View of the Man in the Community Pavilion at its construction stage, Expo 67, Montréal, Québec
ARCH256535
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"Dans la Cité du Havre, face au fleuve, entre l'Habitat 67 et le Labyrinthe, un pavillon conique dont la structure est un treillis de poutres de bois des côtes du pacifique. C'est celui du thème 'l'Homme dans la cité'. / Hexagons of Douglas Fir from British Columbia arranged in diminishing sizes as they rise upwards form the roof of the 'Man in the Community' theme pavilion at Expo 67. The apertures between the beams, the largest beam weighing 80 tons, will be covered by translucent canvas."--Description.
1967?
View of the Man in the Community Pavilion at its construction stage, Expo 67, Montréal, Québec
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ARCH256535
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"Dans la Cité du Havre, face au fleuve, entre l'Habitat 67 et le Labyrinthe, un pavillon conique dont la structure est un treillis de poutres de bois des côtes du pacifique. C'est celui du thème 'l'Homme dans la cité'. / Hexagons of Douglas Fir from British Columbia arranged in diminishing sizes as they rise upwards form the roof of the 'Man in the Community' theme pavilion at Expo 67. The apertures between the beams, the largest beam weighing 80 tons, will be covered by translucent canvas."--Description.
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ARCH260020
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Erickson/Massey project proposals labelled 'Permanent Files': Carleton University School of Architecture, BC Building, Dillworth Estates development plan, Edmonton South-East Development, South East Vancouver Elementary School, British Columbia proposal for Expo 70 Osaka Japan, Fisherman's Quay False Creek, Glenwood Park, Institute for the Future physical development plan, Shannon Mews, Royal Columbian Hospital, University of Lethbridge Development Plan and Project One, University of Victoria development and married student housing, Simon Fraser University (reprinted article from Architectural Record, London, 1968)
1968-1969
Permanent files for various projects
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ARCH260020
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Erickson/Massey project proposals labelled 'Permanent Files': Carleton University School of Architecture, BC Building, Dillworth Estates development plan, Edmonton South-East Development, South East Vancouver Elementary School, British Columbia proposal for Expo 70 Osaka Japan, Fisherman's Quay False Creek, Glenwood Park, Institute for the Future physical development plan, Shannon Mews, Royal Columbian Hospital, University of Lethbridge Development Plan and Project One, University of Victoria development and married student housing, Simon Fraser University (reprinted article from Architectural Record, London, 1968)
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1968-1969
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AP075.S1
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This series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape architecture projects undertaken between the 1950s to the end of the 2000s. Projects range from new development site master plan projects to residential projects, with a strong focus on play areas in neighbourhood parks and child care centres. Projects are mainly located in British Columbia and Washington State. Other locations include Ontario, Northwest Territories, Alberta, California, and Pennsylvania. Documentary forms in this series are comprised of drawn and printed graphic materials from various stages of the landscape design. The series also contains photographs of the landscaping work or the completed projects, and project records, such as correspondence, reports, specifications, and Oberlander's concept development notes.
1947-2018
Landscape architecture projects
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AP075.S1
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This series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape architecture projects undertaken between the 1950s to the end of the 2000s. Projects range from new development site master plan projects to residential projects, with a strong focus on play areas in neighbourhood parks and child care centres. Projects are mainly located in British Columbia and Washington State. Other locations include Ontario, Northwest Territories, Alberta, California, and Pennsylvania. Documentary forms in this series are comprised of drawn and printed graphic materials from various stages of the landscape design. The series also contains photographs of the landscaping work or the completed projects, and project records, such as correspondence, reports, specifications, and Oberlander's concept development notes.
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1947-2018
articles
Ideas of living
British Columbia, Calgary, Canada, Colombie-Britannique, landscape, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Ottawa, Québec, Saskatchewan, urban landscape, Winnipeg, Yukon
18 May 2010
Ideas of living
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Fonds
Wells Coates fonds
AP030
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The Wells Coates Fonds, 1909-1986, documents the professional career and personal life of architect Wells Wintemute Coates. The fonds consists of the following materials: approximately 1,937 photographic materials, 530 drawings (including reprographic copies), 3 l.m. textual records, 200 slides, 37 books, 2 reels of 16mm film (400 feet Cine- Kodak Film), 2 medals, 1 box of buttons and 1 box of keys.
1909-1986
Wells Coates fonds
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AP030
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The Wells Coates Fonds, 1909-1986, documents the professional career and personal life of architect Wells Wintemute Coates. The fonds consists of the following materials: approximately 1,937 photographic materials, 530 drawings (including reprographic copies), 3 l.m. textual records, 200 slides, 37 books, 2 reels of 16mm film (400 feet Cine- Kodak Film), 2 medals, 1 box of buttons and 1 box of keys.
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1909-1986
Visiting Scholar Irene Sunwoo presents her research: During the 1970s and 1980s, the Architectural Association (AA) in London tested a “marketplace” model of architectural education that supported an array of theoretical investigations. Exploring issues including politics, phenomenology, semiotics, sustainability, literature, and third-world housing, the school became a(...)
