Mark Mills Papers

Includes note: 'Concrete shall be tinted to match surrounding granite outcroppings. Roof surfaces shall be covered with crushed granite rock to match surrounding granite outcroppings.'

Section: concrete roof slab over car door Section: east wall of ramp entry Note: All exterior conc. walls below grade are water proofed with a prime coat + 2 finish coats of an asphalt-asbestos fiber emulsion. This treatment applies to the joint between wall & footing. Cover walls below grade with Kraft paper to protect coasting during backfilling. Paint all footing dowels A's the project 1'' above footing with asphalt-asbestos emulsion. All footings shall have continuous bearing on solid rock & shall be stepped in accord with contours. Section: thru ramp planter wall. This wall [sic] varies in height from 0 to 36'' in 22 1/2 ft. horiz. distance. Section: Sauna - entry wall is same height & [sic] with roof slab as east wall above. Therefore use same wall-roof reinf. as for above wall. Section: East sauna and bath-shower walls. These walls are same height as east entry-ramp wall but without roof slabs. Note: Cotting for E. wall of bed rm. is same as for shower-bath wall. Likewise wall reinf. is identical. Section: east wall Section: thru west wall module joint detail roof flashing Concrete Work: Cement: Type II standard Portland, A.S.T.M. Spec. C150 Aggregates: Graded in accord with ASTM. Spec. C33 1 "Granite Aggregate (Maxi) for walls, piers, fireplace hood, & Roof slabs - Elsewhere us 3/4" maxi. granite aggregate. Use "lapis" tan Monterey sand in all pours except foodings & fl. slabs. Admixtures: To reduce [sic] porocity add to each cu.yd. of conc. add 125# bag of high calcium hydrated lime. (siera or equal) approved by architect. concrete in footings & exterior slabs does not require said lime. All visible concrete surfaces (not house floor slab) shal be pigmented to [sic] permanentyl resemble the color of wet conc. North terrace slab & steps [sic] pluss fireplace hearth shall be pigmented to blend with house floor covering. Use "dust on" as MGF by A.C. Horne or equal. Submit samples for approval by architect. Mixes: Foundations = 2000 # conc. @ 4'' slump, all other conc. = 3000# poured @ 4'' slump in general conform to specifications in ASTMC 94 Alternate #2 defining mixing, placing, & testing (7 day test, 28 day test, & slump test) In placing conc. do not use a mechanical vibrator in wall & roof pours. See sh.No.11 for pour sequence & joint details. Wall & roof pours are continuous. Let wall pour settle for 2 hrs. before continuing with roof slab pour. Steel: all bars shall conform to ASTMA15 specifications for structural grade & ASTMA 305 specs for deformation. The fabrication & placing of steel shall be by a subcontractor specializing in such work. This contractor shall sub two (only) prints of steel placing drawings for architects approval, 10 days prior to contractor. Prints from the corrected tracings may then be issued. Placing standard practice "No steel shall be placed prior to architects inspection of surfaces or forms against or over which the bars are to be placed. After placing, reinforcing shall be inspected and approved by architect prior to its enclosure in forms or embedment in conc. Forming: foundations are poured against cut in rock & bear on solid rock or equivalent. Form footings where ground does not provide rock sides step footing in sympathy with contours. Key tops of footings to receive walls. Pour joints in footings shall be keyed & doweled. Walls: see exterior wall surfaces below. Conc. ceilings: of slab roos are formed using rough 1x6 Monterey pine sheeting. For [sic] pattern see Sh. No. 10 & 12. Consult with architect for location of board butt joints of ceiling & roof curbs Concrete surfaces: Exterior: Wall surfaces in general are ribbed & bush hammered. See detl this sheet. Some piers & columns are only bush hammered - see elev. sh. No 4, 5 & 12. Ribbing extends 3'' +/- below fin. grade. Strip exterior forms ____ hrs after pour & proceed with bush hammering. Roof curb facials: of car court shall be stripped within 12 hrs & bristle brushed with water. Slabs: car court, car arborium, & N. terrace + steps are exposed aggregate of 3/4'' 'Hollister River Run Rock.' Remove 1 x 4's of 3' x 6' screen pattern after slab has cured fill joints with conc. grout using 3/8'' river run aggregate. As soon as practical apply one brush coat of "clear seal" as directed by MGF A.C. Horn. Interior: Wall surfaces: Are bush hammered, between tub & cabinets apply 2 brush coats of "clear seal" MGF A.C. Horn all other surfaces are not sealed. Interior (continued): Ribbed & bush hammered [sic] interior surface is the east return of kitchen wall see Sh.No.14 Fin-struts, Facials, etc.:___ if forms can be removed 8 hrs after pour, then bristle brush with water, otherwise sand blast. The same applies to pot shelf. See detl sh.No.7 apply 2 brush coats of "clear seal" to top & edge of shel & to top only of seat bench 'treated as are fin-struts.' Slab ceiling: both interior & exterior receive no finish treatment Floor slabs: finished suitably for application of rubs or [sic] resilient flooring pigmented fireplace hearth shall have a broomed surface with 2 brush coats of "clear"seal." Test samples required: (3'x3'x6'' Reinf. = #3 @ 8'' O.C. pigmented as described) 1) One face ribbed-detail. as shown (1 1/4 deep), other face [sic] simirally ribbed but (1'' Deep) using 1'' granite aggregate 2) Same as sample # 1 but use 3/4'' granite aggregate 3) Plain faced sample, 1'' granite aggregate [bush hammer one face, sand blast other face] 4) " " 3/4 " "[same as above] treatment of faces shall be done in presence of architect & prior to pouring of conc. in footings. Remove raised course of stones in the stone wall above the west concrete sea wall. Pour a 3'' conc. shell (mesh reine) over all faces of wall. wood float top. Dimension sof rock wall = 30 ' x 3 1/2 ' x 12'' (approximate)

