Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Maria von der Weppen Architectural Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Maria von der Weppen Architectural Collection, Ms2001-017, Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

The Maria von der Weppen Architectural Collection was donated to Special Collections in 2001 with the bulk of the collection arriving in 2007.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Maria von der Weppen Architectural Collection was completed in March 2012.

Biographical Note

Maria von der Weppen was born on July 18, 1952 in Gdynia, Poland. von der Weppen studied architecture at Technical University of Gdansk in Poland (1971-1975). From 1976 to 1978 she continued her studies at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design while working at the architectural office of Trygve Kleiven.

In the summer of 1979 Maria moved to Berlin, Germany and worked for several firms, including BSM Berlin a consulting company for urban planning and modernism. In 1984 she opened her own architectural office and spent her private practice focusing on the reconstruction of structures damaged by World War II. Her works ranged from historic buildings and neighborhoods to new housing and office complexes. In 1995 after political changes, von der Weppen applied her experience in Poland beginning with the rehabilitation and restoration of a church in Slonsk/Sonnenburg. Thereafter she divided her time between Germany and Poland.

Scope and Content

von der Weppen's collection encompasses work from her private practice (1985 to 2001) as well as some examples from her academic career. In the collection you will find school work, drawings, photographs, and manuscript material relating to her projects. Materials range in date from 1978-2001 and contain professional papers and project records. Review the contents list below for details on individual categories.

Index Terms

Subjects:

• Architectural drawing--20th century.
• International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA)
• Women-owned architectural firms.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Architectural drawings.

Occupations:

• Architects.