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AP172
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The Mies in America Research Collection documents an exhibition and publication project produced by Curator and Architectural Historian, Phyllis Lambert (1927-), and associated researchers between 1996-2002. The project explored German-born architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's (1886-1969) contributions to the American architectural landscape following his immigration from Germany to Chicago in 1938. The resulting book, a collaboration between the Canadian Centre for Architecture and the Whitney Museum of American Art, was published in 2001. The exhibition ran from 2001-2002 with stops at the Whitney Museum of American Art (New York), the Canadian Centre for Architecture, (Montreal), and the Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago). The Mies in America research collection consists of correspondence, research, and administrative, manuscript, and curatorial files created by Phyllis Lambert and the project team for the book and exhibition project Mies in America, originally housed in the Mies research office at the Canadian Centre for Architecture. Throughout the process, the team of researchers consulted previously unstudied material on Mies van der Rhoe from major repositories across North America, including drawings, collages, photographs, project documents, letters, and extensive interviews , which are represented in photocopy throughout the collection to document the research activities as well as curatorial choices and manuscript development. Subsequent curatorial decisions based on this research are detailed through notes, correspondence, manuscript drafts, and object lists as the book and exhibition projects took shape. Original annotations, edits, and comments made by Phyllis Lambert and her research associates are present throughout. The administrative activities of the research team are also documented through correspondence, research assistant assignments, research trips, and photography requests. Files from the assistant curator (Cammie McAtee), and research assistants (primarily Elspeth Cowell, Nathalie Senecal, and Deborah Miller) are integrated throughout the collection.
1957-2002
Mies in America Research Collection
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AP172
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The Mies in America Research Collection documents an exhibition and publication project produced by Curator and Architectural Historian, Phyllis Lambert (1927-), and associated researchers between 1996-2002. The project explored German-born architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's (1886-1969) contributions to the American architectural landscape following his immigration from Germany to Chicago in 1938. The resulting book, a collaboration between the Canadian Centre for Architecture and the Whitney Museum of American Art, was published in 2001. The exhibition ran from 2001-2002 with stops at the Whitney Museum of American Art (New York), the Canadian Centre for Architecture, (Montreal), and the Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago). The Mies in America research collection consists of correspondence, research, and administrative, manuscript, and curatorial files created by Phyllis Lambert and the project team for the book and exhibition project Mies in America, originally housed in the Mies research office at the Canadian Centre for Architecture. Throughout the process, the team of researchers consulted previously unstudied material on Mies van der Rhoe from major repositories across North America, including drawings, collages, photographs, project documents, letters, and extensive interviews , which are represented in photocopy throughout the collection to document the research activities as well as curatorial choices and manuscript development. Subsequent curatorial decisions based on this research are detailed through notes, correspondence, manuscript drafts, and object lists as the book and exhibition projects took shape. Original annotations, edits, and comments made by Phyllis Lambert and her research associates are present throughout. The administrative activities of the research team are also documented through correspondence, research assistant assignments, research trips, and photography requests. Files from the assistant curator (Cammie McAtee), and research assistants (primarily Elspeth Cowell, Nathalie Senecal, and Deborah Miller) are integrated throughout the collection.
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1957-2002
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AP116.S2.SS5
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Sub-series documents the planning and execution of the Anyplace Conference and Journal, taking place 16-18 June, 1994, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal, Canada. Sub-series is arranged into seven files by object type. Material in sub-series was produced between 1993 and 1996. Sub-series contains correspondence with conference participants, poster, photographs and illustrations of conference and for journal, video and audio cassettes of conference proceedings, transcripts of conference proceedings, texts for journal and the publication itself.
1993-1996
Anyplace Conference and Journal
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AP116.S2.SS5
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Sub-series documents the planning and execution of the Anyplace Conference and Journal, taking place 16-18 June, 1994, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal, Canada. Sub-series is arranged into seven files by object type. Material in sub-series was produced between 1993 and 1996. Sub-series contains correspondence with conference participants, poster, photographs and illustrations of conference and for journal, video and audio cassettes of conference proceedings, transcripts of conference proceedings, texts for journal and the publication itself.
