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AP075.S1.1992.PR04
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for Thunderbird Housing at University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Orberlander worked on this project from 1992-1995 with architectural firm Waisman Dewar Grout Carter. Oberlander landscape design for this project included planting beds, trees and espaliers to screen the windows from the paved commun courtyard. The courtyard also includes a circular barbecue construsted by continuing pavers, the same used as pavement for the courtyard. She also included planting of trees along the facades of the building and along the pathway connecting the student housing to the rest of the campus pavilions. The project series includes sketches, design development drawings, including landscape concept plans with plant lists, landscape elevations and sections, presentation drawings, and working drawings, such as irrigation plans, site plans, landscape plans and planting plans. The project is also documented through working drawings for the new student housing used as reference and photographs of the landscaping work. Textual records for this project comprises a proposal, concept notes by Oberlander, correspondence, including with clients, architects and consultants, and specifications.
1991-2001
Thunderbird Housing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia (1992-1996)
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AP075.S1.1992.PR04
Description:
Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for Thunderbird Housing at University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Orberlander worked on this project from 1992-1995 with architectural firm Waisman Dewar Grout Carter. Oberlander landscape design for this project included planting beds, trees and espaliers to screen the windows from the paved commun courtyard. The courtyard also includes a circular barbecue construsted by continuing pavers, the same used as pavement for the courtyard. She also included planting of trees along the facades of the building and along the pathway connecting the student housing to the rest of the campus pavilions. The project series includes sketches, design development drawings, including landscape concept plans with plant lists, landscape elevations and sections, presentation drawings, and working drawings, such as irrigation plans, site plans, landscape plans and planting plans. The project is also documented through working drawings for the new student housing used as reference and photographs of the landscaping work. Textual records for this project comprises a proposal, concept notes by Oberlander, correspondence, including with clients, architects and consultants, and specifications.
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1991-2001
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AP075.S1.1988.PR04
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Project series documents Cornelie Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the Jarvis Residence on Hudson Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. Oberlander worked on the initial landscape project from 1964-1966, and later on renovations of the garden in 1988-1989. The residence was designed by architect Ron Thom, from Thompson Berwick & Pratt Architects and was completed in 1964. The project consisted in creating well sunlit circular wooden deck where the family could gather, especially for breakfast in the morning, with sun-loving vegetation. The garden also integrated elements from Japanese traditional gardens, brought back by the owners of the house after a trip in Japan, including stepping-stones that were arranged to create a path from the house and the beginning of a woodland walk. Project series contains design development drawings, including landscape plans, planting plans and layout plans, and also working drawing, including irragation plans. The project series also comprises photographs of the residence and the garden, and textual records, such as specifications, correspondence with architects and clients, Oberlander's concept notes, and plant lists.
1966-2004
Jarvis Residence, Vancouver, British Columbia (1988-1992)
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AP075.S1.1988.PR04
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Project series documents Cornelie Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the Jarvis Residence on Hudson Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. Oberlander worked on the initial landscape project from 1964-1966, and later on renovations of the garden in 1988-1989. The residence was designed by architect Ron Thom, from Thompson Berwick & Pratt Architects and was completed in 1964. The project consisted in creating well sunlit circular wooden deck where the family could gather, especially for breakfast in the morning, with sun-loving vegetation. The garden also integrated elements from Japanese traditional gardens, brought back by the owners of the house after a trip in Japan, including stepping-stones that were arranged to create a path from the house and the beginning of a woodland walk. Project series contains design development drawings, including landscape plans, planting plans and layout plans, and also working drawing, including irragation plans. The project series also comprises photographs of the residence and the garden, and textual records, such as specifications, correspondence with architects and clients, Oberlander's concept notes, and plant lists.
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1966-2004
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AP075.S1.1990.PR10
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for Hugo Eppich Residence on Groveland Road, near the corner with Evremount Drive, in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Oberlander worked on this project in 1984-1987 with architect Arthur Erickson. The concept for this project was to create a garden on sloped property and include a water feature. Oberlander designed a wooded area with pathways to wander in and a reflecting pond with water lilies at the bottom of the property, just under the house terrace. The project was completed in 1987. The project series contains design development drawings, such as landscape plans, planting plans, site plans and grading plans, and site plans used for reference. The project is also documented throught concept notes by Oberlander, correspondence with clients, architects and contractors, meetings notes, plant lists, and photographs of the landscaping work and the digging of the pond. The project series also contains a digital recording of the TV show "Homes by Design" with an interview about Hugo Eppich Residence and Arthur Erickson's work.
