ARCH400644
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Signed Alessandro Poli-Superstudio.
1970-1971
Autostrada con sinusoide di energia [Highway with sine wave of energy] for Architettura Interplanetaria [Interplanetary Architecture]
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ARCH400644
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Signed Alessandro Poli-Superstudio.
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Architecture + Nature (2011)
AP207.S1.2011.PR02
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The project series documents the filmed performance "Architecture + Nature" produced by Pettena in 2011. The performance consists of the word "architecture" written in the sand slowly being erased by the movement of the waves. "The sea breaks slowly on the sandy beach... On it architecture stays. And the sea and its waves break with slow, constant, inexorable movements, like a bewitching, continual, eternal melody... And gradually architecture is dematerialized [...]." [1] The project series contains a video of the performance, a drawing, and six film stills. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/ff-architecture-nature-2011-1/ (last accessed 23 January 2020)
2011-2017
Architecture + Nature (2011)
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AP207.S1.2011.PR02
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The project series documents the filmed performance "Architecture + Nature" produced by Pettena in 2011. The performance consists of the word "architecture" written in the sand slowly being erased by the movement of the waves. "The sea breaks slowly on the sandy beach... On it architecture stays. And the sea and its waves break with slow, constant, inexorable movements, like a bewitching, continual, eternal melody... And gradually architecture is dematerialized [...]." [1] The project series contains a video of the performance, a drawing, and six film stills. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/ff-architecture-nature-2011-1/ (last accessed 23 January 2020)
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2011-2017
textual records
Press clippings of Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's projects and her nomination to the Order of Canada
AP075.S3.SS2.033
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Newspaper clipping of August 31, 2002. "Philanthropist honoured by architects." Features Phyllis Lambert, Cornelia Oberlander, and Arthur Erickson and newspaper clipping of July 24, 2006. "A Field Waves on the Vancouver Skyline." Features Cornelia Oberlander and the Vancouver Public Library roof.
2002-2006
Press clippings of Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's projects and her nomination to the Order of Canada
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AP075.S3.SS2.033
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Newspaper clipping of August 31, 2002. "Philanthropist honoured by architects." Features Phyllis Lambert, Cornelia Oberlander, and Arthur Erickson and newspaper clipping of July 24, 2006. "A Field Waves on the Vancouver Skyline." Features Cornelia Oberlander and the Vancouver Public Library roof.
textual records
2002-2006
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AP178.S1.1983.PR08
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This project series documents the Plano de Expansão da Cidade de Macau (Areia P. e Porto E.) in Macau, China. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 16/80. The office assigned the date 1982 to this project. Macau is a Chinese-Portuguese peninsula near the Pear River Delta on the south coast of China. After 1950, the speedy industrial growth caused massive waves of immigration and created housing problems. Macau's governement wanted to reorganize the urban landscape in order to readapt the territory to the economic and political realities. Siza was hired by the P&T Group as part of a team of specialist-consultants to rethink the districts of Areia Preta and Porto Exterior. A first proposal was submitted in 1984. The proposed plans were accepted by the authorities years later, but never realized due to the construction of hotels and casinos instead of housing. Documenting this project are studies, plans and project site plans. Textual materials include project documentation and correspondence. Photographic materials document the models and project site. These materials date from 1981-2012.
1981-2012
Plano de Expansão da Cidade de Macau (Areia P. e Porto E.) [Macau City expansion plan], Macau, China (1982)
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AP178.S1.1983.PR08
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This project series documents the Plano de Expansão da Cidade de Macau (Areia P. e Porto E.) in Macau, China. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 16/80. The office assigned the date 1982 to this project. Macau is a Chinese-Portuguese peninsula near the Pear River Delta on the south coast of China. After 1950, the speedy industrial growth caused massive waves of immigration and created housing problems. Macau's governement wanted to reorganize the urban landscape in order to readapt the territory to the economic and political realities. Siza was hired by the P&T Group as part of a team of specialist-consultants to rethink the districts of Areia Preta and Porto Exterior. A first proposal was submitted in 1984. The proposed plans were accepted by the authorities years later, but never realized due to the construction of hotels and casinos instead of housing. Documenting this project are studies, plans and project site plans. Textual materials include project documentation and correspondence. Photographic materials document the models and project site. These materials date from 1981-2012.
