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Fonds
AP056
Synopsis:
The Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg fonds documents the architectural projects of the firm from 1984-2003. 125 projects are recorded through drawings, photographs, models, textual records, periodicals and paintings. These projects include built work, proposals and competition entries.
1984-2003
Kuwabara Payne Mckenna Blumberg fonds
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AP056
Synopsis:
The Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg fonds documents the architectural projects of the firm from 1984-2003. 125 projects are recorded through drawings, photographs, models, textual records, periodicals and paintings. These projects include built work, proposals and competition entries.
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Fonds
1984-2003
books, photographs
PH1987:1298:001-005
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The five photographs included in this book are titled as follows: "Designs for Ramps of the Terrace"; "Rustic Bridge over the Ravine"; "Summer House in the Ramble"; "The Brook"; and "The Ravine-water".
architecture, landscape architecture
published 1867
Tenth Annual Report of the Board of Commissioners of the Central Park, for the Year Ending December 31, 1866
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PH1987:1298:001-005
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The five photographs included in this book are titled as follows: "Designs for Ramps of the Terrace"; "Rustic Bridge over the Ravine"; "Summer House in the Ramble"; "The Brook"; and "The Ravine-water".
books, photographs
published 1867
architecture, landscape architecture
Project
AP075.S1.1995.PR02
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's project for landscape master plan of Smith College campus, Northampton, Massachusetts. Oberlander worked on this project from 1995-1997 in collaboration with Shavaun Towers from landscape architectural firm Rolland/Towers. The project required to preserve the historic landscaping, initially design by Frederick Law Olsmsted, while also taking into account future growth of the campus. In this idea Oberlander and Towers bases their landscape master plan on six key concepts: to preserve the sacred spaces of the campus, to restore Olmsted vision, to develope open spaces in an hierarchical fashion, to limite vehicular traffic and separate it from pedestrian circulation, to provide stronger pedestrian connexions and commun spaces for social interactions, and to expande and enhance the Botanic Garden on the campus. The project series contains concept notes by Oberlander, research and reference material, proposal, meetings notes, contract, correspondence, mostly with landscape architects, clients and consultants, and financial documents. The project is also documented through landscape master plans for Oberlander and Towers proposal and campus landscape plans and previous landscape working drawings used as reference.The project series also contains photographic materials, such as slides and photographs, of the college landscaping, and postcards of Smith College.
1974-2012
Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts (1995-1997)
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AP075.S1.1995.PR02
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's project for landscape master plan of Smith College campus, Northampton, Massachusetts. Oberlander worked on this project from 1995-1997 in collaboration with Shavaun Towers from landscape architectural firm Rolland/Towers. The project required to preserve the historic landscaping, initially design by Frederick Law Olsmsted, while also taking into account future growth of the campus. In this idea Oberlander and Towers bases their landscape master plan on six key concepts: to preserve the sacred spaces of the campus, to restore Olmsted vision, to develope open spaces in an hierarchical fashion, to limite vehicular traffic and separate it from pedestrian circulation, to provide stronger pedestrian connexions and commun spaces for social interactions, and to expande and enhance the Botanic Garden on the campus. The project series contains concept notes by Oberlander, research and reference material, proposal, meetings notes, contract, correspondence, mostly with landscape architects, clients and consultants, and financial documents. The project is also documented through landscape master plans for Oberlander and Towers proposal and campus landscape plans and previous landscape working drawings used as reference.The project series also contains photographic materials, such as slides and photographs, of the college landscaping, and postcards of Smith College.
Project
1974-2012
photographs
ARCH269054
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Group consists of some of the buildings and installations at the Panjab University in Chandigarh, India. There is a photograph of the University Hostel for Boys, a photograph a outdoor theatre, four photographs of the Law College and one the Science Colleges building. The group also includes three photographs of the Gandhi Bhawan, including two photographs of the interior. There is also an interior photograph of the University Library.
1960s
Photographs of Panjab University in Chandigarh, India
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ARCH269054
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Group consists of some of the buildings and installations at the Panjab University in Chandigarh, India. There is a photograph of the University Hostel for Boys, a photograph a outdoor theatre, four photographs of the Law College and one the Science Colleges building. The group also includes three photographs of the Gandhi Bhawan, including two photographs of the interior. There is also an interior photograph of the University Library.
photographs
1960s
textual records
ARCH274177
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6 files- press clippings related to Arthur Erickson's receipt of the AIA Gold Medal 1986 and various architectural projects (1970s-1980s); correspondence related to a promotional brochure that included selected projects by Arthur Erickson; correspondence about John Chen's book, Architecture in Colour Drawings (1996); correspondence about image rights for Glass in Architecture, with a case study on the Vancouver Law Courts, published by Phaidon Press (1996).
