Project
CI005.S1.1954.PR1
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The Utrecht life insurance company was required to rebuild its company building as part of Witteveen's post-war reconstruction plan, and commissioned Oud to design the new building in 1954. Oud designed an office and department store that featured aluminium panels on the facade. The interior displayed varied artwork, including sculptures and wall hangings designed by Karel Appel. The interior plan also featured double corridors (Taverne et al. 2001, 523-). Project series includes photographs of the facade and of the interior.
1954-1961
De Utrecht (Utrecht Life Insurance Company Building), Rotterdam, Netherlands (1954-1961)
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CI005.S1.1954.PR1
Description:
The Utrecht life insurance company was required to rebuild its company building as part of Witteveen's post-war reconstruction plan, and commissioned Oud to design the new building in 1954. Oud designed an office and department store that featured aluminium panels on the facade. The interior displayed varied artwork, including sculptures and wall hangings designed by Karel Appel. The interior plan also featured double corridors (Taverne et al. 2001, 523-). Project series includes photographs of the facade and of the interior.
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1954-1961
Project
AP056.S1.1991.PR09
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This project series documents an exhibition stand for furniture store Italinteriors at IDEX in Toronto in 1991. IDEX is a Toronto-based exposition for design that takes place annually. The sketches for this project show schemes for the stand, which investigate materials, colours, lighting and shapes for the display area. The project is recorded through these drawings, dating from 1991. The client did not build the exhibition stand as shown. The project number assigned by the office is unknown.
1991
IDEX Exhibition Stand for Italinteriors Furniture Co., Toronto (1991)
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AP056.S1.1991.PR09
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This project series documents an exhibition stand for furniture store Italinteriors at IDEX in Toronto in 1991. IDEX is a Toronto-based exposition for design that takes place annually. The sketches for this project show schemes for the stand, which investigate materials, colours, lighting and shapes for the display area. The project is recorded through these drawings, dating from 1991. The client did not build the exhibition stand as shown. The project number assigned by the office is unknown.
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1991
archives
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Fonds
Ernest Isbell Barott fonds
AP003
Synopsis:
The Ernest Isbell Barott fonds, 1912-1983, documents architect Ernest Isbell Barott’s design and construction of over 380 built projects in Canada. The fonds comprises of materials relating to projects executed by Ernest Isbell Barott during his active years at the firm, 1912-1962, as well as projects exclusively completed by the firm after Barott’s retirement, 1962-1983. Materials in this fonds consist of approximately 11 764 drawings (including reprographic copies), approximately 1795 photographic materials, 8.75 l.m. of textual records, 4 medals, and 1 key.
1912-1983
Ernest Isbell Barott fonds
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AP003
Synopsis:
The Ernest Isbell Barott fonds, 1912-1983, documents architect Ernest Isbell Barott’s design and construction of over 380 built projects in Canada. The fonds comprises of materials relating to projects executed by Ernest Isbell Barott during his active years at the firm, 1912-1962, as well as projects exclusively completed by the firm after Barott’s retirement, 1962-1983. Materials in this fonds consist of approximately 11 764 drawings (including reprographic copies), approximately 1795 photographic materials, 8.75 l.m. of textual records, 4 medals, and 1 key.
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1912-1983
textual records
Receipts
ARCH255528
Description:
18 accordion files with receipts from - Canadian Knife & Saw, Canadian Tire, City of Toronto 7 Highland Ave. (water), Clarence La Fountaine Inc., C.N.C.P Communications, Con Edison (Olympic Towers), consultant fees payable, Cory Coffee service plan, Curry's Art Store, John Cook time charges, Design Services International, Diamond Taxicab, Dominion Saw and Sales, Douglas Elliman (Olympic Towers), Empire Office Equipment, employee advances
1976-1979
Receipts
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ARCH255528
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18 accordion files with receipts from - Canadian Knife & Saw, Canadian Tire, City of Toronto 7 Highland Ave. (water), Clarence La Fountaine Inc., C.N.C.P Communications, Con Edison (Olympic Towers), consultant fees payable, Cory Coffee service plan, Curry's Art Store, John Cook time charges, Design Services International, Diamond Taxicab, Dominion Saw and Sales, Douglas Elliman (Olympic Towers), Empire Office Equipment, employee advances
textual records
1976-1979
PH1980:0657:001-288
Description:
This volume contains 285 photographs on 44 leaves, of designs commissioned by Graham Anderson Probst & White for the decoration of the buildings below. They date from 1927 to 1931, and most bear the approval marks of Mr. Alfred Shaw. Firms identified on the photographs include the Northwestern Terra Cotta Co., Flour City Ornamental Iron Co, and Havlick stone Co. The designs, executed in plaster, were for doorways, panelling, cornices, plaques, ceilings, etc., for: The Morton Building, Chicago The Pittsfield Building, Chicago The Koppers Building 20 Wacker Drive Building (Civic Opera House) Merchandise Mart Northwestern National Bank, Minneapolis, Minn. Marshall Field Store, Oak Park, Illinois. Pennsylvania railroad Office Building, Philadelphia, Pa. Higbee Department Store (location?) and at least one unindentified building. J. Gregg 3/22/70" Note by J. Gregg, dated 3/22/70, typewritten on white paper glued on first page of album
architecture, ornament
1927-1931
Album of architectural ornaments
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PH1980:0657:001-288
Description:
This volume contains 285 photographs on 44 leaves, of designs commissioned by Graham Anderson Probst & White for the decoration of the buildings below. They date from 1927 to 1931, and most bear the approval marks of Mr. Alfred Shaw. Firms identified on the photographs include the Northwestern Terra Cotta Co., Flour City Ornamental Iron Co, and Havlick stone Co. The designs, executed in plaster, were for doorways, panelling, cornices, plaques, ceilings, etc., for: The Morton Building, Chicago The Pittsfield Building, Chicago The Koppers Building 20 Wacker Drive Building (Civic Opera House) Merchandise Mart Northwestern National Bank, Minneapolis, Minn. Marshall Field Store, Oak Park, Illinois. Pennsylvania railroad Office Building, Philadelphia, Pa. Higbee Department Store (location?) and at least one unindentified building. J. Gregg 3/22/70" Note by J. Gregg, dated 3/22/70, typewritten on white paper glued on first page of album
1927-1931
architecture, ornament
Project
The Mart
AP144.S2.D64
Description:
File documents an unrealized project for 107 King's Road, Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom. Cedric Price was hired by clients David Frost and Clive Irving to investigate the feasibility of the existing building and site for the development of a retail store and restaurant, as well as perform a legal and planning search. The drawings include conceptual floor plans and sections and more developed floor plans, sections, and a site plan showing the adjoining property. Material in this file was produced in 1966. File contains design development drawings and textual records.