1984-2006
Hugo Eppich Residence, West Vancouver, British Columbia (1990)
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AP075.S1.1990.PR10
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for Hugo Eppich Residence on Groveland Road, near the corner with Evremount Drive, in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Oberlander worked on this project in 1984-1987 with architect Arthur Erickson. The concept for this project was to create a garden on sloped property and include a water feature. Oberlander designed a wooded area with pathways to wander in and a reflecting pond with water lilies at the bottom of the property, just under the house terrace. The project was completed in 1987. The project series contains design development drawings, such as landscape plans, planting plans, site plans and grading plans, and site plans used for reference. The project is also documented throught concept notes by Oberlander, correspondence with clients, architects and contractors, meetings notes, plant lists, and photographs of the landscaping work and the digging of the pond. The project series also contains a digital recording of the TV show "Homes by Design" with an interview about Hugo Eppich Residence and Arthur Erickson's work.
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1984-2006
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AP075.S1.1957.PR05
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This project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the garden of Mr & Mrs Wong residence on South Cambie Street in Vancouver. Oberlander worked on this project in 1954-1956 with architect Harry Lee from Duncan McNab’s office. Oberlander’s concept for the landscape was to create a garden with rock outcropping, due to the complicated site on which the house was built. She “designed a main walkway paralleling the side yard property line to connect S. Cambie Street to the rear alley.” [1] The walkway, decorated with flowerpots, leads to a u-shaped paved courtyard with a central lawn area with decorative rocks. Between the expose rock at the front of the property and the façade of the house, she created a lawn area with a pathway of steppingstones at the side of house leading to the backyard. The project series contains only six drawings, including two sketches, two design development drawings of landscape plans, and working drawings for the residence used as reference. The project is also documented through photographs of the residence and the landscaping, and a plant list. Source: [1] Herrington, Susan. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander: Making the Modern Landscape, University of Virginia Press, 2014, 304 pages. p. 88.
1957-1958
W.K. Wong Residence, Vancouver, British Columbia (1957-1958)
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AP075.S1.1957.PR05
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This project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the garden of Mr & Mrs Wong residence on South Cambie Street in Vancouver. Oberlander worked on this project in 1954-1956 with architect Harry Lee from Duncan McNab’s office. Oberlander’s concept for the landscape was to create a garden with rock outcropping, due to the complicated site on which the house was built. She “designed a main walkway paralleling the side yard property line to connect S. Cambie Street to the rear alley.” [1] The walkway, decorated with flowerpots, leads to a u-shaped paved courtyard with a central lawn area with decorative rocks. Between the expose rock at the front of the property and the façade of the house, she created a lawn area with a pathway of steppingstones at the side of house leading to the backyard. The project series contains only six drawings, including two sketches, two design development drawings of landscape plans, and working drawings for the residence used as reference. The project is also documented through photographs of the residence and the landscaping, and a plant list. Source: [1] Herrington, Susan. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander: Making the Modern Landscape, University of Virginia Press, 2014, 304 pages. p. 88.
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1957-1958
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AP207.S1.2001.PR01
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The project series documents "Achipensierio" a series of installations designed by Pettena from 2001 to 2018. The installation consists of variations of a building frame either made of metal beams or trellis covered in plants or straw. The building frame is designed to change form and appears deconstructed depending on the point of view. "Described by Gianni Pettena as “a contemporary Stonehenge,” but also as “a lesson in spatial perception,” this work metaphorically reaffirms the idea that there are no longer any frontiers today, when one is referring to themes relating to physical space, between the sensibility of the architect and that of the environmental artist." [1] The "Archipensierio" installations were presented in various venues from 2001 to 2018, including: "Archipensierio 2" at the Manifesta 7 in Rovereto, in 2008; "Archipensierio 5" at the Court Carrée du Louvre, in Parigi, for FIAC 2009; and "Archipensierio 6" at the UMOCA, in Salt Lake City, in 2013. The project series contains sketches, elevations, plans, drawings and photographs of the installations. It also includes a small model for the Archipensierio I, 2001 installation. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/inst-archithoughts-2001/ (last accessed 22 January 2020).
