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Robert Kaler Drawings and RecordsAn Inventory of the Collection
Biographical NoteRobert Kaler was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 22, 1943. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1969 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. Professional career:
Kaler's professional career includes work in architectural design, master planning, draftsmanship, and project management. He has experience in a full range of projects including residential, commercial, educational, public, and medical buildings, as well as outdoor space design and planning. Specific examples include: a master plan for Dripping Springs, Texas; master plan for West Bull Creek Regional Hike and Bike Trail; Island on Lake Travis community of 400 homes; prototype multiplex auditorium; Lucas Film Luminaire; the Athenium office facility; and Bob Wents Park at Windy Point. Later in his career Kaler turned his focus to residential projects. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsThe collection consists of 478 drawings, representing seventeen residential projects. All the drawings, from the schematic designs to the final construction drawings, are drawn by hand. Most of the sets include schematic design sketches and drawings that are used to communicate with the client and the construction drawings which are the basis of a contract for construction by others. The majority of residences are located in the Central Texas area. In addition, there are a series of construction progress photographs (negatives) for the addition to the Massad residence in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsRestrictions on AccessOpen to all users. Restrictions on UseNone. Return to the Table of Contents
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Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationRobert Kaler Drawings and Photographs (AR.2011.033). Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, Texas. Acquisition InformationDonor #: DO/2003/001 Donation Date: 2005, 2011 Processing InformationFinding aid created and encoded by Molly Hults in 2012. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Collection
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