Album on South Asian domestic architecture showing ornaments, crafts and trade advertisements
PH1979:0432
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This album titled Indian Domestic Architecture, is by Lockwood de Forest and a combination architectural book and trade catalogue. It reflects de Forest's goal to ensure the preservation of the arts, crafts and trades (with a particular attention given to carving) of South Asian workmen. 25 heliotype plates show Indian architecture and ornaments and the final 14 pages show advertisements, in the Indian graphic style, for various New York building craftsmen and home furnishers. The album comprises a title page, an Introduction by Lockwood de Forest, a list of contents, plates by Heliotype Printing Co., Boston and engravings. Contents I. House at Ahmedabad, 16th century II. House at Ahmedabad, 17th century III. House at Ahmedabad, 18th century IV. Copy of one of the Bhudder windows at Ahmedabad, full size 7 ff. x 10 ft. made by Mr. de Forest's men and sold to the South Kensington Museum V. Copy of the second Bhudder window in Mr. De Forest's possession in New York. VI. Front of a house at Ajmere VII. Tomb of the time of Akbar, red sandstone VIII. Marble tracery in the palace, Delhi IX. Window of a house at Amritza X. Brass door at Amritza XI. Front of a house at Lahore XII. Front of a house at Lahore XIII. Front of a house at Lahore XIV. Doorway of house, red sandstone, Multan XV. Front of a house at Multan XVI. Door of house, Multan XVII. Window of tomb in tile at Multan XVIII. Doorway of house, red sandstone, Multan XIX. Mr. De Forest's rooms, 9 East 17th Street, New York XX. Mr. De Forest's rooms, 9 East 17th Street, New York XXI. Door of a house at Ahmedabad, 19th century XXII. House at Ahmedabad, early 17th century XXIII. Window of a house at Lahore XXIV. Tomb of Ala-Ud-Din Khilji, old Delhi XXV. Marble Gateway of a tomb at Gualior
architecture, ornament
1885
Album on South Asian domestic architecture showing ornaments, crafts and trade advertisements
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PH1979:0432
Description:
This album titled Indian Domestic Architecture, is by Lockwood de Forest and a combination architectural book and trade catalogue. It reflects de Forest's goal to ensure the preservation of the arts, crafts and trades (with a particular attention given to carving) of South Asian workmen. 25 heliotype plates show Indian architecture and ornaments and the final 14 pages show advertisements, in the Indian graphic style, for various New York building craftsmen and home furnishers. The album comprises a title page, an Introduction by Lockwood de Forest, a list of contents, plates by Heliotype Printing Co., Boston and engravings. Contents I. House at Ahmedabad, 16th century II. House at Ahmedabad, 17th century III. House at Ahmedabad, 18th century IV. Copy of one of the Bhudder windows at Ahmedabad, full size 7 ff. x 10 ft. made by Mr. de Forest's men and sold to the South Kensington Museum V. Copy of the second Bhudder window in Mr. De Forest's possession in New York. VI. Front of a house at Ajmere VII. Tomb of the time of Akbar, red sandstone VIII. Marble tracery in the palace, Delhi IX. Window of a house at Amritza X. Brass door at Amritza XI. Front of a house at Lahore XII. Front of a house at Lahore XIII. Front of a house at Lahore XIV. Doorway of house, red sandstone, Multan XV. Front of a house at Multan XVI. Door of house, Multan XVII. Window of tomb in tile at Multan XVIII. Doorway of house, red sandstone, Multan XIX. Mr. De Forest's rooms, 9 East 17th Street, New York XX. Mr. De Forest's rooms, 9 East 17th Street, New York XXI. Door of a house at Ahmedabad, 19th century XXII. House at Ahmedabad, early 17th century XXIII. Window of a house at Lahore XXIV. Tomb of Ala-Ud-Din Khilji, old Delhi XXV. Marble Gateway of a tomb at Gualior
1885
architecture, ornament
archives
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Fonds
AP057
Synopsis:
The Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies (IAUS) fonds is composed primarily of textual and photographic material which document the activities of the IAUS from its inception in 1967 until its dissolution in 1983. Those activities include the publication of three periodicals (Oppositions, October and Skyline), as well as numerous books, conferences, lectures, exhibitions and educational programming. In addition, the IAUS fonds documents the activities of the IAUS' director, architect Peter Eisenman.
