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Álvaro Siza fonds
AP178
Description:
The Álvaro Siza fonds documents the architectural work of Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza. Records in this fonds document Siza’s projects from 1958-2012, including built and unbuilt designs. A collaborative project was established between the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA), Fundação de Serralves, and Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian to allow for international research and access to the archive. The archive is shared by the three institutions with each institution holding different projects while collaborating on the descriptive work and increasing the visibility of the archive. The holdings at both the Fundação de Serralves and Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian focus on Siza’s Portuguese projects, while the portion of the archive held by the CCA mainly includes Siza’s projects abroad. All three institutions are committed to describing the archive and making it accessible for scholarly research. The processing of the Siza archive held by the CCA has been divided into four phases to allow for access to parts of the archive while still in process. For the first, second, and third phases, the processing archivist has described the projects from the fifties, sixties, and seventies, as well as projects for the IBA competition in Berlin, urban renewal projects in The Hague from the eighties, urban plans, museums, and individual houses between 1980 and 2000. The processing archivist has also described approximately 203 sketchbooks. Many of these sketchbooks include sketches related to architectural projects which were processed. The complete list of projects processed by the CCA to date can be found in series AP178.S1. The bulk of the Álvaro Siza fonds is arranged in Series AP178.S1, which contains documentation for over 200 of Siza’s architectural projects. Records in this archive are predominantly from 1970 to 2000. Series AP178.S1 mainly contains conceptual, design development, presentation, and working drawings. Also included are photographic materials, models, born digital records, and textual documentation, which include correspondence, project proposals, and notes. The architect’s creative process is captured in 282 sketchbooks arranged in Series AP178.S2. In all there are approximately 60 000 drawings, 3000 folders of textual documentation, 9.46 linear meters of photographs and negatives, 6,545 slides, 250 CD-ROMS, 101 floppy disks, and 371 models that document the architectural activities of Siza and his office. Among the drawings are sketches by Siza on various items, such as napkins, receipts, envelopes, or on the back of working drawings. The fonds contains several types of architectural projects including residential buildings, museums, universities, urban plans, offices, and city restorations. Of particular significance are the sketchbooks, comprised of sketches for architectural projects, Siza’s travels, people, and animals as well as notes and draft letters. The sketchbooks are organized in chronological order, starting in the late 1970’s to the beginning of the 2000’s. Locations, notes, and dates have also been identified on the front of each sketchbook along with the sketchbook number. The sketchbooks provide a unique perspective of Siza’s use of drawing as part of his work process.
1958-2002
Álvaro Siza fonds
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AP178
Description:
The Álvaro Siza fonds documents the architectural work of Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza. Records in this fonds document Siza’s projects from 1958-2012, including built and unbuilt designs. A collaborative project was established between the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA), Fundação de Serralves, and Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian to allow for international research and access to the archive. The archive is shared by the three institutions with each institution holding different projects while collaborating on the descriptive work and increasing the visibility of the archive. The holdings at both the Fundação de Serralves and Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian focus on Siza’s Portuguese projects, while the portion of the archive held by the CCA mainly includes Siza’s projects abroad. All three institutions are committed to describing the archive and making it accessible for scholarly research. The processing of the Siza archive held by the CCA has been divided into four phases to allow for access to parts of the archive while still in process. For the first, second, and third phases, the processing archivist has described the projects from the fifties, sixties, and seventies, as well as projects for the IBA competition in Berlin, urban renewal projects in The Hague from the eighties, urban plans, museums, and individual houses between 1980 and 2000. The processing archivist has also described approximately 203 sketchbooks. Many of these sketchbooks include sketches related to architectural projects which were processed. The complete list of projects processed by the CCA to date can be found in series AP178.S1. The bulk of the Álvaro Siza fonds is arranged in Series AP178.S1, which contains documentation for over 200 of Siza’s architectural projects. Records in this archive are predominantly from 1970 to 2000. Series AP178.S1 mainly contains conceptual, design development, presentation, and working drawings. Also included are photographic materials, models, born digital records, and textual documentation, which include correspondence, project proposals, and notes. The architect’s creative process is captured in 282 sketchbooks arranged in Series AP178.S2. In all there are approximately 60 000 drawings, 3000 folders of textual documentation, 9.46 linear meters of photographs and negatives, 6,545 slides, 250 CD-ROMS, 101 floppy disks, and 371 models that document the architectural activities of Siza and his office. Among the drawings are sketches by Siza on various items, such as napkins, receipts, envelopes, or on the back of working drawings. The fonds contains several types of architectural projects including residential buildings, museums, universities, urban plans, offices, and city restorations. Of particular significance are the sketchbooks, comprised of sketches for architectural projects, Siza’s travels, people, and animals as well as notes and draft letters. The sketchbooks are organized in chronological order, starting in the late 1970’s to the beginning of the 2000’s. Locations, notes, and dates have also been identified on the front of each sketchbook along with the sketchbook number. The sketchbooks provide a unique perspective of Siza’s use of drawing as part of his work process.
