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Weaving Modernity and Tradition
Abigail Duke explores the architecture of Arc Frank Mbanefo
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AP178.S1.1960.PR02
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This project series documents the Refeitório da Refinaria Angola in Matosinhos, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 3/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 101. The office assigned the date 1960 for this project. The project included an extension to the cafeteria, changing rooms, and bathrooms. Documenting this project are sketches, plans, elevations, and details, as well as correspondence, project documentation and slides showing the interior.
1960-1962
Refeitório da Refinaria Angola [Angola Oil Refinery Cafeteria], Matosinhos, Portugal (1960-1962)
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AP178.S1.1960.PR02
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This project series documents the Refeitório da Refinaria Angola in Matosinhos, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 3/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 101. The office assigned the date 1960 for this project. The project included an extension to the cafeteria, changing rooms, and bathrooms. Documenting this project are sketches, plans, elevations, and details, as well as correspondence, project documentation and slides showing the interior.
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1960-1962
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AP178.S1.1965.PR03
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This project series documents the built addition of a restaurant to the Piscina de Marés in Leça da Palmeira, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 19/60. The office assigned the date 1965 to this project. The project is documented through photographic materials and drawings. Photographic materials found in the project series for the Piscina de Marés (AP178.S1.1961.PR02) should also be consulted for other relevant materials.
1965
Restaurante da Piscina de Marés [Ocean swimming pool restaurant], Leça da Palmeira, Matosinhos, Portugal (1965)
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AP178.S1.1965.PR03
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This project series documents the built addition of a restaurant to the Piscina de Marés in Leça da Palmeira, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 19/60. The office assigned the date 1965 to this project. The project is documented through photographic materials and drawings. Photographic materials found in the project series for the Piscina de Marés (AP178.S1.1961.PR02) should also be consulted for other relevant materials.
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1965
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AP178.S1.1979.PR05
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This project series documents the Plano de pormenor de Ofir in Esposende, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 54/70. The office assigned the date 1979 to this project. The Plano de pormenor de Ofir was an urban plan study for the area between Ofir, Fão, and Apúlia, commissioned by the Câmara Municipal de Esposende. Documenting this project are wall details and textual materials, including project documentation and correspondence.
1979-1981
Plano de pormenor de Ofir [Detail plan for Ofir], Esposende, Portugal (1979)
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AP178.S1.1979.PR05
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This project series documents the Plano de pormenor de Ofir in Esposende, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 54/70. The office assigned the date 1979 to this project. The Plano de pormenor de Ofir was an urban plan study for the area between Ofir, Fão, and Apúlia, commissioned by the Câmara Municipal de Esposende. Documenting this project are wall details and textual materials, including project documentation and correspondence.
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1979-1981
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AP178.S1.1969.PR02
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This project series document the Borges & Irmão bank in Vila do Conde, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 37/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 125. The office assigned the dates 1969-1974 for this project. The project files document the remodeling of the Bank Borges & Irmão, known in documentation as the Agência de Vila do Conde. Located in the historic part of Vila do Conde, this project included modifications to the facade, interior design, an extension, as well as electrical and mechanical work. The project was never realized. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, and plans. Photographs, negatives, and slides document the site. Textual documentation includes project documentation and correspondence with Borges & Irmão bank. It is important to note that there are two projects related to the Borges & Irmão bank. The office's archives identified these projects as Borges & Irmão bank I, restoration project (see project series AP178.S1.1977.PR02 in this fonds) and Borges & Irmão bank II (project series AP178.S1.1978.PR01 in this fonds).
