A Guide to the Marie-Louise Laleyan Architectural Collection, 1961-2007 #Ms2013-090

A Guide to the Marie-Louise Laleyan Architectural Collection, 1961-2007

A Collection in
Special Collections
Collection Number Ms2013-090

Special Collections, Virginia Tech

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Processed by: Elena Herrero, Student Assistant and Sherrie Bowser, Archivist, Special Collections

Repository

Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Collection Number

Ms2013-090

Title

Marie-Louise Laleyan Architectural Collection, 1961-2007

Physical Characteristics

11.3 Cubic Feet 13 boxes

Creator

Laleyan, Marie-Louise, 1935-2014

Language

English

Abstract

Marie-Louise Laleyan (1935-2014) was a San Francisco based architect with 48 years of experience including 30 years as principal of Laleyan Architects (1977-2007). The collection contains architectural drawings, specifications, construction files, and photographs relating to projects undertaken by Marie-Louise Laleyan (1977-2007) and Laleyan Architects (1972-1977). Photographic record of her U.S. employment (1965-1972) is also present.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Marie-Louise Laleyan Architectural Collection must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Marie-Louise Laleyan Architectural Collection, Ms2013-090, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Acquisition Information

The Marie-Louise Laleyan Architectural Collection was donated to Special Collections in November 2008.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Marie-Louise Laleyan Architectural Collection was completed in April 2014.

Biographical Note

Marie-Louise Laleyan (1935-2014) was a San Francisco based architect with 48 years of experience including 30 years as principal of Laleyan Architects (1977-2007), formally Laleyan Associates.

Born and educated in Bulgaria Laleyan arrived in the United States in 1964. Laleyan has practiced architecture in Sofia, Bulgaria; Paris, France; and the United States. Before establishing her own practice she worked with the following firms: Hart & Turner Architects (Sacramento, CA), Richard Neutra (Los Angeles, CA), and the San Francisco, CA firms of Claude Oakland and Associates, Anshen & Allen, Mario J. Ciamp, FAIA, and Paffard Keatinge Clay.

An active member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) she has served on the Northern California Chapter's Board of Directors, as co-chairperson of the national AIA Task Force of Women in Architecture, and coauthor of the AIA Affirmative Action Plan. She was also a founder of the Bay Area's Organization of Women in Architecture (OWA) and has represented the interests of women architects at numerous conferences and seminars.

The establishment of Laleyan Associates in 1977 was the culmination of a lifelong career intention and in her words a 'family tradition.' Laleyan was committed to keeping the firm small so that she would be able to provide quality service and personal attention to each project and client. Projects undertaken by Laleyan Architects included light commercial, medical, institutional, residential, and public buildings with construction costs ranging from $25,000-3.4 million dollars.

In 2001, Laleyan began providing Physical Needs Assessments (PNA) and Construction Monitoring services for the California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA), a state housing acquisition lender to non-profit and for profit developers.

Laleyan died on January 21, 2014.

Scope and Content

The collection contains architectural drawings, specifications, construction files, and photographs relating to projects undertaken by Marie-Louise Laleyan (1977-2007) and Laleyan Architects (1972-1977). Photographic record of her U.S. employment (1965-1972) is also present.

Separated Material

Materials related to Illinois architect Bertha Y. Whitman were removed from the Laleyan collection and placed in Ms2009-054 IAWA Small Collections under Whitman's name. (3/2009)

Index Terms

Subjects::

Architecture
History of Women in Architecture
International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA)
Women -- History
Women-owned architectural firms

Occupations:

Architects

Professional Papers, 1972-1994

Box 5
Articles, Presentations, Press Releases, Thought Pieces, and Writings, 1977-1986
Box 5
Project List, 1972-2007
Box 5
Request for Proposal (RFP) West Block Studios - TNDC (Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation, November 15, 2004

Project Records, 1972-2000

Scope and Content

The following is a list of architectural projects and services carried out by Marie L. Laleyan (1972-1973) and her firm Laleyan Architects (1977-2006).

