Architect James Frazer Stirling’s work has resisted characterization because of its radical shifts in influence, named by others as prewar modernism to Neoclassicism, Rationalism and Brutalism to Postmodernism. But the continuity of his thinking emerges through the quantity and variety of material in the James Stirling/Michael Wilford Archive, a tool for understanding an(...)
Main galleries
16 May 2012 to 14 October 2012
Notes from the Archive: James Frazer Stirling
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Architect James Frazer Stirling’s work has resisted characterization because of its radical shifts in influence, named by others as prewar modernism to Neoclassicism, Rationalism and Brutalism to Postmodernism. But the continuity of his thinking emerges through the quantity and variety of material in the James Stirling/Michael Wilford Archive, a tool for understanding an(...)
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AP143.S4.D22
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File documents the executed project for the Wexner Center for the Visual Arts, Columbus, Ohio. Material in this file was produced between 1977 and 1989. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, working drawings, competition drawings, presentation drawings, record drawings, reference drawings, publication drawings, photographic material, reference drawings, CD-Rs, textual records, and a model. Textual records include conceptual drawings, some by Eisenman (DR1994:0149:001-1138). Design development drawings and final working drawings are organized chronologically: 1983 (DR1994:0149:1139-1140), 1984 (DR1994:00149:1141-1294), 1985 (DR1994:00149:1295-1542), 1986 (DR1994:0149:1543-1577), 1988 (DR1994:0149:1578-1582), and 1989 (DR1994:0149:1583-1642). Competition drawings include original drawings (DR1994:0149:1643-1662) and KC5 negatives (DR1994:0149:1670-1754) used to produce the final presentation panels (DR1994:0149:1755-1756). Lithographs DR1994:0149:1757-1774 were used as presentation drawings. Reference drawings include site plans provided by the client (DR1994:0149:1780-1821), aerial photographs (DR1994:0149:1822-1823), photographs of the existing buildings on the proposed site (DR1994:0149:1824-1827) and measured drawings of the armoury, and shop drawings by Jules Fisher & Paul Marantz, Inc. Architectural Lighting Design. Eisenman published a book on the Wexner Center in 1989, and the cover and galleys are included in this group (cover: DR1994:0149:1828; galleys: DR1994:0149:1829-1831). Textual records include competition information, program, agreements, correspondence, specifications, construction progress, plans, and photographs.
1977-1989
Wexner Center for the Visual Arts
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AP143.S4.D22
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File documents the executed project for the Wexner Center for the Visual Arts, Columbus, Ohio. Material in this file was produced between 1977 and 1989. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, working drawings, competition drawings, presentation drawings, record drawings, reference drawings, publication drawings, photographic material, reference drawings, CD-Rs, textual records, and a model. Textual records include conceptual drawings, some by Eisenman (DR1994:0149:001-1138). Design development drawings and final working drawings are organized chronologically: 1983 (DR1994:0149:1139-1140), 1984 (DR1994:00149:1141-1294), 1985 (DR1994:00149:1295-1542), 1986 (DR1994:0149:1543-1577), 1988 (DR1994:0149:1578-1582), and 1989 (DR1994:0149:1583-1642). Competition drawings include original drawings (DR1994:0149:1643-1662) and KC5 negatives (DR1994:0149:1670-1754) used to produce the final presentation panels (DR1994:0149:1755-1756). Lithographs DR1994:0149:1757-1774 were used as presentation drawings. Reference drawings include site plans provided by the client (DR1994:0149:1780-1821), aerial photographs (DR1994:0149:1822-1823), photographs of the existing buildings on the proposed site (DR1994:0149:1824-1827) and measured drawings of the armoury, and shop drawings by Jules Fisher & Paul Marantz, Inc. Architectural Lighting Design. Eisenman published a book on the Wexner Center in 1989, and the cover and galleys are included in this group (cover: DR1994:0149:1828; galleys: DR1994:0149:1829-1831). Textual records include competition information, program, agreements, correspondence, specifications, construction progress, plans, and photographs.
