Inside the Sponge
Simmons Hall is an award-winning university dormitory designed by architect Steven Holl on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus in Cambridge. Inspired by the sea sponge and the concept of porosity, the building is radical in structure and ambitious in its program to encourage social interaction. Inside the Sponge is an investigation of Simmons Hall from(...)
Octagonal gallery
10 August 2006 to 19 November 2006
Inside the Sponge
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Simmons Hall is an award-winning university dormitory designed by architect Steven Holl on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus in Cambridge. Inspired by the sea sponge and the concept of porosity, the building is radical in structure and ambitious in its program to encourage social interaction. Inside the Sponge is an investigation of Simmons Hall from(...)
Octagonal gallery
ARCH276922
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Group contains framed certificates and a plate award . Includes The Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia Awards of Merit for the Graham Residence (1966) and Simon Fraser University (1966); Arthur Erickson's membership certificate to the Ontario Association of Architects (1969); Governor General's Media for Robson Square (1982); Certificate from the Royal Architectural Insitute of Canada acknowledging Arthur Erickson's contribution to the Festiable of Architecture (Montreal, June 19-21, 1997); Vancouver Arts Awards honouring achievement and promise of Arthur Erickson (2004); The President's 40th Anniversary Award for Simon Fraser University Campus (June 9, 2006).
1966-2006
Various certificates and awards
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ARCH276922
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Group contains framed certificates and a plate award . Includes The Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia Awards of Merit for the Graham Residence (1966) and Simon Fraser University (1966); Arthur Erickson's membership certificate to the Ontario Association of Architects (1969); Governor General's Media for Robson Square (1982); Certificate from the Royal Architectural Insitute of Canada acknowledging Arthur Erickson's contribution to the Festiable of Architecture (Montreal, June 19-21, 1997); Vancouver Arts Awards honouring achievement and promise of Arthur Erickson (2004); The President's 40th Anniversary Award for Simon Fraser University Campus (June 9, 2006).
1966-2006
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Architectural projects
AP180.S1
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This series documents the architectural projects of Umberto Riva from the 1960s to the mid-2000s. Most of these projects were undertaken for sites in Italy, with the exception of Apartment Mieli (1994) in the United States and a project for a new settlement in the Oued Touil valley, Algeria (1980). The series contains original drawings and some reprographic copies for various private residences, such as Casa Frea (1983) and Casa Insinga (1987) in Milan. Riva's projects for industrial buildings are also represented, for example his work for the thermoelectric power plant Centrale Edison in Torviscosa, Italy (2003). Also documented are Riva's designs for public spaces, such as his work for the Piazza San Nazaro (1989) in Milan and proposals for the redevelopment of historical neighbourhoods in Otranto (1987) and in Binago (1988), as well as designs for shops and private entreprises. Furthermore, this series contains materials related to redesigns for gallery spaces, such as redesigns for the Centro Palladio in Vicenza (1999) and the Palazzo dell'Arte in Milan (1995). Projects for exhibition installations by Riva are arranged in series AP180.S3.
1960-2007
Architectural projects
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AP180.S1
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This series documents the architectural projects of Umberto Riva from the 1960s to the mid-2000s. Most of these projects were undertaken for sites in Italy, with the exception of Apartment Mieli (1994) in the United States and a project for a new settlement in the Oued Touil valley, Algeria (1980). The series contains original drawings and some reprographic copies for various private residences, such as Casa Frea (1983) and Casa Insinga (1987) in Milan. Riva's projects for industrial buildings are also represented, for example his work for the thermoelectric power plant Centrale Edison in Torviscosa, Italy (2003). Also documented are Riva's designs for public spaces, such as his work for the Piazza San Nazaro (1989) in Milan and proposals for the redevelopment of historical neighbourhoods in Otranto (1987) and in Binago (1988), as well as designs for shops and private entreprises. Furthermore, this series contains materials related to redesigns for gallery spaces, such as redesigns for the Centro Palladio in Vicenza (1999) and the Palazzo dell'Arte in Milan (1995). Projects for exhibition installations by Riva are arranged in series AP180.S3.