2001-2018
Archipensierio [Architoughts] 2001
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AP207.S1.2001.PR01
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The project series documents "Achipensierio" a series of installations designed by Pettena from 2001 to 2018. The installation consists of variations of a building frame either made of metal beams or trellis covered in plants or straw. The building frame is designed to change form and appears deconstructed depending on the point of view. "Described by Gianni Pettena as “a contemporary Stonehenge,” but also as “a lesson in spatial perception,” this work metaphorically reaffirms the idea that there are no longer any frontiers today, when one is referring to themes relating to physical space, between the sensibility of the architect and that of the environmental artist." [1] The "Archipensierio" installations were presented in various venues from 2001 to 2018, including: "Archipensierio 2" at the Manifesta 7 in Rovereto, in 2008; "Archipensierio 5" at the Court Carrée du Louvre, in Parigi, for FIAC 2009; and "Archipensierio 6" at the UMOCA, in Salt Lake City, in 2013. The project series contains sketches, elevations, plans, drawings and photographs of the installations. It also includes a small model for the Archipensierio I, 2001 installation. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/inst-archithoughts-2001/ (last accessed 22 January 2020).
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2001-2018
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AP075.S1.2007.PR02
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's work for the renewal of Robson Square in Vancouver. This project series concerns work on Robson Square grounds starting from the mid 2000s to early 2010s to which Oberlander participated as landscape architect or consultaing landscape architect. Oberlander worked with Arthur Erickson on the earliest revitalisation projects, but also with other architectural firms, including Grout McTavish Architects. It includes revitisation works, such as sunken plaza revitalization, the Nelson Street Plaza revitalisation, addition of a 'grass wave' or a mound in 2008 for the North Plaza, renovations for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Ice Rink Expansion and Revitalisation of Ice Rink Plaza. The project series contains predominantly textual records, including correspondence with client, architects, consultants and contractors, specifications, including landscape specifications, minutes of projects meetings, inspections reports and press clippings and articles on the revitalisation projects. The project is also documented through landscape drawings, such as planting plans, irrigation and grading plans, landscape sections, and details for planters. It also includes sets of building plans used as reference and digital photographs of planting and landscape maintenance. Project series comprises documents related to the preservation of Robson Square, including documentation, articles and clippings, and correspondence.
1994-2016
Robson Square Renewal, Vancouver, British Columbia (2007)
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AP075.S1.2007.PR02
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's work for the renewal of Robson Square in Vancouver. This project series concerns work on Robson Square grounds starting from the mid 2000s to early 2010s to which Oberlander participated as landscape architect or consultaing landscape architect. Oberlander worked with Arthur Erickson on the earliest revitalisation projects, but also with other architectural firms, including Grout McTavish Architects. It includes revitisation works, such as sunken plaza revitalization, the Nelson Street Plaza revitalisation, addition of a 'grass wave' or a mound in 2008 for the North Plaza, renovations for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Ice Rink Expansion and Revitalisation of Ice Rink Plaza. The project series contains predominantly textual records, including correspondence with client, architects, consultants and contractors, specifications, including landscape specifications, minutes of projects meetings, inspections reports and press clippings and articles on the revitalisation projects. The project is also documented through landscape drawings, such as planting plans, irrigation and grading plans, landscape sections, and details for planters. It also includes sets of building plans used as reference and digital photographs of planting and landscape maintenance. Project series comprises documents related to the preservation of Robson Square, including documentation, articles and clippings, and correspondence.
