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exhibitions
exhibitions
Title:
Toys that Teach
Toys that Teach
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Description:
The architectural toy typically looks to the world of “real” buildings, reproducing columns, arches, and windows in miniature form. Toys That Teach, however, presents a range of construction toys based on the elementary forms of geometry found in nature: cubes and spheres, cones and cylinders, rods and prisms. The toys serve not only for building but also for mathematical(...)
The architectural toy typically looks to the world of “real” buildings, reproducing columns, arches, and windows in miniature form. Toys That Teach, however, presents a range of construction toys based on the elementary forms of geometry found in nature: cubes and spheres, cones and cylinders, rods and prisms. The toys serve not only for building but also for mathematical(...)
Location:
Octagonal gallery
Octagonal gallery
Date:
16 December 1992 to 25 April 1993
16 December 1992 to 25 April 1993
Title:
Toys that Teach
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Description:
The architectural toy typically looks to the world of “real” buildings, reproducing columns, arches, and windows in miniature form. Toys That Teach, however, presents a range of construction toys based on the elementary forms of geometry found in nature: cubes and spheres, cones and cylinders, rods and prisms. The toys serve not only for building but also for mathematical(...)
Toys that Teach
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Description:
The architectural toy typically looks to the world of “real” buildings, reproducing columns, arches, and windows in miniature form. Toys That Teach, however, presents a range of construction toys based on the elementary forms of geometry found in nature: cubes and spheres, cones and cylinders, rods and prisms. The toys serve not only for building but also for mathematical(...)
Form:
exhibitions
exhibitions
Date:
16 December 1992 to
25 April 1993
16 December 1992 to
25 April 1993
Location:
Octagonal gallery
Octagonal gallery
Form:
exhibitions
exhibitions
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Description:
Technological advances as well as the general social, political, and economic climate have always been of great interest to architects. Toys and the Modernist Tradition examines at how toy manufacturers responded to the exciting and rapidly changing ideas of modern architects. Many of the exhibited toys were designed by leading architects of the modern movement, including(...)
Technological advances as well as the general social, political, and economic climate have always been of great interest to architects. Toys and the Modernist Tradition examines at how toy manufacturers responded to the exciting and rapidly changing ideas of modern architects. Many of the exhibited toys were designed by leading architects of the modern movement, including(...)
Title:
Toys and the Modernist Tradition
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Description:
Technological advances as well as the general social, political, and economic climate have always been of great interest to architects. Toys and the Modernist Tradition examines at how toy manufacturers responded to the exciting and rapidly changing ideas of modern architects. Many of the exhibited toys were designed by leading architects of the modern movement, including(...)
Toys and the Modernist Tradition
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Description:
Technological advances as well as the general social, political, and economic climate have always been of great interest to architects. Toys and the Modernist Tradition examines at how toy manufacturers responded to the exciting and rapidly changing ideas of modern architects. Many of the exhibited toys were designed by leading architects of the modern movement, including(...)
Form:
exhibitions
exhibitions
Date:
16 December 1993 to
1 May 1994
16 December 1993 to
1 May 1994
Form:
drawings
drawings
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Reference number:
DR1960:0021
Description:
- This drawing, by an unknown Italian artist, active probably in the area of Bologna in the last half of the 17th century, illustrates some of the conventions of quadratura design - the art of illusionistic wall and ceiling painting - that evolved during that century. Part of a wall and adjacent ceiling are shown as one continuous unfurling of space on a flat sheet of paper. The curve between the vertical and diagonal lines at the left-hand edge of the design indicate a modest coving. Around and above a doorway several ionic columns support an arch and archivolt which is decorated with acanthus leaves, putti, ram's head, and urn below, and satyrs, putti, garlands and urns above. A cornice, cartouche, balustrade, and scrolled pediment complete the decorations.
DR1960:0021
Description:
- This drawing, by an unknown Italian artist, active probably in the area of Bologna in the last half of the 17th century, illustrates some of the conventions of quadratura design - the art of illusionistic wall and ceiling painting - that evolved during that century. Part of a wall and adjacent ceiling are shown as one continuous unfurling of space on a flat sheet of paper. The curve between the vertical and diagonal lines at the left-hand edge of the design indicate a modest coving. Around and above a doorway several ionic columns support an arch and archivolt which is decorated with acanthus leaves, putti, ram's head, and urn below, and satyrs, putti, garlands and urns above. A cornice, cartouche, balustrade, and scrolled pediment complete the decorations.
