S. between February and September 1988.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Quotation for electrical works
25/07/1988
Financial, Cost EstimateTwo quotations for electrical works; the first refers to the electrical wiring for the kitchen area with all related fixtures and equipment, and the second to the installation of street light poles and fixtures, including all related works.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: C.E.S. design services progress bills
20/05/1988
Financial, Services FeeFour progress bills dated on 16-Feb-88, 4-Apr-88, 25-Apr-88 and 20-May-88 respectively. The 25-Apr-88 is a corrected bill and is accompanied by forwarding letter; a forwarding letters is also attached the 4-Apr-1988 bill.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Minor Street Improvement Permit
05/04/1988
Administrative, Building PermitRequest by the City of San Jose to the contractor to apply for a Minor Street Improvement Permit, in order to secure street restorations in parallel with the completion of the project. Attachments include improvement plans, details and specifications.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Order #10 issued by Oliver & Co.
09/09/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderChange order on the increase of the allowance for concrete footings, refelecting new bid.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Order #11 issued by Oliver & Co.
09/09/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderChange order regarding the second-story walls finishes; it includes a higher new plastering quote and a lower new C.E.S. budget for tiles supplied and placed.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Door schedule
01/08/1988
Design Matters, Proposal Brief3-page door schedule, including door location drawing, description, size, quantity, and hardware type with remarks; sketches provided for some of them.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Window quotation
10/05/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate2-page quotation for eight window types, based on standard sizes; sketches indicate divisions and opening directions.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Window revised quotation
23/08/1988
Financial, Cost Estimate2-page revised quotation for the building windows.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Door hardware
10/11/1988
Design Matters, Proposal Brief5-page analysis of door hardware required for each door and pair of doors, including description, quantity and manufacturer, provided b a supplier.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Notes on assumptions
01/01/1988
Financial, NotesList of ten bullet points referring to assumptions made by the contractor in estimating the cost of several construction works, with actions to be taken.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Field Order - Modification of building layout
01/03/1988
Construction Works, Field OrderField Order #6 notifying the general contractor of modifications on the layout of the building; it provided one page with the description of the changes recorded on attached floorplan.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Contractors Surety Application Questionnaire
16/11/1988
Administrative, Application FormForm completed by C.E.S. providing general information requested for bond approval; a draft of the same is also included.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Private Fire Protection Service
01/01/1987
Design Matters, Design StandardsDocument providing general information on fire protection services and the existing requirements and specifications for the water use.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change orders issued by C.E.S.
09/12/1987
Construction Works, Change OrderTwo change orders issued by C.E.S.; the first regards the finished level of the dining hall slab, and the second the connection of the storm drain lateral.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Acoustical Analysis of the 50 Unit Attached Residential Project in the City of San Jose
23/11/1987
Design Matters, Design Standards5-page analysis of the noise sources contributing to the existing noise environment of the project site and proposing basic ways to address it. Enclosed is a 10-page extract of a reference document relating to construction specifications of different partitions and ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Extra work chargeable under Article 9 of contract
22/09/1987
Financial, Services FeeTwo-page list with design related issues causing extra labor and time in the process, which C.E.S. will be evaluating in its future billing.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Plan Correction Directive
31/10/1987
Design Matters, Design Standards, Outstanding Issues7-page official report from the Fire Department on the building permit drawings. It provides a 37-point list with detailed comments and guidelines on specifications and items required to be corrected and furnished.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Field Order - Storm drain lateral
01/01/1987
Construction Works, Field OrderField Order #4 notifying the general contractor of the required location change of the storm drain lateral; it includes the page of the field order with the description of the changes, and the drawing of the building permit “Plan for ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: General underwriting requirements for performance bonds
01/01/1987
Reference DocumentInsurance agency soliciting clients for underwriting performance bonds; five bullet points list the information required by the contractors.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless. Catalogue cuts on kitchen equipment
03/08/1988
Reference Document59-page catalogue cuts for a multitude of kitchen equipment with detailed information of products and manufacturers.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: C.E.S. subcontracts for specialty construction works
18/02/1988
Construction Works, Subcontracting ServicesTwo unsigned subcontracts for C.E.S., one page each, addressed to the main contractor; the first refers to “Terracotta tile slab inserts” and the second to “Arcade beams, wood columns and ceilings” .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for residential building - Walls
15/08/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsFour construction clarifications: 1) Specifies the exact wall placement of the two passageways; 2) Specifies the size and placement of the day room street wall; 3 & 4) Specify the second floor’s exterior wall sheathing and nailing spacing.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for residential building - Heavy beams
18/11/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsFour construction clarifications specifying: 1) The anchoring of an 8″x12″ heavy beam to the second floor concrete beam; 2) The ledger beam size and placement; 3) The new connection detail of the 6″x12″ beam supporting the arcade roof to the ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for residential building - Roof & floor sheathing
15/08/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsTwo construction clarifications specifying: 1) The changes in the construction of the 2nd story floor decking; 2) The removal of the 2×4 unnecessary blocking between trusses.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for residential building - Roof attic ventilation & eave details
25/10/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsTwo construction clarifications specifying: 1) The ventilation of the attic in ten sketches illustrating the specifics of construction and the access points through plans, elevations, sections and calculations; 2) The frieze details of construction for both, the residence building and ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications lists
4 4) List of all structural revisions with indication on the previously approved ones
28/11/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsDigitizedFour lists of clarifications.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for dining hall - Foundation & slab
2 2) Clarification no. 1 - Finish height of Dining Hall slab; cover page & three drawings
30/09/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsDigitizedTwo cost-free clarifications.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for dining hall - Walls and windows
3 3) Clarification no. 28 - Doors & windows at Dining hall entrance; cover page & two drawings
08/11/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsDigitizedThree cost-free clarifications.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free Clarifications for entry courtyard
3 3) Clarification no. 13 - Connection of block wall to concrete column at entrance courtyard; cover page & one drawing
22/09/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsDigitizedThree cost-free clarifications.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Totals of payments to date per contract guidelines
14/04/1988
Financial, Services FeeThree documents with the same heading, keeping record of the services fee payments made to C.E.S., the first dated 14-Apr-88, the second 07-Jun-88 and the third 20-Sep-88. Each one of them contains a 10-page analysis based on nine project related ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Specifications
01/01/1986
Design Matters, SpecificationsTwo outline early drafts of specifications on the organization of them by divisions and sections. The first 6-page draft includes headings for divisions and sections, mostly with handwritten notes and insertions; the second 9-page handwritten draft starts with ‘Division 9 ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: C.E.S. design services progress bills
05/10/1986
Financial, Services FeeProgress bill for Preliminary design, dated 5-Oct-86. .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Special Inspection and Testing
01/01/1986
Administrative, Building Permit4-page official document with information about building permit requirements and guidelines regarding structural tests and inspection schedule. Application form with relevant appendix are included.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: C.E.S. design services progress bills
05/01/1986
Financial, Services FeeTwo progress bills for the commencement of working drawings, dated 5-Jan-86 and 15-Feb-86 respectively. The second bill includes a handwritten correction of the second figure.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Notes
01/01/1987
Design Matters, Outstanding IssuesFive pages with notes about functional aspects and physical location, both needed to be addressed in the design of the buildings.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost estimate and area tabulation by C.E.S.