East Elevation of studio & car court wall-canopy: Remodeling work: 1) remove gravel from roof of existing bldg. Resurface roof in same material used on roof of new construction. 2. Remove block color from visible exterior wood surfaces. 3. Add 2'' RWD member to facia as detailed. Brush stain & seal 'all wood to blend with color of concrete work. Section S-S: Thru car court wall Note: In general, wall reinforcing shall be #4@12'O.C. Vert. #4 @ 8'' O.C. Horiz Plan: Car court wall - canopy studio screen wall: Note: conc. walls are battered. Plan shows position of screen wall & car court wall in same floor plane as servants quarters (41.9'). Car-arborium floor plan shows [sic] batered walls & piers at elev. 41.0ft. Roofing work: 1. Insulation on house roof as detailed. See Sh. #10. 2. Built up asphalt 4 ply roofing over all new construction. A 20 yr. bonded roof is required over house & car-arborium roof. This contractor shall install all roof flashings provided by others and shall bear the responsibility for leaks thru flashings for 20 years or the life of the materials, whichever is the lessor period. 3. Roof gravel surface of 1/4 x 3/4 granite rock shall surface all roofs. Application shall be such that 80 mph winds will not disturb rock. Submit roofing specifications & proposal to architect & owner for approval. Sheet Metal Work: Provide all flashing for roof, arch., chimney, roof drains etc. of 16 oz lead coated copper including vent pipe flashing for plumber and for wind gauge. See detls. Sh # 10 & 11. Fabricate arch ridge cap of 16 oz. opper & 1/4 1'' Copper bars as detailed Sh. #10. Use 26 gauge galv. iron for vent ducts of kitchen, bath and sauna, and for a 2'' deep drip try to cover floor of drying closet.

Drawings depict details of base board trim, hinged easel & storage sill, mistress wardrobe sill, jamb details, elevation of studio storage wall, elevation of west cabinet wall of bedroom, elevation of studio work bench, elevation of bed partition, elevation of lavatory cabinet, elevation of dressing table & cabinet work, elevation on book shelves on stair studio wall, elevation of guest W.C and entrance door, elevation of guest lav., elevation of dressing closet,