Arrangement

The Project Index is a way to organize the various formats of architectural records from the same project. The index is arranged alphabetically by Job Number and contains information, where available, about the location, date, project type, architect, collaborators, photographers, and formats for each project in the collection. Project Index A Summary of the Project Index is listed below.

Marie L. Laleyan Project Records, 1972-1973
- Box 1 Box 9
  #101 - Duplex, San Rafael (Mr. and Mrs. Al Valenzano), 1972
- Box 1 Box 9
  #102 - 4141 Geary Medical Building, Suite 324, 1973
- Box 1 Box 9
  #103 - Alterations to Residence and Office, San Francisco (Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stein), 1973
- Box 1 Box 9
  #104 - 4141 Geary Medical Building, Suite 324, 1973
- Box 1 Box 9
  #105 - 4141 Geary Medical Building, Suite 419/420, 1973
Laleyan Architects Project Records, 1977-2000
- Box 1
  AGS81 - AGS Graphics and Systems, 1981
- Box 1
  CCR83 - Civic Center Residence Hotel Rehab (CCR-G programming) [8 folders], 1980-1986
- Box 1 Box 6
  CCR85 - Civic Center Residence Hotel Rehab III [5 folders], 1985-1986
- Box 1
  CIV83 - Medical Suite Addition, for Arthur Civello, MD,, 1983
- Box 1
  CLH84 - California League for Handicapped, Preliminary Studies, 1983-1984
- Box 1 Box 9 Box 12
  DB-102/79 - Bloomfield Residence, Jack and Carol Bloomfield [2 folders],, 1979-1981
- Box 1 Box 9 Box 12
  DB-103/78 - Single Family Residence, Mr and Mrs. James Cunningham, 5121 Cabrillo, 1978-1979
- Box 1 Box 9 Box 12
  DB-203/78 - Single Family Residence, Steve and Irene Marciel, 4980 Discovery Point, 1979-1980
- Box 1 Box 9 Box 12
  DB-303/79 - Davis Residence, Robert and Karen Davis, 1260 Discovery Bay Road, 1979-1980
- Box 1 Box 12
  DB-403/80 - Residence, North Point, 1980-1981
- Box 1 Box 12
  DB-503/80 - House, Discovery Bay Blvd., 1980-1981
- Box 1 Box 12
  DB-603/80 - House, Willow Lake Road [not built], 1981
- Box 1 Box 8
  DLT99 - Dalt Hotel Rehabilitation [9 folders], 1999-2000
- Box 2 Box 9 Box 12
  DOE78 - Dental Office, Kira Eldemir, DDS [2 folders], 1978-1981, 1987
- Box 2
  ELD81 - Flats-Rehab Studio
- Box 2 Box 9
  ELD85 - Remodeling of Residence for Kira Eldemir, DDS
- Box 2
  ELD87 - Dental Office Addition for Kira Eldemir, DDS
- Box 2
  ENN77 - Enna Residence Addition, 1977
- Box 2 Box 6
  FRK89 - St. Boniface Friars Kitchen Renovation, 1989-1990
- Box 2 Box 10
  HFC84 - Howard Street Apartments, 1040-42 Howard Street, San Francisco [6 folders], 1985-1991
- Box 2 Box 8
  KLM86 - Klimm Apartments Rehab [17 folders], 1985-1989
- Box 3
  KPR86 - Condominium Remodel, for Dobri Kiprov, MD - preliminary only, 1986-1987
- Box 3
  KPR87 - Penthouse Remodel for Dobri Kiprov, MD, 1986-1987
- Box 5
  LAA88 - Laleyan Associates Architects
- Box 3 Box 9 Box 10
  LAZ81 - Union Street Shops [2 folders], 1980-1982
- Box 3 Box 8
  LAZ94 - Roof Parapet Reinforcement, Presidio Heights Apartments [2 folders], 1993-1995
- Box 3 Box 8
  LPPI84 - Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute (UCSF) - Children's Wing [6 folders], 1983-1989
- Box 3
  MLR91 - House Remodel (Miller), 1991
- Box 3 Box 9 Box 12
  PUD-B/81 - Planned Unit Development, Brentwood, 1981-1982
- Box 3
  RCC88 - Chiang Flats (exterior treatment consultation)
- RCH83 - Russ Apartment Building Rehab: pre-programming only
- Box 3
  SMO85 - Serramonte Center Space E-460, studies for Bay Area Pediatrics Group, 1984-1985
- Box 3 Box 12
  SRR78 - Salvatore Residence Rehab
- Box 3 Box 7
  SSG89/SSG91 - Southland/Southgate Housing Development (CHFA 91-036-N) [17 folders], 1986, 1991-1994
- Box 3 Box 10
  T&B82 - Ron Greenspan VW for T&B Interior Designers
- Box 3 Box 9
  TDE82 - Yosemite Apartment Building, 1982-1986
- Box 4 Box 9
  TDL82 - Sierra Madre Apartment Building
- Box 4 Box 8
  TIM90 - Residence for Tim Fagan, Alta Hills, 1990-2000
- Box 4 Box 10
  TMR81 - Tomer Residence Remodel, 1981
- Box 4 Box 10
  UNY81 - The Unitery, Early Child Education Center, 1981
- Box 4 Box 11
  WBL95 - Plaza and Ramona Apartments WBL-P & WBL-R, 1995-1996
- Box 4 Box 8
  WBR91 - Webber Unit Remodel, 1991
California Housing Finance Agency, 2003-2006