01/01/1987
Financial, Cost Estimate22-page cost estimate summary of the whole project with area tabulation and cost estimate sheets for each major construction activity; handwritten notes and updates throughout the document.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Contract Specifications - Change Order #4
17/08/1987
Design Matters, Change Order, Specifications22-page Change Order addressed by C.E.S. to the contractor regarding the specifications, with changes requested by owner. The proposed changes refer to the following divisions: 1 – General Requirements; 2 – Sitework; 3 – Concrete; 4 – Masonry; 5 – ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Specifications
01/01/1987
Design Matters, Specifications19-page draft prepared by C.E.S., defining the work to be done by the architect in connection to the set of drawings already supplied. It includes the following specifications: Excavation and sitework; Foundations and slabs; Precast panels; Columns and beams; Structural ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Specifications
03/12/1987
Design Matters, SpecificationsArchitect’s modified specifications to include owner’s concerns; they refer to the following twelve Divisions: General Requirements, Sitework, Concrete, Masonry, Metals, Wood, Moisture and Thermal Protection, Windows, Doors and Glass, Finishes, Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Ventilation, Allowances and Subcontracts. A draft ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-Free Clarifications for 2nd floor arcade - Beams & railings
30/11/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsThree construction and design clarifications: 1) One page with sketches of specific beams and their new dimensions; 2) Two pages with sketches and dimensions of the 6″x12″ beam’s connection to the wall; 3) Sketches of elevations, plans and sections with ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Contractor's application for payment and architect's certificate
01/10/1988
Financial, Payment DueApplication for payment #7 of construction works completed between 01-Aug-88 and 01-Sept-88, as analyzed in the tables attached to the application.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reports of construction meetings - October 1988
4 4) Minutes of meeting dated 27-Oct-1988
27/10/1988
Administrative, Minutes of MeetingDigitizedMinutes of four construction meetings describing discussion with issues presented by the owner, the architect and the contractor, setting a schedule to be followed each week and outlining the week’s current construction status. Each document includes an update on the ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: C.E.S. design services progress bills
1 1) Progress bill - February 16, 1988
16/09/1988
Financial, Services FeeDigitizedSeven progress bills for works already performed.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reports of construction meetings - June 1988
30/06/1988
Administrative, Minutes of MeetingMinutes of the 30-Jun-1988 meeting describing fourteen issues discussed between the owner, the contractor and the plumbing subcontractor. Issues covered are required change orders, schedule revision, construction status, correspondence between the architect and the owner, architect’s drawings with the required ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Order #9 issued by Oliver & Co.
09/09/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderChange order reflecting the increase of the allowance for the cornice construction and closers.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reports of construction meetings - December 1988
15/12/1988
Administrative, Minutes of MeetingMinutes of two construction meetings outlining topics introduced by the contractor, the architect and the owner. Pending issues discussed were applications for payment, change orders, inspection and approval by the City Planning Department of sample panel for second floor exterior ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reports of construction meetings - July 1988
4 4) Minutes of meeting dated 28-Jul-1988
28/07/1988
Administrative, Minutes of MeetingDigitizedMinutes of four construction meetings pertaining to all issues required for the progress and completion of construction, as pending change orders, construction activities and design details that require further input, etc. Each weekly report includes an update on the construction ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reports of construction meetings - August 1988
4 4) Minutes of meeting dated 25-Aug-1988
25/08/1988
Administrative, Minutes of MeetingDigitizedMinutes of four construction meetings with reference to detailed lists of construction and design issues requiring prompt solutions by the contractor and the architect, updates on the subcontractors’ activities, decisions to be made on a new subcontractor for the arcades, ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reports of construction meetings - September 1988
4 4) Minutes of meeting dated 28-Sep-1988
28/09/1988
Administrative, Minutes of MeetingDigitizedMinutes of four construction meetings with reference to specific issues arising as the construction progressed that demanded action, and various economic issues, as payment requests, requisitions, withholdings for defective work etc. Request by the owner for bringing up to date ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reports of construction meetings - November 1988
03/11/1988
Administrative, Minutes of MeetingMinutes of the 3-Nov-1988 construction meeting. Discussion focused on building and site finishes, preparation of new change order proposals, construction activities to follow, the importance to complete all details for the Residence Hall and obtain temporary Certificate of Occupancy. Dining ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for courtyard & 1st floor arcade
20/10/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsFour design and structural clarifications on: 1) Passageway arch design with elevations of the three arches and their specifications, ceiling design, sections and details; 2) Exterior staircase of residential building with roof and railing design as shown in a revised ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for windows
11/08/1988
Construction Works, ClarificationsOne clarification with a two page schedule of all the windows of the building. Schedule includes number of windows per design and building, with rough opening sizes .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Order #12 issued by Oliver & Co.
