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AP018.S1.1973.PR04
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This project series documents the demolition of two buildings for the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto from 1973-1974. The office identified the project number as 7304. This project consisted of the demolition of 246 and 248 Simcoe Street, two buildings next to the Art Gallery of Ontario. The buildings were demolished to make space for a new parking lot. Beginning in 1969, Parkin’s firm was hired as the head architects for the AGO’s massive expansion program that would span more than a decade. This is one project relating to the expansion of the art gallery. It should be noted that while AGO project contracts were originally given to John B. Parkin Associates, John C. Parkin continued the project under his new firm, Parkin Architects Planners, after parting ways with partner John B. Parkin in 1971. The project is recorded through textual records consisting of specifications, financial records, correspondence, inspection reports, and office drawing transmittal forms dating from 1973-1974. Two drawings within the textual records also show the site plan for the demolition.
1973-1974
Art Gallery of Ontario, Demolition of 246 and 248 Simcoe Street, Toronto (1973-1974)
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AP018.S1.1973.PR04
Description:
This project series documents the demolition of two buildings for the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto from 1973-1974. The office identified the project number as 7304. This project consisted of the demolition of 246 and 248 Simcoe Street, two buildings next to the Art Gallery of Ontario. The buildings were demolished to make space for a new parking lot. Beginning in 1969, Parkin’s firm was hired as the head architects for the AGO’s massive expansion program that would span more than a decade. This is one project relating to the expansion of the art gallery. It should be noted that while AGO project contracts were originally given to John B. Parkin Associates, John C. Parkin continued the project under his new firm, Parkin Architects Planners, after parting ways with partner John B. Parkin in 1971. The project is recorded through textual records consisting of specifications, financial records, correspondence, inspection reports, and office drawing transmittal forms dating from 1973-1974. Two drawings within the textual records also show the site plan for the demolition.
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1973-1974
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AP018.S1.1959.PR03
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This project series documents the construction of the residence of J.D. Crashley at 3 Old George Place in Toronto, Ontario from 1959-1965. The office identified the project number as 5959. This project consisted of the construction of a T-shaped, one storey home for J.D. Crashley, who was a prominent Toronto entrepreneur and president of the Art Gallery of Ontario in the 1970s. Only the garage was visible from the street, with one of the stems of the T extending over into the adjacent ravine, creating two levels to the residence. The exterior of the residence was largely field stone with brick on some walls. The design of this home is recorded under a separate project number, assigned by the office (see project series AP018.S1.1956.PR01 in this fonds). Today, the house enjoys special heritage status in Ontario, although the highly controversial addition of a second floor was recently completed. The project is recorded through original drawings dating from 1962-1963 The majority of these drawings are for construction.
1962-1963
J.D. Crashley Residence, Toronto (1959)
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AP018.S1.1959.PR03
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This project series documents the construction of the residence of J.D. Crashley at 3 Old George Place in Toronto, Ontario from 1959-1965. The office identified the project number as 5959. This project consisted of the construction of a T-shaped, one storey home for J.D. Crashley, who was a prominent Toronto entrepreneur and president of the Art Gallery of Ontario in the 1970s. Only the garage was visible from the street, with one of the stems of the T extending over into the adjacent ravine, creating two levels to the residence. The exterior of the residence was largely field stone with brick on some walls. The design of this home is recorded under a separate project number, assigned by the office (see project series AP018.S1.1956.PR01 in this fonds). Today, the house enjoys special heritage status in Ontario, although the highly controversial addition of a second floor was recently completed. The project is recorded through original drawings dating from 1962-1963 The majority of these drawings are for construction.
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1962-1963
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AP018.S1.1977.PR01
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This project series documents a feasibility study for Imperial Oil Limited in North York, Ontario in 1977. The office identified the project number as 7701. This project consisted of a study to determine the feasibility of expanding the Imperial Oil Limited building located the corner of Don Mills Road and Eglington Avenue. The original award-winning building was designed and built by the firm of John B. Parkin Associated from 1960-1962 and used as the Ontario region office. This study looked at different site schemes including an addition to the existing building or the possibility of constructing a separate building or buildings. Each scheme investigated different building heights and locations on the property but all were divided into 2 phases of construction. The study also looked into the possibility of adding a large, multi-storey parking garage to the property. The project is recorded through drawings dating from1976-1977. The drawings are roughly half originals and half reprographic copies, the majority of which are site plans. Also included is an area plan of the region prepared by the North York Planning Board.
1976-1977
Imperial Oil Limited, Feasibility Study, North York, Ontario (1977)
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AP018.S1.1977.PR01
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This project series documents a feasibility study for Imperial Oil Limited in North York, Ontario in 1977. The office identified the project number as 7701. This project consisted of a study to determine the feasibility of expanding the Imperial Oil Limited building located the corner of Don Mills Road and Eglington Avenue. The original award-winning building was designed and built by the firm of John B. Parkin Associated from 1960-1962 and used as the Ontario region office. This study looked at different site schemes including an addition to the existing building or the possibility of constructing a separate building or buildings. Each scheme investigated different building heights and locations on the property but all were divided into 2 phases of construction. The study also looked into the possibility of adding a large, multi-storey parking garage to the property. The project is recorded through drawings dating from1976-1977. The drawings are roughly half originals and half reprographic copies, the majority of which are site plans. Also included is an area plan of the region prepared by the North York Planning Board.
