The New Spirit: Modern Architecture in Vancouver, 1938–1963 looks at key buildings and projects from an exhilarating epoch in Vancouver’s history through design drawings, period photographs, furniture, and decoration. In the years following the Second World War, Vancouver emerged as a city with a particularly vital and progressive architectural culture, adapting the(...)
Main galleries
5 March 1997 to 25 May 1997
The New Spirit: Modern Architecture in Vancouver, 1938-1963
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The New Spirit: Modern Architecture in Vancouver, 1938–1963 looks at key buildings and projects from an exhilarating epoch in Vancouver’s history through design drawings, period photographs, furniture, and decoration. In the years following the Second World War, Vancouver emerged as a city with a particularly vital and progressive architectural culture, adapting the(...)
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John Soane 1753-1837
Described by Henry James as “one of the most curious things in London,” Sir John Soane’s Museum was built as the picturesque and enigmatic home, office, collector’s trove, and personal showplace of one of history’s most innovative architects. This exhibition is a major re-evaluation of Soane’s career, as well as a reconsideration of his importance to the history of modern(...)
Main galleries
16 May 2001 to 3 September 2001
John Soane 1753-1837
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Described by Henry James as “one of the most curious things in London,” Sir John Soane’s Museum was built as the picturesque and enigmatic home, office, collector’s trove, and personal showplace of one of history’s most innovative architects. This exhibition is a major re-evaluation of Soane’s career, as well as a reconsideration of his importance to the history of modern(...)
Main galleries
In the Yesterday Today lecture series, American architect Michael Reynolds discusses Earthship houses, which use recycled materials and sustainable energy technologies to create autonomous dwellings. The structure and systems of Earthships are integrated so that all materials have a secondary use, from the greywater system in bathrooms and kitchens to planter boxes in(...)
Paul-Desmarais Theatre
15 November 2007
Michael Reynolds: The Earthship Sustainable Housing Concept
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In the Yesterday Today lecture series, American architect Michael Reynolds discusses Earthship houses, which use recycled materials and sustainable energy technologies to create autonomous dwellings. The structure and systems of Earthships are integrated so that all materials have a secondary use, from the greywater system in bathrooms and kitchens to planter boxes in(...)
Paul-Desmarais Theatre
drawings
Études pour divers projets
ARCH173130
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Panneaux de présentation avec reprographies. Études pour divers projets: Croquis Faculté d'aménagement niveau provincial, s.d. Chalet pour M et Mme A Larose à l'Île Perrot, 1972 Chalet hiver/été, 1968 Maisons à prix modique, 1969-1970 Projet Habitation cube, 1968 Bureau d'architecte, 1969
1968-1972
Études pour divers projets
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Panneaux de présentation avec reprographies. Études pour divers projets: Croquis Faculté d'aménagement niveau provincial, s.d. Chalet pour M et Mme A Larose à l'Île Perrot, 1972 Chalet hiver/été, 1968 Maisons à prix modique, 1969-1970 Projet Habitation cube, 1968 Bureau d'architecte, 1969
drawings
1968-1972
textual records
ARCH264578
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Le manuscrit traite, entre autres, des sujets suivants : des délais et des problèmes de construction, de la hausse des prix et des difficultés financières, de la modification des maisons existantes, des urbanistes et de l'urbanisme ainsi que du travail des architectes et ingénieurs à Chandigarh. Le barrage de Bhakra est mentionné dans le manuscrit.
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Manuscrit relatif à la construction à Chandigarh, Inde
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Le manuscrit traite, entre autres, des sujets suivants : des délais et des problèmes de construction, de la hausse des prix et des difficultés financières, de la modification des maisons existantes, des urbanistes et de l'urbanisme ainsi que du travail des architectes et ingénieurs à Chandigarh. Le barrage de Bhakra est mentionné dans le manuscrit.
