Stuart Weitzman School of Design
102 Meyerson Hall
210 South 34th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Appointments are required.Please book an appointment approximately two weeks prior to your visit to ensure materials can be prepared in advance.
To schedule an appointment, please contact us at archarchives@design.upenn.edu.
The Architectural Archives welcomes the use of its collections by all researchers; University of Pennsylvania affiliation is not required.
Harvey & Irwin Kroiz Gallery - No exhibition currently on display.
Holiday and Special Closures for the 2024-2025 Academic Year:
Fourth of July (Thursday, 7/4);
Labor Day (9/2);
Thanksgiving (11/28-11/29);
Winter recess & Collections Control closure (12/23/24-1/20/25);
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1/20);
Spring Break (3/8-3/16)
Spring Special closure (5/19-6/9);
Memorial Day (5/26);
Juneteenth (Thursday, 6/19).
General Research:
General research inquiries can be directed to archarchives@design.upenn.edu. We may request two weeks notice for long-distance reference inquiries, but will do our best to accommodate researchers in a timely manner. Student research is at the heart of our mission, and we encourage students to reach out to us and ask questions. We will do our best to assist students and researchers who cannot visit us in person, but we highly encourage this when possible. Access to the archive is free and open to the public, regardless of affiliation.
Copyright and Reproduction Inquiries:
Due to the volume of requests, please expect a minimum of two weeks for turn around and production. Time and costs vary depending on several factors including the size/fragility of the images that need to be scanned and the type of publication. For a pricing estimate for copyright and/or high resolution reproduction of images, please contact archarchives@design.upenn.edu.
A key use of the Archives' collections is to educate the next generation of architects and landscape architects; to provide insight into creative thinking and process as understood through the examination of primary source materials -- the drawings, sketchbooks, models, photography, and other items that designers create through the course of a project. The Archives staff offers a wide range of tour options aimed at a diverse range of individuals -- from young children to experienced architects. We can create a customized tour for your groups needs.
Archives staff are available to consult with educators from any institution on ways to integrate our archival resources into your class.
We are able to engage in-person and through a variety of remote teaching platforms.
Please contact archarchives@design.upenn.edu for further information.
In order to protect works of art and to create an environment suitable for study, please observe the following Archives policies:
• Please do not touch the works of art or archival materials without the permission of the Archives staff.
• Food and drink are not allowed within the Kroiz Gallery without special authorization.
• Possession of dangerous materials, including firearms, is not permitted.
• Please be mindful of others, including our researchers, when using your cell phone.
Photography
• Handheld cameras without flash or tripod may be used in the Kroiz Gallery.
• Photographs cannot be commercially published, sold, reproduced, transferred or distributed without the written consent of the Archives.
• All photography in exhibitions of works of art on loan is prohibited.
Sketching
• The use of pens is prohibited in the Kroiz Gallery and in the Archives’ reading room; only pencils may be used for taking notes or sketching.
• Sketchbooks are not to exceed 18 x 24 inches.
The Architectural Archives of the University of Pennsylvania occupies the lower level of the Fisher Fine Arts Library Building. There is an independent entrance located just off 34th Street. This entrance is halfway up the steps of Weitzman Plaza. The door is to the left of the first landing, marked by a plaque that reads “Architectural Archives / Kroiz Gallery.”
For barrier free access please call the Archives staff at 215-898-8323.
Street address
220 South 34th Street at Smith Walk
Lower Level of the Fisher Fine Arts Library building
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Mailing address
The Architectural Archives
University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design
102 Meyerson Hall
210 South 34th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6311