Specifications page outline the protection of work, property and persons involved, establishes temporary utility connections, sanitary conveniences, cleaning, carpentry, finishing hardware, glazing, and painting for the interior and exterior of the home. Mills also references other sheets that show detail on earthwork, plumbing work, electrical work, sheet metal work, roofing work, miscellaneous metal work, formica work, tile work, resilient flooring, and concrete work. Protection of work, property, persons: (a) This Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent property, and the public, and shall be responsible for any damage or injury due to his act or neglect (except as otherwise cared for by insurance policies). He shall erect a temporary barrier as shown on sheet #2 of plans. (b) All exposed corners of frames, millwork, etc. must be protected. (c) All finished surfaces stained or marred prior to acceptance shall be re-done to the satisfaction of the Architect before acceptance of the work. Temporary Utility Connections: The Contractor shall make application, and pay all costs for any temporary service necessary for completion of the work such as electricity and water Sanitary Conveniences: The Contractor shall provide temporary sanitary conveniences with proper enclosure. This shall be removed on completion of the work and the premises left in perfect condition. Cleaning: (a) The Contractor shall remove all debris from the building and site and in general keep the work as clear of rubbish as possible. No lunch papers, building material, etc. shall be thrown into the sea. Upon completion, all shall be left "broom clean." (b) The Contractor shall have all glass (sahs, mirrors, etc), tile, hardware, plumbing fixtures cleaned by professional cleaners. This includes removal of paint at the edge of panes Carpentry: The Contractor shall assemble all materials in a craftsman-like manner with special care given to accurate fitting and joining of materials. Woodwork in general cannot be sanded without destroying the rotary cut or resawn surfaces. In general, no paint will be used; only clear types of finishes or light stains....All nailing (with galvinated nails only) shall be neatly done and in a regular pattern so as not to have set holes filled. Doors, vents, drawers and other operable items are to be well fitted and assembled with properly applied hardware, and shall be free from wrap shrinkage, splicing, undue stress, binding, looseness or rattle. Finish hardware: Finish hardware excludes items needed for rough hardware, items such as bolts, nails, plates, straps and other structural devices....Allow sum of $500 for the purchase only of finish hardware. Credits to this allowance shall be made at time of completion of job. Painting: All painting with the possible exception of masonry treatment must be done by brush. Some exact materials to be used and effects to be obtained are to be determined in conference with Owner and Architect. Exterior: a) Wood fence, car-arborium, car door and entrance door, 3 wood sash doors and window mullions on delivery of material to site receive one brush coat of 2 parts Perma Wood #99 as manufactured by Admiralty Co., mixed with 1 part boiled linseed oil...b) consult with General Contractor & Architect as to whether black color of existing building should be removed by sand blasting or work of painter.....c) Seal all exposed concrete until water is not absorbed with coats of Huston # 2 or Dehydratine # 99 Interior: a) Mahogany ply wall surface receive one coat of Martin Senor stain-sealer plus one coat of dull varnish. Steel wool finish. b) Mahogany ply door surfaces and cabinet faces receive same as "a" above plus an added coat of dull varnish. Steel wool after each coat....(c) Visible interior surfaces of drawers, cabinets, closets, shelves, etc. not of mahogany wood receive one prime coat, one coat of paint, one coat of dull varnish. Steel wool finish. (d) Cedar walls and trim receive one coat of Perma Wood - oil mixture (exclude studio-bedroom wall). (e) Cabinet work against east wall of bedroom receives one coat of cement-colored stain plus 2 coats of dull varnish. Steel wool each varnish coat. "Cabinet by Owner" must be re-finished to blend with new cabinet work. (f) Redwood of Sauna Bath on all sides when material is delivered to job. (g) Refinish north kitchen base cabinet furnished by Owner to blend with other cabinet work. (h) Cabinet table tops of cedar or hardwood excluding those in kitchen and dining table top receive two coats of bar top varnish. Steel wool each coat. (i) 3'' x 6'' D.F. and 1'' D.F. trim of house roof receive one coat of cement-colored stain. (j) paint (2 coats) elec. heater grills to grey, arch hinge bracket to gold. Glazing: All exterior glass in windows and doors of house and car-arborium shall be plate glass. North and west windows and glass doors of house shall be of such a thickness as to withstand 90 m.p.h. wind loads...

Drawing for residence in Woodside Country Club, subdivision no. 2.

Depicts curvatures and ripples in ceiling with I-beam running center, fireplace, and woman sitting, McDonald Residence, The Herald Weekend Magazine article

A reproduction copy of the elevation drawing for Mark Mills' Doman Moon Chapel for the Liturgical Arts Society. This image is reproduced from an original drawing that is located in Flat File 213 Folder 6, which is where the description came from.

A reproduction copy of the ground floor floor plan drawing for Mark Mills' Doman Moon Chapel for the Liturgical Arts Society. This image is reproduced from an original drawing that is located in Flat File 213 Folder 6, which is where the description came from.

Earth Work: Location of structure must be approved by architect and owner before doing work. Remove vegetation on area covered by building but protect adjacent vegetation. Excavation for footing shall be sufficiently deep to provide footing for uniform rock bearing. All fills within the building area shall set & tamped in not over 6'' water soaked layers. Plumbing: examine existing waterline to servants quarters. Install shock absorber gennie and pressure reducing valve. Make every effort to prevent water noises. Where pipes pass through building materials allow adequate clearance for insulation. Cut all vents 4'' above roof. Install septic tank and drain field as shown on Sh. No. 1 and in accordance with local plumbing laws and standard plumbing code. Floor drains under washing machine & house entry.

House for Mr. & Mrs. Philip Farrar + A Proposed Addition Electrical Work: examine the electrical service & wiring of the existing servants quarters. Make the necessary changes to provide for the added electrical requirements of new construction and as required by local electrical code. Size of conductors shall be such that drop in potential under quarters. Consult with architect before locating meter, main switch box, circuit panel, outlets & switches. Th car-arborium entrance door shall have an electrically operated latch with control button at bed side and in kitchen, in addition the door shall have the usual keyed latch hardware plus a bell button with operated manually. Car Door Heating: 220 Volt baseboard & wall radiant glass heaters

A reproduction copy of the section drawing for Mark Mills' Doman Moon Chapel for the Liturgical Arts Society. This image is reproduced from an original drawing that is located in Flat File 213 Folder 6, which is where the description came from.

Mark Mills, Shell House, Pebble Beach, Al Weber. / O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. James [Shell House], residential, Al Weber photographs, Pebble Beach undated