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s.d.
textual records
DR2012:0012:098:018
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File containing newspaper clippings (and photocopies thereof) of an article which references Melvin Charney's participation in the exhibition Invitational IV at the John Weber Gallery in New York City. Includes references to Les maisons de la rue Sherbrooke, 1978. Original folder inscribed in graphite: 1979 NEW YORK TIMES
1979
Press clippings related to Melvin Charney's exhibitions
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DR2012:0012:098:018
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File containing newspaper clippings (and photocopies thereof) of an article which references Melvin Charney's participation in the exhibition Invitational IV at the John Weber Gallery in New York City. Includes references to Les maisons de la rue Sherbrooke, 1978. Original folder inscribed in graphite: 1979 NEW YORK TIMES
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1979
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DR2012:0015:022:014
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File containing documents in English and French, including press clippings and publications related to the following projects and/or events: - Tendances actuelles au Québec : la gravure et la peinture; - Corridart; - Expo 67; - Les maisons de la rue Sherbrooke; - Un dictionnaire. Original folder inscribed in graphite: ARTICLES ON MY WORK
1967-1979
Press clippings and publications related to Melvin Charney's projects
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DR2012:0015:022:014
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File containing documents in English and French, including press clippings and publications related to the following projects and/or events: - Tendances actuelles au Québec : la gravure et la peinture; - Corridart; - Expo 67; - Les maisons de la rue Sherbrooke; - Un dictionnaire. Original folder inscribed in graphite: ARTICLES ON MY WORK
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1967-1979
textual records
ARCH258310
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Successions d'Isaïe Cormier, Sophie Généreux, Joseph R. Généreux, Esprit Anaclet Généreux; et documents concernant la succession Généreux: réparations faites aux magasins rue Ste. Catherine, correspondance de Malvina Cormier (née Généreux), succession Flavien Généreux, substitutions de testaments, factures de Malvina Cormier pour ouvrage fait aux maisons.
1907-1923
Documentation des successions
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Successions d'Isaïe Cormier, Sophie Généreux, Joseph R. Généreux, Esprit Anaclet Généreux; et documents concernant la succession Généreux: réparations faites aux magasins rue Ste. Catherine, correspondance de Malvina Cormier (née Généreux), succession Flavien Généreux, substitutions de testaments, factures de Malvina Cormier pour ouvrage fait aux maisons.
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1907-1923
The seminar will share research that documents and analyzes changes that took place inside rural homes since the collapse of the USSR in 1991, combining both fieldwork in Ukraine and select objects from the CCA Collection. Kateryna Malaia will shine a light on Ukrainian rural architecture at this critical moment, both for its ongoing survival and future development.
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Research Fellowships Program, Research Fellow Seminar, mass-built rural housing, Ukraine
11 July 2024, 6pm to 7.30pm
Research Fellow Seminar: Rural Mass Housing in Ukraine
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The seminar will share research that documents and analyzes changes that took place inside rural homes since the collapse of the USSR in 1991, combining both fieldwork in Ukraine and select objects from the CCA Collection. Kateryna Malaia will shine a light on Ukrainian rural architecture at this critical moment, both for its ongoing survival and future development.
Study Room, CCA Keyword(s):
Research Fellowships Program, Research Fellow Seminar, mass-built rural housing, Ukraine
drawings
DR2012:0012:077:002
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Box containing panels for the following projects: - La place de l'Assemblée nationale in Quebec City (5 panels); - Factories, signposts, houses, flags – a popular celebration [Usines, poteaux, maisons, drapeaux - célébrations d'un quartier populaire] (3 panels). Original folder inscribed on edge of cover: PTE ST-CHARLES / NAT. ASSEMBLY
2000
Printouts of plans, photographs and presentation text on panels, Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial Competition, Ottawa, Ontario
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DR2012:0012:077:002
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Box containing panels for the following projects: - La place de l'Assemblée nationale in Quebec City (5 panels); - Factories, signposts, houses, flags – a popular celebration [Usines, poteaux, maisons, drapeaux - célébrations d'un quartier populaire] (3 panels). Original folder inscribed on edge of cover: PTE ST-CHARLES / NAT. ASSEMBLY
drawings
2000