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1981-2012
drawings, textual records
ARCH270165
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"Thickness of materials", "Double layered surfaces", "Curve/fold", "Initial attempts to describe curved, double accordion folded surfaces", "Wave profile"
1988?
Variations & details for folding structure #1
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"Thickness of materials", "Double layered surfaces", "Curve/fold", "Initial attempts to describe curved, double accordion folded surfaces", "Wave profile"
drawings, textual records
1988?
graphic materials
ARCH153789
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Various posters advertising IAUS related programming and publications: Oppositions, nos 5, 6, 7, 8; 1975 (2) Oppositions Books, [no date] (2) A New Wave of Japanese Architecture; September 25 to November 14, 1978 (2) A New Wave of Austrian Architecture; March 24 to May 19, 1980 (2) The Advanced Studio Workshop: '80/'81 (2)
1975-1981
Various posters advertising IAUS related programming and publications
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ARCH153789
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Various posters advertising IAUS related programming and publications: Oppositions, nos 5, 6, 7, 8; 1975 (2) Oppositions Books, [no date] (2) A New Wave of Japanese Architecture; September 25 to November 14, 1978 (2) A New Wave of Austrian Architecture; March 24 to May 19, 1980 (2) The Advanced Studio Workshop: '80/'81 (2)
graphic materials
1975-1981
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AP075.S1.2007.PR02
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's work for the renewal of Robson Square in Vancouver. This project series concerns work on Robson Square grounds starting from the mid 2000s to early 2010s to which Oberlander participated as landscape architect or consultaing landscape architect. Oberlander worked with Arthur Erickson on the earliest revitalisation projects, but also with other architectural firms, including Grout McTavish Architects. It includes revitisation works, such as sunken plaza revitalization, the Nelson Street Plaza revitalisation, addition of a 'grass wave' or a mound in 2008 for the North Plaza, renovations for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Ice Rink Expansion and Revitalisation of Ice Rink Plaza. The project series contains predominantly textual records, including correspondence with client, architects, consultants and contractors, specifications, including landscape specifications, minutes of projects meetings, inspections reports and press clippings and articles on the revitalisation projects. The project is also documented through landscape drawings, such as planting plans, irrigation and grading plans, landscape sections, and details for planters. It also includes sets of building plans used as reference and digital photographs of planting and landscape maintenance. Project series comprises documents related to the preservation of Robson Square, including documentation, articles and clippings, and correspondence.
1994-2016
Robson Square Renewal, Vancouver, British Columbia (2007)
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AP075.S1.2007.PR02
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's work for the renewal of Robson Square in Vancouver. This project series concerns work on Robson Square grounds starting from the mid 2000s to early 2010s to which Oberlander participated as landscape architect or consultaing landscape architect. Oberlander worked with Arthur Erickson on the earliest revitalisation projects, but also with other architectural firms, including Grout McTavish Architects. It includes revitisation works, such as sunken plaza revitalization, the Nelson Street Plaza revitalisation, addition of a 'grass wave' or a mound in 2008 for the North Plaza, renovations for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Ice Rink Expansion and Revitalisation of Ice Rink Plaza. The project series contains predominantly textual records, including correspondence with client, architects, consultants and contractors, specifications, including landscape specifications, minutes of projects meetings, inspections reports and press clippings and articles on the revitalisation projects. The project is also documented through landscape drawings, such as planting plans, irrigation and grading plans, landscape sections, and details for planters. It also includes sets of building plans used as reference and digital photographs of planting and landscape maintenance. Project series comprises documents related to the preservation of Robson Square, including documentation, articles and clippings, and correspondence.