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1958-2002
archives
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Fonds
Paul-Philippe Cret fonds
AP031
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Paul-Philippe Cret fonds, 1907-1950, documents Cret’s project for the International Bureau of American Republics (Pan American Union Building) in Washington D.C. (1907 – 1950). The fond is comprised of drawings showing plans, elevations, wiring and plumbing diagrams, and furniture layout.
circa 1907-1950
Paul-Philippe Cret fonds
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AP031
Synopsis:
Paul-Philippe Cret fonds, 1907-1950, documents Cret’s project for the International Bureau of American Republics (Pan American Union Building) in Washington D.C. (1907 – 1950). The fond is comprised of drawings showing plans, elevations, wiring and plumbing diagrams, and furniture layout.
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circa 1907-1950
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South Bank
AP144.S2.D122
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File documents a set of proposals for development of the South Bank area of London, England, initially commissioned by the Greater London Council. Proposed additions and changes to the South Bank include a Ferris wheel-like observation tower called "The Thing", a mile-long pedestrian bridge called the "C P bridge" running between the Charing Cross and Waterloo stations, and major modifications to existing buildings including the Shell Centre, the Royal Festival Hall, and County Hall. Material in this file was produced in 1936 and between 1950 and 2002, but predominantly between 1982 and 1988. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, publication drawings, reference drawings, other drawings, presentation panels, other panels, a model, photographic materials, and textual records.
1936, 1950-2002, predominant 1982-1988
South Bank
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AP144.S2.D122
Description:
File documents a set of proposals for development of the South Bank area of London, England, initially commissioned by the Greater London Council. Proposed additions and changes to the South Bank include a Ferris wheel-like observation tower called "The Thing", a mile-long pedestrian bridge called the "C P bridge" running between the Charing Cross and Waterloo stations, and major modifications to existing buildings including the Shell Centre, the Royal Festival Hall, and County Hall. Material in this file was produced in 1936 and between 1950 and 2002, but predominantly between 1982 and 1988. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, publication drawings, reference drawings, other drawings, presentation panels, other panels, a model, photographic materials, and textual records.
File 122
1936, 1950-2002, predominant 1982-1988
Project
CI005.S1.1942.PR1
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Dissatisfied with the original plans by architect Van Nieuwenhuyzen for the construction of the Spaarbank, the Rotterdam Town Plan Advisory Bureau commissioned Oud to instead design the bank in 1942 with Van Nieuwenhuyzen acting as adviser. Oud presented his original design in 1942: it featured a five-storey building with a facade of glazed brick, a frosted glass ceiling in the main hall and chromium- and metal- plated window frames. Oud limited his use of decorations in his revised plan, assigning artist, Aart van den IJssel, to create symbolic animal sculptures. Oud also designed some of its furniture (Taverne et al. 2001, 437-439). Project series includes photographs of the furniture for the Spaarbank as well as plans.
1942-1957
The Spaarbank (Central Savings Bank), Rotterdam, Netherlands (1942-1957)
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CI005.S1.1942.PR1
Description:
Dissatisfied with the original plans by architect Van Nieuwenhuyzen for the construction of the Spaarbank, the Rotterdam Town Plan Advisory Bureau commissioned Oud to instead design the bank in 1942 with Van Nieuwenhuyzen acting as adviser. Oud presented his original design in 1942: it featured a five-storey building with a facade of glazed brick, a frosted glass ceiling in the main hall and chromium- and metal- plated window frames. Oud limited his use of decorations in his revised plan, assigning artist, Aart van den IJssel, to create symbolic animal sculptures. Oud also designed some of its furniture (Taverne et al. 2001, 437-439). Project series includes photographs of the furniture for the Spaarbank as well as plans.
