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Nova Computer Centre, Calgary, Alberta (1981)

Nova Computer Centre, Calgary, Alberta (1981)

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People

  • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

Title

Nova Computer Centre, Calgary, Alberta (1981)

Dates of creation

1981-1984

Level of archival description

Project

Extent and Medium

  • Approximately 39 drawings (all reprographic copies)
  • 2 boards of material samples
  • 0.335 l.m. of textual records

Scope and Content

This project series documents the Nova Computer Centre in Calgary, Alberta from 1981-1984. The office identified the project number as 8119.

This project consisted of a three-storey building with a basement and penthouse, located at 10th Avenue and 15th Street. The building was designed to house the computer equipment of Novalta Properties Ltd., their corporate records, and support staff. The building was separated in two by function with a central atrium in the center. Overall, the project had 131,000 square feet of developable area.

The project is recorded through drawings, material samples, and textual records dating from 1981-1984. The drawings include plans, details, elevations and sections. These drawings are marked The Chandler Kennedy Architectural Group, who were the consulting architects on the project. The textual records consist of correspondence, conference and inspection reports, tender documents, cost control and building statistics records, interior design and contractor documentation, certificates of payment, supplementary instructions, change orders, interoffice letters, and specifications.

Reference Number

AP018.S1.1981.PR19

Arrangement

Materials in this project series have been kept in their original order and/or arranged by material type.

Location

Calgary Alberta Canada

Inventory

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    • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1981.PR19.001
    • Title: Plans, details, elevations and sections, Nova Computer Centre, Calgary, Alberta
    • Dates of creation: 1981
    • Form: drawings
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • 23 reprographic copies

    Dimensions:

    Sheet: 119 x 92 cm

    Credit line:

    John C. Parkin fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
    Don de John C. Parkin/
    Gift of John C. Parkin

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    • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1981.PR19.002
    • Title: Project documentation, Nova Computer Centre, Calgary, Alberta
    • Dates of creation: 1981-1984
    • Form: drawings, textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

    Description:

    This is a box containing correspondence with client, consultant and contractors, conference reports, inspection reports, tender documents, cost control and building statistics records and interior design documentation.

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • Approximately 11 reprographic copies
    • 0.215 l.m. of textual records

    Credit line:

    John C. Parkin fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
    Don de John C. Parkin/
    Gift of John C. Parkin

    Folder Number:

    018-359-05 to 22

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    • Reference Number: AP018.S1.1981.PR19.003
    • Title: Project documentation, Nova Computer Centre, Calgary, Alberta
    • Dates of creation: 1982-1983
    • Form: drawings, textual records
    • Catalogued items within this file 0

    People:

    • John Cresswell Parkin (archive creator)

    Description:

    This is a box containing certificates of payment, supplementary instructions, change orders, interoffice letters, contractor documentation, interior design records, specifications, and material samples.

    Quantity / Object type:

    1 File

    Extent and Medium:

    • Approximately 5 reprographic copies
    • 2 boards of material samples
    • 0.12 l.m. of textual records

    Credit line:

    John C. Parkin fonds
    Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
    Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
    Don de John C. Parkin/
    Gift of John C. Parkin

    Folder Number:

    018-360-01 to 07

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