1969-1975
Banco Borges & Irmão [Borges & Irmão bank], Vila do Conde, Portugal (1969-1975)
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AP178.S1.1969.PR02
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This project series document the Borges & Irmão bank in Vila do Conde, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 37/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 125. The office assigned the dates 1969-1974 for this project. The project files document the remodeling of the Bank Borges & Irmão, known in documentation as the Agência de Vila do Conde. Located in the historic part of Vila do Conde, this project included modifications to the facade, interior design, an extension, as well as electrical and mechanical work. The project was never realized. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, and plans. Photographs, negatives, and slides document the site. Textual documentation includes project documentation and correspondence with Borges & Irmão bank. It is important to note that there are two projects related to the Borges & Irmão bank. The office's archives identified these projects as Borges & Irmão bank I, restoration project (see project series AP178.S1.1977.PR02 in this fonds) and Borges & Irmão bank II (project series AP178.S1.1978.PR01 in this fonds).
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1969-1975
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John C. Parkin fonds
AP018
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The John C. Parkin fonds documents the professional career of Toronto-based architect John C. Parkin (1922-1988) at his firms John B. Parkin Associates and Parkin Architects Planners. Most materials in this fonds record 347 architectural projects covering the years 1947-1987. John C. Parkin’s professional involvement in the arts and architecture, his firms’ activities, and his professional achievements are also recorded.
1929-1987
John C. Parkin fonds
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AP018
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The John C. Parkin fonds documents the professional career of Toronto-based architect John C. Parkin (1922-1988) at his firms John B. Parkin Associates and Parkin Architects Planners. Most materials in this fonds record 347 architectural projects covering the years 1947-1987. John C. Parkin’s professional involvement in the arts and architecture, his firms’ activities, and his professional achievements are also recorded.
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1929-1987
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AP178.S1.1974.PR01
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This project series documents the Alcino Cardoso house in Porto, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 23/70. The office assigned the date 1974 to this project. The house was commissioned by an employee of the Pinto & Sotto Mayor bank. This project was not in the initial project list provided by the office. The office assembled documentation and added it to the list of projects. The project was not realized. Documenting this project are sketches and studies.
1974
Casa Alcino Cardoso [Alcino Cardoso house], Porto, Portugal (1974)
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AP178.S1.1974.PR01
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This project series documents the Alcino Cardoso house in Porto, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 23/70. The office assigned the date 1974 to this project. The house was commissioned by an employee of the Pinto & Sotto Mayor bank. This project was not in the initial project list provided by the office. The office assembled documentation and added it to the list of projects. The project was not realized. Documenting this project are sketches and studies.
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1974
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AP178.S1.1988.PR04
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This project series documents the Complexo Desportivo in Vilanova de Arousa, Spain. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 55/80. The office assigned the date 1988 to this project. The project files document the architectural proprosal for a sports complex in Spain. The project was not built. Documenting this project are studies and plans. Textual materials include a small amount of project documentation and correspondence. Photographic materials document the model and drawings.
1988-1989
Complexo Desportivo de Vilanova de Arousa, [Vilanova de Arousa Sport complex], Vilanova de Arousa, Spain (1988)
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AP178.S1.1988.PR04
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This project series documents the Complexo Desportivo in Vilanova de Arousa, Spain. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 55/80. The office assigned the date 1988 to this project. The project files document the architectural proprosal for a sports complex in Spain. The project was not built. Documenting this project are studies and plans. Textual materials include a small amount of project documentation and correspondence. Photographic materials document the model and drawings.
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1988-1989
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AP178.S1.1990.PR08
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This project series documents the Habitações e Comércio EURO Centre in Porto, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 17/90. The office assigned the date 1990 to this project. The project, commissioned by client Fercopor, was for a building to be located on on Av. da Boavista that would contain office spaces and dwellings. The project was not realized. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, profiles and site plans, as well as project documentation.
1990-1992
Habitações e Comércio EURO Centre [EURO Centre], Porto, Portugal (1990)
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AP178.S1.1990.PR08
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This project series documents the Habitações e Comércio EURO Centre in Porto, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 17/90. The office assigned the date 1990 to this project. The project, commissioned by client Fercopor, was for a building to be located on on Av. da Boavista that would contain office spaces and dwellings. The project was not realized. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, profiles and site plans, as well as project documentation.
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1990-1992