Donald P. Schlegel Architectural Drawings
Collection
Identifier: SWA-Schlegel-Drawings
Scope and Contents
The Donald P. Schlegel Architectural Drawings collection contains project files of work created by Don P. Schlegel between 1947-2017. Included in the collection are floor plans, elevations, design drawings, architectural studies, photographs, construction documents and other materials from Schlegel’s proposed and built structures from his academic, professional, and teaching career.
Dates
- 1947 - 2017
Biographical / Historical
Born on November 12, 1926 in Bethlehem, PA, Donald Paul Schlegel was known for his unique modernist and regionalist architectural designs as well as his contributions to the University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning. Drafted at 19 years old, Schlegel served two years in the army in the Philippines and Guam. After completing his studies at the University of Cincinnati, Schlegel went on to receive his Master of Architecture from M.I.T. in 1952. In 1954 Schlegel began a 40 year professional career at the University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning where he played a critical role in establishing the department. During his time at UNM he served as professor, Chairman of the Department of Architecture, and Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning.
In addition to a long-standing career at the University of New Mexico, Schlegel also established a respected architectural practice where he designed many unique custom homes like the award-winning Robb house, churches, and other commercial buildings in New Mexico and other regions of the Southwest. His architectural work and teaching career have been widely recognized by American Institute of Architects and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture.
In addition to a long-standing career at the University of New Mexico, Schlegel also established a respected architectural practice where he designed many unique custom homes like the award-winning Robb house, churches, and other commercial buildings in New Mexico and other regions of the Southwest. His architectural work and teaching career have been widely recognized by American Institute of Architects and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture.
Extent
4 drawers (2 linear feet)
Language of Materials
English
Spanish; Castilian
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katie Conley
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu