Although immigration is a dominant topic in contemporary culture, its discussion is often limited to the human experience, such as the crossing of borders and issues about national identity. Journeys takes a different perspective: how movements impact the environment. Examples range from the coconut that can drift freely on the ocean current and re-seed wherever it finds(...)
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20 October 2010 to 13 March 2011
Journeys: How travelling fruit, ideas and buildings rearrange our environment
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Although immigration is a dominant topic in contemporary culture, its discussion is often limited to the human experience, such as the crossing of borders and issues about national identity. Journeys takes a different perspective: how movements impact the environment. Examples range from the coconut that can drift freely on the ocean current and re-seed wherever it finds(...)
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Encountering the Agrarian Mundane
Amra Alagic, Hannah Whitlaw, and Hiba Zubairi peel back the temporal layers of the agricultural landscape
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Two Tree Island
AP144.S2.D84
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File documents an unexecuted project for Two Tree Island, the last uninhabited island in the Thames Estuary, in Essex, England. Cedric Price collaborated with Yorke Rosenberg Mardall Architects (YMR) on the project for client David Keddie, to develop a 178-hectare site on the island which encompassed both existing and reclaimed land, some of which was reserved under a trust for nature conservation. Early proposals showed residential areas, commercial, as well as, industrial zones, and facilities for recreation and leisure activities, including a marina. The final design proposed a much smaller residential area and harbour and included larger conservation and marshland areas in response to local concerns. The project was rejected and a portion of Two Tree Island was leased to the Nature Conservancy (NERC). An Appeal and Public Enquiry lodged by the client was subsequently indefinitely postponed. The architects produced several versions of a consultant's report, created a 'logbook' for the project, and published a brochure and promotional material for a public meeting. Existing conditions and reference material in the file includes maps of the area showing locations for a photo survey; Port of Authority of London plans showing water depths at various locations; a drawing of Marine Island, Essex; and a collage of photos of the area mounted on a board. Sketches by Cedric Price show development plans for the island and explore alternate "open" and "closed" configurations for the basin. Sketch sections show established maximum flood heights on the proposed schemes (see sketches in Works II, p. 86). A series of schematic drawings by YMR develop preliminary schemes exploring alternate layouts in relation to the primary basin configuration. A perspective drawing shows a view of the site from the main road to the island. Design development drawings include both original drawings and reprographic copies and include bird's-eye view perspective sketches; diagrams showing "domestic development" and projected "typical patterning"; and diagrammatic plans/charts showing existing and reclaimed areas, compatibility of activities, and degrees of accessibility (see typical diagram in Works II, p. 87). Other design development drawings include standard plans, sections and elevations, as well as site plans, land-use plans for the marina, plans showing alternate layouts for the marina dock, plans showing Thames tidal defences, site sections, and breakwater profiles. Working drawings for the marina by consulting engineers Sir Frederick Snow and Partners include survey plans, detailed sections illustrating the reinforcement and stabilization of the marine bed, and task sequencing diagrams and charts. Publication and presentation material includes photographs of rendered perspectives, over 18 watercolour renderings of Two Tree Island by Cedric Price, and a mock-up for a 13-page brochure or report summarizing the project. Many drawings are also included in the textual records, which also include Cedric Price's diary on the project. Some material in this file was published in 'Cedric Price-Works II' (London: Architectural Press, 1984), 72, 86-87. Material in this file was produced between 1963 and 1989, but predominantly between 1971 and 1974. Cedric Price's office lists the following firms as the main consultants for this project: Felix J. Samuely & Partners and Sir Frederick Snow & Partners, Consulting Engineers; Baker Wilkins & Smith, Quantity Surveyors; Prof. Peter Cowan, Director, Joint Unit for Planning Research; Prof. Peter Willmott, Director Institute of Community Studies; Prof. G. P. Wibberley, Professor of Countryside Planning, University of London; M. A. B. Boddington, Rural Planning Services. One drawing in DR1995:0255:011-021 is attributed to Costain Civil Engineering Ltd. File contains cartographic materials, conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, consultant drawings, model, and textual records.
1963-1989, predominant 1971-1974
Two Tree Island
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AP144.S2.D84
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File documents an unexecuted project for Two Tree Island, the last uninhabited island in the Thames Estuary, in Essex, England. Cedric Price collaborated with Yorke Rosenberg Mardall Architects (YMR) on the project for client David Keddie, to develop a 178-hectare site on the island which encompassed both existing and reclaimed land, some of which was reserved under a trust for nature conservation. Early proposals showed residential areas, commercial, as well as, industrial zones, and facilities for recreation and leisure activities, including a marina. The final design proposed a much smaller residential area and harbour and included larger conservation and marshland areas in response to local concerns. The project was rejected and a portion of Two Tree Island was leased to the Nature Conservancy (NERC). An Appeal and Public Enquiry lodged by the client was subsequently indefinitely postponed. The architects produced several versions of a consultant's report, created a 'logbook' for the project, and published a brochure and promotional material for a public meeting. Existing conditions and reference material in the file includes maps of the area showing locations for a photo survey; Port of Authority of London plans showing water depths at various locations; a drawing of Marine Island, Essex; and a collage of photos of the area mounted on a board. Sketches by Cedric Price show development plans for the island and explore alternate "open" and "closed" configurations for the basin. Sketch sections show established maximum flood heights on the proposed schemes (see sketches in Works II, p. 86). A series of schematic drawings by YMR develop preliminary schemes exploring alternate layouts in relation to the primary basin configuration. A perspective drawing shows a view of the site from the main road to the island. Design development drawings include both original drawings and reprographic copies and include bird's-eye view perspective sketches; diagrams showing "domestic development" and projected "typical patterning"; and diagrammatic plans/charts showing existing and reclaimed areas, compatibility of activities, and degrees of accessibility (see typical diagram in Works II, p. 87). Other design development drawings include standard plans, sections and elevations, as well as site plans, land-use plans for the marina, plans showing alternate layouts for the marina dock, plans showing Thames tidal defences, site sections, and breakwater profiles. Working drawings for the marina by consulting engineers Sir Frederick Snow and Partners include survey plans, detailed sections illustrating the reinforcement and stabilization of the marine bed, and task sequencing diagrams and charts. Publication and presentation material includes photographs of rendered perspectives, over 18 watercolour renderings of Two Tree Island by Cedric Price, and a mock-up for a 13-page brochure or report summarizing the project. Many drawings are also included in the textual records, which also include Cedric Price's diary on the project. Some material in this file was published in 'Cedric Price-Works II' (London: Architectural Press, 1984), 72, 86-87. Material in this file was produced between 1963 and 1989, but predominantly between 1971 and 1974. Cedric Price's office lists the following firms as the main consultants for this project: Felix J. Samuely & Partners and Sir Frederick Snow & Partners, Consulting Engineers; Baker Wilkins & Smith, Quantity Surveyors; Prof. Peter Cowan, Director, Joint Unit for Planning Research; Prof. Peter Willmott, Director Institute of Community Studies; Prof. G. P. Wibberley, Professor of Countryside Planning, University of London; M. A. B. Boddington, Rural Planning Services. One drawing in DR1995:0255:011-021 is attributed to Costain Civil Engineering Ltd. File contains cartographic materials, conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, consultant drawings, model, and textual records.
File 84
1963-1989, predominant 1971-1974
drawings, textual records
DR1995:0188:526-705
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correspondence, architect's statement, proposals, building programme for Fun Palace Project, drafts of promotional material, clippings, report on Camden Pilot project, report on Fun Palace Project, notes on circulation, access, and systems, meeting notes, notes, minute of meetings of the Cybernetics Committee, draft articles with annotations, memoranda, draft survey, drafts and sketches of Fun Palace booklet, publications, cost estimate, sketch axonometric of service tower, brochures, questionnaires, certificate of incorporation for the Fun Palace, trust deeds, planning papers, application forms and site drawings of Children's Playground dated 1974, report on land redevelopment, and includes course outline dated 1980 for the Architectural Association
Correspondence, architect's statement, proposals, building programme for Fun Palace Project
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DR1995:0188:526-705
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correspondence, architect's statement, proposals, building programme for Fun Palace Project, drafts of promotional material, clippings, report on Camden Pilot project, report on Fun Palace Project, notes on circulation, access, and systems, meeting notes, notes, minute of meetings of the Cybernetics Committee, draft articles with annotations, memoranda, draft survey, drafts and sketches of Fun Palace booklet, publications, cost estimate, sketch axonometric of service tower, brochures, questionnaires, certificate of incorporation for the Fun Palace, trust deeds, planning papers, application forms and site drawings of Children's Playground dated 1974, report on land redevelopment, and includes course outline dated 1980 for the Architectural Association
drawings, textual records
AP140.S2.SS7.D3.P10.9
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- Includes segments from the Abend Shau, 6/7, the Landes Schau, and Heute Journal. - Also includes the film "Ein Stärkes Stuck" by Gisela Reich with narration by Walter Kreye.
1984
German media coverage of the opening of the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
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AP140.S2.SS7.D3.P10.9
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- Includes segments from the Abend Shau, 6/7, the Landes Schau, and Heute Journal. - Also includes the film "Ein Stärkes Stuck" by Gisela Reich with narration by Walter Kreye.
1984
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Potteries Thinkbelt
AP144.S2.D56
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File documents the unexecuted project, Potteries Thinkbelt, conceived for North Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom. The proposal called for a network of educational facilities for 20,000 students to be located over a 100 square mile area northwest of London. Moveable components, including fold-out lecture/demonstration units, rail-based teaching units, self-teach carrel units, faculty units, and housing units, were to be dispersed along the rail system. Existing conditions materials include regional aerial photographs with overlays of the rail system, and photographs, photo collages and panoramas of the region. Schematic sketches and drawings show the development of Price's design. Regional plans examine links between new and existing rail systems and national transportation networks and their projected use. Diagrammatic plans illustrate the relationships between recommended functions/activities attributed to specific areas. Detailed plans, sections, elevations, and axonometric drawings show housing types (sprawl, capsule, and crate), faculty and transfer areas in Madeley, Pitts Hill, and Meir. Other materials include regional land-use plans, photomontages with drawn perspectives, thumbnail sketches, life-span charts, conceptual sketches, aerial photographs and reprographic copies, some rendered and annotated. Many of the drawings were published in Price, Cedric. "PTB, Potteries Thinkbelt: A Plan for an Advanced Educational Industry in North Staffordshire." 'Architectural Design'. (October, 1966), 483-497; in Price, Cedric and Paul Barker, "The Potteries Thinkbelt", 'New Society' (June 1966) 14-17; and in Price, Cedric "Potteries Thinkbelt: Project for an Education Industry", 'Bauen & Wohnen', no. 9 (1967) 351-360. Material in this file was created between 1939 and 1987 but predominantly between 1963 and 1967. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, publication drawings, reference drawings, photographic material, and textual records.
1939-1987, predominant 1963-1967
Potteries Thinkbelt
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AP144.S2.D56
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File documents the unexecuted project, Potteries Thinkbelt, conceived for North Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom. The proposal called for a network of educational facilities for 20,000 students to be located over a 100 square mile area northwest of London. Moveable components, including fold-out lecture/demonstration units, rail-based teaching units, self-teach carrel units, faculty units, and housing units, were to be dispersed along the rail system. Existing conditions materials include regional aerial photographs with overlays of the rail system, and photographs, photo collages and panoramas of the region. Schematic sketches and drawings show the development of Price's design. Regional plans examine links between new and existing rail systems and national transportation networks and their projected use. Diagrammatic plans illustrate the relationships between recommended functions/activities attributed to specific areas. Detailed plans, sections, elevations, and axonometric drawings show housing types (sprawl, capsule, and crate), faculty and transfer areas in Madeley, Pitts Hill, and Meir. Other materials include regional land-use plans, photomontages with drawn perspectives, thumbnail sketches, life-span charts, conceptual sketches, aerial photographs and reprographic copies, some rendered and annotated. Many of the drawings were published in Price, Cedric. "PTB, Potteries Thinkbelt: A Plan for an Advanced Educational Industry in North Staffordshire." 'Architectural Design'. (October, 1966), 483-497; in Price, Cedric and Paul Barker, "The Potteries Thinkbelt", 'New Society' (June 1966) 14-17; and in Price, Cedric "Potteries Thinkbelt: Project for an Education Industry", 'Bauen & Wohnen', no. 9 (1967) 351-360. Material in this file was created between 1939 and 1987 but predominantly between 1963 and 1967. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, publication drawings, reference drawings, photographic material, and textual records.
