Edward Durell Stone (original) (raw)

Edward Durell Stone	"There is too much conformity in contemporary architecture. I like to think of architecture as an individual creative expression; I get more pleasure out of my work if I carry through my own convictions rather than pursue a dogma outlined by some other architect...An architect should try to find his own expression. In this age of standardization, Americans need more than ever to cultivate the open mind. Those who assert their individuality should find greater tolerance from their fellow; if our flights of fancy found receptive audiences and each of us were encouraged to be an individual, our lives would be enriched." - Edward Durell Stone, from Paul Heyer'sArchitects on Architecture: New Directions in America	Aerial layout of the main campus
University Library	Biography Born on March 9, 1902 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Edward Durell Stone is recognized as a world renowned architect. Stone, whose career spanned almost three decades worked up an extensive resume of designs. His most notable designs include the original Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Pepsico World Headquarters, and the University at Albany campus, both located in New York. He is also known for utilizing the International Style in his designs. For a more in depth look into Stone's life the University Libraries offer databases containing Stone's biographies.	The Podium at night
Campus Center entrance	Web Sources archINFORM is an architectural database that provides information on Stone's career and projects. Edward Durell Stone and Associates lists Stone's projects along with statistical data on each building. Nyc-architecutre.com focuses specifically on Stone's House in New York City. Bluffton University's Digital Imaging Project offers photographs of Stone's architectural achievements. The Recent Past Preservation Network focuses on the project to save Stone's Gallery of Modern Art in New York City. The Network also contains a brief list of Stone's projects and bibliographic references. University of Arkansas' Special Collections Online Finding Aid allows online users to find Stone's papers held at his Alma Mater.	The Fountain
Entrance from Collins Circle	University at Albany Links Back to the Future, an illustrated history of the University offers a lens into UAlbany's past through photographs dating back to the mid-1800's. Uptown Campus provides concise yet informative data on the uptown campus. Campus Building's Historical Tour has comprehensive online tours of the different UAlbany campuses. Special Collections and Archives' Finding Aid for the Campus Construction Collection offers detailed information on the University's construction process. University at Albany Libraries' Digital Collections also offer thousands of browseable campus construction photographs.	The Loggia
View of the Quad	Resources from the University Libraries - University at Albany Only The American National Biography and the Biography Index, both available through the Libraries' Reference Biography Collection page, have Stone's biography. The Almanac and Encyclopedia sections of Infoplease also contain a brief biography and blurb on Stone's project in Grand Island. - Note: When using the American National Biography, type in "Edward Durell Stone" (note the single "r" in his middle name. The Libraries also have access to databases that contain articles and citations related to Edward Stone. The Humanities International Index contains full-text articles relating to Stone's past designs. The Art Index and the ARTBibliographies Modern, both of which can be found in the Libraries' Database Finder section, contain article citations related to Stone and his work. And Xreferplus offers both a biography and articles on Stone. -- Note: When using the Humanities International Index, type in the architect's full name.	The Loggia from the Collins Circle entrance
Campus in winter	Print Reference Sources The Libraries also have print sources in the Reference section H.H. Aranson's and Marla F. Prather's History of Modern Art: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Photography covers modern art from its "prehistory" in the late 18th and early-mid 19th centuries through the end of the 20th century, which also covers the International Style. The book contains both color and black-and-white plates with an extensive bibliography. Found at ULIF REF N 6490 A713 1998. Muriel Emanuel's Contemporary Architects, is an alphabetical arrangement of contemporary architects containing a brief biography, list of the architect's projects, a bibliographic citation, and a commentary on each architect's contribution to the field. Found at ULIF REF NA 680 C625. Sourcebook of American Architecture: 500 Notable Buildings from the 10th Century to the Present, edited by G. E. Kidder Smith, gives an overview of architecture in the United States. The book covers major architectural periods in American history. Found at ULB REF NA 705 S578 1996.	Campus at sunset
Columbus Circle	Special Collections Special Collections also offers print sources on Stone: State University of New York at Albany Uptown Campus. Designed by Edward Durell Stone. Photographed by Ezra Stoller Associates. by Ezra Stoller; Call No. **NA6603 S76X 1967z The Evolution of an Architect by Edward Durell Stone; Call No. **NA737 S66 A3 Recent and Future Architecture by Edward Durell Stone; Call No. **NA737 S66 A53	Chicago University Graduate Dormitory

Photographs in this page are taken from the University Image Archives, the Encyclopedia of World Biography, Bluffton University's Digital Imaging Project, AccuNet/AP Multimedia Archive, and the NOAA Photo Library.
Designed and maintained by Euni Chang, Graduate Reference Intern at the University Library, Spring 2006. Last updated: March 13, 2006.