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Residence, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

Two architectural drawings (ink line drawings on paper). Client: New York film producer, Tibetan art collector. Brief: House that fuses cultures. The architecture of neighbouring regional towns often have Asian aesthetics. This experimental design, given a Japanese form, emerged as pure Mexican. Mexican pyramids are the base for temples and there are two 'temples': 1. living areas and 2. master bed, built on a stone pyramidal base, housing 2nd and 3rd bedrooms. The living room 'temple' structure was constructed from 80-year-old telephone poles.

Thiedeke, Graeme, 1942-

Hacienda, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

Five architectural drawings (ink line drawing on paper, photocopied). Client: 'Casa Clapp', Retired American tea merchant. Brief: Design, documentation, construction; the brief was given to Thiedeke on the back of an envelope with the words 'Taj Mahal'. The building was never fully built. Working drawings sequentially numbered WD. 1 to WD.5. Dated Feb 1971.

Thiedeke, Graeme, 1942-

Overseas projects

This file contains supplementary documents for overseas projects in the United States (U.S.A.), United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), Brunei, Russia, Mexico, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. Originally housed in a four punch ring binder with "Book 1 : Overseas projects : supplementary documents" on cover. Comprises:
• USA - Mark Residence Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA (1971); Shopping Centre, Scotsdale Arizona (1971).
• U.A.E. - Resort Hotel, Abu Dhabi (2006); drawing of Abu Dhabi; Fujairah Resorts; Jebel Jai Hotel Ras Al Khaimah; Al Wahda, Dubai; Brunei - Music house.
• Russia - Revamp of an historic St Petersburg Hotel.
• Mexico - Keogh Residence, San Miguel de Al-Guanajuato; Condominiums, San Miguel De Allende; Casa Clapp Hacienda, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico; Residence, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico (1972); Residential Village on the outskirts of San Miguel De Allende.
• Indonesia - Finna Country Club Hotel, Surabaya; Redevelopment of Jail, Surabaya (Proposal) (1987); Hotel and Apartments, Djakarta (1998); Djakarta Redevelopment; Residential housing for university students, Bandung; Apartments, Bandung, (1998); Apartments, Bandung.
• Singapore - Sentosa Winter Wonderland (1995); Sentosa Island master plan (2001).
• Malaysia - Danga Bay Master Plan, Johur Baru (2003); Mulpha Corporate Centre, Kuala Lumpur (1995); KL Residence (1997); Desaru; Entry statement, New City; Visitors Centre, Central Kuala Lumpur (2008); Data Processing and Research Park Shah Alam for Heitech Padu BHD (2000); Residence for Tan Sri Low, Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur.

Residence for Pittluck, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

Two architectural drawings (ink line drawings on paper, photocopied). Client: Philip Pittluck, New York accountant. Brief: Design, documentation and construction of a residence for a retired couple; Budget $40k. This was the second commission within the town centre that was designed by Thiedeke. With a cement shortage, Thiedeke used bovedas. The house replaced an adobe ruin. Footings were one metre of deep stone wall to absorb earthquake movement; walls were single brick infill, concrete ring beams top and bottom, concrete columns poured within wall thickness; and roof was brick vaulting.

Thiedeke, Graeme, 1942-

Residence, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Three drawings on paper (ink link drawings on coloured paper) for the Marks Residence. Brief: Contemporary interpretation of the authentic abode 'Pueblo' style. The site was in the old part of Santa Fe where 'Pueblo' houses still existed. Working drawings for construction were all free hand due to the geometry. Designed in clay, then drawn. It was commissioned on the basis of the model. Dates Nov 1971. Elevations, floor plans.

Thiedeke, Graeme, 1942-

Residence for J. and L. Keogh, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

Three working drawings (ink line drawing on paper, photocopied). Client: John and Linda Keogh. Brief: Design, documentation and construction of a residence/studio for renowned Canadian puppeteers. This was the first architectural commission Thiedeke did in Mexico. Due to a cement shortages at the time, Thiedeke had to rethink the concrete roof as a semi circular brick vault (Boveda). This was achieved without formwork and finished within one week. Using bovedas revived a tradition that had all but disappeared. Working drawings sequentially numberd WD.1 to WD-3. Dated, 29 Jan 1970.

Thiedeke, Graeme, 1942-

New Banking Premises at 526 Ipswich Road, Annerley for Australia and New Zealand Bank Limited

Three working drawings (ink line drawings on paper) with staple marks along left side edge. Architects from Title Block: AH Conrad and TBF Gargett. Drawn by GJT. Sheets no. 2, 3 and 6. Client: ANZ Bank. Brief: Design and documentation for construction of a branch bank. This was Thiedeke's second last project before leaving for Canada.

Thiedeke, Graeme, 1942-

Proposed New Premises Cnr Upper Edward St. & Wimpole Lane for A.N.Z. Bank Limited

Four architectural drawings (ink line drawings on paper) with staple marks along left side edge. Architects from Title Block: AH Conrad and TBF Gargett. Drawn by GJT. Sheets no. 6, 8, 9 and 34. Client: ANZ Bank. Brief: Design and documentation for construction of a branch bank. This was Thiedeke's last project before leaving for Canada while working part-time at AH Conrad and TBF Gargett (now Conrad Gargett).

Thiedeke, Graeme, 1942-

New Archbishop's Chapel at 'Farsley', Eldernell Tce, Hamilton

Three ink line drawings on paper. From the Title Block: AH Conrad & TBF Gargett. Client: Anglican diocese of Brisbane. Brief: Design and documentation. Completed during Thiedeke's fourth year (of a six year course) of architectural studies with the firm AH Conrad & TBF Gargett (aka Conrad Gargett). Conrad Gargett practised active engagement and on site training for their intern students. This was Thiedeke's first project from concept to finished building, including specification and contract administration. It was influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright. It received an Enduring Architecture award in 2018. The structure was steel frame, stone clad walls and copper roof sheeting. It was built in 1964. Also called the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, it is at 39 Eldernell Terrace, Hamilton, Queensland.

Thiedeke, Graeme, 1942-

Single residences in Mexico and Australia; and Churches.

This file contains supplementary documents for various churches and single residences in Mexico and Australia. Most photographs that were with the documents have been housed separately in an album. This file includes information on: SMA housing for locals; 47 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach; St. Kevins Catholic Primary School; Taylor Residence; Thiedeke residence; Fairway Housing, Carrara; Salt Residences, Kingscliff; Maryland Avenue, Carrara; Residence, Maxville; Unbuilt residence; 'Rise' Units; Hope Island Golf Course Houses; Keefe Residence, Paradise Waters; St. Vincent's Church, Surfers Paradise; Aquinas College, Southport; Wedding Chapel; and Archibishop's chapel. Previously housed in two hole ring binder folder labeled "Book 5 : Single residences (Mexico), Single residence (Australia), Churches : supplementary documents".

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