Professional activities
1955-1999 (predominant 1964-1989)
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Series documents professional activities of Arthur Erickson outside of designing buildings, including awards and honours, such as the Massey Medals for Architecture and others, Erickson involvement with professional associations as well as addresses and writings by Erickson, book projects, conferences and workshops. The series contains correspondence with professional associations, certificats and medals received by Erickson throughout his career, invitations to events, drafts, notes and texts for lectures, conferences programs, and recordings of various televisions appearances of Erickson.
Material in this series was likely kept in its original order when it was first processed upon its arrival at CCA.
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Letter from Ruth Cawker informing Erickson about books his work is featured in, and news about an upcoming book from Coach House Press. statement from Erickson for an article.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
copies in English and French of essay / address by Arthur Erickson; correspondence to Phyllis Lambert from Madeleine Gobeil-Noel and reply by Nicholas Olsberg, timetable of colloquim Architecture de la pensee / Pensee de l'architecture en Lyon
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Photocopies
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
files from a workshop Erickson attended in Sweden titled Social Theory and Occams Razor, part of International Federation of Institutes for Advanced study - correspondence, itinerary, handwritten notes from lectures, CVs from lecturers, photocopy of articles from Scientific American and Time, a postcard, brochure from Drottningholm Court Theatre.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
6 files of awards and addresses - French Academie d'Architecture grande medaille d'or; R.A.I.C gold medal and receiving speech; Cosmos Club - AIA talk; Chicago lecture on cities; Massey Hall public presentation speeches
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
English text by Arthur Erickson and a translation into French for a presentation given by Erickson in Lyon, France:, correspondence from Madeleine Gobeil-Noel to Phyllis Lambert (October 1999) and from Nicholas Olsberg to Madeleine Gobeil-Noel (November 1999)
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Photocopies
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
3 files for AE books - 2 ripped pages from The Architecture of Arthur Erickson and a draft of chronology of work with revisions and correspondence; drafts of exhibition catalogue; correspondence, thumbnails of book, design schedule.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
awarded to Erickson/Massey and associates for the design of Simon Fraser University
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frame: 38 x 26.5 x 2 cm
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
silver medal awarded to Erickson/Massey for design of residence of Gordon Smith Esq.
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artefact: 38 x 26.5 x 2 cm
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
silver medal awarded to Erickson/Massey for the design of ''A house in West Vancouver, British Columbia''
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artefact: 38 x 26.5 x 2 cm
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Massey Medal awarded to Erickson/Massey for design of Smith Residence
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artefact: 38 x 26.5 x 2 cm
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Awarded to Erickson/Massey for design of Multiple Housing at Woodland Park, Port Moody, B.C.
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artefact: 38 x 26.5 x 2 cm
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
awarded to Erickson/Massey for design of Canadian Pavilion for the International Trade Fair in Tokyo, Japan
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Plexiglas (tm), wood
artefact: 38 x 26.5 x 2 cm
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Pan Pacific Architectural Citation awarded by Hawaii Chapter, American Institute of Architects to Arthur Erickson for ''exceptional architectural merit in the Pacific Area''
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artefact: 38 x 26.5 x 2 cm
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
''to Arthur Erickson whose mind and work make new horizons.''
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artefact: 38 x 26.5 x 2 cm
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
awarded to Erickson/Massey for Hilborn House in Preston, ON. paper in a wood frame (glass is missing, arrived to CCA broken), and same award as a negative without a frame.