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1960-2007
photographs
ARCH275250
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Labeled, "Promotion Project Slides M-Z." Includes photographic materials for: Madinah Residential Complex and Shopping Mall, Mangaf Beach, Metrorail Stations, Los Angeles, Marriot Hotel Warner Center, New Westminster Quay, Red Deer Arts Centre, Prince Sulaiman Courts, Pudget Sound Residence, Roy Thompson Hall, Saskatoon City Hospital, Sawaber Housing Development, Shanghai Culture and Arts Centre, Shannon Mews,Tanjung Batu Coastal Reserve, Teck Mining Group offices, 1301 West Georgia, Vancouver, 1300 West Pender, Vancouver, Tuntex Brisbane, Ulukelang, Malaysia, Water Garden Condominiums, North York, Village Lake Louise, Watiah Housing, Kuwait City, Yorkdale Subway Station and West Seattle freeway study.
ca. 1977-1989
Photographic documentation for various projects
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ARCH275250
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Labeled, "Promotion Project Slides M-Z." Includes photographic materials for: Madinah Residential Complex and Shopping Mall, Mangaf Beach, Metrorail Stations, Los Angeles, Marriot Hotel Warner Center, New Westminster Quay, Red Deer Arts Centre, Prince Sulaiman Courts, Pudget Sound Residence, Roy Thompson Hall, Saskatoon City Hospital, Sawaber Housing Development, Shanghai Culture and Arts Centre, Shannon Mews,Tanjung Batu Coastal Reserve, Teck Mining Group offices, 1301 West Georgia, Vancouver, 1300 West Pender, Vancouver, Tuntex Brisbane, Ulukelang, Malaysia, Water Garden Condominiums, North York, Village Lake Louise, Watiah Housing, Kuwait City, Yorkdale Subway Station and West Seattle freeway study.
photographs
ca. 1977-1989
photographs
ARCH275367
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Binder containing presentation slides for various Arthur Erickson Architects projects in the Middle East including: Fintas Town Centre, Air Defence Headquarters, Saudi Arabia, Islamic University of Medinah residences, King Abdul Aziz University, SANCST Science Halls, Kuwait Waterfront Project, Ministry of Oil Headquarters, Kuwait. Includes some unidentified projects.
ca. 1977-1995
Presentation slides for various Arthur Erickson Architects projects in the Middle East
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ARCH275367
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Binder containing presentation slides for various Arthur Erickson Architects projects in the Middle East including: Fintas Town Centre, Air Defence Headquarters, Saudi Arabia, Islamic University of Medinah residences, King Abdul Aziz University, SANCST Science Halls, Kuwait Waterfront Project, Ministry of Oil Headquarters, Kuwait. Includes some unidentified projects.
photographs
ca. 1977-1995
ARCH273878
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Awards and Honours to Arthur Erickson and Erickson/Massey Architects, including: - Award of Commendation, The Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, to Erickson/Massey Architects for Smith Residence, Vancouver, B.C. - Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, Simon Fraser University, granted to Arthur Erickson (26 May 1973) - Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, The University of Lethbridge, granted to Arthur Erickson (11 September 1981) - Académie d'Architecture Gold Medal, to Arthur Erickson, Paris (25 June 1984) - E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement, to Arthur Erickson, Arthur Erickson Architectual Corporation in appreciation for serving on the 1997 Recognition Council (14 June 1997).
1973-1997
Various awards and Honours to Arthur Erickson and Erickson/Massey Architects
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ARCH273878
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Awards and Honours to Arthur Erickson and Erickson/Massey Architects, including: - Award of Commendation, The Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia, to Erickson/Massey Architects for Smith Residence, Vancouver, B.C. - Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, Simon Fraser University, granted to Arthur Erickson (26 May 1973) - Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, The University of Lethbridge, granted to Arthur Erickson (11 September 1981) - Académie d'Architecture Gold Medal, to Arthur Erickson, Paris (25 June 1984) - E. Donnall Thomas Medal of Achievement, to Arthur Erickson, Arthur Erickson Architectual Corporation in appreciation for serving on the 1997 Recognition Council (14 June 1997).