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1977-1989
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ARCH257316
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pages of a book of colour photographs of architectual projects by Sun Jie Zhen presented to Arthur Erickson (June 1987), information on Ganzu Province and Gansu Lanzhou tradintional architecture
June 1987
Pages of a book of colour photographs of architectual projects by Sun Jie Zhen
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ARCH257316
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pages of a book of colour photographs of architectual projects by Sun Jie Zhen presented to Arthur Erickson (June 1987), information on Ganzu Province and Gansu Lanzhou tradintional architecture
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June 1987
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AP189
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L’installation Météorologie d’intérieur fut présentée au Centre Canadien d’Architecture (CCA) lors de l’exposition Environ(ne)ment (18 octobre 2006-10 juin 2007) et à Rovereto en Italie lors de l’exposition Manifesta 7 (19 juillet-2 novembre 2008). Les documents d’archives de l’installation comprennent le logiciel développé pour l’installation et une sélection des objets installés dans les deux espaces d’exposition. *** The installation Interior Weather was presented at the Candian Centre for Architecture (CCA) as part of the exhibition Environ(ne)ment (October 18, 2006-June 10, 2007) and in Rovereto, Italy as part of Manifesta 7 (July 19-November 2, 2008). The records of the installation Interior Weather include the software developed for the installation and a selection of objects installed in the exhibition spaces.
2000-2008
Philippe Rahm "Interior Weather" installation records
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L’installation Météorologie d’intérieur fut présentée au Centre Canadien d’Architecture (CCA) lors de l’exposition Environ(ne)ment (18 octobre 2006-10 juin 2007) et à Rovereto en Italie lors de l’exposition Manifesta 7 (19 juillet-2 novembre 2008). Les documents d’archives de l’installation comprennent le logiciel développé pour l’installation et une sélection des objets installés dans les deux espaces d’exposition. *** The installation Interior Weather was presented at the Candian Centre for Architecture (CCA) as part of the exhibition Environ(ne)ment (October 18, 2006-June 10, 2007) and in Rovereto, Italy as part of Manifesta 7 (July 19-November 2, 2008). The records of the installation Interior Weather include the software developed for the installation and a selection of objects installed in the exhibition spaces.
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2000-2008
Nuit Blanche 2025: 38%
It is time for a systemic change in the way we design and value the built environment. The way we build is not ecologically sustainable. The building industry is responsible for 38% of the worlds annual production of greenhouse gases. During the Nuit Blanche at the CCA, we invite you to come and discuss, reflect and be inspired by the actions of the German architecture(...)
Nuit Blanche 2025
1 March 2025 to 2 March 2025, 7pm to 1am
Nuit Blanche 2025: 38%
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It is time for a systemic change in the way we design and value the built environment. The way we build is not ecologically sustainable. The building industry is responsible for 38% of the worlds annual production of greenhouse gases. During the Nuit Blanche at the CCA, we invite you to come and discuss, reflect and be inspired by the actions of the German architecture(...)
Nuit Blanche 2025
textual records
DR2012:0012:096:024
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File containing documents in English, including notes, and professional correspondence between Melvin Charney and Christian Thomsen regarding Melvin Charney's inclusion in the book Experimental Architecture. Original folder inscribed in graphite: CHRISTIAN THOMSEN
1985-1991
Correspondence of Melvin Charney with Christian Thomsen
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DR2012:0012:096:024
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File containing documents in English, including notes, and professional correspondence between Melvin Charney and Christian Thomsen regarding Melvin Charney's inclusion in the book Experimental Architecture. Original folder inscribed in graphite: CHRISTIAN THOMSEN
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1985-1991
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DR2012:0012:131:014
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File containing documents in English, including correspondence related to a cancelled book project by Melvin Charney, tentatively titled A way out: on the liberation of architecture. Original folder inscribed in graphite: HOLT, RINEHART & WINSTON
1970-1982
Correspondence related to Melvin Charney's writings
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DR2012:0012:131:014
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File containing documents in English, including correspondence related to a cancelled book project by Melvin Charney, tentatively titled A way out: on the liberation of architecture. Original folder inscribed in graphite: HOLT, RINEHART & WINSTON
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1970-1982
Kazuo Shinohara was a deeply influential figure in postwar architecture in Japan best known for his individual houses, but he remains little studied today, especially outside Japan. Shinohara connected traditional forms and an investigation of modernist tenets with the high-tech and information technology moments yet to come. What was his attitude toward history, and how(...)