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artefacts: 43 x 32.5 x 1.5 cm
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
"Journeys of an Architect" book (notes and texts by AE), correspondence and agreements between Arthur Erickson and various publishers, hand written notes, articles about AE, press clippings about Simon Fraser university
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
McGill Doctor of Laws honoris causa (includes photographs and text of AE speech), correspondence, August Perret Award, Order of Canada, Doctor of Laws SFU (includes convocation address by AE), "AE Awards:misc" file (includes Opening ceremonies of Provincial Law Courts), Royal Bank Award, Gold Medal Académie d'Architecture de France
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Correspondence and reports from the following associations and conferences: Architectural Institute of British Columbia, Academia degli Euteleti, Canada-China Society, Canadian Conference of the Arts, Urban Land Institute, Ministry of State news releases, R.A.I.C., Intermet, Office of International Conferences (Conference on Cities), general conferences (1973-75), Biennal di Venezia conference, Congress (Madrid, Iran), Heritage Canada, Inter-American Development, Canadian Music Theatre Project.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Correspondence with the following associations and events: Conference on Cities and other speeches, Receiver General for Canada, Architectural Institute of Japan award, Madrid speech, Canadian Council on Urban and Regional Research.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
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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
022-108-012
1 file "Islamic University Statement" - correspondence with Raphael de La-Hoz concerning Islamic Cultural Centre competition in Madrid, text of a talk by Erickson on planning an Islamic University and correspondence to the Center of Planning and Architectural Studies in Cario, Egypt
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Also includes photocopies of Erickson's drivers licence.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
File contains predominantly textual records relating to the Community Planning Association of Canada/American Society of Planning Officials1975 Joint Planning Conference. File also includes negatives.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-001-01
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sheets: 28 × 21.6 cm (11 × 8 1/2 in.)
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-001-02
Invitation and program for Arthur Erickson's convocation at Simon Fraser University. In addition to being conferred with an Honorary Degree, Erickson served as the convation speaker for the event in Bunaby B.C., 26 May 1973.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
The Royal Bank Award, presentation dinner, Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, 9 June 1971.
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pamphlet: 23.6 × 16 cm (9 5/16 × 6 5/16 in.)
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
President of the University of Manitoba, D.R. Campbell's formal request to the Chancellor for conferring upon Arthur Erickson the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws, 26 May, 1978. Also includes the order of proceedings for the convocation ceremony.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-002-14
Certificate of Honorary Citizen of the City of Taichung, Taiwan. Given to Arthur Erickson in recognition of his achievements; signed by the City's mayor, Lin Po-jung.
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- Certificate is in a folder.
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-007-10
File contains correspondence relating to various professional activities of Arthur Erickson, including the Oral History Project at the Dominion Modern, Museum of Modern Architecture and Design, a book project and a speaker series at Kwantlen University College.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-007-12
File contains correspondence relating to various professional activities of Arthur Erickson, including a letter from the Honourable Olga Ilich, Minister of Tourism, Sport and the Arts regarding the Vancouver Art Gallery Retrospective on Arthur Erickson (2006). File also includes some personal correspondence.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-007-14
File contains correspondence relating to the activities of the Arthur Erickson Corporation, the Advisory Committee of the Museum of Anthropology and some correspondence with family and friends, including Geoffrey Erickson.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-007-16
File contains Canadian Jubilee Medal awarded to Arthur Erickson (2002). Digital prints of photographs of Arthur Erickson with Lois Milsom and others throughout his carreer are attached to the certificate. File also includes a certificate of congratulations from Vancouver Magazine for Arthur Erickson's inclusion in the "2006 Power 50 List."
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-007-19
Envelope contains photographic stats of awards, primarily given to Erickson/Massey Architects. Also includes the Pan Pacific Architectural Citation awarded to Arthur Erickson from the Hawaii chapter of the American Institute of Architects (1962).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-007-21
File contains correspondence and 4 pages of text written by Arthur Erickson about his garden for inclusion in a publication.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
022-007-25
AIA Gold Medal 1986 publication confering the highest award offered by the American Institute of Architects on Arthur Erickson; correspondence from the Arthur Erickson House and Garden Foundation.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-008-14
Awards given to Arthur Erickson by the Architectural Institute of British Columbia; includes the 1981 Merit Award for the Lui Centre for the Study of Global Issues, the1983 Merit Award for the Province of British Columbia Law Courts and the 2002 and 2003 Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia medals for the Waterfall Building and the Museum of Glass.
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Awards are framed.
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
Certificate of Participation from the Vancouver School Board, for Arthur Erickson Architects's participation in the work education program, authorized by the Ministy of Education, Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
Award of Merit for excellence of design, from the Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. Awarded to Erickson/Massey Architects for the Faculty Club U.B.C., Additions and Alterations.
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- Framed.