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Subject:
interior design
interior design
Date:
ca. 1675-1725
ca. 1675-1725
Title:
Quadratura drawing for door-frame and surround
Actions:
DR1960:0021
Description:
- This drawing, by an unknown Italian artist, active probably in the area of Bologna in the last half of the 17th century, illustrates some of the conventions of quadratura design - the art of illusionistic wall and ceiling painting - that evolved during that century. Part of a wall and adjacent ceiling are shown as one continuous unfurling of space on a flat sheet of paper. The curve between the vertical and diagonal lines at the left-hand edge of the design indicate a modest coving. Around and above a doorway several ionic columns support an arch and archivolt which is decorated with acanthus leaves, putti, ram's head, and urn below, and satyrs, putti, garlands and urns above. A cornice, cartouche, balustrade, and scrolled pediment complete the decorations.
Quadratura drawing for door-frame and surround
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DR1960:0021
Description:
- This drawing, by an unknown Italian artist, active probably in the area of Bologna in the last half of the 17th century, illustrates some of the conventions of quadratura design - the art of illusionistic wall and ceiling painting - that evolved during that century. Part of a wall and adjacent ceiling are shown as one continuous unfurling of space on a flat sheet of paper. The curve between the vertical and diagonal lines at the left-hand edge of the design indicate a modest coving. Around and above a doorway several ionic columns support an arch and archivolt which is decorated with acanthus leaves, putti, ram's head, and urn below, and satyrs, putti, garlands and urns above. A cornice, cartouche, balustrade, and scrolled pediment complete the decorations.
Form:
drawings
drawings
Date:
ca. 1675-1725
ca. 1675-1725
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Subject:
interior design
interior design
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Project
Project
Title:
DOE Air Structure
DOE Air Structure
Reference number:
AP144.S2.D91
Description:
File documents work undertaken by the Lightweight Enclosures Unit (LEU) for the Department of the Environment (DOE), to produce a Draft for Development Code of Practice for Air Supported Structures (DD50) for general use by industry. The project was carried out by Frank Newby and Cedric Price, and includes some of the initial research originally carried out for Air Structures (AP144.S2.D63) and Lightweight Enclosures Unit (AP144.S2.D79). They developed and circulated a questionnaire on behalf of DOE, dated August 1973. The Draft for Development was produced on behalf of British Standards Institution (BSI) for PSA (Property Services Agency) of the Department of the Environment (DOE). Material in this file was produced between 1951 and 1993, but predominantly between 1965 and 1975. Group DR2004:0168 contains material by Ant Farm. Groups DR2004:0170 and DR2004:0172 contain materials that relate to Frei Otto. File contains samples, design development drawing, photographic material, and textual records.
AP144.S2.D91
Description:
File documents work undertaken by the Lightweight Enclosures Unit (LEU) for the Department of the Environment (DOE), to produce a Draft for Development Code of Practice for Air Supported Structures (DD50) for general use by industry. The project was carried out by Frank Newby and Cedric Price, and includes some of the initial research originally carried out for Air Structures (AP144.S2.D63) and Lightweight Enclosures Unit (AP144.S2.D79). They developed and circulated a questionnaire on behalf of DOE, dated August 1973. The Draft for Development was produced on behalf of British Standards Institution (BSI) for PSA (Property Services Agency) of the Department of the Environment (DOE). Material in this file was produced between 1951 and 1993, but predominantly between 1965 and 1975. Group DR2004:0168 contains material by Ant Farm. Groups DR2004:0170 and DR2004:0172 contain materials that relate to Frei Otto. File contains samples, design development drawing, photographic material, and textual records.
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Date:
1951-1993, predominant 1965-1975
1951-1993, predominant 1965-1975
Title:
DOE Air Structure
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AP144.S2.D91
Description:
File documents work undertaken by the Lightweight Enclosures Unit (LEU) for the Department of the Environment (DOE), to produce a Draft for Development Code of Practice for Air Supported Structures (DD50) for general use by industry. The project was carried out by Frank Newby and Cedric Price, and includes some of the initial research originally carried out for Air Structures (AP144.S2.D63) and Lightweight Enclosures Unit (AP144.S2.D79). They developed and circulated a questionnaire on behalf of DOE, dated August 1973. The Draft for Development was produced on behalf of British Standards Institution (BSI) for PSA (Property Services Agency) of the Department of the Environment (DOE). Material in this file was produced between 1951 and 1993, but predominantly between 1965 and 1975. Group DR2004:0168 contains material by Ant Farm. Groups DR2004:0170 and DR2004:0172 contain materials that relate to Frei Otto. File contains samples, design development drawing, photographic material, and textual records.
