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AP166.S2
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Series 2, Writings and documentation (1976-2014, predominant 2000-2014) is composed of publications by and about Shoei Yoh and the firm Shoei Yoh + Architects. The documents in this series include descriptions of the firm’s projects as well as theoretical texts about the architecture of Shoei Yoh. The series also includes minimal correspondence. Some of the documents in this series served as research material during preparation of the CCA exhibition Archaeology of the Digital (May 7-October 27, 2013).
AP166.S2
Description:
Series 2, Writings and documentation (1976-2014, predominant 2000-2014) is composed of publications by and about Shoei Yoh and the firm Shoei Yoh + Architects. The documents in this series include descriptions of the firm’s projects as well as theoretical texts about the architecture of Shoei Yoh. The series also includes minimal correspondence. Some of the documents in this series served as research material during preparation of the CCA exhibition Archaeology of the Digital (May 7-October 27, 2013).
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1976-2014, predominant 2000-2014
1976-2014, predominant 2000-2014
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Writings and documentation
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AP166.S2
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Series 2, Writings and documentation (1976-2014, predominant 2000-2014) is composed of publications by and about Shoei Yoh and the firm Shoei Yoh + Architects. The documents in this series include descriptions of the firm’s projects as well as theoretical texts about the architecture of Shoei Yoh. The series also includes minimal correspondence. Some of the documents in this series served as research material during preparation of the CCA exhibition Archaeology of the Digital (May 7-October 27, 2013).
Writings and documentation
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AP166.S2
Description:
Series 2, Writings and documentation (1976-2014, predominant 2000-2014) is composed of publications by and about Shoei Yoh and the firm Shoei Yoh + Architects. The documents in this series include descriptions of the firm’s projects as well as theoretical texts about the architecture of Shoei Yoh. The series also includes minimal correspondence. Some of the documents in this series served as research material during preparation of the CCA exhibition Archaeology of the Digital (May 7-October 27, 2013).
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1976-2014, predominant 2000-2014
1976-2014, predominant 2000-2014
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Sketches and notes from the period when Gene Summers worked in the Office of Mies van der Rohe
Sketches and notes from the period when Gene Summers worked in the Office of Mies van der Rohe
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AP114.S1.SS1.D1
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Sub-series documents Gene Summers’ time working in the office of architect Mies van der Rohe, 1957 – 1959. It includes sketches, plans, elevations, and other drawings for various projects, such as the Ron Bacardi y Compañia Administration Building in Mexico City (1958-61) and the New National Gallery in Berlin (1962-68). The sub-series also contains notes on van der Rohe’s teachings recorded by Summers as well as supplementary notes added to the records by Phyllis Lambert in 2000.
AP114.S1.SS1.D1
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Sub-series documents Gene Summers’ time working in the office of architect Mies van der Rohe, 1957 – 1959. It includes sketches, plans, elevations, and other drawings for various projects, such as the Ron Bacardi y Compañia Administration Building in Mexico City (1958-61) and the New National Gallery in Berlin (1962-68). The sub-series also contains notes on van der Rohe’s teachings recorded by Summers as well as supplementary notes added to the records by Phyllis Lambert in 2000.
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1957 - 1959
1957 - 1959
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Sketches and notes from the period when Gene Summers worked in the Office of Mies van der Rohe
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AP114.S1.SS1.D1
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Sub-series documents Gene Summers’ time working in the office of architect Mies van der Rohe, 1957 – 1959. It includes sketches, plans, elevations, and other drawings for various projects, such as the Ron Bacardi y Compañia Administration Building in Mexico City (1958-61) and the New National Gallery in Berlin (1962-68). The sub-series also contains notes on van der Rohe’s teachings recorded by Summers as well as supplementary notes added to the records by Phyllis Lambert in 2000.
