Project
AP207.S1.1991.PR02
Description:
The project series documents Pettena's work for the Nuovo Municipio, a new town hall building in Canazei in Italy, from 1990 to 1997. The project consisted of preserving and restoring a historic building designed by Ettore Sottsass in the 1930s and adding a new construction built in a gap between two sections of the building the two volumes of the building. "Through the glazed connection, the new volume maintains a certain distance from the existing volume and is itself split into two parts, creating in practice a pedestrian intersection between the new and the old building and between the two sections of the new building: a pedestrian intersection that is laid out on two distinct levels." [1] The project series contains sketches, site plans, floor plans, elevations and sections. It is also comprised of research material, such as copies of building plans by Ettore Sottsass Sr. The project is also documented through proposals and project descriptions, reports, contracts with the city of Canazei, correspondence with engineers, photographs of the construction, and videos of the building. The project series also includes press clippings about the project and an unidentified videorecording. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/arch-new-town-hall-1990-97/ (last accessed 21 January 2020).
1989-2015
Nuovo Municipio [New Town Hall of Canazei], Canazei, Italy (1991)
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AP207.S1.1991.PR02
Description:
The project series documents Pettena's work for the Nuovo Municipio, a new town hall building in Canazei in Italy, from 1990 to 1997. The project consisted of preserving and restoring a historic building designed by Ettore Sottsass in the 1930s and adding a new construction built in a gap between two sections of the building the two volumes of the building. "Through the glazed connection, the new volume maintains a certain distance from the existing volume and is itself split into two parts, creating in practice a pedestrian intersection between the new and the old building and between the two sections of the new building: a pedestrian intersection that is laid out on two distinct levels." [1] The project series contains sketches, site plans, floor plans, elevations and sections. It is also comprised of research material, such as copies of building plans by Ettore Sottsass Sr. The project is also documented through proposals and project descriptions, reports, contracts with the city of Canazei, correspondence with engineers, photographs of the construction, and videos of the building. The project series also includes press clippings about the project and an unidentified videorecording. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/arch-new-town-hall-1990-97/ (last accessed 21 January 2020).
Project
1989-2015
Project
AP075.S1.1986.PR08
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the Russell Residence in Lake Bay, near in Tacoma, Washington, United States. Oberlander worked on this project in 1986-1989 with architect Arthur Erickson. The project consisted in building a new house and garden on the 300 acres family farm, located on a promotery overlooking Puget Sound. The landscape design included the planting of rhododendrons nestled into the woodland along one side of the looped drive leading to a parking area, and an herbs and vegetables garden next to the house, near the dining room. Oberlander created a meadow area at the centre of the loop entrance drive with spring bulbs and summer wildflowers providing interest at all seasons. The project was completed in 1989. The project series contains sketches, design development drawings, including plans of the herbs and vegetables gardens, planting plans and schematic landscape plans, and working drawings, including planting plans, site plans and grading plans. The project is also documented through Oberlander's concept notes, research material, landscape specifications, correspondence with client and architects, and financial documents. The project series also comprises photographs of Cornelia Hahn Oberlander and other visiting the site, and photographs of the construction of the residence and landspace work.
1985-1998
Russell Residence, Tacoma, Washington (1986)
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AP075.S1.1986.PR08
Description:
Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the Russell Residence in Lake Bay, near in Tacoma, Washington, United States. Oberlander worked on this project in 1986-1989 with architect Arthur Erickson. The project consisted in building a new house and garden on the 300 acres family farm, located on a promotery overlooking Puget Sound. The landscape design included the planting of rhododendrons nestled into the woodland along one side of the looped drive leading to a parking area, and an herbs and vegetables garden next to the house, near the dining room. Oberlander created a meadow area at the centre of the loop entrance drive with spring bulbs and summer wildflowers providing interest at all seasons. The project was completed in 1989. The project series contains sketches, design development drawings, including plans of the herbs and vegetables gardens, planting plans and schematic landscape plans, and working drawings, including planting plans, site plans and grading plans. The project is also documented through Oberlander's concept notes, research material, landscape specifications, correspondence with client and architects, and financial documents. The project series also comprises photographs of Cornelia Hahn Oberlander and other visiting the site, and photographs of the construction of the residence and landspace work.
Project
1985-1998
Series
AP075.S3
Description:
This series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's professional activities as a landscape architect, such as her involvement in professional activities, such as associations or committees, her attendance to landscape architecture seminars or conferences, conferences and lectures she gave, and articles and publications she wrote. It also documents her office records for consultancy work, her professional correspondence and the planning of the projects and other activities. It documents also awards and horours she received during her career, for specific projects, her work as landscape architect or for her involvement in the community. The series contains predomimantly administrative records, such as professional correspondence, documents related to her consultant work for private or public projects, promotional material, and articles written about her, documents related to interviews she gave and recordings of these interviews. It also comprises documents related to her involvement in associations or committees, such as correspondence and meetings documents, documents from her participation to conferences and seminars, such as proceedings, and event planning documents, and her research or draft texts for her lectures and publications. The series also contains awards and honours she received, and related documents, and a collection of Oberlander's industry catalogues she used in her office to order supplies, plants or seeds for her landscape projects.