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1994-2016
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AP178.S1.1968.PR02
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This project series documents the Edifício de Escritórios na Av. D. Afonso Henriques, in Porto, also referred to as Avenida da Ponte I. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 31/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 121. The office assigned the dates 1968-1974 for this project. The Edifício de Escritórios na Av. D. Afonso Henriques consisted of a building with offices, stores, and parking. Located on a historic site, the intention for the Edifício de Escritórios was to integrate the building into the existing urban landscape. The building was never realized. This project was done in relation to the Arranjo Urbanístico para a Av. D. Afonso Henriques, which was an urban renewal program in Porto. In the 1940s, waves of demolition in the old town created a rupture with the remaining buildings, including the Porto Cathedral. Since the 1950s, there have been several studies and proposals to revitalize this part of the city. Siza’s plan was the first to be accepted by the city council in 1968. Please see project series AP178.S1.1968.PR03, also described in this fonds, for further documentation. Siza also proposed a new design in 2001 for the site across the avenue from this one, known as Avenida da Ponte II. This included a museum, library, stores, parking, and houses. This project related to the building Casa Dos 24 Fernando Távora. The scheme was not realized. Documenting this project series are drawings, photographic materials and textual documentation. Among the drawings are plans, profiles, elevations, sections, cadastral maps and working details. Photographic materials document the model, site and residents of the neighborhood. Textual materials include project documentation, as well as correspondence with the city of Porto and suppliers. Note that materials related to the Arranjo Urbanístico para a Av. D. Afonso Henriques (project series AP178.S1.1968.PR03 in this fonds) are also found among these materials.
1968-1981
Edifício de Escritórios na Av. D. Afonso Henriques, Avenida da Ponte [Office building, Av. D. Afonso Henriques], Porto, Portugal (1968-1981)
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AP178.S1.1968.PR02
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This project series documents the Edifício de Escritórios na Av. D. Afonso Henriques, in Porto, also referred to as Avenida da Ponte I. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 31/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 121. The office assigned the dates 1968-1974 for this project. The Edifício de Escritórios na Av. D. Afonso Henriques consisted of a building with offices, stores, and parking. Located on a historic site, the intention for the Edifício de Escritórios was to integrate the building into the existing urban landscape. The building was never realized. This project was done in relation to the Arranjo Urbanístico para a Av. D. Afonso Henriques, which was an urban renewal program in Porto. In the 1940s, waves of demolition in the old town created a rupture with the remaining buildings, including the Porto Cathedral. Since the 1950s, there have been several studies and proposals to revitalize this part of the city. Siza’s plan was the first to be accepted by the city council in 1968. Please see project series AP178.S1.1968.PR03, also described in this fonds, for further documentation. Siza also proposed a new design in 2001 for the site across the avenue from this one, known as Avenida da Ponte II. This included a museum, library, stores, parking, and houses. This project related to the building Casa Dos 24 Fernando Távora. The scheme was not realized. Documenting this project series are drawings, photographic materials and textual documentation. Among the drawings are plans, profiles, elevations, sections, cadastral maps and working details. Photographic materials document the model, site and residents of the neighborhood. Textual materials include project documentation, as well as correspondence with the city of Porto and suppliers. Note that materials related to the Arranjo Urbanístico para a Av. D. Afonso Henriques (project series AP178.S1.1968.PR03 in this fonds) are also found among these materials.
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1968-1981
Learning from... Cairo
Nasser Rabbat challenges the traditional framing strategies of East vs. West or traditional vs. modern, focusing instead on the dialectical relationship of modernity and history in the making of contemporary Cairo. Shaped by distinct waves of modernity from the colonial Napoleonic invasion of 1789 to the revolution and independence in 1952, the city responded with layers(...)
Paul-Desmarais Theatre
15 September 2011 , 7pm
Learning from... Cairo
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Nasser Rabbat challenges the traditional framing strategies of East vs. West or traditional vs. modern, focusing instead on the dialectical relationship of modernity and history in the making of contemporary Cairo. Shaped by distinct waves of modernity from the colonial Napoleonic invasion of 1789 to the revolution and independence in 1952, the city responded with layers(...)
Paul-Desmarais Theatre
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New Documentary
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15 May 2023