09/09/1988
Construction Works, Change OrderChange order reflecting the increase of the allowance for the courtyard arcade, based on new C.E.S. bid.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Orders #30 and #32 issued by Oliver & Co.
06/01/1989
Construction Works, Change OrderTwo change orders asking for designing, furnishing and installing a complete fire alarm system for the whole project, in accordance with the building code, and for furnishing and installing fire sprinkler heads at the dining hall entrance.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Change Orders #6, #7, #13 and #41 issued by Oliver & Co.
14/12/1989
Construction Works, Change OrderFour change orders addressing the deletion of allowances for specific finishing activities; #6 refers to floor finishing, #7 to gypsum wallboard installation, #13 to painting, and #41 to off-site parking. There are also early versions of change orders #6, #7 ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for dining hall - Roof structure
4 4) Clarification no. 46 - Dining hall gable at 2nd floor arcade; cover sheet & one drawing
01/05/1989
Construction Works, ClarificationsDigitizedFour cost-free clarifications.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for kitchen - Pass-through
03/02/1989
Construction Works, ClarificationsTwo clarifications on the modifications of the pass-through layout and counter between the kitchen and the dining room. The second clarification is a revision of the first.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-Free clarifications - Special building and site elements
09/08/1989
Construction Works, ClarificationsThree clarifications on 1. The footing detail of the 6′ high masonry wall running along the southern side of the property; 2. The design of the back for the three concrete benches and instructions for constructing them; 3. The design ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Cost-free clarifications for residential building - Day-room & bedroom alcoves
2 2) Clarification no. 55 - Bedroom alcoves; cover sheet & one drawing
09/03/1989
Construction Works, ClarificationsDigitizedTwo cost-free clarifications.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: C.E.S. design services progress bill
04/01/1989
Financial, Services Fee6-page clarification on the 16-Sep-1989 progress billing, with an analytical breakdown for design services and building management, together with the 4-Jan-1989 bill titled “Summary of Current Progress Bills, November 16, 1988”.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Four documents regarding specialty construction works performed by C.E.S.
19/01/1989
Contractual, Financial, Subcontracting ServicesFour memoranda prepared for signature by the relevant parties, in order to enable the immediate commencement of the below mentioned works: 1) Memorandum A “Bill of Materials Supplied by C.E.S.”; 2) Memorandum B “Assignment of Contract for Concrete Trusses” with ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reports of construction meetings - January 1989
3 3) Minutes of meeting dated 26-Jan-1989
26/01/1989
Administrative, Minutes of MeetingDigitizedMinutes of three construction meetings outlining issues relating to progress being done in certain problematic areas, delays because of still missing approvals and provision of certain design points and finishing material.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Photographs of the project during construction
4 4) Facing the end wall of the two-story volume and the back wall of the entrance porch
01/01/1988
Works in ProgressFour images of the building interior courtyard during the construction stage.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of the building
4 4) Focus on the central part of the building volume
01/11/1989
Exterior ViewFour different views of the building as seen from the street. One of them was exhibited at the Locus Manifesto-exposition “Re-enchant the World: Architecture and the City facing society´s transitions”.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of building interior
01/11/1989
Interior ViewPhotograph of the dining hall interior with the concrete arched truss, fully completed.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of the building
4 4) The staircase to the 2nd floor
01/06/1989
Exterior ViewTwo views from the central courtyard and two more of the second courtyard with the adjacent staircase.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of the building
26/10/2016
Exterior ViewTwo different photographs of the entrance court and two of the courtyard .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of the project during construction
2 2) Closer view of the previous image
01/01/1989
Exterior View, Works in ProgressTwo photographs of the entrance side of the building before all detailing and painting was completed.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of the building
3 3) Visual connection between balcony and entrance gate
01/01/1989
Exterior ViewThree views of the second floor balcony, which overlooks the interior courtyard.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of building interior
01/06/1989
Interior ViewPhotograph of the dining hall interior with the concrete arched truss, before the room was painted.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of the building
3 3) Closer view of the previous image
01/06/1989
Exterior ViewThree different views of the building as seen from the street.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of project model
3 3) View from the street
01/06/1987
Design Process, ModelThree views of the building final model depicting clearly the main centers of the volumetric arrangement, both of building and open space volumes. The treatment of walls is clearly shown to emphasize the range of centers in different scales. The first ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of the project during construction
5 5) The courtyard arcade still not completed
01/06/1989
Exterior View, Works in ProgressFive photographs of the building before being fully completed.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of the building
2 2) Focus on the colonnade
01/11/1989
Exterior ViewTwo views of the central courtyard.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of building details
5 5) Detail of the second floor wall cladded with the hand-glazed tiles
01/11/1989
Focus on DetailsFive photographs of the exterior walls, showing parts of the walls with focus on columns, windows, arches and tiles.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of sketches
6 6) The two courtwards & the Dining Hall marked with X, as the key latent center of the whole
01/06/1987
Design Process, DrawingSix sequential sketches by Christopher Alexander which show the design unfolding through the formation of centers at each step.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of drawings
