Arthur Erickson Architects, Toronto (architectural firm)
Arthur Erickson (draughtsman)
Paul D. Ferris & Associates (landscape architects)
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Title
Saudi Arabian Embassy and Ambassador's Residence, Ottawa
Dates of creation
1984-1989
Level of archival description
Project
Extent and Medium
ca. 1,200 drawings
0.27 l.m. of textual records
2 photographs
0.01 l.m. of photographic materials
Scope and Content
File documents an integrated Embassy and Official Residence of the Ambassadorof Saudi Arabia, including separate guest quarters (not built), Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario.
File contains survey drawings, design development drawings, working drawings, reference drawings, photographs, textual records.
Title: Elevation sketches, plan studies, elevation and axonometric projection, sketches for details
Dates of creation: circa 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Stage and Purpose:
design development drawings
Extent and Medium:
32 drawings
Dimensions:
sheet (smallest): 27.9 x 30.5 cm
sheet (largest): 30.5 x 106.7 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Elevation sketches, plan studies, sketches for details
Dates of creation: circa 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Stage and Purpose:
design development drawings
Extent and Medium:
33 drawings
Dimensions:
sheet (smallest): 19.1 x 30.5 cm
sheet (largest): 30.5 x 85.1 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
sheet (smallest): 17.8 x 30.5 cm
sheet (largest): 30.5 x 74.9 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Plan study sketches, sketches for details, annotated plan sketches
Dates of creation: circa 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Stage and Purpose:
design development drawings
Extent and Medium:
50 drawings
Dimensions:
sheet (smallest): 15.2 x 30.5 cm
sheet (largest): 30.5 x 57.2 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
copies of drawings - plans and elevations; preliminary grading plan, polariod hotograph of a presentation model; correspondence
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
10 reprographic copies
Dimensions:
sheets: 27.9 x 21.6 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
sheet (smallest): 36 x 25 cm
sheet (largest): 36 x 55 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
sheet (smallest): 25 x 31 cm
sheet (largest): 36 x 98 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
sheet (smallest): 21 x 31 cm
sheet (largest): 50 x 61 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Sketch plan details, elevation study, annotated floor plans
Dates of creation: circa 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Stage and Purpose:
design development drawings
Extent and Medium:
32 drawings
Dimensions:
sheet (smallest): 19 x 31 cm
sheet (largest): 29 x 76 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
sheet (smallest): 21 x 31 cm
sheet (largest): 51 x 61 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
sheet (smallest): 31 x 17,5 cm
sheet (largest): 29 x 61 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Specifications, agreement, hardware trade catalogs and offer of services
Dates of creation: 1986-1989
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Description:
specifications, agreement, hardware trade catalogs and offer of services, correspondence, area/space estimates, interior design contract, photocopies of drawings, tendering and construction agreement.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.1 l.m. of textual records
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Topography survey, site plan, security wall and gatehouse elevations and details, consulate elevations
Dates of creation: 1988
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Stage and Purpose:
working drawings
Extent and Medium:
12 drawings
Dimensions:
sheets: 85 x 119 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Consulate elevations and sections, details, chancery detail plans and sections
Dates of creation: circa 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Stage and Purpose:
working drawings
Extent and Medium:
12 drawings
Dimensions:
sheets: 85 x 119 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Survey plan of the site at Sussex Drive and Boteler Street, Ottawa
Dates of creation: circa 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Stage and Purpose:
reference drawings
Extent and Medium:
1 reprographic copy
Dimensions:
sheet: 106.5 x 162.5 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Consultant proposals, including correspondence and documents concerning roofing
Dates of creation: 1986-1989
Form: textual records
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Description:
Consultant proposals, including correspondence and documents concerning roofing, elevators, curtain wall and finish schedule.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
0.17 l.m. of textual records
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Floor plans and site plans, topographic and survey plans, window studies
Dates of creation: 1984-1985
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
1 roll of drawings
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Architectural plans and details, landscape plans and sections, site plan concept, floor and site plans
Dates of creation: 1984-1985
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
1 roll of drawings
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Preliminary working drawings - mechanical, electrical, and architectural plans
Dates of creation: 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
1 roll of drawings
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Working drawings - landscape plan, sections, elevations, plans and details
Dates of creation: 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
1 roll of drawings
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Site and floor plans, elecvations, and sections
Dates of creation: 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Stage and Purpose:
design development drawings
Extent and Medium:
1 roll of drawings
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: ''Miscellaneous sketches'' - consulate and embassy plans
Dates of creation: circa 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Description:
''Miscellaneous sketches'' - consulate and embassy plans, sections, elevations, details, partial plans, perspectives of details.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Stage and Purpose:
design development drawings
Extent and Medium:
27 drawings
Dimensions:
sheet (smallest): 29 x 28 cm
sheet (largest): 34 x 124 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Sketch plans of consulate, chancery, and residence, site plan
Dates of creation: 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Stage and Purpose:
design development drawings
Extent and Medium:
28 drawings
Dimensions:
sheet (smallest): 30 x 27 cm
sheet (largest): 69 x 54 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Details of site plans (photocopies), basement and 2nd floor plan of residence and chancery.
Dates of creation: circa 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Stage and Purpose:
design development drawings
Extent and Medium:
4 drawings
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Presentation mock-up drawings - sections and elevations, site plans, topographical plan
Dates of creation: 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
1 roll of drawings
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Presentation drawings - perimeter wall and section, elevation, and floor plans
Dates of creation: 1988
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
1 roll of drawings
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Map of Ottawa, sketch plans, floor plans, sections, site plan
Dates of creation: 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
1 roll of drawings
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Stairs, washrooms, and kitchen - plans and details
Dates of creation: circa 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Stage and Purpose:
design development drawings
Extent and Medium:
1 roll of drawings
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Plans and sections, studies, elevations, details
Dates of creation: 1985
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Description:
stair plans and sections, floor plan studies, exterior elevations, foyer elevations, guard house details, consulate plans, embassy floor plans, miscellaneous details.
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Stage and Purpose:
design development drawings
Extent and Medium:
15 rolls of drawings
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
sheet (smallest): 26 x 34 cm
sheet (largest): 50 x 36 cm
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Floor plans, details, site plan, landscape plan, site survey, and furniture layout drawings, possible for Saudi Arabian Embassy and Ambassador's Residence, Ottawa, Ontario
Dates of creation: 1997
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
12 reprographic copies
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal
Don de Emily Erickson McCullum, Christopher Erickson, Geoffrey Erickson/
Gift of Emily Erickson McCullum, Christopher Erickson, Geoffrey Erickson
Title: Slides of floor plans, elevations, site plan, views of model and drawings
Dates of creation: 1984
Form: photographs
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
52 slides
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Title: Ground floor plan, basement plan, second floor plan and third floor plan (MOFA) and a photograph of Saudi Arabian officials at an event
Dates of creation: circa 1984
Form: drawings
Catalogued items within this file 0
People:
Arthur Erickson (archive creator)
Description:
File contains original design prints - ground floor plan, basement plan, second floor plan and third floor plan (MOFA) and a photograph of Saudi Arabian officials at an event (unidentified).
Quantity / Object type:
1 File
Extent and Medium:
3 reprographic copies
1 photograph
Dimensions:
sheets: 46.5 × 60.5 cm (18 5/16 × 23 13/16 in.)
Credit line:
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