1949-2019
Professional activities and office records
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AP075.S3
Description:
This series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's professional activities as a landscape architect, such as her involvement in professional activities, such as associations or committees, her attendance to landscape architecture seminars or conferences, conferences and lectures she gave, and articles and publications she wrote. It also documents her office records for consultancy work, her professional correspondence and the planning of the projects and other activities. It documents also awards and horours she received during her career, for specific projects, her work as landscape architect or for her involvement in the community. The series contains predomimantly administrative records, such as professional correspondence, documents related to her consultant work for private or public projects, promotional material, and articles written about her, documents related to interviews she gave and recordings of these interviews. It also comprises documents related to her involvement in associations or committees, such as correspondence and meetings documents, documents from her participation to conferences and seminars, such as proceedings, and event planning documents, and her research or draft texts for her lectures and publications. The series also contains awards and honours she received, and related documents, and a collection of Oberlander's industry catalogues she used in her office to order supplies, plants or seeds for her landscape projects.
Series
1949-2019
photographs
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8 panel(s)
DR1995:0300:001-008
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These eight presentation boards (1967-1977 ?) are collages composed of reduced copies of previously published material, such as periodical clippings and photomechanical prints, interspersed with titles and text describing relevant work. The two projects represented are Fun Palace (AP144.S2.D46) and O.C.H. Feasibility Study (Oxford Corner House, AP144.S2.D59). Price apparently chose these two projects as a comparative study for concepts which he was developing at the time. Further research is required to establish the theme(s) of the German Exhibition and how this comparative study by Price fits into the exhibition.
1967-1977 ?
German exhibition: Presentation panels
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DR1995:0300:001-008
Description:
These eight presentation boards (1967-1977 ?) are collages composed of reduced copies of previously published material, such as periodical clippings and photomechanical prints, interspersed with titles and text describing relevant work. The two projects represented are Fun Palace (AP144.S2.D46) and O.C.H. Feasibility Study (Oxford Corner House, AP144.S2.D59). Price apparently chose these two projects as a comparative study for concepts which he was developing at the time. Further research is required to establish the theme(s) of the German Exhibition and how this comparative study by Price fits into the exhibition.
photographs
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8 panel(s)
1967-1977 ?
drawings
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16 drawing(s)
ARCH267675
Description:
Some sketches are annotated by the artist. It is likely that the sketches depict dwellings in France. Further research is required. Also contains: - A note outlining the properties of French family homes titled: "MAISON FAMILIALE 8 x 8". - A notes concerning the construction of an unidentified pavilion with ten bedrooms titled: "PAVILLON 10 CHAMBRES / NOTE JEANNERET". - A reprographic copy of an undated plan and elevation for an unidentified club. The document is labeled: "CLUB. 12.00 x 8.00 + UN PORTIQUE / CUISINE. VESTIAIRES. TOILETTES. REFECT. / 32 PLACES. SALLE DE REUNION 42 PL.".
1940s
Thirteen sketches by Pierre Jeanneret depicting studies for dwelling(s) and other building(s), including plans, facades, details, and fixtures, as well as furniture.
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ARCH267675
Description:
Some sketches are annotated by the artist. It is likely that the sketches depict dwellings in France. Further research is required. Also contains: - A note outlining the properties of French family homes titled: "MAISON FAMILIALE 8 x 8". - A notes concerning the construction of an unidentified pavilion with ten bedrooms titled: "PAVILLON 10 CHAMBRES / NOTE JEANNERET". - A reprographic copy of an undated plan and elevation for an unidentified club. The document is labeled: "CLUB. 12.00 x 8.00 + UN PORTIQUE / CUISINE. VESTIAIRES. TOILETTES. REFECT. / 32 PLACES. SALLE DE REUNION 42 PL.".
drawings
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16 drawing(s)
1940s
textual records
AP075.S3.SS2.152
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This box contains professional and correspondence, organized in chronological order, from 2009-2012. This correspondence contains chiefly letters related to participation to publishing in landscape architecture publications, correspondence related to nominations and awards received by Oberlander, correspondence with schools of architecture and landscape architects associations, about membership or attendance to events. It also comprises correspondence related to research and involvement in sustainable development. It also includes correspondence related to Oberlander's work as jury member for design competitions. This correspondence also includes letters about preservation of the University of British Columbia Faculty Club and Robson Square.
