photographs
DR2012:0015:024:003
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File containing photographic materials held in plastic sleeves and glassine, related to the following events, locations, and/or projects: - Melvin Charney’s travels through Italy (118 black-and-white negative frames, 91 contact sheet frames, 1 colour slide); - Corridart project (1 gelatin silver print); - CCA garden (5 colour slides); - Montréal, plus ou moins? (19 black-and-white slides). Materials possibly gathered for inclusion in Louis Martin's 2013 book, On architecture: Melvin Charney: a critical anthology. Original folder inscribed in graphite: AIGEUS MORT OSTIA ANTICA 1961
1960-1961, 1986, 2000
Photographs of various artworks from Melvin Charney's projects and events
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DR2012:0015:024:003
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File containing photographic materials held in plastic sleeves and glassine, related to the following events, locations, and/or projects: - Melvin Charney’s travels through Italy (118 black-and-white negative frames, 91 contact sheet frames, 1 colour slide); - Corridart project (1 gelatin silver print); - CCA garden (5 colour slides); - Montréal, plus ou moins? (19 black-and-white slides). Materials possibly gathered for inclusion in Louis Martin's 2013 book, On architecture: Melvin Charney: a critical anthology. Original folder inscribed in graphite: AIGEUS MORT OSTIA ANTICA 1961
photographs
1960-1961, 1986, 2000
drawings, textual records
AP018.S1.1969.PR01.044
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This is a box of correspondence on possible benefactors, a museum location report, documentation on the opening of Stage I, project summaries and proposals, press kit materials, correspondence with Henry Moore, meeting minutes, design notes and calculations for Areas B and C, correspondence and reports on Phase 3, and drawings of graphics and signs for the gallery. It should be noted that these materials span the scope of multiple Art Gallery of Ontario projects completed by Parkin Architects Planners. They have been left together here to reflect their original order and context.
1968-1986
Project documentation, Henry Moore Sculpture Centre, Art Gallery of Ontario, Stage I Expansion, Toronto
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AP018.S1.1969.PR01.044
Description:
This is a box of correspondence on possible benefactors, a museum location report, documentation on the opening of Stage I, project summaries and proposals, press kit materials, correspondence with Henry Moore, meeting minutes, design notes and calculations for Areas B and C, correspondence and reports on Phase 3, and drawings of graphics and signs for the gallery. It should be noted that these materials span the scope of multiple Art Gallery of Ontario projects completed by Parkin Architects Planners. They have been left together here to reflect their original order and context.
drawings, textual records
1968-1986
archives
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Fonds
Álvaro Siza fonds
AP178
Description:
The Álvaro Siza fonds documents the architectural work of Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza. Records in this fonds document Siza’s projects from 1958-2012, including built and unbuilt designs. A collaborative project was established between the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA), Fundação de Serralves, and Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian to allow for international research and access to the archive. The archive is shared by the three institutions with each institution holding different projects while collaborating on the descriptive work and increasing the visibility of the archive. The holdings at both the Fundação de Serralves and Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian focus on Siza’s Portuguese projects, while the portion of the archive held by the CCA mainly includes Siza’s projects abroad. All three institutions are committed to describing the archive and making it accessible for scholarly research. The processing of the Siza archive held by the CCA has been divided into four phases to allow for access to parts of the archive while still in process. For the first, second, and third phases, the processing archivist has described the projects from the fifties, sixties, and seventies, as well as projects for the IBA competition in Berlin, urban renewal projects in The Hague from the eighties, urban plans, museums, and individual houses between 1980 and 2000. The processing archivist has also described approximately 203 sketchbooks. Many of these sketchbooks include sketches related to architectural projects which were processed. The complete list of projects processed by the CCA to date can be found in series AP178.S1. The bulk of the Álvaro Siza fonds is arranged in Series AP178.S1, which contains documentation for over 200 of Siza’s architectural projects. Records in this archive are predominantly from 1970 to 2000. Series AP178.S1 mainly contains conceptual, design development, presentation, and working drawings. Also included are photographic materials, models, born digital records, and textual documentation, which include correspondence, project proposals, and notes. The architect’s creative process is captured in 282 sketchbooks arranged in Series AP178.S2. In all there are approximately 60 000 drawings, 3000 folders of textual documentation, 9.46 linear meters of photographs and negatives, 6,545 slides, 250 CD-ROMS, 101 floppy disks, and 371 models that document the architectural activities of Siza and his office. Among the drawings are sketches by Siza on various items, such as napkins, receipts, envelopes, or on the back of working drawings. The fonds contains several types of architectural projects including residential buildings, museums, universities, urban plans, offices, and city restorations. Of particular significance are the sketchbooks, comprised of sketches for architectural projects, Siza’s travels, people, and animals as well as notes and draft letters. The sketchbooks are organized in chronological order, starting in the late 1970’s to the beginning of the 2000’s. Locations, notes, and dates have also been identified on the front of each sketchbook along with the sketchbook number. The sketchbooks provide a unique perspective of Siza’s use of drawing as part of his work process.
