Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Processed by: Federica Goffi, Architectural Intern, and Gerianne Schaad, Curator of Manuscripts, Special Collections
Collection is open to research.
There are no restrictions.
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Georgeta Gabrea Architectural Papers, Ms2000-005 - Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.
The Georgeta Gabrea Architectural Papers were donated to Special Collections in 2000.
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Georgeta Gabrea Architectural Papers commenced and was completed in 2000.
Georgeta Gabrea was born November 12, 1953 in Bucharest. She studied architecture at "Ion Mincu" Institute of Architecture focusing on the history of Romanian architecture. Gabrea graduated in 1978 and began her practice in "Metroul" Enterprise (1978-1986) where she designed underground subway stations for the new metro in Bucharest and several apartment buildings. Thereafter, she joined "Project Bucuresti" Design Institute (1986-94) where she collaborated with Venera Trisnevschi-Geta for the Bucharest Municipal Library, the "Boema" Musical theatre, and the sports complex at the Country Club. In 1992 Georgeta Gabrea and Venera Trisnevschi-Geta, with several young architects and planners, formed the private company "Capitel" Ltd. offering architectural, urban design, land development, and real-estate services.
Biographical information translated by Milka Bliznakov.
The Georgeta Gabrea Architectural Papers consist of a personal resume, company dossier, photocopies of photographs and documents, and blue drawings of portions of her work. Among the drawings are an office building in Bucharest and an apartment building on 37, Polona Str., Bucharest.
The collection is arranged chronologically.
See also the IAWA Small Collections. Finding aid available on the Virginia Heritage database.