4 4) The three elevations
01/06/1987
Design Process, DrawingFour photographs of the building elevation color renderings.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Photographs of the project during construction
01/01/1987
Works in ProgressThree images depicting various views of the residential building: 1) View of the ground floor stud wall frame; 2) View of the northeast end of the building and the exterior staircase; 3) View towards the northwest including a partial view ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of drawings
01/01/1987
DrawingOne image of the preliminary design site plan drawing.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of drawings
01/01/1987
DrawingOne image of the preliminary design drawing depicting the elevations of the building complex.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of drawings
01/06/1987
DrawingThree of the final drawings, one of the project site plan and the other two of the floor plans.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of project model
2 2) The curve of the roof as seen from the interior coutyard
01/06/1987
Design Process, ModelTwo photographs of a detailed roof model focusing on the trusses at the curved part of the building.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Photographs of mock-ups
01/01/1987
Mock-upBeam connection detail mock-up for the first floor arcade. Two detail images of the heavy timber ledger beam connection sitting on a concrete wall.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Photographs of the project during construction
01/01/1987
Works in ProgressThree images depicting close up details at the connection points between the northeast end of the residential building’s arcade and the existing old structure of the property.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of drawings
01/01/1987
DrawingTwo images of preliminary design drawings depicting the first and the second floor plans of the building complex.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of drawings
01/01/1987
DrawingOne image of the preliminary design drawing, depicting the sections of the building complex.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Photographs of the building
26/10/2016
Exterior ViewNine different photographs from Mr. Klynn’s 2016 visit to the project.
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References
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Design and Construction is one Integrated Making Process
The design process of a project and its construction process are united into one continuous and intertwined making process, unfolding in a step-by-step sequence. Design ends together with the completion of the construction process. "Making" is a conception of the ...
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The Uniqueness of People's Individual Worlds, Always Respected and Manifested
In the last two centuries "modular" design has produced identical apartments, arranged in typical apartment blocks. The same is true for mass-produced furniture. Uniqueness, which expresses personal needs and whiches, and which springs from the need to adapt and connect ...
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Ornament and Function as Products of Unfolding
Ornament arises as part of the design process, when a person is making and seeks to embellish this "something" while making it. It arises as a result of the latent centers in the uncompleted thing requiring still more centers, requiring ...
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Unfolding of Wholeness in Large Buildings by Successive Transformations of the Space
Large building are not easy to design and keep the feeling of intimay in them. The way a large building can be given this quality is by succeeding in the creation of living centers throughout its fabric. The profusion and ...
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Strong Centers in all Levels of Scale
A building can only amount to something as a living thing when the various physical elements which appear in it are profound centers. The dominant feature of the process that is working correctly is that new centers are formed, and ...
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A New Approach to Design and Construction Management
A new kind of design/construction/management process, especially for large projects, is required, which will allow the building to be conceived, designed and built so that it comes to life. Below are the ground rules of such a process, already tried ...
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Innovative Construction Systems, Techniques and Materials
One of the main topics of research, included in every building project, was to identify, early on in the design process, the material and techniques of construction. This would re-establish building as an art, and allow rapid shaping and adaptation, ...
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Project Specific Pattern Languages - Specificity and Generality of Pattern Languages
A shared pattern language in a project acts as the generic system which gives the power to the smaller local acts to form a whole. Within the process of making a project, every individual act of building differentiates space. However, ...
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Participation of the Users in the Design Process - Testing and Applying Pattern Languages and Layout Rules
Christopher Alexander believed that people have a right to determine and shape their environment. The genuine and wholehearted involvement of the users in the shaping of their buildings contributes positively to good architecture. It gives life, identity and personal qualities ...
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A Pattern Language
1977
“A Pattern Language” is the second volume of “The Center for Environmental Structure Series” on architecture published by Oxford University Press. You can use this book to design a house for yourself with your family; you can use it to ...
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The Nature of Order - An Essay on the Art of Building and the Nature of the Universe.
Book Two - The Process of Creating Life
2002
“The Process of Creating Life”, the second volume of “The Nature of Order” series presents a dynamic theory of living structure. It begins with an analysis of transformations, which occur in nature, and the distinction between structure-preserving transformations, responsible for ...
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The Nature of Order - An Essay on the Art of Building and the Nature of the Universe.
Book Three - A Vision of a Living World
2005
“A Vision of a Living World”, the third volume of “The Nature of Order” series, presents, for the first time, a full spectrum of Alexander’s and CES built and unbuilt works. The book describes hundreds of buildings, plans, neighborhoods, drawings, ...