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1994-2016
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AP056.S1.1995.PR03
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This project series documents a competition entry for the University of Waterloo Centre for Environmental Sciences and Engineering in Waterloo, Ontario in 1995. The office identified the project number as 9502. This project consisted of a proposal to create a new, environmentally sustainable campus building within the scope of the University's master plan. The integrated complex would consist of the five-storey Research Laboratories building and the four-storey Earth Sciences office building, interconnected by the three-storey Interior Street. Corridors in the Research Laboratories building would separate visitors from the rigorously controlled environments of the labs and act as a hub of student activity. Glazed walls would allow visibility into the labs from the corridor. The office building, with a café and museum at its ground level, would have loft-like offices with operable windows for more eco-friendly temperature control. Other ecological features were proposed including a breathing, green wall, the use of local, sustainable materials and a bio-reactor plant, among others. This proposal was never built. The project is recorded through drawings, presentation paintings, a model and some accompanying textual records dating from on or around 1995. The drawings are predominantly original sketches and presentation drawings.
1995
University of Waterloo Centre for Environmental Sciences and Engineering Competition, Waterloo, Ontario (1995)
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AP056.S1.1995.PR03
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This project series documents a competition entry for the University of Waterloo Centre for Environmental Sciences and Engineering in Waterloo, Ontario in 1995. The office identified the project number as 9502. This project consisted of a proposal to create a new, environmentally sustainable campus building within the scope of the University's master plan. The integrated complex would consist of the five-storey Research Laboratories building and the four-storey Earth Sciences office building, interconnected by the three-storey Interior Street. Corridors in the Research Laboratories building would separate visitors from the rigorously controlled environments of the labs and act as a hub of student activity. Glazed walls would allow visibility into the labs from the corridor. The office building, with a café and museum at its ground level, would have loft-like offices with operable windows for more eco-friendly temperature control. Other ecological features were proposed including a breathing, green wall, the use of local, sustainable materials and a bio-reactor plant, among others. This proposal was never built. The project is recorded through drawings, presentation paintings, a model and some accompanying textual records dating from on or around 1995. The drawings are predominantly original sketches and presentation drawings.
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1995
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AP075.S1.2000.PR04
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the redesign of low-income housing development New Holly Park III in South Beacon Hill, outside Seattle, Washington. Oberlander was hired by Daniel Solomon ETC Artchitects to work on the landscape. She worked on this project in the early 2000s. The housing development was original called Holly Park. The project in the redesign of the existing housing development built in the 1940s and adding 219 rentals and 121 owned properties. For the landscaping, Oberlander "planned not only central market park but also numerous pocket parks and a greenhouse" [1]. The project series contains design development drawings, presentation drawings and working drawings, such as site plans, landscape plans, planting plans, and irrigations plans. The drawings also includes housing construction plans used as reference. The project is also documented through correspondence with client, architect, consultant and contractors, specifications, contract, financial documents, plant selection and documentation. The project series also includes photographs of the project and digital photographs of a site visit by Oberlander. Sources: [1] Herrington, Susan. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander: Making the Modern Landscape, University of Virginia Press, 2014, 304 pages, p. 69.
2000-2005
New Holly Park III, Seattle, Washington (2000)
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AP075.S1.2000.PR04
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the redesign of low-income housing development New Holly Park III in South Beacon Hill, outside Seattle, Washington. Oberlander was hired by Daniel Solomon ETC Artchitects to work on the landscape. She worked on this project in the early 2000s. The housing development was original called Holly Park. The project in the redesign of the existing housing development built in the 1940s and adding 219 rentals and 121 owned properties. For the landscaping, Oberlander "planned not only central market park but also numerous pocket parks and a greenhouse" [1]. The project series contains design development drawings, presentation drawings and working drawings, such as site plans, landscape plans, planting plans, and irrigations plans. The drawings also includes housing construction plans used as reference. The project is also documented through correspondence with client, architect, consultant and contractors, specifications, contract, financial documents, plant selection and documentation. The project series also includes photographs of the project and digital photographs of a site visit by Oberlander. Sources: [1] Herrington, Susan. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander: Making the Modern Landscape, University of Virginia Press, 2014, 304 pages, p. 69.
