Amid education reform in American schools of architecture in the 1970s, Kenneth Frampton was integral in transforming the curriculum of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture Planning. In particular, he designed and taught what became three core courses: the theory seminar “Comparative Critical Analysis,” the history lectures “Thresholds of Modern(...)
31 May 2017 to 24 September 2017
Educating Architects: Four Courses by Kenneth Frampton
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Amid education reform in American schools of architecture in the 1970s, Kenneth Frampton was integral in transforming the curriculum of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture Planning. In particular, he designed and taught what became three core courses: the theory seminar “Comparative Critical Analysis,” the history lectures “Thresholds of Modern(...)
*Cities of Artificial Excavation: The Work of Peter Eisenman, 1978–1988* explores how American architect and writer Peter Eisenman questioned the concept of “site,” and demonstrates the importance of drawing and modelmaking in generating his ideas. The exhibition reveals the richness and complexity of the design process by looking carefully at Eisenman’s drawings and(...)
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2 March 1994 to 19 June 1994
Cities of Artificial Excavation: The Work of Peter Eisenman, 1978-1988
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*Cities of Artificial Excavation: The Work of Peter Eisenman, 1978–1988* explores how American architect and writer Peter Eisenman questioned the concept of “site,” and demonstrates the importance of drawing and modelmaking in generating his ideas. The exhibition reveals the richness and complexity of the design process by looking carefully at Eisenman’s drawings and(...)
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In Suspicion of Theory
toolkit for today 2021, doctoral program, research, in suspicion of, theory, linguistics, semiotics, 1970s, Legalities for Living, doubt, user-generated design, ideal bodies, early modern ornament
12 June 2023
In Suspicion of Theory
Dijana O. Apostolski, Jana Berankova, Amir Taheri, Vitório Leite
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2 v. ; 29 cm.
Saint-Hyacinthe [Québec] : Séminaire de Saint-Hyacinthe, 1990.
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Saint-Hyacinthe [Québec] : Séminaire de Saint-Hyacinthe, 1990.
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168 pages, [2] folded leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits, plates, music ; 24 cm
Montréal : Association des Anciens Élèves du Grand Séminaire de Montréal, 1940.
Grand Séminaire de Montréal : le Séminaire, 15 décembre 1940, compte-rendu des fêtes du centenaire : The celebration of the centenary, October, 8th, 9th, 10th, 1940.
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168 pages, [2] folded leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits, plates, music ; 24 cm
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Montréal : Association des Anciens Élèves du Grand Séminaire de Montréal, 1940.
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245 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Québec : Marcotte, 1903.
Le Séminaire de Nicolet : souvenir des fêtes du centenaire, 1803-1903.
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245 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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Québec : Marcotte, 1903.
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30 pages : illustrations
Québec : L'Action Sociale, 1931.
Le Séminaire St-Charles Borromée, Sherbrooke, historique / Michel Couture.
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30 pages : illustrations
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Québec : L'Action Sociale, 1931.
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328 pages, 7 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 22 cm
Montréal : Institution des sourds-muets, 1911.
Noces de diamant du Séminaire de Joliette.
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328 pages, 7 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 22 cm
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Montréal : Institution des sourds-muets, 1911.
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527 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 21 cm
Trois-Rivières : Éditions du Bien public, [1980]
Séminaire de Nicolet, 1803-1969 / Claude Lessard.
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527 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 21 cm
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Trois-Rivières : Éditions du Bien public, [1980]
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64 pages ; 23 cm
[Montréal?] : [J. Lane], [1820?]
Suite du mémoire sur la propriété des biens du Séminaire de Montréal.
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[Montréal?] : [J. Lane], [1820?]