A Guide to the Pearl M. Brickman Architectural Collection, 1977-2002
A Collection in
Special Collections
Collection Number
Ms2013-081
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Special Collections, Virginia Tech
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Processed by: Elena Herrero, Graduate Assistant, Special Collections
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Pearl M. Brickman Architectural Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Pearl M. Brickman Architectural Collection Ms. 2013-081, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Pearl M. Brickman Architectural Collection was donated to the International Archive of Women in Architecture by the creator in 2012.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement and description of the Pearl Brickman Architectural Collection commenced in September 2013 and was completed in September 2013.
Biographical Note
Pearl M. Brickman was a double major in art and education at Brooklyn College. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles, CA and worked as an elementary art teacher. At the age of 46 she decided to go back to school and get a Master in Architecture at Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). After working for a year in two different offices, she opened her own firm and worked as an architect for 25 years focusing primarily on residential remodels.
Scope and Content Note
The collection includes three design projects she developed during her years in SCI Arc, including her thesis. Also present are 15 projects from her professional career ranging from 1982 to 2002. Each project has a series of hand drawn plans, sections and detail drawings. Some projects contain photographs.
Index Terms
- Gottlieb, Lois Davidson
- Architectural drawings.
- Architects.
- Architecture
- International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA)
- Women-owned architectural firms.
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Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Brickman, Pearl M.
- Gottlieb, Lois Davidson
Contents List
- Box-folder 1-2
Schoolwork Portfolio,1977-1979Scope and Content
Includes additions to Gottlieb House, 2228 Senecia, Los Angeles. See also Lois Davidson Gottlieb Architectural Collection, Ms1997-003 .
- Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 9
SCI-Arc coursework, Second Year Study,1977
- Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 8
SCI-Arc coursework, High Tech House and Louis Khan Inspiration House,1977
- Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 10
SCI-Arc coursework, Center of Contemporary Expression (Thesis),1978
- Box-folder 1-4
Project Descriptions,undated
- Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 7
Sosner House (Sherman Oaks, CA),1982
- Box-folder 1-9Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 6
Center for Law in Public Interest (CLIPI) (Los Angeles, CA),1983-1985
- Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 5Box-folder 1-5
Frandzel House (Sherman Oaks, CA),1983-1989
- Oversize Map Case 35/ Drawer 13/ Folder 7
Wetzler House, 1983-1984
- Box-folder 1-8Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 3
Beery House (Sherman Oaks, CA),1984-1986
- Box-folder 1-6Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 6
Robbins House (Beverly Hills, CA),1985
- Box-folder 1-7Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 4
Resch Residence (Beverly Hills, CA),1986-1995
- Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 3
Whitney/Balmagia (Santa Monica, CA), 1987
- Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 7
Metzger House (Santa Monica, CA),1989
- Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 2
UCLA Daily Bruin and KLA Radio (Los Angeles, CA),1989-1990
- Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 2
Guest House (Los Angeles, CA),1990-1991
- Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 1
Bacal House (Los Angeles, CA), 1997
- Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 1
Singer House,1997
- Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 1
Blavin House (Los Angeles, CA),2002
- Box-folder 1-10Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 12
Inadomi House,2002
- Box-folder 1-11Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 11
Three Kitchen Designs, (includes Metzler Kitchen), 2002
- Oversize Map Case 35/Drawer 13/Folder 11
Ward Kitchen Remodel (Santa Monica, CA),2002