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Chapter 10. Always Making Centers, 10 / Emergence of Strong Centers at Fine Scale in the Julian Street Inn
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Chapter 10. Always Making Centers, 9 / The Julian Street Inn
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The Morphology of Living Architecture, 2 / A Collection of Examples
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The Morphology of Living Architecture, 4 / Centers and Symmetries
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Chapter 4. Large Public Buildings, 11 / The Intricacy of Detail in a Living Process. Memos on Construction Method
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Chapter 4. Large Public Buildings, 8 / Even in the Biggest Building, People Must be the Core. The Building Genuinely Comes from the Inspiration and Deep Feeling of the Users
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Architect Unveils Drawings of City Shelter for Homeless
30/09/1986
Publication, Article
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Housing for Independent People San Jose: Emergency Shelters
01/03/1987
Publication, Article
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Buildings that Have Life
01/01/1988
Publication, Paper
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Inn Offers Much More than Shelter
31/01/1988
Publication, Article
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More Than Rooms at This Inn: Architecture of Julian Street Project Shows Care, Dignity
26/02/1989
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A Shelter with Dignity
07/03/1989
Publication, Article
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Room at the Inn - San Jose Builds a Home for the Homeless
01/03/1989
Publication, Article
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Not-so-soothing Surroundings at Unfinished Inn
11/02/1990
Publication, Article
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The Real Meaning of Architecture
01/07/1991
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Familiarity Breeds Content? - Met Home's Design 100 List
11/03/1992
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Sourcebook for the Nineties Design: 100 Ideas that are Warm, Livable and Affordable, too
01/04/1992
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Faculty News
01/03/1992
Publication, Article, University Publication
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Christopher Alexander and Contemporary Architecture
01/08/1993
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The Alexander Technique - Berkeley Architect Christopher Alexander is Passionate about Making Buildings Where People Feel Whole
29/01/1995
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An Interview with Christopher Alexander: Part I
21/04/2005
Publication, Article
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Transmitting a letter by HIP to C.E.S. requesting a further breakdown of the 25-11-88 invoices by Fireclay Tile.
10/07/1989
Work of Art, Financial, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Note indicating tiles costs with three invoices attached
30/05/1989
Work of Art, Financial, Request for Payment
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Request to verify if C.E.S. issued instructions to change the details around windows for second story tiles
15/06/1989
Work of Art, Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Informing of the need to assign portions of the Center for Environmental Structure subcontract to more subcontractors, and requesting the Owner's consent
19/01/1989
Work of Art, Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Requesting HIP to provide invoices, any cancelled checks and evidence for paid labor in relation to the works executed by C.E.S. for the second floor wall tiles.
17/05/1989
Work of Art, Financial, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Reference to Column capitals with ornamental details, Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite, Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework; Responding to complaints by Christopher Alexander, and explaining why they hired other subcontractors for performing the work to be done by C.E.S. as subcontractor
31/05/1989
Work of Art, Construction Works, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite: Request for instructions on truss finishing and color
19/06/1989
Work of Art, Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite: Response with specific instructions on truss finishing and color
30/06/1989
Work of Art, Construction Works, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Requesting more information about the changes of the tile placement around windows
14/07/1989
Work of Art, Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Notification that article will not be published with a recommendation for writing to the editor expressing views without accusations
07/03/1990
Publication, Article Publication, Notification
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Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Courtyard fountain with lion's head: Expressing appreciation for Christopher Alexander's cooperation with Urban Ministries --the tenant of Julian Street Inn-- on the major interior design decisions, as they may affect the original design of the building. It also discusses the issues pertaining to the operation of the courtyard fountain, donated by C.E.S., to ensure that all costs are duly covered.
01/04/1991
Work of Art, Construction Works, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Column capitals with ornamental details: Re: Subcontracts. Informing on the status of the C.E.S. subcontracts and demanding for a timely issuance of signed subcontract documents
28/03/1988
Work of Art, Contractual, Subcontracting Services
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Requiring immediate payment for the 4500 Mexican tiles shipped six months ago; for avoiding delays or a shutdown of project
25/04/1988
Work of Art, Financial, Request for Payment
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Letter providing an ultimatum regarding payment for or possible selling of imported Mexican tiles. Request for payment and approval is urged
25/04/1988
Work of Art, Financial, Request for Payment
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Column capitals with ornamental details: Requesting the immediate preparation of forms for the decorative column capitals to receive the inserts according to specifications
02/05/1988
Work of Art, Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite: Forwarding copies of a Preliminary Lien Notice and of the actually filed Lien
13/12/1988
Work of Art, Contractual, Mechanic's Lien
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The Jullian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Requesting a cost breakdown of the second floor tiles
10/10/1988
Work of Art, Construction Works, Request for Feedback, Cost Estimate
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Reminding that the breakdown of cost for the Center for Environmental Structure bid on the exterior wall tiles is necessary for proceeding with their installation
03/11/1988
Work of Art, Construction Works, Request for Feedback, Cost Estimate
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Informing that C.E.S. is ready to proceed with the installation of the second floor's exterior wall tiles
27/06/1988
Work of Art, Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Re: HIP/Mechanic's Lien re Tile Work. Request for paperwork to be completed for lien as noted
26/05/1989
Work of Art, Contractual, Request for Feedback, Mechanic's Lien
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Dining Hall Interior Color: Request for a color schedule as soon as possible
31/07/1989
Work of Art, Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Discussing about the specifics of the lien placed by C.E.S. regarding the second floor exterior wall tiles
08/10/1989
Work of Art, Contractual, Mechanic's Lien
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite: Requesting the Structural Engineer's and Inspector's reports approving the construction of the dining hall trusses. Additionally an itemized statement of the work to be completed on the trusses in effort to obtain architecture approval are requested
15/06/1989
Work of Art, Construction Works, Request for Feedback
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Courtyard Fountain with Lion's Head: Informing on the participation of two new people that will work on the making of a fountain.
19/05/1989
Work of Art, Construction Works, Notification
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Dining Hall Interior Color: RE: Paint Specifications and Color Samples. Forwarding specific instructions regarding the exterior and interior treatments and preparations required for the painting of all building parts, including primming, finishing and sealing accordingly.
01/09/1989
Work of Art, Construction Works, Response to Request
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite & Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework: Two drafts of a letter formulating the reasons for the need to assign parts of the Center for Environmental Structure's subcontracts to third party subcontractors.
