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AP018.S1.1973.PR02
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This project series documents the design and construction of the residence of A.W. Billes and his family at 30 High Point Road in North York, Toronto from 1973-1975. The office identified the project number as 7302. This project consisted of a ten bedroom home for Toronto businessman Alfred W. Billes, who was part of the Canadian Tire founding family and part owner at this time. The extravagant home included tennis courts, a pool, an indoor atrium with gardens, staff quarters, a library, and a piano room, among others. Built in the Bridle Path neighbourhood, the home was designed in the modernist style with two terraced balconies facing the street. Following the completion of the project, A.W. Billes sued the firm of Parkin Partnership Architects Planners over dissatisfaction with the construction, a case that was appealed all the way to the Supreme Court. Parkin lost the case in 1984 and had to pay A.W. Billes approximately $125,000. The project is recorded through drawings, photographs, slides, a project painting, and textual records dating from 1973-1984. The drawings are a mix of original sketches and construction drawings. The photographs and slides show the completed project. The textual records include construction documentation, design notes, interoffice memos, correspondence, meeting and site reports, extensive lawsuit documentation, contract data, a project manual for the homeowners and consultancy records. Some of the drawings and textual records are labelled Part 7', but it is unclear from the documentation what this refers to. There are a large number of construction drawings, some sketches, and detail drawings arranged within the textual materials.
AP018.S1.1973.PR02
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the residence of A.W. Billes and his family at 30 High Point Road in North York, Toronto from 1973-1975. The office identified the project number as 7302. This project consisted of a ten bedroom home for Toronto businessman Alfred W. Billes, who was part of the Canadian Tire founding family and part owner at this time. The extravagant home included tennis courts, a pool, an indoor atrium with gardens, staff quarters, a library, and a piano room, among others. Built in the Bridle Path neighbourhood, the home was designed in the modernist style with two terraced balconies facing the street. Following the completion of the project, A.W. Billes sued the firm of Parkin Partnership Architects Planners over dissatisfaction with the construction, a case that was appealed all the way to the Supreme Court. Parkin lost the case in 1984 and had to pay A.W. Billes approximately $125,000. The project is recorded through drawings, photographs, slides, a project painting, and textual records dating from 1973-1984. The drawings are a mix of original sketches and construction drawings. The photographs and slides show the completed project. The textual records include construction documentation, design notes, interoffice memos, correspondence, meeting and site reports, extensive lawsuit documentation, contract data, a project manual for the homeowners and consultancy records. Some of the drawings and textual records are labelled Part 7', but it is unclear from the documentation what this refers to. There are a large number of construction drawings, some sketches, and detail drawings arranged within the textual materials.
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Date:
1973-1984
1973-1984
Title:
Residence of Mr. & Mrs. A.W. Billes, Toronto (1973-1975)
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AP018.S1.1973.PR02
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the residence of A.W. Billes and his family at 30 High Point Road in North York, Toronto from 1973-1975. The office identified the project number as 7302. This project consisted of a ten bedroom home for Toronto businessman Alfred W. Billes, who was part of the Canadian Tire founding family and part owner at this time. The extravagant home included tennis courts, a pool, an indoor atrium with gardens, staff quarters, a library, and a piano room, among others. Built in the Bridle Path neighbourhood, the home was designed in the modernist style with two terraced balconies facing the street. Following the completion of the project, A.W. Billes sued the firm of Parkin Partnership Architects Planners over dissatisfaction with the construction, a case that was appealed all the way to the Supreme Court. Parkin lost the case in 1984 and had to pay A.W. Billes approximately $125,000. The project is recorded through drawings, photographs, slides, a project painting, and textual records dating from 1973-1984. The drawings are a mix of original sketches and construction drawings. The photographs and slides show the completed project. The textual records include construction documentation, design notes, interoffice memos, correspondence, meeting and site reports, extensive lawsuit documentation, contract data, a project manual for the homeowners and consultancy records. Some of the drawings and textual records are labelled Part 7', but it is unclear from the documentation what this refers to. There are a large number of construction drawings, some sketches, and detail drawings arranged within the textual materials.