Sub-series 5
1993-1996
photographs
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35 photograph(s)
The Museum Is Not Enough
PH2019:0007:001-035
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A group of 35 photographs of the CCA premises and objects of the CCA Collection
October 2018
The Museum Is Not Enough
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PH2019:0007:001-035
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A group of 35 photographs of the CCA premises and objects of the CCA Collection
photographs
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35 photograph(s)
October 2018
Where We Grow Older
The documentary Where We Grow Older (CCA, 2023, 30 min) looks at how the growing ageing population is reshaping architectural and social constructs and questions the role of urban design and politics in facing these challenges. The film investigates two models of how care and housing can be reconceived in light of prolonged lives: public housing and the creation of a new(...)
Where We Grow Older
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The documentary Where We Grow Older (CCA, 2023, 30 min) looks at how the growing ageing population is reshaping architectural and social constructs and questions the role of urban design and politics in facing these challenges. The film investigates two models of how care and housing can be reconceived in light of prolonged lives: public housing and the creation of a new(...)
3 artefact(s)
ARCH271057
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In ms. on box at time of cataloguing: Box 11; CCA Prototypes #45-46 // CCA M8
between 1986 and 2000
Origami tent (small) and origami folding box prototypes
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ARCH271057
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In ms. on box at time of cataloguing: Box 11; CCA Prototypes #45-46 // CCA M8
3 artefact(s)
between 1986 and 2000
Sub-series
Jury Deliberations
AP103.S5.SS6
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Sub-series documents the process of choosing the IFCCA Prize Competition winner, Peter Eisenman. Material in file was produced 26 and 27 June 1999. Sub-series contains textual records, the jury's vote (sealed), an audiocassette, photographs, and slides.
26-27 June 1999
Jury Deliberations
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AP103.S5.SS6
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Sub-series documents the process of choosing the IFCCA Prize Competition winner, Peter Eisenman. Material in file was produced 26 and 27 June 1999. Sub-series contains textual records, the jury's vote (sealed), an audiocassette, photographs, and slides.
Sub-series 6
26-27 June 1999
Series
Nomination Documents
AP103.S1
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Series documents the initial call for nomination for participants in the IFCCA Prize Competition. Material in file was most likely produced in 1998. File contains posters and brochures.
[1998]
Nomination Documents
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AP103.S1
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Series documents the initial call for nomination for participants in the IFCCA Prize Competition. Material in file was most likely produced in 1998. File contains posters and brochures.
Series 1
[1998]
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Nomination Files
AP103.S2
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Series documents the nominated competitors for the IFCCA Prize Competition. Material in series was produced between 1998 and 1999. Series contains proposals made up of curriculum vitaes, clippings, examples of work, letters, and Phyllis Lambert's annotated log of all nominees.
1998-1999
Nomination Files
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AP103.S2
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Series documents the nominated competitors for the IFCCA Prize Competition. Material in series was produced between 1998 and 1999. Series contains proposals made up of curriculum vitaes, clippings, examples of work, letters, and Phyllis Lambert's annotated log of all nominees.
Series 2
1998-1999
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Documentation to Competitors
AP103.S3
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Series contains the documentation given to each of the five finalists concerning the IFCCA Prize Competition site, including maps, reports, a schedule, books, a CD-ROM, and drawings. Material in the file was most likely assembled between 1998 and 1999.
[1998-1999?]
Documentation to Competitors
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AP103.S3
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Series contains the documentation given to each of the five finalists concerning the IFCCA Prize Competition site, including maps, reports, a schedule, books, a CD-ROM, and drawings. Material in the file was most likely assembled between 1998 and 1999.
Series 3
[1998-1999?]