File 56
1939-1987, predominant 1963-1967
ARCH256302
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"Les éléments d'exposition du pavillon que la république de Haiti fait construire à l'Expo 67 illustreront le thème 'Haiti, terre de soleil'. L'édifice sera situé dans l'Ile Notre-Dame, à proximité des pavillons de Monaco et de la Yougoslavie. Il se reflétera dans deux des canaux de l'Expo. / The pavilion of the Republic of Haiti will stress the theme 'Haiti... land of the sun,' and will be located on Notre-Dame near the pavilions of Monaco and Yugoslavia. The pavilion's floor and external terrace will be a checkered motif stylizing the sun, while the roof will be made of 16 hollow tubes of varying heights. Total cost of the pavilion will be approximately $150,000.00."--Description.
1967
View of the Pavilion of Haiti, Expo 67, Montréal, Québec
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"Les éléments d'exposition du pavillon que la république de Haiti fait construire à l'Expo 67 illustreront le thème 'Haiti, terre de soleil'. L'édifice sera situé dans l'Ile Notre-Dame, à proximité des pavillons de Monaco et de la Yougoslavie. Il se reflétera dans deux des canaux de l'Expo. / The pavilion of the Republic of Haiti will stress the theme 'Haiti... land of the sun,' and will be located on Notre-Dame near the pavilions of Monaco and Yugoslavia. The pavilion's floor and external terrace will be a checkered motif stylizing the sun, while the roof will be made of 16 hollow tubes of varying heights. Total cost of the pavilion will be approximately $150,000.00."--Description.
*Opening the Gates of Eighteenth-Century Montréal* explores the development of the city during the eighteenth century, when Montréal was a fortified town. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity to consider the building of the eighteenth-century military and commercial town, the nucleus from which Montréal grew. The product of nearly fifteen years of research and(...)
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8 September 1992 to 28 February 1993
Opening the Gates of Eighteenth-Century Montréal
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*Opening the Gates of Eighteenth-Century Montréal* explores the development of the city during the eighteenth century, when Montréal was a fortified town. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity to consider the building of the eighteenth-century military and commercial town, the nucleus from which Montréal grew. The product of nearly fifteen years of research and(...)
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Learning from... Bahrain
Noura al Sayeh presents the third lecture in the Learning From… the Middle East series. The presentation will survey the photographic documentation of the Bahrain coast by photographer Camille Zakharia. The urban transformations in the last 30 years have redrawn the Bahraini landscape and triggered the development of a contemporary vernacular culture. The presentation(...)
Paul-Desmarais Theatre
6 October 2011 , 7pm
Learning from... Bahrain
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Noura al Sayeh presents the third lecture in the Learning From… the Middle East series. The presentation will survey the photographic documentation of the Bahrain coast by photographer Camille Zakharia. The urban transformations in the last 30 years have redrawn the Bahraini landscape and triggered the development of a contemporary vernacular culture. The presentation(...)
Paul-Desmarais Theatre
textual records
ARCH255577
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20 publications including: Tall building structure: a world view / Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat; Bauwelt 6 Aug. 1962 Hugo Weber: Mies van der Rohe; L'architettura July-Aug. 1955 annotated in graphite "M.G. Thesis"; Bauen & Wohnen July 1972; Arts & Architecture Nov. 1956; Western Architect & Engineer Feb. 1961; Architectural Forum Feb. 1959, June 1959, April 1961 and May 1962; Polytechnisch Tydschrift 12 Sept. 1957; Architectural Review Oct. 1977; Architectural Record Oct. 1960; Document Architettura v.1 no.14; Casabella Jan-Feb 1988; Columus Indiana: central area plan; Elkhart Indiana: Comprehensive plan for parks, recreation and open land; Elkhat Indiana: central area plan; Mauna City: a city within a city
1951-1966
Misc. publications and magazines of architecture
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20 publications including: Tall building structure: a world view / Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat; Bauwelt 6 Aug. 1962 Hugo Weber: Mies van der Rohe; L'architettura July-Aug. 1955 annotated in graphite "M.G. Thesis"; Bauen & Wohnen July 1972; Arts & Architecture Nov. 1956; Western Architect & Engineer Feb. 1961; Architectural Forum Feb. 1959, June 1959, April 1961 and May 1962; Polytechnisch Tydschrift 12 Sept. 1957; Architectural Review Oct. 1977; Architectural Record Oct. 1960; Document Architettura v.1 no.14; Casabella Jan-Feb 1988; Columus Indiana: central area plan; Elkhart Indiana: Comprehensive plan for parks, recreation and open land; Elkhat Indiana: central area plan; Mauna City: a city within a city
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1951-1966