Sketches and notes from the period when Gene Summers worked in the Office of Mies van der Rohe
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AP114.S1.SS1.D1
Description:
Sub-series documents Gene Summers’ time working in the office of architect Mies van der Rohe, 1957 – 1959. It includes sketches, plans, elevations, and other drawings for various projects, such as the Ron Bacardi y Compañia Administration Building in Mexico City (1958-61) and the New National Gallery in Berlin (1962-68). The sub-series also contains notes on van der Rohe’s teachings recorded by Summers as well as supplementary notes added to the records by Phyllis Lambert in 2000.
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1957 - 1959
1957 - 1959
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Sub-series
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Mies Centennial Project
Mies Centennial Project
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AP032.S3.D2
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Documents concerning the Mies van der Rohe Centennial Project (1983-1986) produced by the I.I.T. College of Architecture. Includes reports and planning, correspondence, notes, interviews, research and essays on Mies including personal papers related to Goldsmith from the 1960's. Also included are papers and brochures for Mies exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Art Institute of Chicago, Mies van der Rohe Drawings catalogue (text by Phyllis Lambert), clippings and copies of tribute to Mies issue Inland Architect magazine (1986).
AP032.S3.D2
Description:
Documents concerning the Mies van der Rohe Centennial Project (1983-1986) produced by the I.I.T. College of Architecture. Includes reports and planning, correspondence, notes, interviews, research and essays on Mies including personal papers related to Goldsmith from the 1960's. Also included are papers and brochures for Mies exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Art Institute of Chicago, Mies van der Rohe Drawings catalogue (text by Phyllis Lambert), clippings and copies of tribute to Mies issue Inland Architect magazine (1986).
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Date:
1960-1986
1960-1986
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Mies Centennial Project
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AP032.S3.D2
Description:
Documents concerning the Mies van der Rohe Centennial Project (1983-1986) produced by the I.I.T. College of Architecture. Includes reports and planning, correspondence, notes, interviews, research and essays on Mies including personal papers related to Goldsmith from the 1960's. Also included are papers and brochures for Mies exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Art Institute of Chicago, Mies van der Rohe Drawings catalogue (text by Phyllis Lambert), clippings and copies of tribute to Mies issue Inland Architect magazine (1986).
Mies Centennial Project
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AP032.S3.D2
Description:
Documents concerning the Mies van der Rohe Centennial Project (1983-1986) produced by the I.I.T. College of Architecture. Includes reports and planning, correspondence, notes, interviews, research and essays on Mies including personal papers related to Goldsmith from the 1960's. Also included are papers and brochures for Mies exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Art Institute of Chicago, Mies van der Rohe Drawings catalogue (text by Phyllis Lambert), clippings and copies of tribute to Mies issue Inland Architect magazine (1986).
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File 2
File 2
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1960-1986
1960-1986
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AP075.S1.1976.PR02
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's project for an oudoor play space for handicapped children at the Bob Berwick Memorial Centre, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The centre is located on Osoyoos Crescent and is affiliated to the University of British Columbia. Oberlander worked on this project in 1976 with architectural firm Thompson, Berwick, Pratt & Partners. The project series contains photographs of the landscaping and press clippings about the project, correspondence with architect, landscape specifications and a scope of work.
AP075.S1.1976.PR02
Description:
Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's project for an oudoor play space for handicapped children at the Bob Berwick Memorial Centre, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The centre is located on Osoyoos Crescent and is affiliated to the University of British Columbia. Oberlander worked on this project in 1976 with architectural firm Thompson, Berwick, Pratt & Partners. The project series contains photographs of the landscaping and press clippings about the project, correspondence with architect, landscape specifications and a scope of work.
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Date:
1974-1981
1974-1981
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Bob Berwick Memorial Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia (1976)
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AP075.S1.1976.PR02
Description:
Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's project for an oudoor play space for handicapped children at the Bob Berwick Memorial Centre, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The centre is located on Osoyoos Crescent and is affiliated to the University of British Columbia. Oberlander worked on this project in 1976 with architectural firm Thompson, Berwick, Pratt & Partners. The project series contains photographs of the landscaping and press clippings about the project, correspondence with architect, landscape specifications and a scope of work.