1958-2002
Álvaro Siza fonds
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AP178
Description:
The Álvaro Siza fonds documents the architectural work of Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza. Records in this fonds document Siza’s projects from 1958-2012, including built and unbuilt designs. A collaborative project was established between the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA), Fundação de Serralves, and Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian to allow for international research and access to the archive. The archive is shared by the three institutions with each institution holding different projects while collaborating on the descriptive work and increasing the visibility of the archive. The holdings at both the Fundação de Serralves and Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian focus on Siza’s Portuguese projects, while the portion of the archive held by the CCA mainly includes Siza’s projects abroad. All three institutions are committed to describing the archive and making it accessible for scholarly research. The processing of the Siza archive held by the CCA has been divided into four phases to allow for access to parts of the archive while still in process. For the first, second, and third phases, the processing archivist has described the projects from the fifties, sixties, and seventies, as well as projects for the IBA competition in Berlin, urban renewal projects in The Hague from the eighties, urban plans, museums, and individual houses between 1980 and 2000. The processing archivist has also described approximately 203 sketchbooks. Many of these sketchbooks include sketches related to architectural projects which were processed. The complete list of projects processed by the CCA to date can be found in series AP178.S1. The bulk of the Álvaro Siza fonds is arranged in Series AP178.S1, which contains documentation for over 200 of Siza’s architectural projects. Records in this archive are predominantly from 1970 to 2000. Series AP178.S1 mainly contains conceptual, design development, presentation, and working drawings. Also included are photographic materials, models, born digital records, and textual documentation, which include correspondence, project proposals, and notes. The architect’s creative process is captured in 282 sketchbooks arranged in Series AP178.S2. In all there are approximately 60 000 drawings, 3000 folders of textual documentation, 9.46 linear meters of photographs and negatives, 6,545 slides, 250 CD-ROMS, 101 floppy disks, and 371 models that document the architectural activities of Siza and his office. Among the drawings are sketches by Siza on various items, such as napkins, receipts, envelopes, or on the back of working drawings. The fonds contains several types of architectural projects including residential buildings, museums, universities, urban plans, offices, and city restorations. Of particular significance are the sketchbooks, comprised of sketches for architectural projects, Siza’s travels, people, and animals as well as notes and draft letters. The sketchbooks are organized in chronological order, starting in the late 1970’s to the beginning of the 2000’s. Locations, notes, and dates have also been identified on the front of each sketchbook along with the sketchbook number. The sketchbooks provide a unique perspective of Siza’s use of drawing as part of his work process.