Press clippings on Arthur Erickson and correspondence related to articles
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ARCH274177
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6 files- press clippings related to Arthur Erickson's receipt of the AIA Gold Medal 1986 and various architectural projects (1970s-1980s); correspondence related to a promotional brochure that included selected projects by Arthur Erickson; correspondence about John Chen's book, Architecture in Colour Drawings (1996); correspondence about image rights for Glass in Architecture, with a case study on the Vancouver Law Courts, published by Phaidon Press (1996).
textual records
textual records
ARCH255452
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Files of publicity photographs - Roy Thompson Hall, Sikh Temple, Museum of Anthropology, Dalhouse Law Library, Harold Washington Library Centre model, National Gallery of Canada model, MacMillan Bloedel Building, Yorkdale Subway Station, Filberg House, Bank of Canada, Canadian Pavilion (Osaka), Simon Fraser University, Whistler condominiums (interior), University of Lethbridge, Eppich House, unidentified residental high-rise (perspective drawing dated 1980), file of photoprints of various projects
Projects photographs for promotion
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ARCH255452
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Files of publicity photographs - Roy Thompson Hall, Sikh Temple, Museum of Anthropology, Dalhouse Law Library, Harold Washington Library Centre model, National Gallery of Canada model, MacMillan Bloedel Building, Yorkdale Subway Station, Filberg House, Bank of Canada, Canadian Pavilion (Osaka), Simon Fraser University, Whistler condominiums (interior), University of Lethbridge, Eppich House, unidentified residental high-rise (perspective drawing dated 1980), file of photoprints of various projects
textual records
textual records
Chandigarh Housing Board
AP206.S3.095
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This file consists of laws, gazettes, agendas and notifications of the Chandigarh Housing Board.
1991
Chandigarh Housing Board
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AP206.S3.095
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This file consists of laws, gazettes, agendas and notifications of the Chandigarh Housing Board.
textual records
1991
photographs
PH1987:0081:001-103
architecture, landscape architecture
published 1986
Portfolio of views of the Bethesda Terrace, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York
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PH1987:0081:001-103
photographs
published 1986
architecture, landscape architecture
Sub-series
AP197.S1.SS3
Description:
This subseries documents Frampton's activities as Graham Foundation Fellow at the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies (IAUS), including the development and design of IAUS’s only built project, the Low-Rise High-Density (LRHD) housing project in Brooklyn, New York. Also documented in this series are some of Frampton's other activities for IAUS. Frampton was not only co-founding editor of IAUS's magazine, "Oppositions" (1973), but also served as an editor for all of IAUS's publications; their journal, book series, and catalogue series. IAUS also served as a cultural space that held lectures for highschool and undergraduate students. Materials in this subseries consist of elevation and site drawings for the LRHD housing project and photographic materials for MoMA’s exhibition on the LRHD. Textual documentation is comprised of IAUS’s original application to the Ford Foundation and drafts of Frampton’s writings on the LRHD as well as IAUS meeting minutes, IAUS by-laws, announcement pamphlets, booklets, IAUS research programs and outlines of seminar sessions, correspondence, postcards, and posters. The subseries also includes an IAUS watch.
1970-2015
Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies (IAUS) (1970-1982)
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AP197.S1.SS3
Description:
This subseries documents Frampton's activities as Graham Foundation Fellow at the Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies (IAUS), including the development and design of IAUS’s only built project, the Low-Rise High-Density (LRHD) housing project in Brooklyn, New York. Also documented in this series are some of Frampton's other activities for IAUS. Frampton was not only co-founding editor of IAUS's magazine, "Oppositions" (1973), but also served as an editor for all of IAUS's publications; their journal, book series, and catalogue series. IAUS also served as a cultural space that held lectures for highschool and undergraduate students. Materials in this subseries consist of elevation and site drawings for the LRHD housing project and photographic materials for MoMA’s exhibition on the LRHD. Textual documentation is comprised of IAUS’s original application to the Ford Foundation and drafts of Frampton’s writings on the LRHD as well as IAUS meeting minutes, IAUS by-laws, announcement pamphlets, booklets, IAUS research programs and outlines of seminar sessions, correspondence, postcards, and posters. The subseries also includes an IAUS watch.
Subseries
1970-2015
articles
Making Groundwork
Forces of Friction
6 October 2025
Forces of Friction