1973-1997
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AP052
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The Charbonneau et Charbonneau architectes fonds, 1907-1981, documents the built projects of Québec architectural firm Charbonneau et Charbonneau, architectes. The 145 projects that are represented in this fonds are divided by the works of Audet et Charbonneau, architectes (1913-1917); René Charbonneau, architecte (1918-1945); Charbonneau et Charbonneau, architectes (1945-1969); and Gérard Charbonneau, architecte (1969-1979). Materials in this fonds consist of 3135 drawings (including reprographic copies), 51 textual records and 3 photographs.
1907-1981
Charbonneau et Charbonneau architectes fonds
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AP052
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The Charbonneau et Charbonneau architectes fonds, 1907-1981, documents the built projects of Québec architectural firm Charbonneau et Charbonneau, architectes. The 145 projects that are represented in this fonds are divided by the works of Audet et Charbonneau, architectes (1913-1917); René Charbonneau, architecte (1918-1945); Charbonneau et Charbonneau, architectes (1945-1969); and Gérard Charbonneau, architecte (1969-1979). Materials in this fonds consist of 3135 drawings (including reprographic copies), 51 textual records and 3 photographs.
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1907-1981
PH1990:0324.01-.05
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- This set is comprised of 5 portfolios, each containing 31 photographs, except for volume 1, which contains 30 photographs, and volume 5, which contains 33 photographs. The portfolios consist of boxes made from brown cloth-covered boards with brown leather-covered spines. There are gold gilt inscriptions, the including volume numbers, on the spines of each portfolio. The interiors of the boxes are lined with grey paper. The photographs are mounted in mats made of white paper and cardboard. Most of the photographs have graphite inscriptions on the verso listing the name of the residence shown and sometimes the name of the architect or interior designer.
architecture, interior design
between ca. 1867 and 1890
Set of 5 portfolios, containing 155 photographs of residential architecture, by Bedford Lemere & Co., England, United Kingdom
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PH1990:0324.01-.05
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- This set is comprised of 5 portfolios, each containing 31 photographs, except for volume 1, which contains 30 photographs, and volume 5, which contains 33 photographs. The portfolios consist of boxes made from brown cloth-covered boards with brown leather-covered spines. There are gold gilt inscriptions, the including volume numbers, on the spines of each portfolio. The interiors of the boxes are lined with grey paper. The photographs are mounted in mats made of white paper and cardboard. Most of the photographs have graphite inscriptions on the verso listing the name of the residence shown and sometimes the name of the architect or interior designer.
between ca. 1867 and 1890
architecture, interior design
textual records
AP140.S2.SS4.D7.P4
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three groups of undated lecture notes, possibly 3 drafts of the same notes, discussing James Stirling, Stirling and Gowan and James Stirling (Firm) projects including Leicester University Engineering Building; Housing redevelopment in Avenham, Preston; Students' residences, University of St. Andrews; Flats at Ham Common; Children's Home, Putney; and an unidentified project in Frogmore
Three groups of undated lecture notes, possibly 3 drafts of the same notes
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AP140.S2.SS4.D7.P4
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three groups of undated lecture notes, possibly 3 drafts of the same notes, discussing James Stirling, Stirling and Gowan and James Stirling (Firm) projects including Leicester University Engineering Building; Housing redevelopment in Avenham, Preston; Students' residences, University of St. Andrews; Flats at Ham Common; Children's Home, Putney; and an unidentified project in Frogmore
textual records
photographs
AP140.S2.SS1.D28.P15
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views of working and publication drawings, as well as views of drawings (not otherwise present in the project documents), including working drawings and design development and presentation drawings for the earlier phase of the planning of the residences; also views of the building site and of the exterior and interior of the completed building; includes one colour transparency showing the completed building
Views of working and publication drawings
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AP140.S2.SS1.D28.P15
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views of working and publication drawings, as well as views of drawings (not otherwise present in the project documents), including working drawings and design development and presentation drawings for the earlier phase of the planning of the residences; also views of the building site and of the exterior and interior of the completed building; includes one colour transparency showing the completed building
photographs