Bob Berwick Memorial Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia (1976)
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AP075.S1.1976.PR02
Description:
Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's project for an oudoor play space for handicapped children at the Bob Berwick Memorial Centre, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The centre is located on Osoyoos Crescent and is affiliated to the University of British Columbia. Oberlander worked on this project in 1976 with architectural firm Thompson, Berwick, Pratt & Partners. The project series contains photographs of the landscaping and press clippings about the project, correspondence with architect, landscape specifications and a scope of work.
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1974-1981
1974-1981
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AP018.S1.1969.PR03
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This project series documents the transfer of the expansion project of the Ascot Hotel in Etobicoke, Ontario from John B. Parkin Associates to John C. Parkin in 1971. The office identified the project number as 69029. The Hotel is referred to as the Ascot Inn in the documentation. The project series contains three documents showing the client's, Canadian Swiss Hotels Limited, decision to continue the project with John C. Parkin once he left the firm John B. Parkin Architects & Associates.
AP018.S1.1969.PR03
Description:
This project series documents the transfer of the expansion project of the Ascot Hotel in Etobicoke, Ontario from John B. Parkin Associates to John C. Parkin in 1971. The office identified the project number as 69029. The Hotel is referred to as the Ascot Inn in the documentation. The project series contains three documents showing the client's, Canadian Swiss Hotels Limited, decision to continue the project with John C. Parkin once he left the firm John B. Parkin Architects & Associates.
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Date:
1971
1971
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Ascot Hotel, Addition, Etobicoke, Ontario (1969-1971)
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AP018.S1.1969.PR03
Description:
This project series documents the transfer of the expansion project of the Ascot Hotel in Etobicoke, Ontario from John B. Parkin Associates to John C. Parkin in 1971. The office identified the project number as 69029. The Hotel is referred to as the Ascot Inn in the documentation. The project series contains three documents showing the client's, Canadian Swiss Hotels Limited, decision to continue the project with John C. Parkin once he left the firm John B. Parkin Architects & Associates.
Ascot Hotel, Addition, Etobicoke, Ontario (1969-1971)
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AP018.S1.1969.PR03
Description:
This project series documents the transfer of the expansion project of the Ascot Hotel in Etobicoke, Ontario from John B. Parkin Associates to John C. Parkin in 1971. The office identified the project number as 69029. The Hotel is referred to as the Ascot Inn in the documentation. The project series contains three documents showing the client's, Canadian Swiss Hotels Limited, decision to continue the project with John C. Parkin once he left the firm John B. Parkin Architects & Associates.
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1971
1971
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AP018.S1.1986.PR05
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This project series documents the deletion of tenant partitions at the Safeco Insurance Company of America office building in Mississauga, Ontario in 1986. The office identified the project number as 8609. Beginning in 1973, Parkin Architects Planners began work on the construction of the Safeco office building. This project consisted of the deletion of tenant partitions in the original office building. The project is recorded through textual records consisting of correspondence with the client and contractor dating from 1986.
AP018.S1.1986.PR05
Description:
This project series documents the deletion of tenant partitions at the Safeco Insurance Company of America office building in Mississauga, Ontario in 1986. The office identified the project number as 8609. Beginning in 1973, Parkin Architects Planners began work on the construction of the Safeco office building. This project consisted of the deletion of tenant partitions in the original office building. The project is recorded through textual records consisting of correspondence with the client and contractor dating from 1986.
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Date:
1986
1986
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Safeco Insurance Company of Ontario, Toronto Office Building, Deletion of Tenant Partitions, Ontario (1986)
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AP018.S1.1986.PR05
Description:
This project series documents the deletion of tenant partitions at the Safeco Insurance Company of America office building in Mississauga, Ontario in 1986. The office identified the project number as 8609. Beginning in 1973, Parkin Architects Planners began work on the construction of the Safeco office building. This project consisted of the deletion of tenant partitions in the original office building. The project is recorded through textual records consisting of correspondence with the client and contractor dating from 1986.
