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AP018.S1.1970.PR07
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This project series documents the existing Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) buildings in Toronto around 1970. The office identified the project number as 70056. This project consisted of creating drawings of the two existing AGO buildings, before the start of construction on the AGO expansion. Beginning in 1969, Parkin’s firm was hired as the head architects for the AGO’s massive expansion program that would span more than a decade. This is one project relating to the expansion of the art gallery. The work for AGO projects was divided into 4 physical areas of the art gallery (A, B, C and D) and the drawings for this project reflect this division. It should be noted that while AGO project contracts were originally given to John B. Parkin Associates, John C. Parkin continued the project under his new firm, Parkin Architects Planners, after parting ways with partner John B. Parkin in 1971. The project is recorded through reprographic copies of area D drawings dating from around 1970.
circa 1970
Art Gallery of Ontario, Existing Building, Toronto (1970)
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AP018.S1.1970.PR07
Description:
This project series documents the existing Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) buildings in Toronto around 1970. The office identified the project number as 70056. This project consisted of creating drawings of the two existing AGO buildings, before the start of construction on the AGO expansion. Beginning in 1969, Parkin’s firm was hired as the head architects for the AGO’s massive expansion program that would span more than a decade. This is one project relating to the expansion of the art gallery. The work for AGO projects was divided into 4 physical areas of the art gallery (A, B, C and D) and the drawings for this project reflect this division. It should be noted that while AGO project contracts were originally given to John B. Parkin Associates, John C. Parkin continued the project under his new firm, Parkin Architects Planners, after parting ways with partner John B. Parkin in 1971. The project is recorded through reprographic copies of area D drawings dating from around 1970.
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circa 1970
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AP178.S1.2000.PR10
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This project series document the Biblioteca da Câmara Municipal de Viana do Castelo in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 11/00. The office assigned the dates 2000-2008 to this project. The project site is located between the Alameda 5 de Outubro and the Lima river. The library was part of the waterfront development plan, directed by Fernando Távora. The development plan included a multiuse pavilion designed by Eduardo Souto de Moura, two office buildings, and an auditorium designed by Tàvora. The architects, with the help of José Bernardo Tavora and Adalberto Dias chose together location. The orthogonal two-story library respects the recommendations of the Portuguese Institute of Book and Libraries (IPLB). This project was realized and won the National Contemporary Architecture Award. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, plans, working drawings, technical drawings, and details. Textual material includes correspondence and project documentation. Photographic material documents construction work and models.
2000-2008
Biblioteca da Câmara Municipal de Viana do Castelo [Viana do Castelo Public Library], Viana do Castelo, Portugal (2000-2008)
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AP178.S1.2000.PR10
Description:
This project series document the Biblioteca da Câmara Municipal de Viana do Castelo in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 11/00. The office assigned the dates 2000-2008 to this project. The project site is located between the Alameda 5 de Outubro and the Lima river. The library was part of the waterfront development plan, directed by Fernando Távora. The development plan included a multiuse pavilion designed by Eduardo Souto de Moura, two office buildings, and an auditorium designed by Tàvora. The architects, with the help of José Bernardo Tavora and Adalberto Dias chose together location. The orthogonal two-story library respects the recommendations of the Portuguese Institute of Book and Libraries (IPLB). This project was realized and won the National Contemporary Architecture Award. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, plans, working drawings, technical drawings, and details. Textual material includes correspondence and project documentation. Photographic material documents construction work and models.
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2000-2008
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AP056.S1.1990.PR04
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This project series documents a competition entry for the Canada Life Assurance building in Toronto in 1990. The office identified the project number as 9007. This project consisted of a proposal to renovate the existing Canada Life Assurance headquarters located in the historic Beaux-Arts style building on the corner of Queen and University Streets. This work would also include the construction of a new, 15 storey mixed-use development with approximately 1,000,000 square feet of commercial office space, retail space and a hotel. The design goal was to create an urban campus while extending the corporate headquarters. This proposal was done in joint-venture with Bregman & Hamann and was headed by Marianne McKenna and Bruce Kuwabara. This was not the winning entry for the competition and the project was eventually realized by Shore Tilbe Henshall Irwin. The project is recorded through drawings, a presentation painting and a model dating from 1988-1990. The drawings are mostly originals and consist of sketches, plans, elevations, perspectives and axonometric drawings.
1988-1990
Canada Life Assurance Building Competition, Toronto (1990)
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AP056.S1.1990.PR04
Description:
This project series documents a competition entry for the Canada Life Assurance building in Toronto in 1990. The office identified the project number as 9007. This project consisted of a proposal to renovate the existing Canada Life Assurance headquarters located in the historic Beaux-Arts style building on the corner of Queen and University Streets. This work would also include the construction of a new, 15 storey mixed-use development with approximately 1,000,000 square feet of commercial office space, retail space and a hotel. The design goal was to create an urban campus while extending the corporate headquarters. This proposal was done in joint-venture with Bregman & Hamann and was headed by Marianne McKenna and Bruce Kuwabara. This was not the winning entry for the competition and the project was eventually realized by Shore Tilbe Henshall Irwin. The project is recorded through drawings, a presentation painting and a model dating from 1988-1990. The drawings are mostly originals and consist of sketches, plans, elevations, perspectives and axonometric drawings.