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1942-1957
Project
AP027.S1.D48
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This study was commissioned in anticipation of the introduction of the new generation of wide-bodied aircraft. Design of a prototype Airport Terminal Facility, the aim of which would be to standardize the processing role of the passenger airport terminal. The Prototype Airport Terminal Unit (P.T.U.) was designed to accommodate a wide range of conditions by measuring the efficiency of the total passenger terminal and determining the extent to which the requirements of major Canadian airports can be met by prototypical solutions. This involved a detailed study of the operations of a passenger terminal facility, relevant air side and land side requirements, programming for various options, the design of simulation models, design of prototype unit with working drawings, specifications and an application manual. Project arose out of Montréal International Airport development studies.
1968-1970
Prototype Airport Terminal Unit (P.T.U.)
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AP027.S1.D48
Description:
This study was commissioned in anticipation of the introduction of the new generation of wide-bodied aircraft. Design of a prototype Airport Terminal Facility, the aim of which would be to standardize the processing role of the passenger airport terminal. The Prototype Airport Terminal Unit (P.T.U.) was designed to accommodate a wide range of conditions by measuring the efficiency of the total passenger terminal and determining the extent to which the requirements of major Canadian airports can be met by prototypical solutions. This involved a detailed study of the operations of a passenger terminal facility, relevant air side and land side requirements, programming for various options, the design of simulation models, design of prototype unit with working drawings, specifications and an application manual. Project arose out of Montréal International Airport development studies.
File 48
1968-1970
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AP018.S1.1978.PR16
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This project series documents the proposed signage for an office complex at 1500 Don Mills Road in North York, Ontario from 1978-1979. The office identified the project number as 7828. The project consisted of the installation of the Rothman's company logo on top of an office building located at 1500 Don Mills Road, Rothman's being the primary tenant of this buiding. The project also consisted of a study, commissioned by Imperial Oil Limited, of how the property site plan may affect the 1500 Don Mills office building, owned by Marathon Realty. Imperial Oil Limited owned property next to 1500 Don Mills Road. The project is recorded through textual records consisting of correspondence and a conference report dating from 1979.
1979
Access and Sign Studies of Imperial Oil Property, North York, Ontario (1978-1979)
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AP018.S1.1978.PR16
Description:
This project series documents the proposed signage for an office complex at 1500 Don Mills Road in North York, Ontario from 1978-1979. The office identified the project number as 7828. The project consisted of the installation of the Rothman's company logo on top of an office building located at 1500 Don Mills Road, Rothman's being the primary tenant of this buiding. The project also consisted of a study, commissioned by Imperial Oil Limited, of how the property site plan may affect the 1500 Don Mills office building, owned by Marathon Realty. Imperial Oil Limited owned property next to 1500 Don Mills Road. The project is recorded through textual records consisting of correspondence and a conference report dating from 1979.
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1979
Project
AP018.S1.1979.PR03
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This project series documents the design and construction of the Bell Trinity Square Administration Building in Toronto from 1979-1984. The office identified this project as 7903. The building, commissioned by Bell Canada, was constructed at the corner of Bay Street and Albert Street. The building is made up of 2 towers joined by an atrium. The project also included construction of several tunnels to connect the building with neighbouring city hall and the Eaton Centre. The project is recorded through original drawings, reprographic copies, presentation boards, construction photographs, and textual records dating from 1978-1985. The textual records show client and consultant correspondence, technical specifications for contractors, site reports, meeting minutes, contemplated change orders for design and technical details, and project budgets and finances.
1978-1985
Bell Trinity Square Administration Building, Toronto (1979-1984)
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AP018.S1.1979.PR03
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the Bell Trinity Square Administration Building in Toronto from 1979-1984. The office identified this project as 7903. The building, commissioned by Bell Canada, was constructed at the corner of Bay Street and Albert Street. The building is made up of 2 towers joined by an atrium. The project also included construction of several tunnels to connect the building with neighbouring city hall and the Eaton Centre. The project is recorded through original drawings, reprographic copies, presentation boards, construction photographs, and textual records dating from 1978-1985. The textual records show client and consultant correspondence, technical specifications for contractors, site reports, meeting minutes, contemplated change orders for design and technical details, and project budgets and finances.