Safeco Insurance Company of Ontario, Toronto Office Building, Deletion of Tenant Partitions, Ontario (1986)
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AP018.S1.1986.PR05
Description:
This project series documents the deletion of tenant partitions at the Safeco Insurance Company of America office building in Mississauga, Ontario in 1986. The office identified the project number as 8609. Beginning in 1973, Parkin Architects Planners began work on the construction of the Safeco office building. This project consisted of the deletion of tenant partitions in the original office building. The project is recorded through textual records consisting of correspondence with the client and contractor dating from 1986.
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1986
1986
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Proposta sistemazione [Redesign proposal] Pietà Rondanini, Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy (2000s)
Proposta sistemazione [Redesign proposal] Pietà Rondanini, Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy (2000s)
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AP180.S1.2000.PR02
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This project series documents an unrealized proposal for the redesign of the exhibition space for the Pietà Rondanini by Michelangelo at Castello Sforzesco in Milan, Italy. Riva worked on this project in 1999 in collaboration with Alessandro Scandurra for the international design competition organized by the City of Milan. Architect Álvaro Siza won the competition, but his project was never realized. The project is solely recorded through perspective drawings of the interior exhibition space and three sketches for floor plans.
AP180.S1.2000.PR02
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This project series documents an unrealized proposal for the redesign of the exhibition space for the Pietà Rondanini by Michelangelo at Castello Sforzesco in Milan, Italy. Riva worked on this project in 1999 in collaboration with Alessandro Scandurra for the international design competition organized by the City of Milan. Architect Álvaro Siza won the competition, but his project was never realized. The project is solely recorded through perspective drawings of the interior exhibition space and three sketches for floor plans.
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Date:
2000
2000
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Proposta sistemazione [Redesign proposal] Pietà Rondanini, Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy (2000s)
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AP180.S1.2000.PR02
Description:
This project series documents an unrealized proposal for the redesign of the exhibition space for the Pietà Rondanini by Michelangelo at Castello Sforzesco in Milan, Italy. Riva worked on this project in 1999 in collaboration with Alessandro Scandurra for the international design competition organized by the City of Milan. Architect Álvaro Siza won the competition, but his project was never realized. The project is solely recorded through perspective drawings of the interior exhibition space and three sketches for floor plans.
Proposta sistemazione [Redesign proposal] Pietà Rondanini, Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy (2000s)
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AP180.S1.2000.PR02
Description:
This project series documents an unrealized proposal for the redesign of the exhibition space for the Pietà Rondanini by Michelangelo at Castello Sforzesco in Milan, Italy. Riva worked on this project in 1999 in collaboration with Alessandro Scandurra for the international design competition organized by the City of Milan. Architect Álvaro Siza won the competition, but his project was never realized. The project is solely recorded through perspective drawings of the interior exhibition space and three sketches for floor plans.
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2000
2000
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archives
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Fonds
archives
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Fonds
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Alessandro Poli fonds
Alessandro Poli fonds
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AP148
Synopsis:
The Alessandro Poli fonds documents the work of Italian architect, designer and artist Alessandro Poli. Born in Fiesole in 1941, Poli studied architecture at the University of Florence, and was a member of Superstudio from 1970 to 1972. Poli’s involvement with Superstudio and engaged research on material culture constitute two strong components of his archive.
AP148
Synopsis:
The Alessandro Poli fonds documents the work of Italian architect, designer and artist Alessandro Poli. Born in Fiesole in 1941, Poli studied architecture at the University of Florence, and was a member of Superstudio from 1970 to 1972. Poli’s involvement with Superstudio and engaged research on material culture constitute two strong components of his archive.
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Date:
1963-1996
1963-1996
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Alessandro Poli fonds
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AP148
Synopsis:
The Alessandro Poli fonds documents the work of Italian architect, designer and artist Alessandro Poli. Born in Fiesole in 1941, Poli studied architecture at the University of Florence, and was a member of Superstudio from 1970 to 1972. Poli’s involvement with Superstudio and engaged research on material culture constitute two strong components of his archive.
Alessandro Poli fonds
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AP148
Synopsis:
The Alessandro Poli fonds documents the work of Italian architect, designer and artist Alessandro Poli. Born in Fiesole in 1941, Poli studied architecture at the University of Florence, and was a member of Superstudio from 1970 to 1972. Poli’s involvement with Superstudio and engaged research on material culture constitute two strong components of his archive.