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
4 files- agreements and correspondence for film and television programs related to or involving Arthur Erickson. Includes, "Concrete Poetry" directed by Michele Smolkin, "Life & Times," produced by Gordon McLennan, Trailblazers commercial featuring Erickson, and "Radical Attitudes: the Architecture of Douglas Cardinal," Jim Hamm Productions.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-015-05
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-015-06
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-015-07
File contains the Shaw Tower selection panel documents belonging to Arthur Erickson. Includes the selection panel brief, preliminary list of artists and correspondence.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-015-09
File contains documents related to Arthur Erickson's participation in the Idea City Conference (20-22 June 2001), St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Toronto.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-015-12
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-015-16
Contains digital prints of Arthur Erickson at the Second International Habitat Festival Weihai China, and related professional activities in China. File labeled, "China 2005". Original folder inscribed "CHINA 2005".
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-016-07
"Vancouver at the Crossroads, CFNU Looks at its Prospective Subject," documentary narrated and produced by John Rode and Clint Nickerson (1979), Arthur Erickson correspondence with Awad Abu-Obeid, Minister-Counsellor, Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Ottawa, Ontario (25 January 1982).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-016-08
4 files- Travel and information documents relating to Arthur Erickson's trip to Iceland for the State visit by Her Excellency The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada and His Excellency John Ralston Saul, 10-15 October 2003. Includes correspondence, itineraries, brochures, maps and daily briefings.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-018-03to06
File contains photography invoices for Arthur Erickson's book, The Architecture of Arthur Erickson, published by Thames and Hudson (1988).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-018-07
2 files- related to several of Arthur Erickson's professional activities, including the AIA College of Fellows, the Vancouver Advisory Board and documents relating to his participation at the Second International Habitat Festival, Weihai, China (2005). One file also includes miscellaneous digital prints of the Georgia Tower, Vancoucer, British Columbia.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-018-08&09
File contains Arthur Erickson's writings, miscellaneous handwritten notes, including conference presentation notes. Also includes a correspondence from Doris Shadbolt of the Vancouver Art Gallery thanking Erickson on behalf of the Education Committee for speaking at the Gallery (1 December 1961).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-019-07
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-019-08
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Medals in Architecture, The Architectural Institute of British Columbia: Liu Centre for the Study of Global Issues (2001), Waterfall Building (2002) and Museum of Glass (2003).
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artefacts: 2.8 × 18 × 11 cm (1 1/8 × 7 1/16 × 4 5/16 in.)
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
The Massey Foundation Awards, on the recommendation of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada: Residence of Gordon Smith (1955), House in West Vancouver (n.d.), Simon Fraser University (1963), Man in the Community and Man & His Health, Expo '67, Canadian Pavilion Expo '70, MacMillan Bloedel Building (1965), Canadian Pavilion International Trade Fair, Tokyo,
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Honours given to Arthur Erickson, including a plaque from the S-20 & Nisei Veteran's Association recognizing the group of veterans who where in or attached to the Canadian Intelligence Corps for duties involving the use of Japanese Language during World War II, medal and plaque of appreciation from the National Ballet of Canada and the Ballet British Columbia, Letter of Appointment (carved wood) for the Advisory Board of Kumming Urban Planning.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Certificate for the Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, awarded to Arthur Erickson by the Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario (26 May 1990).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Certificate for the Degree of Doctor of Letters, Honorary Degree, awarded to Arthur Erickson from the University of British Columbia and the program of ceremony for the annual congregation for the conferring of degrees (29 May 1985), Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
File contains papers sent to Arthur Erickson for review for the 13th World Congress of the UIA, International Union of Architects, Mexico (1978). The sub-theme addressed in the papers is "Architecture and the Development of Human Settlements."
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-022-01
Awards and Honours to Arthur Erickson and Erickson/Massey Architects:
- AIBC Western Homes and Living 1960 Special award for for distinguished house design, house at Comox, B.C.
- Canadian Wood Design Awards, certificate of Merit for the Baldwin Residence, Vancouver, B.C. (1965)
- Vancouver Citation Buildings 1965 Award, to Erickson/Massey Architects for the Laxton Residence, West Vancouver, B.C.
- The Molson Prize of the Canada Council, to Arthur Erickson (16 October 1967)
- Prestressed Concrete Institute 1966 Award, to Erickson/Massey Architects for the Central Mall and Transportation Centre, Simon Fraser University, the 1972 Award for the University of Lethbridge, the 1977 Award for the Water Tower and B.C. Hydro & Power Authority Communications Centre, Simon Fraser University.