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1978-1985
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AP018.S1.1970.PR05
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This project series documents an expansion to a warehouse at the Toronto International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario in 1970. The office identified the project number as 70059. During this time, John B. Parkin Associates, and later John C. Parkin's new firm Parkin Architects Planners, were commissioned by the government Department of Transport Air Services to complete more than a dozen projects at the Toronto International Airport, including terminals one and two. This project consisted of an expansion of the existing cargo block B warehouse, with the planning of future expansions to this building and its adjacent offices. The project is recorded through reprographic copies of drawings dating from 1970, which include site and floor plans, details, sections, elevations and electrical drawings.
1970
Warehouse Expansion Block B, Toronto International Airport, Mississauga, Ontario (1970)
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AP018.S1.1970.PR05
Description:
This project series documents an expansion to a warehouse at the Toronto International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario in 1970. The office identified the project number as 70059. During this time, John B. Parkin Associates, and later John C. Parkin's new firm Parkin Architects Planners, were commissioned by the government Department of Transport Air Services to complete more than a dozen projects at the Toronto International Airport, including terminals one and two. This project consisted of an expansion of the existing cargo block B warehouse, with the planning of future expansions to this building and its adjacent offices. The project is recorded through reprographic copies of drawings dating from 1970, which include site and floor plans, details, sections, elevations and electrical drawings.
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1970
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CI007.S1.1949.PR02
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This project series documents Mies van der Rohe architecture project of for the Seagram Building in New York, United States, commissioned by Samuel Bronfman, and for which he was involved as architect, in collaboration with Philip Johnson, interior designer and furniture designer. The building was built between 1949 and 1958. The materiel in this series was produced between 1949 and 1997, but predominantly between 1949 and 1963. The series contains photographs of the exterior and the interior of the building predominantly by photographer Ezra Stoller, and also photographs and portraits of architects and creative team working of the design and planning of the Seagram Building project, including Mies van der Rohe, Philip Johnson and Phyllis Lambert. The serie also includes a conceptual sketch for the building Plaza by Mies van der Rohe.
1949-1997
Seagram Building, New York, United States (1949-1958)
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CI007.S1.1949.PR02
Description:
This project series documents Mies van der Rohe architecture project of for the Seagram Building in New York, United States, commissioned by Samuel Bronfman, and for which he was involved as architect, in collaboration with Philip Johnson, interior designer and furniture designer. The building was built between 1949 and 1958. The materiel in this series was produced between 1949 and 1997, but predominantly between 1949 and 1963. The series contains photographs of the exterior and the interior of the building predominantly by photographer Ezra Stoller, and also photographs and portraits of architects and creative team working of the design and planning of the Seagram Building project, including Mies van der Rohe, Philip Johnson and Phyllis Lambert. The serie also includes a conceptual sketch for the building Plaza by Mies van der Rohe.
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1949-1997
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AP018.S1.1983.PR14
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This project series documents the National Aviation Museum which is part of Rockliffe Airport in Ottawa Ontario from 1983-1987. The office identified the project number as 8320. This project consisted of a building, commissioned by Public Works Canada, to house Canada's aviation museum collections. The basementless building was approximately five storeys in height, triangular shaped, and located between a runway and base building at the Rockcliffe Airport. This project is recorded through drawings, photographic materials and textual records dating from 1983-1987. The majority of the drawings are reprographic copies of details, arranged within the textual materials. Photographs and negative strips show the construction progress of the project. The textual records include correspondence, specifications, instructions to tenderers, schedules and financial documentation.
1983-1987
National Aviation Museum, Rockcliffe Airport, Ottawa, Ontario (1983-1987)
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AP018.S1.1983.PR14
Description:
This project series documents the National Aviation Museum which is part of Rockliffe Airport in Ottawa Ontario from 1983-1987. The office identified the project number as 8320. This project consisted of a building, commissioned by Public Works Canada, to house Canada's aviation museum collections. The basementless building was approximately five storeys in height, triangular shaped, and located between a runway and base building at the Rockcliffe Airport. This project is recorded through drawings, photographic materials and textual records dating from 1983-1987. The majority of the drawings are reprographic copies of details, arranged within the textual materials. Photographs and negative strips show the construction progress of the project. The textual records include correspondence, specifications, instructions to tenderers, schedules and financial documentation.
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1983-1987