Shaughnessy House
27 July 2017, 6pm
Visiting Scholar Seminar: Irene Sunwoo
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Visiting Scholar Irene Sunwoo presents her research: During the 1970s and 1980s, the Architectural Association (AA) in London tested a “marketplace” model of architectural education that supported an array of theoretical investigations. Exploring issues including politics, phenomenology, semiotics, sustainability, literature, and third-world housing, the school became a(...)
Shaughnessy House
textual records
AP197.S2.002
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The first half of the box contains research materials which are organized alphabetically, by the authors last names, from S-Z. The writings from the following authors are included in this box: Ignacio de Sola-Morales and O.M Ungers. The second half of the box consists of 20th century critical essays written by students, organized alpabetically, by the authors last names, from A-L. These essays were written by students from Kenneth Frampton's seminars at Princeton University and Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Preservation and Planning (GSAPP).
circa 1970-1991
Research files on various subjects that relate to 20th century criticism written by others (S-Z) and research files on various subjects that relate to 20th century criticism written by students (A-L)
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AP197.S2.002
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The first half of the box contains research materials which are organized alphabetically, by the authors last names, from S-Z. The writings from the following authors are included in this box: Ignacio de Sola-Morales and O.M Ungers. The second half of the box consists of 20th century critical essays written by students, organized alpabetically, by the authors last names, from A-L. These essays were written by students from Kenneth Frampton's seminars at Princeton University and Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Preservation and Planning (GSAPP).
textual records
circa 1970-1991
textual records
ARCH153564
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Financial reports and budgets, 1972-1973 HUD project, Binghamton Street Study - Correspondence 1970- 1972: Budget Phase 2 & Phase 3 - Resident User Survey: Questionaire & Tabulation of Survey Results PDE's handwritten notes on finances procedures Progress on the Spring Lecture Series IAUS internal memoranda Correspondence with IAUS guest lecturers & attorneys Minutes of IAUS Fellows meeting: September 20 1972 Correspondence with Arthur Drexler, MoMA about Low Rise High Density exhibition Curriculum vitae of Carol Woodward Syllabus, Architecture A4790x : "Architecture and Industrial Society", Columbia University Teaching schedule
1970-1973
HUD project, Binghamton Street Study and Miscellaneous documents
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ARCH153564
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Financial reports and budgets, 1972-1973 HUD project, Binghamton Street Study - Correspondence 1970- 1972: Budget Phase 2 & Phase 3 - Resident User Survey: Questionaire & Tabulation of Survey Results PDE's handwritten notes on finances procedures Progress on the Spring Lecture Series IAUS internal memoranda Correspondence with IAUS guest lecturers & attorneys Minutes of IAUS Fellows meeting: September 20 1972 Correspondence with Arthur Drexler, MoMA about Low Rise High Density exhibition Curriculum vitae of Carol Woodward Syllabus, Architecture A4790x : "Architecture and Industrial Society", Columbia University Teaching schedule
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1970-1973
photographs
ARCH275184
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5 documentation binders filed under "Education" containing presentation photographs, slides and negatives for: Simon Fraser University, theatre, married students' residence, womens' residence, classroom block; University of British Columbia, faculty club addition and alterations; Champlain Heights Elementary School; Technical University, Saudi Arabia; Textile School, North Carolina State University; Biological Sciences Unit 2, University of California; Clinical Sciences Building, University of California; Washington State University, Downtown Campus. Also includes digital prints, some project information sheets, copies of plans, printed material and newspaper clippings related to the projects.
1 October 1990
Presentation slides, project information sheets, plans and paper clippings for various education buildings projects
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ARCH275184
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5 documentation binders filed under "Education" containing presentation photographs, slides and negatives for: Simon Fraser University, theatre, married students' residence, womens' residence, classroom block; University of British Columbia, faculty club addition and alterations; Champlain Heights Elementary School; Technical University, Saudi Arabia; Textile School, North Carolina State University; Biological Sciences Unit 2, University of California; Clinical Sciences Building, University of California; Washington State University, Downtown Campus. Also includes digital prints, some project information sheets, copies of plans, printed material and newspaper clippings related to the projects.
photographs
1 October 1990
textual records
AP075.S3.SS2.152
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This box contains professional and correspondence, organized in chronological order, from 2009-2012. This correspondence contains chiefly letters related to participation to publishing in landscape architecture publications, correspondence related to nominations and awards received by Oberlander, correspondence with schools of architecture and landscape architects associations, about membership or attendance to events. It also comprises correspondence related to research and involvement in sustainable development. It also includes correspondence related to Oberlander's work as jury member for design competitions. This correspondence also includes letters about preservation of the University of British Columbia Faculty Club and Robson Square.
2008-2017
Professional correspondence from 2008-2017
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AP075.S3.SS2.152
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This box contains professional and correspondence, organized in chronological order, from 2009-2012. This correspondence contains chiefly letters related to participation to publishing in landscape architecture publications, correspondence related to nominations and awards received by Oberlander, correspondence with schools of architecture and landscape architects associations, about membership or attendance to events. It also comprises correspondence related to research and involvement in sustainable development. It also includes correspondence related to Oberlander's work as jury member for design competitions. This correspondence also includes letters about preservation of the University of British Columbia Faculty Club and Robson Square.
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2008-2017