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1988-1990
PH2018:0005:022
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Pantheon, Rome Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
2016
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of Pantheon, detail of facade, Rome
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PH2018:0005:022
Description:
Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Pantheon, Rome Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
archives
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Fonds
Peter Carter fonds
AP047
Synopsis:
The Peter Carter fonds, 1943-1996, documents the professional career of architect Peter Carter. The largest portion of the archive corresponds to projects Carter completed as principal of the office, Peter Carter Architect (1974-96). Materials in this fonds consist of 7263 drawings (including reprographic copies), 2007 photographic materials, approximately 65 panels, 3 l.m. of textual records, 26 models, 1 enclosing unit, 1 carpet sample, 1 graphic design layout for stationery letterhead, 1 brown oak sample, 1 window sample, 1 sign, 1 carioca stone, 1 travertine block and 1 grey carpet tile.
1943-1996
Peter Carter fonds
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AP047
Synopsis:
The Peter Carter fonds, 1943-1996, documents the professional career of architect Peter Carter. The largest portion of the archive corresponds to projects Carter completed as principal of the office, Peter Carter Architect (1974-96). Materials in this fonds consist of 7263 drawings (including reprographic copies), 2007 photographic materials, approximately 65 panels, 3 l.m. of textual records, 26 models, 1 enclosing unit, 1 carpet sample, 1 graphic design layout for stationery letterhead, 1 brown oak sample, 1 window sample, 1 sign, 1 carioca stone, 1 travertine block and 1 grey carpet tile.
archives
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1943-1996
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Jacobsen House
AP163.S2.SS1.D1
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File documents Victor Prus's project for a single-family residence commissioned by a Mr. and Mrs. Jacobsen when he was working with the firm V. Rother and Associates. Material in this file was produced in 1953, while Victor Prus worked in Ontario. The drawing is a reprographic copy.
1953
Jacobsen House
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AP163.S2.SS1.D1
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File documents Victor Prus's project for a single-family residence commissioned by a Mr. and Mrs. Jacobsen when he was working with the firm V. Rother and Associates. Material in this file was produced in 1953, while Victor Prus worked in Ontario. The drawing is a reprographic copy.
File 1
1953
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AP180.S1.1970.PR01
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This project series documents the Appartamento Grossetti, a built two-storey apartment in Milan, Italy. The project series contains studies and design development drawings, including floor plans, sections, elevations, and furnishings details. Riva worked on this project from 1970-1974.
1969
Appartamento Grossetti [Grossetti Apartment], Milan, Italy (1970-1974)
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AP180.S1.1970.PR01
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This project series documents the Appartamento Grossetti, a built two-storey apartment in Milan, Italy. The project series contains studies and design development drawings, including floor plans, sections, elevations, and furnishings details. Riva worked on this project from 1970-1974.
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1969
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AP180.S1.1985.PR01
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This project series documents the Studio Frea, a built apartment-studio in Milan, Italy. Riva worked on this project in 1985. The project was realized in collaboration with Giovanni Drugman. The project series contains design development drawings, including floor plans, sections, and furnishing details.
1985-1987
Studio Frea [Frea studio], Milan, Italy (1985)
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AP180.S1.1985.PR01
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This project series documents the Studio Frea, a built apartment-studio in Milan, Italy. Riva worked on this project in 1985. The project was realized in collaboration with Giovanni Drugman. The project series contains design development drawings, including floor plans, sections, and furnishing details.
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1985-1987
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AP180.S1.1992.PR03
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This project series documents the Casa Frea, a built three-storey private residence on Lungomare Degli Eroi in Otranto, Italy. Riva worked on this project from 1992-1993. The project series contains site plans, exterior elevations, sections, and floor plans.
1992-1993
Casa Frea [Frea house], Otranto, Italy (1992-1993)
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AP180.S1.1992.PR03
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This project series documents the Casa Frea, a built three-storey private residence on Lungomare Degli Eroi in Otranto, Italy. Riva worked on this project from 1992-1993. The project series contains site plans, exterior elevations, sections, and floor plans.
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1992-1993
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AP180.S1.2002.PR03
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This project series documents the Casa Righi, a built three-storey private residence in Milan, Italy. Riva worked on this project from 2002-2003. The project series solely consists of three floor plans, three sections, and four details for furnishings and stairs.
2002
Casa Righi [Righi house], Milan, Italy (2002)
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AP180.S1.2002.PR03
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This project series documents the Casa Righi, a built three-storey private residence in Milan, Italy. Riva worked on this project from 2002-2003. The project series solely consists of three floor plans, three sections, and four details for furnishings and stairs.
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2002