2008-2017
Professional correspondence from 2008-2017
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AP075.S3.SS2.152
Description:
This box contains professional and correspondence, organized in chronological order, from 2009-2012. This correspondence contains chiefly letters related to participation to publishing in landscape architecture publications, correspondence related to nominations and awards received by Oberlander, correspondence with schools of architecture and landscape architects associations, about membership or attendance to events. It also comprises correspondence related to research and involvement in sustainable development. It also includes correspondence related to Oberlander's work as jury member for design competitions. This correspondence also includes letters about preservation of the University of British Columbia Faculty Club and Robson Square.
textual records
2008-2017
archives
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Fonds
Ábalos & Herreros fonds
AP164
Synopsis:
The Ábalos&Herreros fonds documents the activities of the architectural firm Ábalos&Herreros, founded by architects Iñaki Ábalos and Juan Herreros. The archive primarily consists of drawings, photographic materials and textual documentation, and covers the existance of the firm from 1985 to 2008. The concentration of the firm's work was produced in the city of Madrid and the Community of Madrid where the firm maintained its head office. However, the archive also documents projects for other Spanish autonomous communities as well as for other countries such as Portugal, Germany, the United States, and Brazil.
1920-2009
Ábalos & Herreros fonds
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AP164
Synopsis:
The Ábalos&Herreros fonds documents the activities of the architectural firm Ábalos&Herreros, founded by architects Iñaki Ábalos and Juan Herreros. The archive primarily consists of drawings, photographic materials and textual documentation, and covers the existance of the firm from 1985 to 2008. The concentration of the firm's work was produced in the city of Madrid and the Community of Madrid where the firm maintained its head office. However, the archive also documents projects for other Spanish autonomous communities as well as for other countries such as Portugal, Germany, the United States, and Brazil.
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Fonds
1920-2009
The 2025 Toolkit for Today explores how computational optics are systems of perception powered by software, and is organized in collaboration with researcher, graphic designer, and new media artist Simone Niquille.
14 July 2025 to 18 July 2025
Toolkit for Today: Computation Is the New Optics
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The 2025 Toolkit for Today explores how computational optics are systems of perception powered by software, and is organized in collaboration with researcher, graphic designer, and new media artist Simone Niquille.
archives
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Fonds
Wells Coates fonds
AP030
Synopsis:
The Wells Coates Fonds, 1909-1986, documents the professional career and personal life of architect Wells Wintemute Coates. The fonds consists of the following materials: approximately 1,937 photographic materials, 530 drawings (including reprographic copies), 3 l.m. textual records, 200 slides, 37 books, 2 reels of 16mm film (400 feet Cine- Kodak Film), 2 medals, 1 box of buttons and 1 box of keys.
1909-1986
Wells Coates fonds
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AP030
Synopsis:
The Wells Coates Fonds, 1909-1986, documents the professional career and personal life of architect Wells Wintemute Coates. The fonds consists of the following materials: approximately 1,937 photographic materials, 530 drawings (including reprographic copies), 3 l.m. textual records, 200 slides, 37 books, 2 reels of 16mm film (400 feet Cine- Kodak Film), 2 medals, 1 box of buttons and 1 box of keys.
archives
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Fonds
1909-1986
textual records
ARCH256703
Description:
general office files from Erickson/Massey office - tender/contract stage procedures, office furniture, office machines, planters, management contracts, newspaper clippings, Mid-Canada development fund, miscellaneous correspondence, construction consultants, conveyors, drape track valance, ecology newsletter, Dharam Kohli/ Erickson Massey agreement, E/M procedures - interiors, invitations, Architecture Canada Magazine, Architectural Institute of B.C. booklet, Art for Architecture, Artists, Building system information clearinghouse, consultants, school construction systems, S.E.F. school, topographics, universities, research material, project management, Erickson/Massey project status summaries, real estate, reference material, Erickson/Massey Vancouver correspondence.
1967, 1970-1972, 1975
General office files from Erickson/Massey office - tender/contract stage procedures
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ARCH256703
Description:
general office files from Erickson/Massey office - tender/contract stage procedures, office furniture, office machines, planters, management contracts, newspaper clippings, Mid-Canada development fund, miscellaneous correspondence, construction consultants, conveyors, drape track valance, ecology newsletter, Dharam Kohli/ Erickson Massey agreement, E/M procedures - interiors, invitations, Architecture Canada Magazine, Architectural Institute of B.C. booklet, Art for Architecture, Artists, Building system information clearinghouse, consultants, school construction systems, S.E.F. school, topographics, universities, research material, project management, Erickson/Massey project status summaries, real estate, reference material, Erickson/Massey Vancouver correspondence.
textual records
1967, 1970-1972, 1975