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1976-1977
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Anglia
AP144.S2.D148
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File documents an unexecuted project for an office building for British Railways, possibly intended to serve as headquarters for their operations in the East Anglia region of England. The project was possibly intended to be built near or as a part or extension of the railway station proposed in the Strate (2) project (AP144.S2.D147). Material in this file was produced in 1962, 1971, 1985 and 1988. File contains conceptual drawings, reference drawings, models, and photographic materials.
1988
Anglia
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AP144.S2.D148
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File documents an unexecuted project for an office building for British Railways, possibly intended to serve as headquarters for their operations in the East Anglia region of England. The project was possibly intended to be built near or as a part or extension of the railway station proposed in the Strate (2) project (AP144.S2.D147). Material in this file was produced in 1962, 1971, 1985 and 1988. File contains conceptual drawings, reference drawings, models, and photographic materials.
File 148
1988
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AP173.S1.2001.D2
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Series documents Lars Spuybroek's project for the invited competition Maison Folie in Lille, France, a multipurpose hall (studios and exhibition spaces, media library, day care, artists' communal space, office and a soup restaurant). The project was completed in 2004. Material in this series was produced around 2001. The series contains slides of drawings and a presentation drawing. This project may also include digital design material, which has yet to be processed and which will available for consultation in 2017.
ca. 2001
Maison Folie, Lille, France (2001)
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AP173.S1.2001.D2
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Series documents Lars Spuybroek's project for the invited competition Maison Folie in Lille, France, a multipurpose hall (studios and exhibition spaces, media library, day care, artists' communal space, office and a soup restaurant). The project was completed in 2004. Material in this series was produced around 2001. The series contains slides of drawings and a presentation drawing. This project may also include digital design material, which has yet to be processed and which will available for consultation in 2017.
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ca. 2001
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AP173.S1.2008.D1
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Series documents Lars Spuybroek's project for the invited competition for The Three Graces in Dubaï, United Arab Emirates, an hotel and office towers for Miznin/Tatweer with the Municipality of Dubaï. Project for which he shared the first prize. Material in this series was produced around 2008. The series contains presentation booklets for the project. This project may also include digital design material, which has yet to be processed and which will available for consultation in 2017.
ca. 2008
The Three Graces, Dubaï, United Arab Emirates (2008)
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AP173.S1.2008.D1
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Series documents Lars Spuybroek's project for the invited competition for The Three Graces in Dubaï, United Arab Emirates, an hotel and office towers for Miznin/Tatweer with the Municipality of Dubaï. Project for which he shared the first prize. Material in this series was produced around 2008. The series contains presentation booklets for the project. This project may also include digital design material, which has yet to be processed and which will available for consultation in 2017.
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ca. 2008
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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
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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.
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1954-1961
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AP142.S1.D107
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File documents an unexecuted project for a sports complex in Milan, Italy. The "Palasport" facilities were including notably an arena, a shopping center, a hotel and some office spaces. Material in this file was produced between 1986 and 1988. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings and consultant drawings. File also contains textual records, including correspondence, administrative records, financial records, a building programme, specifications, an architect's report, clippings, promotional material, cartographic material, sketches, drawings and photographic material.
1986-1988
Palazzo dello Sport di Milano
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AP142.S1.D107
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File documents an unexecuted project for a sports complex in Milan, Italy. The "Palasport" facilities were including notably an arena, a shopping center, a hotel and some office spaces. Material in this file was produced between 1986 and 1988. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings and consultant drawings. File also contains textual records, including correspondence, administrative records, financial records, a building programme, specifications, an architect's report, clippings, promotional material, cartographic material, sketches, drawings and photographic material.
File 107
1986-1988
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AP140.S2.SS3.D7
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File documents the participation of the office of James Stirling and Partner to the Roma Interrotta exhibition at the Mercati di Traiano, in Rome, Italy. The exhibition also travelled to other venues including the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, England, United Kingdom, and the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York, New York, United States. Material in this file was produced between 1977 and 1979. File contains reference drawings, design development drawings, a presentation drawing, photographic materials and textual records.
1977-1979
Roma Interrotta, Mercati di Traiano
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AP140.S2.SS3.D7
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File documents the participation of the office of James Stirling and Partner to the Roma Interrotta exhibition at the Mercati di Traiano, in Rome, Italy. The exhibition also travelled to other venues including the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, England, United Kingdom, and the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York, New York, United States. Material in this file was produced between 1977 and 1979. File contains reference drawings, design development drawings, a presentation drawing, photographic materials and textual records.
File 7
1977-1979
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Sketches and notes from the period when Gene Summers worked in the Office of Mies van der Rohe
AP114.S1.SS1.D1
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Sub-series documents Gene Summers’ time working in the office of architect Mies van der Rohe, 1957 – 1959. It includes sketches, plans, elevations, and other drawings for various projects, such as the Ron Bacardi y Compañia Administration Building in Mexico City (1958-61) and the New National Gallery in Berlin (1962-68). The sub-series also contains notes on van der Rohe’s teachings recorded by Summers as well as supplementary notes added to the records by Phyllis Lambert in 2000.
1957 - 1959
Sketches and notes from the period when Gene Summers worked in the Office of Mies van der Rohe
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AP114.S1.SS1.D1
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Sub-series documents Gene Summers’ time working in the office of architect Mies van der Rohe, 1957 – 1959. It includes sketches, plans, elevations, and other drawings for various projects, such as the Ron Bacardi y Compañia Administration Building in Mexico City (1958-61) and the New National Gallery in Berlin (1962-68). The sub-series also contains notes on van der Rohe’s teachings recorded by Summers as well as supplementary notes added to the records by Phyllis Lambert in 2000.
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1957 - 1959