- 1967 National Design Award, Centennial Award for Residencial Design, The Canadian Housing Design Council, awarded to Erickson/Massey Architects and Ian Davidson MMRAIC for Town Houses, Point Grey Road, Vancouver, B.C.
- Certificate of Academician, Royal Academy of the Arts, awarded to Arthur Erickson (7 December 1968)
- Letter from Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau (1 September 1970)
- 1970 Massey Medal, Massey Foundation, to Erickson/Massey Architects for Man and the Community and Man and His Health, theme building, Expo '67
- Award of Excellence, 1970 Canadian Architect Yearbook, to Erickson/Massey Architects for Elementary School, Southeast Sector, Vancouver, B.C.
- 1971 Award for Residential Design, The Canadian Housing design Council, awarded to Erickson/Massey Architects for the Nelson Towers, Nelson, B.C. and for the Catton Residence, Vancouver, B.C.
- Doctor of Engineering, Honoris Causa, Nova Scotia Technical College, awarded to Arthur Erickson (5 May 1971)
- First Honour Award, American Public Power Assosication, to Erickson/Massey Planners for Burnaby Mountain System Control Center (16 May 1973)
- 1974 Award for Residential Design, The Canadian Housing Design Council, for The Eppich house, West Vancouver, B.C.
- Citizen of the Age of Enlightenment Award, The Ministry of Development of Consciousness, to Arthur Erickson (1976)
- Honorary Fellowship, The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, to Arthur Erickson (1987)
- Master of Architecture, Honoris Causa, The Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture to Arthur Erickson (8 June 2001)
- Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Institute of British Architects (16 May 2001)
- Citation Award, The Wood Design Awards 2004, to Arthur Erickson Architectural Corp and Nick Milkovich Architects for the Canopy Collonade.
- 2007 "Prix du XXe siecle," The Roayl Architectural Institute of Canada, to Erickson/Massey Architects for Smith House 2.
- University of Toronto Honour awarded to Arthur Erickson (30 October 2008)
- Arthur Erickson, Honorary Member, The Architectural Institute of British Columbia.
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- Primarily framed or mounted on wood.
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Massey Medals awarded to Erickson/Massey Architects: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby B.C. (1967), Smith Residence, West Vancouver, B.C. (1967), Canadian Pavilion for International Trade Fair Tokyo, Japan (1967) and Canadian Pavilion, Expo '70, Osaka, Japan; Beautification Award, Los Angeles Business Council, to Arthur Erickson Architect for the Los Angeles Public Library, Donald Bruce Kaufman Branch (3 April 1995).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Awards and Honours to Arthur Erickson and Erickson/Massey Architects, including:
- Award of Commendation, The Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, to Erickson/Massey Architects for Smith Residence, Vancouver, B.C.
- Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, Simon Fraser University, granted to Arthur Erickson (26 May 1973)
- Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, The University of Lethbridge, granted to Arthur Erickson (11 September 1981)
- Académie d'Architecture Gold Medal, to Arthur Erickson, Paris (25 June 1984)
- E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement, to Arthur Erickson, Arthur Erickson Architectual Corporation in appreciation for serving on the 1997 Recognition Council (14 June 1997).
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artefact (largest): 35.7 × 28 × 2.3 cm (14 1/16 × 11 × 7/8 in.) artefact (smallest): 16.4 × 27.4 cm (6 7/16 × 10 13/16 in.)