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archives
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Fonds
archives
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Fonds
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1963-1996
1963-1996
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archives
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Fonds
archives
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Fonds
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B.C. Binning fonds
B.C. Binning fonds
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AP069
Synopsis:
The B.C. Binning fonds documents the activities of artist B.C. Binning and the links between his art and architecture. The fonds contains drawings, reprographic copies, photographs and coloured test panels related to five projects, among others, the design of Binning's residence in West Vancouver, British Columbia and the mural for the B.C. Electric Head Office in Vancouver. Material in the fonds was produced between 1941 and 1963.
AP069
Synopsis:
The B.C. Binning fonds documents the activities of artist B.C. Binning and the links between his art and architecture. The fonds contains drawings, reprographic copies, photographs and coloured test panels related to five projects, among others, the design of Binning's residence in West Vancouver, British Columbia and the mural for the B.C. Electric Head Office in Vancouver. Material in the fonds was produced between 1941 and 1963.
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Date:
1941-1963
1941-1963
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B.C. Binning fonds
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AP069
Synopsis:
The B.C. Binning fonds documents the activities of artist B.C. Binning and the links between his art and architecture. The fonds contains drawings, reprographic copies, photographs and coloured test panels related to five projects, among others, the design of Binning's residence in West Vancouver, British Columbia and the mural for the B.C. Electric Head Office in Vancouver. Material in the fonds was produced between 1941 and 1963.
B.C. Binning fonds
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AP069
Synopsis:
The B.C. Binning fonds documents the activities of artist B.C. Binning and the links between his art and architecture. The fonds contains drawings, reprographic copies, photographs and coloured test panels related to five projects, among others, the design of Binning's residence in West Vancouver, British Columbia and the mural for the B.C. Electric Head Office in Vancouver. Material in the fonds was produced between 1941 and 1963.
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archives
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Fonds
archives
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Fonds
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1941-1963
1941-1963
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AP207.S1.2002.PR01
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The project series documents a series of performances entitled "Il Mestiere Dell'Architetto". The first edition was performed by Pettena in Maiano, near Florence in 2002. It consisted of a series of images of Pettena rock climbing that represents the work of the architect "and the role of those who work in the discipline, what is represented here is the need to make choices and at the same time the difficulty of doing so, of taking routes that, while they may appear impassable, are actually the very essence of the artist’s thought and language [...]." [1] Another version was performed in 2004 at the Ex-Meccanotessile complex, in Florence, 2004, and consisted of a series of photographs of a man climbing the interior roof structure of the building. Unlike the 2002 edition of this performance, "not even nature offers its support to those who, despite moving with caution, often find themselves in a situation of impasse." [2] A final version of the performance was created in 2012 by Pettena. The digitally created installation consisted of a gradually fading shape of a climber drawn in leaves that slowly disperse. In this installation, compared to the two previous ones, the architect "seems to find here a solution and ultimate freedom through the final choice of ‘giving in’ to the prevalence of natural environment." [3] The project series contains a sketch and photographs of the 2002 performance, photographs of the 2004 performance, and a drawing for the 2012 performance. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/perf-the-craft-2002/ (last accessed 22 January 2020). [2] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/perf-the-craft-ii-2004/ (last accessed 22 January 2020). [3] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/nat-the-craft-of-the-architect-3-2012/ (last accessed 27 January 2020).