Paul Desmarais Theatre Keyword(s):
David B. Stewart, Kazuo Shinohara, What is/was history for…
21 September 2017, 6:30pm
David B. Stewart, what was history for Kazuo Shinohara?
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Kazuo Shinohara was a deeply influential figure in postwar architecture in Japan best known for his individual houses, but he remains little studied today, especially outside Japan. Shinohara connected traditional forms and an investigation of modernist tenets with the high-tech and information technology moments yet to come. What was his attitude toward history, and how(...)
Paul Desmarais Theatre Keyword(s):
David B. Stewart, Kazuo Shinohara, What is/was history for…
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Portfolio of projects
ARCH270977
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The book is in English. It presents a curriculum and projects by the firm Abalos & Herreros from 1990 to 2006. It includes these projects: - Edificio administrativo por el Ministerio del interior, Madrid (AP164.S1.1990.D3); - Biblioteca Usera, Madrid (AP164.S1.1995.D1); - Centro universitario en Mérida (AP164.S1.1999.D4); - Plaza y torre Woermann, Las Palmas (AP164.S1.2001.D7); - Torres mixtas bioclimáticas en el Humedal de Salburua, Vitoria (AP164.S1.2002.D2); - Sociópolis I y II; Valencia (AP164.S1.2003.D2); - Sagüés, San Sebastián (AP164.S1.2003.D5); - Urbanización del sector La Lastra, León (AP164.S1.2003.D10); - Laboratorios de ciencias moleculares para la Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan (AP164.S1.2003.D13); - Tour TSR, Geneva (AP164.S1.2005.D1); - Dos edificios de oficinas en Aravaca y Valdemarín, Madrid; - 200 viviendas para jóvenes en la Sagrera; - Viviendas en quartier Massena chevaleret, París; - Oru Yves Farge - Terres Neuves: architectural and urban feasibility study, Bègles, Francia; - Health campus, Granada, Spain; - Housing in Perugia, Italy.
circa 2006
Portfolio of projects
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ARCH270977
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The book is in English. It presents a curriculum and projects by the firm Abalos & Herreros from 1990 to 2006. It includes these projects: - Edificio administrativo por el Ministerio del interior, Madrid (AP164.S1.1990.D3); - Biblioteca Usera, Madrid (AP164.S1.1995.D1); - Centro universitario en Mérida (AP164.S1.1999.D4); - Plaza y torre Woermann, Las Palmas (AP164.S1.2001.D7); - Torres mixtas bioclimáticas en el Humedal de Salburua, Vitoria (AP164.S1.2002.D2); - Sociópolis I y II; Valencia (AP164.S1.2003.D2); - Sagüés, San Sebastián (AP164.S1.2003.D5); - Urbanización del sector La Lastra, León (AP164.S1.2003.D10); - Laboratorios de ciencias moleculares para la Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan (AP164.S1.2003.D13); - Tour TSR, Geneva (AP164.S1.2005.D1); - Dos edificios de oficinas en Aravaca y Valdemarín, Madrid; - 200 viviendas para jóvenes en la Sagrera; - Viviendas en quartier Massena chevaleret, París; - Oru Yves Farge - Terres Neuves: architectural and urban feasibility study, Bègles, Francia; - Health campus, Granada, Spain; - Housing in Perugia, Italy.
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circa 2006
Starting From... Travel
Interpreting the subject of travel to distant places, the exhibition charts an expanded notion of travel that spans imaginary journeys, strange sites, vanishing points, floating and portable houses, endless caves, swirling diamond domes, tombs, crypts and catacombs, tunnel adventures, formal studies, technical innovation, cultural imagination, and experimental(...)
Hall cases
3 December 2008 to 1 May 2009
Starting From... Travel
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Interpreting the subject of travel to distant places, the exhibition charts an expanded notion of travel that spans imaginary journeys, strange sites, vanishing points, floating and portable houses, endless caves, swirling diamond domes, tombs, crypts and catacombs, tunnel adventures, formal studies, technical innovation, cultural imagination, and experimental(...)
Hall cases