Historical Note
Projects with the California Housing Finance Agency are presented as a representation of services offered by Laleyan Architects and are to be used for general information only. Laleyan Architects was not the architect for these projects.
- Box 5
  CHFA 00-021-N - Thomas Paine Square Apartments, 2003
- Box 5
  CHFA 01-028-N - Roberts Avenue Senior Housing, 2003
- Box 5
  CHFA 03-001-N - Surf Apartments, 2003-2004
- Box 5
  CHFA 03-028-N - Plaza de las Flores, 2006
- Box 5
  CHFA 05-003-N - Hillvale Glen Apartments, Physical Needs Assessment, 2005
- Box 5
  CHFA 05-003-N - Padre Apartments Community, 2004
Box 6-12
Drawings

Scope and Content
Drawings are present for the following projects: #101, #102, #103, #104, #105, CCR85, DB-102, DB-103, DB-203, DB-303, DB-406, DB-503, DB-603, DLT99, DOE78, ENN77, FRK89, HFC84, KLM86, LAZ81, LAZ94, LPPI84, PUB-B/81, SRR78, SSG91, T&B82, TDE82, TDL82, TIM90, TMR81, UNY81, WBL95, and WBR91. Drawings are in boxes 6-12. The locations are tied to the relevant projects in the Marie L. Laleyan Project Records subseries and Laleyan Architects Project Records subseries.
Box-Folder 5 folder: 19
Reduced Drawings

Project Photographs

Box-Folder 5 folder: 17-18
Affordable Multi-Family Housing Rehabilitation Projects (2 Photo Albums), 2002
Box-Folder 5 folder: 16
Firm Projects Photo Album
Box-Folder 5 folder: 14-15
Marie-Louise Laleyan Employment in the USA (2 folders), 1965-1976

Scope and Content
Projects include work with Richard and Dion Neutra, Los Angeles (1967-1969) and Paffard Keatinge Clay, San Francisco (1969-1971)
Box 5
Project Negatives

Scope and Content
Negatives are available for the following projects: DB103, DB203; DB303; DOE78.

Negatives are in box 5. The location is tied to the relevant projects in the Marie L. Laleyan Project Records subseries and Laleyan Architects Project Records subseries.
Box 13
Presentation Boards
Box 5
Slides

Scope and Content
Slides are present for the following projects: DB102, DB103, DB203, DB303, DB403, DOE78, ELD87, HFC84, KLM86, LAA88, LAZ81, SSG91, TDE82, and TDL82.

Slides are in box 5. The location is tied to the relevant projects in the Marie L. Laleyan Project Records subseries and Laleyan Architects Project Records subseries.
- Golden Sands Bulgaria, 1961