AP207.S1.2002.PR01
Description:
The project series documents a series of performances entitled "Il Mestiere Dell'Architetto". The first edition was performed by Pettena in Maiano, near Florence in 2002. It consisted of a series of images of Pettena rock climbing that represents the work of the architect "and the role of those who work in the discipline, what is represented here is the need to make choices and at the same time the difficulty of doing so, of taking routes that, while they may appear impassable, are actually the very essence of the artist’s thought and language [...]." [1] Another version was performed in 2004 at the Ex-Meccanotessile complex, in Florence, 2004, and consisted of a series of photographs of a man climbing the interior roof structure of the building. Unlike the 2002 edition of this performance, "not even nature offers its support to those who, despite moving with caution, often find themselves in a situation of impasse." [2] A final version of the performance was created in 2012 by Pettena. The digitally created installation consisted of a gradually fading shape of a climber drawn in leaves that slowly disperse. In this installation, compared to the two previous ones, the architect "seems to find here a solution and ultimate freedom through the final choice of ‘giving in’ to the prevalence of natural environment." [3] The project series contains a sketch and photographs of the 2002 performance, photographs of the 2004 performance, and a drawing for the 2012 performance. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/perf-the-craft-2002/ (last accessed 22 January 2020). [2] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/perf-the-craft-ii-2004/ (last accessed 22 January 2020). [3] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/nat-the-craft-of-the-architect-3-2012/ (last accessed 27 January 2020).
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Date:
2002-2015
2002-2015
Title:
Il Mestiere Dell'Architetto [The Craft of the Architect] (2002)
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AP207.S1.2002.PR01
Description:
The project series documents a series of performances entitled "Il Mestiere Dell'Architetto". The first edition was performed by Pettena in Maiano, near Florence in 2002. It consisted of a series of images of Pettena rock climbing that represents the work of the architect "and the role of those who work in the discipline, what is represented here is the need to make choices and at the same time the difficulty of doing so, of taking routes that, while they may appear impassable, are actually the very essence of the artist’s thought and language [...]." [1] Another version was performed in 2004 at the Ex-Meccanotessile complex, in Florence, 2004, and consisted of a series of photographs of a man climbing the interior roof structure of the building. Unlike the 2002 edition of this performance, "not even nature offers its support to those who, despite moving with caution, often find themselves in a situation of impasse." [2] A final version of the performance was created in 2012 by Pettena. The digitally created installation consisted of a gradually fading shape of a climber drawn in leaves that slowly disperse. In this installation, compared to the two previous ones, the architect "seems to find here a solution and ultimate freedom through the final choice of ‘giving in’ to the prevalence of natural environment." [3] The project series contains a sketch and photographs of the 2002 performance, photographs of the 2004 performance, and a drawing for the 2012 performance. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/perf-the-craft-2002/ (last accessed 22 January 2020). [2] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/perf-the-craft-ii-2004/ (last accessed 22 January 2020). [3] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/nat-the-craft-of-the-architect-3-2012/ (last accessed 27 January 2020).
Il Mestiere Dell'Architetto [The Craft of the Architect] (2002)
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AP207.S1.2002.PR01
Description:
The project series documents a series of performances entitled "Il Mestiere Dell'Architetto". The first edition was performed by Pettena in Maiano, near Florence in 2002. It consisted of a series of images of Pettena rock climbing that represents the work of the architect "and the role of those who work in the discipline, what is represented here is the need to make choices and at the same time the difficulty of doing so, of taking routes that, while they may appear impassable, are actually the very essence of the artist’s thought and language [...]." [1] Another version was performed in 2004 at the Ex-Meccanotessile complex, in Florence, 2004, and consisted of a series of photographs of a man climbing the interior roof structure of the building. Unlike the 2002 edition of this performance, "not even nature offers its support to those who, despite moving with caution, often find themselves in a situation of impasse." [2] A final version of the performance was created in 2012 by Pettena. The digitally created installation consisted of a gradually fading shape of a climber drawn in leaves that slowly disperse. In this installation, compared to the two previous ones, the architect "seems to find here a solution and ultimate freedom through the final choice of ‘giving in’ to the prevalence of natural environment." [3] The project series contains a sketch and photographs of the 2002 performance, photographs of the 2004 performance, and a drawing for the 2012 performance. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/perf-the-craft-2002/ (last accessed 22 January 2020). [2] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/perf-the-craft-ii-2004/ (last accessed 22 January 2020). [3] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/nat-the-craft-of-the-architect-3-2012/ (last accessed 27 January 2020).
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2002-2015
2002-2015
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