1965-1984
Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies fonds
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AP057
Synopsis:
The Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies (IAUS) fonds is composed primarily of textual and photographic material which document the activities of the IAUS from its inception in 1967 until its dissolution in 1983. Those activities include the publication of three periodicals (Oppositions, October and Skyline), as well as numerous books, conferences, lectures, exhibitions and educational programming. In addition, the IAUS fonds documents the activities of the IAUS' director, architect Peter Eisenman.
archives
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Fonds
1965-1984
textual records
DR2012:0012:100:016
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Ring binder and two spiral-bound books containing documents in English (predominant) and French, including reference materials related to the Royal Canadian Navy monument. Includes a photocopy of Customs and Traditions of the Canadian Armed Forces, by E.C. Russell.
1980, 2009
Reference materials, Canadian Navy monument, Ottawa, Ontario
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DR2012:0012:100:016
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Ring binder and two spiral-bound books containing documents in English (predominant) and French, including reference materials related to the Royal Canadian Navy monument. Includes a photocopy of Customs and Traditions of the Canadian Armed Forces, by E.C. Russell.
textual records
1980, 2009
textual records
ARCH273343
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Architectural reference material, includes the Civic Center Design Competition Report of the Jury of Award, Beverly Hills, California (1982), press and newspaper clippings, Alfieri catalogue (1968-1969) for books on the fine arts and architecture and Vanguard magazine (October 1983).
1965-1983, predominant 1982-1983
Reference material for press clippings, catalogues on various projects
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ARCH273343
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Architectural reference material, includes the Civic Center Design Competition Report of the Jury of Award, Beverly Hills, California (1982), press and newspaper clippings, Alfieri catalogue (1968-1969) for books on the fine arts and architecture and Vanguard magazine (October 1983).
textual records
1965-1983, predominant 1982-1983
archives
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Fonds
Kaiman Lee fonds
AP222
Synopsis:
The Kaiman Lee fonds, circa 1965 – 2006, documents the professional and academic career of Dr. Kaiman Lee. The material in the fonds also represents the publishing activities of the Environmental Design and Research Center, and the Center for Environmental Research, both based in Boston. The fonds also covers Lee’s academic pursuits as a student and lecturer. The fonds also contains computer parts related to the ARK Two computer-aided design system which Lee worked on during his time at the Boston-based firm Perry, Dean and Stewart Architects. The records within the fonds largely consists of photographic materials, publications, and artefacts.
circa 1965 - 2006
Kaiman Lee fonds
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AP222
Synopsis:
The Kaiman Lee fonds, circa 1965 – 2006, documents the professional and academic career of Dr. Kaiman Lee. The material in the fonds also represents the publishing activities of the Environmental Design and Research Center, and the Center for Environmental Research, both based in Boston. The fonds also covers Lee’s academic pursuits as a student and lecturer. The fonds also contains computer parts related to the ARK Two computer-aided design system which Lee worked on during his time at the Boston-based firm Perry, Dean and Stewart Architects. The records within the fonds largely consists of photographic materials, publications, and artefacts.
archives
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Fonds
circa 1965 - 2006
textual records
ARCH257022
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publicity/press files including photos of models and pages from books, Etisalat, Napp Labs, Red Deer Arts Centre, Fresno City Hall, San Diego Convention Centre, AEA brochures, King Ranch Health Spa, Museum of Anthropology, SFU Village brochure (draft), Yorkdale and Eglinton subway stations
Publicity and press files including photos of models and pages from books
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ARCH257022
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publicity/press files including photos of models and pages from books, Etisalat, Napp Labs, Red Deer Arts Centre, Fresno City Hall, San Diego Convention Centre, AEA brochures, King Ranch Health Spa, Museum of Anthropology, SFU Village brochure (draft), Yorkdale and Eglinton subway stations
textual records
archives
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Fonds
CP138
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The Gordon Matta-Clark collection documents the personal and professional activities of Gordon Matta-Clark through his correspondence, texts, library, artwork and films, created predominantly between 1969 and 1978. Additionally the collection contains correspondence and photographs collected by Anne Alpert, Matta-Clark's mother, and documentation on his work collected by his widow Jane Crawford following his death.