01/03/1989
Work of Art, Construction Works, Subcontracting Services
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework; mock-ups for the tiles
8 8) Third set of two mock-ups with the pattern finally used - 2nd variation of color tone
01/01/1988
Construction Innovation, Mock-upThree sets of cardboard mock-ups, in actual size, depicting the sequence of eight studies for finalizing the pattern and color of the tiles. .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Courtyard fountain with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework; mock-ups for the tiles
01/04/1989
Construction Innovation, Mock-upFull-scale paper mock-up of the final tile pattern used for cladding the base of the courtyard fountain, painted with gouache.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Courtyard fountain with lion's head; model for the lion
01/01/1989
Construction Innovation, ModelA full scale gypsum-cast model of a lion’s head for the courtyard fountain.
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The Center for Environmental Structure: Portfolio of Projects
01/01/1989
C.E.S. Office, Visual, PortfolioPresentation of sixteen projects developed by The Center for Environmental Structure until 1989. 75-page portfolio with Part One “Completed Projects”, Part Two “Current Projects”, concluding with “Additional Projects”. The projects included are: 1) The Linz Cafe, 2) The Sala House, ...
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Lecture on "The Nature of Order", given during Fall 1991
17/10/1991
Academic, Audio, TapeCassette tape of the fourteenth Fall semester lecture by Christopher Alexander on “Structure Preserving Transformations”, part of a series of lectures on “The Nature of Order”; the duration of the lecture is one hour and fifteen minutes.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction experiments for testing the prefabrication of wall-segment tile panels and lifting them in place - Preparation notes
14/08/1987
Construction Innovation, Construction Experiment & Mock-up, Cost Estimate, NotesThree pages of handwritten notes including a two-page cost estimate of materials needed for the five phases of production of the infill panels and one page of notes relating to the order of tiles and the costs of glazing and ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework - List of tile manufacturers
01/01/1987
Construction Innovation, Construction Works, Cost Estimate, NotesFour handwritten pages including contact information, tile specifications, production time estimations, transportation service used and some costs, as specified by various tile manufacturers located near the project area.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework - Underglaze color notes
01/01/1987
Construction Innovation, Construction Works, Notes & SketchesFive pages with sketches indicating the underglaze color layouts and names as seen on the actual tiles fired during the testing process; in search of the correct underglaze to be used for the tiles.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite - Structural element analysis of truss #2 - Early version
02/04/1987
Construction Innovation, Design Matters, Calculations4-page with finite element analysis of hand-calculated load distribution on the joints and frame-members. Two structural sketches depict truss #2, an earlier design idea, forming one full central arch and two half arches at the two ends.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite - Structural element analysis run for truss #1 - Early version
02/04/1987
Construction Innovation, Design Matters, CalculationsTruss #1 strucural element analysis includes three parts: Part 1 contains 9 pages of initial, hand-calculated load distribution on the joints and frame-members performed on 13-Mar-1987; part 2 contains 7 pages of computer runs studying load distribution on the joints ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite - Structural element analysis run for truss #3 - Floral truss
08/05/1987
Construction Innovation, Design Matters, CalculationsTruss #3 element analysis includes two parts: Part 1 contains 10 pages of initial, hand-calculated load distribution on the joints and frame-members performed on 23-Apr-1987; and part 2 contains 7 pages of computer runs studying load distribution on the joints ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite - Structural element analysis run for truss #5 - Final Lily truss
03/08/1987
Construction Innovation, Design Matters, CalculationsTruss #5 draft structural analysis containing 36 pages of complete computer-run data of the final concrete lace truss dated 3-Aug-1987.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite - Structural element analysis run for a wooden early version truss
18/04/1987
Construction Innovation, Design Matters, CalculationsTruss analysis containing three parts: Part 1 contains 22 pages of a complete computer-run structural analysis for a version of wooden truss; part 2 contains 7 pages of a hand calculated study of the cantilever parts of a truss; and ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite - Structural element analysis run for truss #4 - Rising Sun truss
08/06/1987
Construction Innovation, Design Matters, Calculations15 pages of computer-run structural analysis of a concrete truss version containing beam elements displacements and rotation results.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework - Sales orders
17/11/1988
Construction Innovation, Finanacial, Transaction DocumentThree sales orders, two of 17-Nov-1988 and one of 24-Sept-1988, relating to glazing and firing tiles for the exterior wall cladding and the courtyard fountain.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework - Invoices
04/08/1988
Construction Innovation, Finanacial, Transaction DocumentThree invoices, two are referring to buying 3,300 and 1,200 respectively terra cotta tiles for the exterior wall cladding and one to glazing and firing 600 pieces.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework & Column capitals with ornamental details - Invoice
25/11/1988
Construction Innovation, Finanacial, Transaction DocumentUnsigned invoice issued by C.E.S. to Oliver Construction Co. It refers to percentages of construction completion and costs of various construction works, e.g. precast columns for arcade, terracotta inserts, second floor tilework, lobby ceiling.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework - Notes
01/01/1988
Construction Innovation, Miscellaneous, NotesFour pages with various scattered notes about the tiles.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction experiments for testing the prefabrication of wall-segment tile panels and lifting them in place - Technical study
01/01/1988
Construction Innovation, Construction Experiment & Mock-up, Calculations12-page draft study on the technical and structural requirements for the lifting process of the prefabricated wall-segment tile panels, and three pages with notes on the panel erecting and lifting-hardware .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework & Column capitals with ornamental details - Purchase order
27/12/1988
Construction Innovation, Finanacial, Subcontracting ServicesPurchase order by Oliver & Co. requesting C.E.S. the supply of materials for the job site; it includes materials for the precast concrete columns and the cladding of the walls with hand-glazed tiles, both being construction works to be performed ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite - Proposal and contract
26/04/1988
Construction Innovation, Finanacial, Cost EstimateOne double faced form of a proposal and contract document for the furnishing and installing gunite for the concrete truss; it details items included and excluded from the bid price.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Column capitals with ornamental details & Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite - Subcontract Agreement
05/02/1988
Construction Innovation, Contractual, Subcontracting ServicesUnsigned Subcontract Agreement between Oliver & Company, Inc. and the Center for Environmental Structure, dated 18-Nov-1987, for the construction of columns with ornamental capitals, lobby ceiling beams, the dining hall lacework concrete trusses, etc.; reference to drawings and specifications are ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Column capitals with ornamental details - Cost estimate
06/01/1988
Construction Innovation, Finanacial, Cost Estimate3-page detailed cost breakdown of the twenty precast concrete columns of the arcade .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite - Preliminary lien notice
13/12/1988
Construction Innovation, Contractual, Mechanic's LienPreliminary Lien Notice relating to the concrete truss installation to be performed on the project by the Center for Environmental Structure, and copy of the filed Mechanic’s Lien relating to the concrete truss design.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Column capitals with ornamental details - Cost-free clarifications
29/03/1988
Construction Innovation, Construction Works, ClarificationsStructural clarifications on the details of the arcade decorative column construction. Two clarification versions.