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Awards, Honours and miscellaneous commemorative artefacts:
- Key to Taichung City, Taiwan, presented to Arthur Erickson from Mayor Lin, Po-Rung
- Governor General's Medal, awarded to Arthur Erickson for the design of Yorkdale Transit Station (1982)
- Magna for Canada Scholarship Award, presented to Arthur Erickson for Invitational Participation (1997)
- Habitat Scroll of Honour, Weihai Municipal Government, presented to Arthur Erickson for outstanding improvements in shelter and urban environment (2003)
- Commemorative medallions from Madrid, Spain (n.d.), Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, Sir. Eugene Fiset (1940), Indianapolis, Indiana (1971), a replica of the Arab Dinar, Jordan Tourism (n.d.).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
Awards and Honours to Arthur Erickson and Erickson/Massey Architects:
- Awards of Merit for Excellence of Design, The Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, presented to Erickson/Massey Architects for the Graham House (December 1966) and the Residence for Ray Hauer (December 1968)
- Award of Commendation for Excellence of Design, The Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, presented to Erickson/Massey Architects for the Fuldauer Residence (December 1967)
- National Design Award, The Canadian Housing Design Council, presented to Erickson/Massey Architects for the Cecile Drive Condominium Housing, Port Moody, B.C. (1969)
- Certificate according Arthur Erickson the title of Academician, The International Academy of Architecture (21 September 1987).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
File contains primarily typescripts of convocation addresses by Arthur Erickson, including Simon Fraser University (26 May 1973) and the University of Manitoba (26 May 1978).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-019-15
File contains the official selection of clippings from the Canadian media covering the State visit, the Governor General's northern tour (2003), a copy of the AAICC Awards Program submission from the Maybeck Award (2005) and correspondence.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-027-05
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-036-05
File contains documents pertaining to the Science Council of Canada where Arthur Erickson served on the Council Committee on Urban Developement until 1971.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-036-06
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-036-07
2 files- Planning documents for a one day office field trip to Washington State University (6 October 1989); Invitation to participate and informational materials for a series of touring educational exhibtions: Wisdom from the Past (1994).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-046-09
3 files- documents relating to Arthur Erickson's consultation and position in the selection committee for 2 design competitions: City Descartes, Marne la Vallee, France and Zac du Cornillon, Saint-Denis, France, with Armeco International.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-046-10to12
6 files- conferences and presentations information packages, participation forms, travel documents, agendas, topic papers. Includes "Art in the City" jointly organized by Nardoni Gallery and Unesco, Prague, 11-13 May 1987; World Biennale of Architecture, Interarch '87, Sophia, Bulgaria, 21-27 September 1987; International Conference on Tall Buildings, Hong Kong, China, 2-4 May 1988; Standford Design Conference, Stanford, California, 27-29 May 1989.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-049-17to22
Binder of documents related to the Office Landscape Users Group Symposium, Washington D.C. (28 November- 2 December 1977). Arthur Erickson Architects along with McCarter Nairne & Partners organized a field trip to the symposium with the purpose of visiting innovative office buildings in the area of Office Landscaping Planning. The trip was research for the Government of Canada Building design.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
Spiral bound printed document containing Arthur Erickson's paper, "Role of Architecture, and Urban Development in Industrialization of Countries- Context for Urbanization and Industrialization," prepared for the 2nd Iran International Congress of Architecture, September 24-29, 1974, Persepolis, Shiraz, Iran. Also contains papers by several other participants, including Moshe Safdie.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
2 files - Edited copy of Seven Stones: The Architecture of Arthur Erickson by Edith Iglauer, later renamed to Seven Stones: A Portrait of Arthur Erickson (first published in1981); A bibliography of literature on Arthur Erickson (1973), compiled by Jill Wade, University of Manitoba Libraries.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
022-099-04&05
7 files - Group contains: Union of Architects (UIA) correspondence; University courses etc.; Canada China Trade Council; Canadian Board of Practicing Architects; Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) registration lists; Royal Canadian Academy of Arts misc. correspondence; Gutheim Seelig Erickson.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
022-102-14to20
4 files - Group contains: resumes; Arthur Erickson Architectural Corporation original forms; Book sales; Project directories.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de /Gift of the Erickson Family
022-105-21to24
Group of 5 folders. Contains documents related to Arthur Erickson membership to the National Symphony Orchestra Association and the Roloff Beny Foundation, invitation to various lectures and events, correspondence related to publishing of various exhibitions catalogues for exhibition with Erickson's work.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
022-105-25to29
19 files - Group contains materials related to Arthur Erickson's professional engagements, affiliations and activities such as book projects and radio/television appearances. Files include: Order of Canada; Planning Department Vancouver; Paramount; Rome Conference; RAIC; RCA; Red Cross; Requests General; Requests Jury; Architectural Design - Requests; Images - Requests; Speaking Engagements - Requests; CHUM, "V" Television.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
022-109-09to27
File contains documents related to the Arthur Erickson Home and Garden Foundation, newspaper clippings about Erickson's garden, the offering memorandum for the film, "Arthur Erickson's Vancouver" (1982) and snapshot photographs from the Presentation and International Jury Conference for Design and Proposals of Construction Projects in Shenzhen City Center (ca. 1997).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
022-112-04
File contains annual reports for the Chicago Architectural Foundation (2004), Architectural Institute of British Columbia (2005), RAIC document, the Governor General's Awards, Lakehead University Convocation (1994), Nitobe Memorial Garden Internation Symposium Proceedings (1994).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
022-124-03
1 File
Documents divided in three folders.