DOE Air Structure
Actions:
AP144.S2.D91
Description:
File documents work undertaken by the Lightweight Enclosures Unit (LEU) for the Department of the Environment (DOE), to produce a Draft for Development Code of Practice for Air Supported Structures (DD50) for general use by industry. The project was carried out by Frank Newby and Cedric Price, and includes some of the initial research originally carried out for Air Structures (AP144.S2.D63) and Lightweight Enclosures Unit (AP144.S2.D79). They developed and circulated a questionnaire on behalf of DOE, dated August 1973. The Draft for Development was produced on behalf of British Standards Institution (BSI) for PSA (Property Services Agency) of the Department of the Environment (DOE). Material in this file was produced between 1951 and 1993, but predominantly between 1965 and 1975. Group DR2004:0168 contains material by Ant Farm. Groups DR2004:0170 and DR2004:0172 contain materials that relate to Frei Otto. File contains samples, design development drawing, photographic material, and textual records.
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File 91
File 91
Date:
1951-1993, predominant 1965-1975
1951-1993, predominant 1965-1975
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events
events
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Description:
Following the revolution of 25 April 1974 in Portugal, the architect Alexandre Alves Costa became a member of the Coordinating Committee of SAAL North Sector, responsible for planning and project support. Together with José António Bandeirinha, architect and Professor at the University of Coimbra, he will discuss the new role of the architect during the SAAL process,(...)
Following the revolution of 25 April 1974 in Portugal, the architect Alexandre Alves Costa became a member of the Coordinating Committee of SAAL North Sector, responsible for planning and project support. Together with José António Bandeirinha, architect and Professor at the University of Coimbra, he will discuss the new role of the architect during the SAAL process,(...)
Location:
Paul-Desmarais Theatre
Paul-Desmarais Theatre
Date:
17 September 2015, 6PM
17 September 2015, 6PM
Title:
SAAL 1974: Inclusive Architecture in Portugal
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Description:
Following the revolution of 25 April 1974 in Portugal, the architect Alexandre Alves Costa became a member of the Coordinating Committee of SAAL North Sector, responsible for planning and project support. Together with José António Bandeirinha, architect and Professor at the University of Coimbra, he will discuss the new role of the architect during the SAAL process,(...)
SAAL 1974: Inclusive Architecture in Portugal
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Description:
Following the revolution of 25 April 1974 in Portugal, the architect Alexandre Alves Costa became a member of the Coordinating Committee of SAAL North Sector, responsible for planning and project support. Together with José António Bandeirinha, architect and Professor at the University of Coimbra, he will discuss the new role of the architect during the SAAL process,(...)
Form:
events
events
Date:
17 September 2015
6PM
17 September 2015
6PM
Location:
Paul-Desmarais Theatre
Paul-Desmarais Theatre
Form:
exhibitions
exhibitions
Title:
Dream Houses, Toy Homes
Dream Houses, Toy Homes
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Description:
Through selections from the CCA’s collection of architectural toys and games, including 33 European and North American architectural toys dating from the early nineteenth century to 1995, Dream Houses, Toy Homes examines the notions of home, childhood, play, gender, and learning. The exhibition uncovers the potential of toys to embody images and ideas of domestic(...)
Through selections from the CCA’s collection of architectural toys and games, including 33 European and North American architectural toys dating from the early nineteenth century to 1995, Dream Houses, Toy Homes examines the notions of home, childhood, play, gender, and learning. The exhibition uncovers the potential of toys to embody images and ideas of domestic(...)
Title:
Dream Houses, Toy Homes
Actions:
Description:
Through selections from the CCA’s collection of architectural toys and games, including 33 European and North American architectural toys dating from the early nineteenth century to 1995, Dream Houses, Toy Homes examines the notions of home, childhood, play, gender, and learning. The exhibition uncovers the potential of toys to embody images and ideas of domestic(...)
Dream Houses, Toy Homes
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Description:
Through selections from the CCA’s collection of architectural toys and games, including 33 European and North American architectural toys dating from the early nineteenth century to 1995, Dream Houses, Toy Homes examines the notions of home, childhood, play, gender, and learning. The exhibition uncovers the potential of toys to embody images and ideas of domestic(...)