1966
The Mart
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AP144.S2.D64
Description:
File documents an unrealized project for 107 King's Road, Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom. Cedric Price was hired by clients David Frost and Clive Irving to investigate the feasibility of the existing building and site for the development of a retail store and restaurant, as well as perform a legal and planning search. The drawings include conceptual floor plans and sections and more developed floor plans, sections, and a site plan showing the adjoining property. Material in this file was produced in 1966. File contains design development drawings and textual records.
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1966
Project
AP178.S1.1994.PR03
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This project series documents the Aparcamento de la Salle in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 46/90. The office assigned the date 1994 for this project. The site was located near the Calexio de La Salle, the Galician Centre of Contemporary Art, and the Santo Domingo de Bonaval Garden. The parking lot was intended to be two or three stories, including between 235 and 359 parking spaces. The project was not realized. Documenting this project are photographs of the model.
1994
Aparcamento de la Salle [La Salle parking lot], Santiago de Compostela, Spain (1994)
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AP178.S1.1994.PR03
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This project series documents the Aparcamento de la Salle in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 46/90. The office assigned the date 1994 for this project. The site was located near the Calexio de La Salle, the Galician Centre of Contemporary Art, and the Santo Domingo de Bonaval Garden. The parking lot was intended to be two or three stories, including between 235 and 359 parking spaces. The project was not realized. Documenting this project are photographs of the model.
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1994
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AP178.S1.1969.PR01
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This project series documents the renovations for the "Mic Mac" store. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 36/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 124. The office assigned the dates 1969-1970 for this project. Modifications were made to the façade, clerestory and lettering. The project was built, but has since been demolished. Drawings include sketches and details. Some textual materials can be found in file AP178.S1.1966.PR01.002, also described in this fonds. These include a small amount of correspondence and documentation.
1969-1970
Loja "Mic Mac" ["Mic Mac" store], Porto (1969-1970)
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AP178.S1.1969.PR01
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This project series documents the renovations for the "Mic Mac" store. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 36/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 124. The office assigned the dates 1969-1970 for this project. Modifications were made to the façade, clerestory and lettering. The project was built, but has since been demolished. Drawings include sketches and details. Some textual materials can be found in file AP178.S1.1966.PR01.002, also described in this fonds. These include a small amount of correspondence and documentation.
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1969-1970
Project
AP075.S1.2014.PR02
Description:
Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's work as consulting landscape architect for the landscape design of Zonda Ellis studio and store in shopping district of South Granville in Vancouver, British Columbia. Oberlander worked on this project from 2014-2017 with Enns Gauthier Landscape Architects. It was completed in 2017. The project consists in designing upper decks for the four-storey building that includes a commercial and residential space for textile artist and fashion designer Zonda Ellis. The project series contains working drawings landscape master plan and planting plans, and also reference construction plans. The project is also documented through proposals and presentations by landscape architects, documentation and correspondence with landscape architects.
2014-2017
Zonda Nellis studio and store, Vancouver, British Columbia (2014)
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AP075.S1.2014.PR02
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's work as consulting landscape architect for the landscape design of Zonda Ellis studio and store in shopping district of South Granville in Vancouver, British Columbia. Oberlander worked on this project from 2014-2017 with Enns Gauthier Landscape Architects. It was completed in 2017. The project consists in designing upper decks for the four-storey building that includes a commercial and residential space for textile artist and fashion designer Zonda Ellis. The project series contains working drawings landscape master plan and planting plans, and also reference construction plans. The project is also documented through proposals and presentations by landscape architects, documentation and correspondence with landscape architects.
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2014-2017
DR1988:0437:005
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is set against the courtyard wall of the Palazzo Colonna. The macchina is three stories in height: the basement level is attached to the wall of the Palazzo Colonna and includes three depictions of military scenes. The second level contains an inscription dedicated to Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, which is flanked by statues of Hercules and Minerva. The top level includes a statue of Atlas carrying the globe surmounted by the imperial eagle.
temporary architecture
printed 1731
Etching of Michetti's design for the "prima macchina" of 1731
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DR1988:0437:005
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is set against the courtyard wall of the Palazzo Colonna. The macchina is three stories in height: the basement level is attached to the wall of the Palazzo Colonna and includes three depictions of military scenes. The second level contains an inscription dedicated to Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor, which is flanked by statues of Hercules and Minerva. The top level includes a statue of Atlas carrying the globe surmounted by the imperial eagle.
temporary architecture