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-137-02to04
File includes documents related to the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the national architectural significance of the Binning Residence.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
022-137-05
Group contains printed documents related to awards, honours and professional organizations, including Heritage Canada Laureat Awards 1974, the Canadian Housing Design Council Awards for Residential Design (1974), International Academy of Architecture publication, exhibition of works in XIX International Congress of UIA in Barcelona (1996).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
Group contains framed certificates and a plate award . Includes The Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia Awards of Merit for the Graham Residence (1966) and Simon Fraser University (1966); Arthur Erickson's membership certificate to the Ontario Association of Architects (1969); Governor General's Media for Robson Square (1982); Certificate from the Royal Architectural Insitute of Canada acknowledging Arthur Erickson's contribution to the Festiable of Architecture (Montreal, June 19-21, 1997); Vancouver Arts Awards honouring achievement and promise of Arthur Erickson (2004); The President's 40th Anniversary Award for Simon Fraser University Campus (June 9, 2006).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
Group contains McGill University's publication, Arthur Erickson: The Middle East Projects Guide to the Archive, Canadian Wood Design Awards 1965 publication, Architecture and the College, University of Illinois (17-21 April 1966) conference program, Canadian Housing Design Council Awards for Residential Design '81 publication, event programs and invitations and certificate conferred upon Arthur Erickon in recognition of significant contribution to compatriots, community and to Canada, the commemorative medal for the 125th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada (1992).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
022-147-11&12
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
022-156-01
4 Governor General's Awards submission binders - Epich II Residence, San Diego Convention Center, Canadian Chancery and Fresno City Hall.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
File contains awards and honours in recognition of Arthur Erickson or his firms Erickson/Massey Architects, Arthur Erickson Architects or Arthur Erickson Corporation. Includes: National Design Award from the Canadian Housing Design Council for 5185 Keith Road, W. Vancouver and 3281 W. 35 Avenue, Vancouver (1964), Associate Member of the American Hospital Association (1975), Qualification to practice architecture in the state of New York (1979), Honorary Fellowship from the American Institute of Architects (1978), Charter Member of the American Planning Association (1978), Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Manitoba (1978), Festival of Architecture Honor Awards for Eppich House, Robson Square/The Law Courts, Habitat Pavilion, Sikh Temple and Museum of Anthropology (1980), Governor General's Medal for Architecture for the Yorkdale Rapit Transit Station, Certification of Practice firn the California State Boad of Architectural Examiners (1981), Second Prize in the Concours Europeen Cembureau for Napp Laboratories (1985), President's Award for Excellence from The American Society of Landscape Architects for Robson Square - first phase, Citation confered upon Cornelia Oberlander from the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects for the landscape architecture of the Canadian Chancery (1991), Award for Excellence in the graphic representation of architecture for the Hotel and Convention Centre and Malaysiana (1993), Honorary Member Diploma from La Sociedad de Arquitectos Mexicanos (1993), architectural licence from the National Council of Architecturall Registration Boards (1994).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
022-162-03
1 textual record(s)
Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-016-12
Includes documents related to the Festival of Canada (Action Plan (April 1986)).
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de Arthur Erickson, Architecte/
Gift of Arthur Erickson, Architect
022-016-13
Video cassettes, includes: Accent on Architecture 1995, "Arthur Erickson with Adrienne Clarkson," "Arthur Erickson (Design Consultant)" and others, not labeled.
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Arthur Erickson fonds
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal;
Don de la Famille Erickson/
Gift of the Erickson Family
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