Form:
exhibitions
exhibitions
Date:
8 November 1995 to
31 March 1996
8 November 1995 to
31 March 1996
Form:
drawings
Quantity:
18 File
drawings
Quantity:
18 File
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Reference number:
ARCH36162
Description:
canopy, rooms, dark room fittings, vestibule, library shelving, serveries, wash up room, partition, channel supports, toilet and shower, biochemistry room, bacteriology room, clinical lab, borrowed lights, exhaust house, office
ARCH36162
Description:
canopy, rooms, dark room fittings, vestibule, library shelving, serveries, wash up room, partition, channel supports, toilet and shower, biochemistry room, bacteriology room, clinical lab, borrowed lights, exhaust house, office
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Title:
Canopy, rooms, dark room fittings, vestibule, library shelving, serveries, wash up room
Actions:
ARCH36162
Description:
canopy, rooms, dark room fittings, vestibule, library shelving, serveries, wash up room, partition, channel supports, toilet and shower, biochemistry room, bacteriology room, clinical lab, borrowed lights, exhaust house, office
Canopy, rooms, dark room fittings, vestibule, library shelving, serveries, wash up room
Actions:
ARCH36162
Description:
canopy, rooms, dark room fittings, vestibule, library shelving, serveries, wash up room, partition, channel supports, toilet and shower, biochemistry room, bacteriology room, clinical lab, borrowed lights, exhaust house, office
Form:
drawings
Quantity:
18 File
drawings
Quantity:
18 File
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Form:
drawings
drawings
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Reference number:
DR1984:0150
Description:
- The built-in curved bench and headrest shown in this drawing are for the ground floor hall of Villa Allegonda. Detail drawings at the centre left and lower left show the bench supports in axonometric projection and plan.
DR1984:0150
Description:
- The built-in curved bench and headrest shown in this drawing are for the ground floor hall of Villa Allegonda. Detail drawings at the centre left and lower left show the bench supports in axonometric projection and plan.
People:
Subject:
interior design
interior design
Date:
1931
1931
Title:
Axonometric for a built-in hall bench with a detail for the bench leg, Villa Allegonda, Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
Actions:
DR1984:0150
Description:
- The built-in curved bench and headrest shown in this drawing are for the ground floor hall of Villa Allegonda. Detail drawings at the centre left and lower left show the bench supports in axonometric projection and plan.
Axonometric for a built-in hall bench with a detail for the bench leg, Villa Allegonda, Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
Actions:
DR1984:0150
Description:
- The built-in curved bench and headrest shown in this drawing are for the ground floor hall of Villa Allegonda. Detail drawings at the centre left and lower left show the bench supports in axonometric projection and plan.
Form:
drawings
drawings
Date:
1931
1931
People:
Subject:
interior design
interior design
Form:
drawings
Quantity:
10 File
drawings
Quantity:
10 File
Actions:
Reference number:
ARCH47512
Description:
basement and floor plans, roof and plot plans, elevations, finish schedule and windows, wall sections, main entrance and sections, diesel engine and duct supports, depository box and masonry opening, toilet partition, colour schedule
ARCH47512
Description:
basement and floor plans, roof and plot plans, elevations, finish schedule and windows, wall sections, main entrance and sections, diesel engine and duct supports, depository box and masonry opening, toilet partition, colour schedule
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Title:
Basement and floor plans, roof and plot plans, elevations, finish schedule and windows
Actions:
ARCH47512
Description:
basement and floor plans, roof and plot plans, elevations, finish schedule and windows, wall sections, main entrance and sections, diesel engine and duct supports, depository box and masonry opening, toilet partition, colour schedule
Basement and floor plans, roof and plot plans, elevations, finish schedule and windows
Actions:
ARCH47512
Description:
basement and floor plans, roof and plot plans, elevations, finish schedule and windows, wall sections, main entrance and sections, diesel engine and duct supports, depository box and masonry opening, toilet partition, colour schedule
Form:
drawings
Quantity:
10 File
drawings
Quantity:
10 File
People:
Form:
articles
articles
Title:
Dimensions of an Idea
Dimensions of an Idea
Actions:
Carla Juaçaba and Marina Oba in conversation
Issue:
Forces of Friction
Forces of Friction
Published:
16 June 2025
16 June 2025
Issue:
Forces of Friction
Forces of Friction