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Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework - Change Order #1 issued by C.E.S.
25/03/1988
Construction Innovation, Construction Works, Subcontracting ServicesChange order regarding terracotta tile inserts into slab edges and requesting the signing of a subcontract C.E.S., this being one of the specialty construction works to be performed by C.E.S.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework - Notes
01/07/1989
Construction Innovation, Construction Works, Notes & SketchesSeven pages with codes and placement information for the hand-glazed tilework of the exterior wall cladding. It includes three schematic building layouts with information on the tile quantities required for each wall segment, and the tile codes for each under-glaze ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Open lacework concrete trusses shot in place with gunite - Cost-free clarifications
01/05/1989
Construction Innovation, Construction Works, ClarificationsDigitizedThree clarifications –no. 51 dated 2-17-89, no. 51rev. dated 2-24-89 and no. 55 dated 3-13-1989– regarding structural details of the concrete reinforcement.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Dining hall interior color - Notes
01/09/1989
Construction Innovation, Construction Works, NotesOne page with contact information of people, instrumental to the painting process of the trusses.
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Compassion in the Treatment of the Homeless - San Jose as National Leader in the Solution of the Homeless Problem: Article draft
05/03/1990
Publication, Article Publication, Original Text10-page draft of an article, response to the published “Not-so-soothing Surroundings at Unfinished Inn” in the San Jose Mercury newspaper about the San Jose Shelter for the Homeless. The response is trying to re-establish the accuracy of various facts and ...
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Invoices for management and labor
05/03/1991
C.E.S. Office, Financial, Transaction Document3 pages annotating charges for specified labor-hours for management and other works per project covering time between 1-July-1990 and 5-Mar-1991. .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework - Photographs of mock-ups
01/10/1986
Construction Innovation, Mock-upPhotograph of an early small panel mock-up composed of plain concrete and terracota tiles to check their level of color contrast.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall made of repetitive recessed bays framed by massive columns - Photographs of mock-up
01/01/1987
Construction Innovation, Construction Experiment & Mock-upImage of a full scale cardboard mock-up built early during the design and construction process, for testing shape and proportions of the recessed bay, the massive columns and their capitals, the embedded seat and the window.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Precast columns and capitals with ornamental details - Photographs of mock-up
01/01/1987
Construction Innovation, Mock-upPhotograph of two columns with their capitals, built as mock-ups for testing geometry and construction techniques.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework - Photographs of model
01/01/1987
Construction Innovation, ModelPhotograph of an early working model of a section of the building wall for testing the relationhip between the recessed bays on the ground floor with the cladding of the second floor wall with tilework.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Lacework concrete trusses with curved members shot in the air - Photographs of mock-up depicting its design process
01/01/1987
Construction Innovation, Construction Experiment & Mock-up, Design ProcessSix photographs of a scale mock-up of an early version of concrete truss, experimenting with the construction of the truss formwork and reinforcement, using styrofoam for making the voids of the concrete truss.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Lacework concrete trusses with curved members shot in the air - Photographs of model
01/01/1987
Construction Innovation, ModelImage depicting the interior space of the dining hall paper model with the four trusses in place.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Lacework concrete trusses with curved members shot in the air - Photographs of sketches depicting design process
01/01/1987
Construction Innovation, Sketches, Design ProcessEighteen photographs of a sequence of sketches by Christopher Alexander on the shaping of the concrete truss in relation to its structural analysis; it starts with an early idea, then follow nine photographs of five alternatives, and the final eight ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction experiments for testing the prefabrication of wall-segment tile panels and lifting them in place - Photographs of experimental mock-up depicting construction process
01/01/1988
Construction Innovation, Construction Experiment & Mock-up, Construction ProcessTen photographs of a full scale test tiled wall panel, the size and shape of an exterior wall segment with a window opening, depicting the procedure of its fabrication. The test explored the possibilities and difficulties of its prefabrication and ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction experiments for testing the prefabrication of wall-segment tile panels and lifting them in place - Photographs of experimental mock-up depicting construction process
01/01/1988
Construction Innovation, Construction Experiment & Mock-up, Construction ProcessNine images from the process of moving the full scale prefabricated test tiled wall panel out of the workshop and lifting it, for testing its weight and behaviour. Finally the prefabrication of the tiled wall panels was not selected as ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Lacework concrete trusses with curved members shot in the air - Photographs of mock-up
01/11/1988
Construction Innovation, Construction Experiment & Mock-up, Design ProcessPhotograph of the full scale mock-up of the final concrete truss built out of reinforced cardboard, following the dimensions and details of the finally engineered truss, and lifted on the dining hall walls, to be tested in its real place ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Lacework concrete trusses with curved members shot in the air - Photographs of mock-ups depicting its design process
29/08/1988
Construction Innovation, Construction Experiment & Mock-up, Design ProcessSix images of a cardboard full scale partial mock-up, depicting one of the spanning ends of the truss and the testing on site four alternatives for supporting the truss on the columns already built. The first, simple solution was chosen ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework - Photographs of sketches depicting design process
01/01/1988
Construction Innovation, Sketches, Design ProcessEighteen photographs of a sequence of sketches by Christopher Alexander together with colored mock-ups of the design either on tiles or cardboard, depicting the unfolding of the tile pattern from a simple flower design, to a geometric pattern with rhombs, ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Construction experiments for testing the prefabrication of wall-segment tile panels and lifting them in place - Photographs of experimental mock-up depicting construction process
01/01/1988
Construction Innovation, Construction Experiment & Mock-up, Construction ProcessFour views of a full scale test tiled wall panel, the size and shape of an exterior wall segment with a window opening. They depict the first stage of its prefabrication procedure, during which tiles are laid out in relation ...