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2000-2005
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AP075.S1.2000.PR01
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the Jim Everett Memorial Park, a neighbourhood park situated between Dalhousie Road, Allison Road and University Boulevard, in the University Endowment Lands (UEL) community land, in Vancouver. Oberlander worked on this project from 2000-2001. The UEL is a unincorporated community located between the City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia. The park was planned as a recreation space for young families and children living in the University Village, a new village complex of UEL. The plants were also selected to provide interest through out the seasons with varying vegetation and flowers, and ensures low maintenance. The project series includes design development drawings and working drawings, including landscape and planting plans, presentation panels, and a presentation model. The series includes also photographs of the park during construction and once completed. The project is also documented through correspondence with clients and consultants, a project proposal by Oberlander, specifications and a contractor tender, concept notes, documentation for research, meetings notes, inspection reports and financial documents. Source: Herrington, Susan. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander: Making the Modern Landscape, University of Virginia Press, 2014, 304 pages.
2000-2013
Jim Everett Memorial Park, Vancouver, British Columbia (2000-2001)
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AP075.S1.2000.PR01
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the Jim Everett Memorial Park, a neighbourhood park situated between Dalhousie Road, Allison Road and University Boulevard, in the University Endowment Lands (UEL) community land, in Vancouver. Oberlander worked on this project from 2000-2001. The UEL is a unincorporated community located between the City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia. The park was planned as a recreation space for young families and children living in the University Village, a new village complex of UEL. The plants were also selected to provide interest through out the seasons with varying vegetation and flowers, and ensures low maintenance. The project series includes design development drawings and working drawings, including landscape and planting plans, presentation panels, and a presentation model. The series includes also photographs of the park during construction and once completed. The project is also documented through correspondence with clients and consultants, a project proposal by Oberlander, specifications and a contractor tender, concept notes, documentation for research, meetings notes, inspection reports and financial documents. Source: Herrington, Susan. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander: Making the Modern Landscape, University of Virginia Press, 2014, 304 pages.
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2000-2013
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AP075.S1.2003.PR07
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for Wellesley Central Health Corporation Neighbourhood Project, in Toronto. Orberlander worked in this project in the first half of the 2000s. She was hired to prepare the masterplan for the redevelopment of the four-acre MCHC's property bounded by Wellesley Street, Sherbourne Street, Wellesley place, and Wellesley Lane. The project was planned to comprise the construction of townhomes, condominum towers and a long-term-care facility. Oberlander also design the landscape for the Wellesley Central Place park, for which she collaborated with Diana Gerrard of gh3. The project consists in a one-acre park for a long-term-care facility for senior citizens and individuals who have suffered a traumatic injury or illness. The project series contains predominantly documents related to Oberlander's work for the landscape masterplan of the WCHC property. The material comprises correspondence, including correspondence with clients and consultants, scope of work, proposed work plan by Oberlander, financial documents, a plant list, and specifications. The project series also includes a site plan, design development drawings, such as details and sections for planting, and reference drawings, such as site surveys and grading plans. Source: Herrington, Susan. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander: Making the Modern Landscape, University of Virginia Press, 2014, 304 pages.
2003-2007
Wellesley Central Health Corporation Neighbourhood Project, Toronto, Ontario (2003)
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AP075.S1.2003.PR07
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for Wellesley Central Health Corporation Neighbourhood Project, in Toronto. Orberlander worked in this project in the first half of the 2000s. She was hired to prepare the masterplan for the redevelopment of the four-acre MCHC's property bounded by Wellesley Street, Sherbourne Street, Wellesley place, and Wellesley Lane. The project was planned to comprise the construction of townhomes, condominum towers and a long-term-care facility. Oberlander also design the landscape for the Wellesley Central Place park, for which she collaborated with Diana Gerrard of gh3. The project consists in a one-acre park for a long-term-care facility for senior citizens and individuals who have suffered a traumatic injury or illness. The project series contains predominantly documents related to Oberlander's work for the landscape masterplan of the WCHC property. The material comprises correspondence, including correspondence with clients and consultants, scope of work, proposed work plan by Oberlander, financial documents, a plant list, and specifications. The project series also includes a site plan, design development drawings, such as details and sections for planting, and reference drawings, such as site surveys and grading plans. Source: Herrington, Susan. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander: Making the Modern Landscape, University of Virginia Press, 2014, 304 pages.
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2003-2007