archives
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Fonds
1958-2002
drawings
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3 File
ARCH254180
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annotated studies of front, rear, and side elevations of chrome chair with leather-stitched upholstery, annotated measured studies of front, rear, and side elevations of tube chair with notes on materials, front and side elevation studies of chrome chair
circa 1947-2002
Annotated studies of front, rear, and side elevations of chairs
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ARCH254180
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annotated studies of front, rear, and side elevations of chrome chair with leather-stitched upholstery, annotated measured studies of front, rear, and side elevations of tube chair with notes on materials, front and side elevation studies of chrome chair
drawings
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3 File
circa 1947-2002
journals and magazines
DR2012:0012:098:002
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File containing reference materials in English, including copies of the 7 June (which includes references to Melvin Charney) and 27 September 1971 issues of Architecture Canada, and reprographic copies thereof. Original folder inscribed in graphite: 1971 ARCHITECTURE CANADA
1971
Serials "Architecture Canada"
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DR2012:0012:098:002
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File containing reference materials in English, including copies of the 7 June (which includes references to Melvin Charney) and 27 September 1971 issues of Architecture Canada, and reprographic copies thereof. Original folder inscribed in graphite: 1971 ARCHITECTURE CANADA
journals and magazines
1971
photographs
AP178.S1.1980.PR02.SS2.010
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Original file title: Berlim-Block 121 Bonjour Tristesse-em construção e realizado diversos autores - todoes sem negativos. Siza's office numbered photographic materials in this file STBT 090-098. Photograph STBT 095 was possibly taken by João Esteves.
circa 1984-1988
Photographs of construction and completed project, Bonjour Tristesse, Block 121, Berlin
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AP178.S1.1980.PR02.SS2.010
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Original file title: Berlim-Block 121 Bonjour Tristesse-em construção e realizado diversos autores - todoes sem negativos. Siza's office numbered photographic materials in this file STBT 090-098. Photograph STBT 095 was possibly taken by João Esteves.
photographs
circa 1984-1988
photographs
AP178.S1.1965.PR04.003
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Original file title: Habitações Colectivas da Sacor. Siza's office numbered photographic materials in this file HCS 001-004. Note that additional photographs and negatives, numbered HCS 005 and REHCS 001-008, can be found in AP178.S1.1965.PR4.004.
1965
Negatives and photograph of model, Habitações Colectivas da Sacor, Matosinhos
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AP178.S1.1965.PR04.003
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Original file title: Habitações Colectivas da Sacor. Siza's office numbered photographic materials in this file HCS 001-004. Note that additional photographs and negatives, numbered HCS 005 and REHCS 001-008, can be found in AP178.S1.1965.PR4.004.
photographs
1965
photographs
BOTTLE
AP149.S1.1972.PR03.012
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Group consists of photographs for the Minimum Cost Housing Group's publication "Use it Again, Sam" about building components made from secondary use, including photographs of bottles made from recycled materials and photographs of the fabrication process for the bottles.
1975 or before
BOTTLE
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AP149.S1.1972.PR03.012
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Group consists of photographs for the Minimum Cost Housing Group's publication "Use it Again, Sam" about building components made from secondary use, including photographs of bottles made from recycled materials and photographs of the fabrication process for the bottles.
photographs
1975 or before
photographs
AP178.S1.1980.PR02.SS2.007
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Original file title: Concurso-Schlesisches Tour-Block 121-Berlim Maquete-Bonjour Tristesse Realizado. Siza's office numbered photographic materials in this file STBT 001-020. There are thirteen unumbered photographs that were taken by Brigitte Cassirer (later Brigitte Fleck).
circa 1981
Photographs, negatives, and contact sheets of model for Bonjour Tristesse, Block 121, Berlin
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AP178.S1.1980.PR02.SS2.007
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Original file title: Concurso-Schlesisches Tour-Block 121-Berlim Maquete-Bonjour Tristesse Realizado. Siza's office numbered photographic materials in this file STBT 001-020. There are thirteen unumbered photographs that were taken by Brigitte Cassirer (later Brigitte Fleck).
photographs
circa 1981
textual records
DR2012:0012:092:008
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File containing documents in English and French, including correspondence and consignment forms related to the exhibition Parables and other allegories: the work of Melvin Charney 1975-1990. Original folder inscribed in graphite: CCA BOOK 1991 CONSEINMENT [sic] LISTS / +MATERIALS
1991-1993
Correspondence and consignment forms related to exhibition "Parables and other allegories: the work of Melvin Charney 1975-1990"
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DR2012:0012:092:008
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File containing documents in English and French, including correspondence and consignment forms related to the exhibition Parables and other allegories: the work of Melvin Charney 1975-1990. Original folder inscribed in graphite: CCA BOOK 1991 CONSEINMENT [sic] LISTS / +MATERIALS
textual records
1991-1993