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Lacework concrete trusses with curved members shot in the air - Photographs
01/01/1988
Construction Innovation, Work in ProgressPhotomontage of seven photographs depicting the formwork and the reinforcement for the precast concrete truss as it was being built .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework - Photographs of mock-ups
01/01/1988
Construction Innovation, Mock-upPhotograph of a full-scale mock-up of painted cardboard squares with the final tile pattern and colors, composing an array of nineteen tiles; one of the final tests on site before starting the tile production process.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall made of repetitive recessed bays framed by massive columns - Photographs
01/01/1988
Construction Innovation, Exterior ViewTwo images of the recessed bays along the wall facing the sidewalk of the main street.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Lacework concrete trusses with curved members shot in the air - Photographs
01/05/1989
Construction Innovation, Interior View, Work in ProgressTwo views of the dining hall truss before it was painted.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Hand-glazed tilework for cladding the courtyard fountain - Photographs of mock-up
01/01/1989
Construction Innovation, Mock-upImage of test samples of glazed tiles painted and fired for checking on site the color glazes and pattern of the tiles to be used for cladding the fountain curved base in the main courtyard. .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Lacework concrete trusses with curved members shot in the air - Photographs
01/07/1989
Construction Innovation, Interior ViewTwo views of the dining hall finished truss, still unpainted.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Precast columns and capitals with ornamental details - Photographs
01/01/1989
Construction Innovation, Focus on DetailsTwo images of the details on the capital of the courtyard arcade columns.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Hand-glazed tilework for cladding the courtyard fountain - Photographs of mock-up
01/01/1989
Construction Innovation, Mock-upFour color prints on non-photographic paper, depicting an early full scale paper mock-up of the tiles to be used for cladding the fountain curved base in the main courtyard. .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework - Photographs
01/11/1989
Construction Innovation, Focus on DetailsThree photographs of the tiles embedded in the 2nd floor wall.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Precast columns and capitals with ornamental details - Photographs
01/01/1989
Construction Innovation, Focus on DetailsTwo views of the courtyard arcade column capital.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Dining Hall interior color - Photographs of mock-up
01/01/1989
Construction Innovation, Mock-upFour images recording various color mock-ups, painted directly on the interior walls, testing the accuracy of certain colors and patterns .
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Lacework concrete trusses with curved members shot in the air - Photographs
01/07/1990
Construction Innovation, Interior ViewTwo views of the dining hall finished trusses. One of them was exhibited at the 2014 Locus Manifesto-exposition “Re-enchant the World: Architecture and the City facing society´s transitions”, in Science Cabinet 2.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Lion's Head and hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework for cladding the courtyard fountain - Photographs
01/01/1990
Construction Innovation, Focus on DetailsPhotograph of fountain with the hand-glazed tiles cladding the fountain base, and the cast concrete lion’s head.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Lacework concrete trusses with curved members shot in the air: Photographs
01/01/1990
Construction Innovation, Interior ViewPartial blurry view of the dining hall and the completed trusses, before final colors were painted, all being white since only the primer was applied.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Lacework concrete trusses with curved members shot in the air - Photographs
26/10/2016
Construction Innovation, Interior ViewFour photographs of the finished truss as it stands twenty seven years after it was built.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for the Homeless: Exterior wall cladding with hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework - Photographs
26/10/2016
Construction Innovation, Focus on DetailsTwo photographs of tiles embedded in the exterior wall, twenty seven years later.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Precast columns and capitals with ornamental details
26/10/2016
Construction Innovation, Focus on DetailsPhotograph of the column capital with focus on its detailing, more than 25 years after its completion.
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The Julian Street Inn - Shelter for Homeless: Hand-painted and hand-glazed tilework for cladding the courtyard fountain - Photographs
26/10/2016
Construction Innovation, Focus on DetailsPhotograph of the hand-glazed tiles cladding the fountain base, more than 25 years after its completion.
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Concrete Casting - Construction of Capital and Column
12/12/1986
Academic, Student Work, Paper15-page paper describing the steps taken towards the making of a precast column and ornamental capital, for the first floor arcade of the residence building, in the San Jose Shelter for the Homeless project. Included are numerous photographs illustrating the ...
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The Real Meaning of Architecture
01/03/1993
Academic, Student Work, PaperOn San Jose Homeless Shelter; includes interview with Prof. Gary Black.