1914-2008
Gordon Matta-Clark collection
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CP138
Synopsis:
The Gordon Matta-Clark collection documents the personal and professional activities of Gordon Matta-Clark through his correspondence, texts, library, artwork and films, created predominantly between 1969 and 1978. Additionally the collection contains correspondence and photographs collected by Anne Alpert, Matta-Clark's mother, and documentation on his work collected by his widow Jane Crawford following his death.
archives
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Collection
1914-2008
Project
AP163.S2.SS1.D51
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File documents Victor Prus's project for the Brudenell River Recreational Park in Prince Edward Island, in 1970. He was awarded the Canadian Architect Award for this project in 1971. Material in this file was produced between 1970 and 1971. The file contains drawings, including conceptual, design development, presentation and working drawings, textual records, including correspondence, meeting notes, reports and specifications, photographs of the site or the building, periodical issues with articles about the project and books.
1970-1971
Brudenell River Recreational Park
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AP163.S2.SS1.D51
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File documents Victor Prus's project for the Brudenell River Recreational Park in Prince Edward Island, in 1970. He was awarded the Canadian Architect Award for this project in 1971. Material in this file was produced between 1970 and 1971. The file contains drawings, including conceptual, design development, presentation and working drawings, textual records, including correspondence, meeting notes, reports and specifications, photographs of the site or the building, periodical issues with articles about the project and books.
File 51
1970-1971
Sub-series
AP156.S6.SS8
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La sous-série porte sur de la documentation amassée par Jacqueline Jeanneret sur Le Corbusier, sur Chandigarh, sur l'architecture et l'urbanisme et sur Charlotte Perriand. Le matériel dans ce dossier a été produit entre 1940 et 2000. Le dossier contient des documents textuels, des dessins et reprographies, des livres, des périodiques, des cartes typographiques et des cassettes audio. File documents the documentation collected by Jacqueline Jeanneret about Le Corbusier, Chandigarh, architecture and urbanism and about Charlotte Perriand. The material in this file was produced between 1940 and 2000. The file contains textual records, drawings and reprographic copies, books, serials, maps and audiocassettes.
1940-2000
Dossiers documentaires = Documentary records
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AP156.S6.SS8
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La sous-série porte sur de la documentation amassée par Jacqueline Jeanneret sur Le Corbusier, sur Chandigarh, sur l'architecture et l'urbanisme et sur Charlotte Perriand. Le matériel dans ce dossier a été produit entre 1940 et 2000. Le dossier contient des documents textuels, des dessins et reprographies, des livres, des périodiques, des cartes typographiques et des cassettes audio. File documents the documentation collected by Jacqueline Jeanneret about Le Corbusier, Chandigarh, architecture and urbanism and about Charlotte Perriand. The material in this file was produced between 1940 and 2000. The file contains textual records, drawings and reprographic copies, books, serials, maps and audiocassettes.
Sous-série 8
1940-2000
Series
Agendas and address books
AP197.S6
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This series consists of Kenneth Frampton's agendas from 1976 to 2015. Years which are not represented are: 1978-1979; 1982-1983; 1985; 1988; 1993-1994; 1997; and 2003. The agendas document Frampton's professional and personal schedule including interviews, seminars, meetings, social events, people he met with, and travels. Some of the agendas also include notes. Also documented in this series are Frampton's contacts, which are included in some of the agendas but also in three address books Frampton kept in the 1990s.
1976-2015
Agendas and address books
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AP197.S6
Description:
This series consists of Kenneth Frampton's agendas from 1976 to 2015. Years which are not represented are: 1978-1979; 1982-1983; 1985; 1988; 1993-1994; 1997; and 2003. The agendas document Frampton's professional and personal schedule including interviews, seminars, meetings, social events, people he met with, and travels. Some of the agendas also include notes. Also documented in this series are Frampton's contacts, which are included in some of the agendas but also in three address books Frampton kept in the 1990s.
Series
1976-2015