Residence of Mr. & Mrs. A.W. Billes, Toronto (1973-1975)
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AP018.S1.1973.PR02
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the residence of A.W. Billes and his family at 30 High Point Road in North York, Toronto from 1973-1975. The office identified the project number as 7302. This project consisted of a ten bedroom home for Toronto businessman Alfred W. Billes, who was part of the Canadian Tire founding family and part owner at this time. The extravagant home included tennis courts, a pool, an indoor atrium with gardens, staff quarters, a library, and a piano room, among others. Built in the Bridle Path neighbourhood, the home was designed in the modernist style with two terraced balconies facing the street. Following the completion of the project, A.W. Billes sued the firm of Parkin Partnership Architects Planners over dissatisfaction with the construction, a case that was appealed all the way to the Supreme Court. Parkin lost the case in 1984 and had to pay A.W. Billes approximately $125,000. The project is recorded through drawings, photographs, slides, a project painting, and textual records dating from 1973-1984. The drawings are a mix of original sketches and construction drawings. The photographs and slides show the completed project. The textual records include construction documentation, design notes, interoffice memos, correspondence, meeting and site reports, extensive lawsuit documentation, contract data, a project manual for the homeowners and consultancy records. Some of the drawings and textual records are labelled Part 7', but it is unclear from the documentation what this refers to. There are a large number of construction drawings, some sketches, and detail drawings arranged within the textual materials.
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1973-1984
1973-1984
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ARCH276316
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Comprend aussi des grilles de calcul et un formulaire pour recevoir un permis de construction.
ARCH276316
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Comprend aussi des grilles de calcul et un formulaire pour recevoir un permis de construction.
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Date:
1919
1919
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Détails structuraux d'une chambre froide à Trois-Rivières
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ARCH276316
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Comprend aussi des grilles de calcul et un formulaire pour recevoir un permis de construction.
Détails structuraux d'une chambre froide à Trois-Rivières
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ARCH276316
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Comprend aussi des grilles de calcul et un formulaire pour recevoir un permis de construction.
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drawings
drawings
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1919
1919
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ARCH264849
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Le manuscrit traite des raisons pour la construction d'abris pour les voitures à Chandigarh, Inde.
ARCH264849
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Le manuscrit traite des raisons pour la construction d'abris pour les voitures à Chandigarh, Inde.
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Date:
19 juin 1959
19 juin 1959
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Manuscrit traitant d'abris pour voiture à Chandigarh, Inde
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ARCH264849
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Le manuscrit traite des raisons pour la construction d'abris pour les voitures à Chandigarh, Inde.
Manuscrit traitant d'abris pour voiture à Chandigarh, Inde
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ARCH264849
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Le manuscrit traite des raisons pour la construction d'abris pour les voitures à Chandigarh, Inde.
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19 juin 1959
19 juin 1959
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ARCH264850
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Le tapuscrit traite des raisons pour la construction d'abris pour les voitures à Chandigarh, Inde.
ARCH264850
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Le tapuscrit traite des raisons pour la construction d'abris pour les voitures à Chandigarh, Inde.
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Date:
19 juin 1959
19 juin 1959
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Transcription d'un manuscrit traitant d'abris pour voiture à Chandigarh, Inde.
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ARCH264850
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Le tapuscrit traite des raisons pour la construction d'abris pour les voitures à Chandigarh, Inde.
Transcription d'un manuscrit traitant d'abris pour voiture à Chandigarh, Inde.
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ARCH264850
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Le tapuscrit traite des raisons pour la construction d'abris pour les voitures à Chandigarh, Inde.
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19 juin 1959
19 juin 1959
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AP018.S1.1980.PR15
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This project series documents additions and alterations to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, New Brunswick from 1981-1986. The office identified this project as 8018. The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, located beside the St. John River, was designed by Neil Stewart in 1956. The additions and alterations to the original design consisted of the addition of an east wing to the existing structure as well as upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems. A feasibility study was conducted and two schemes were proposed for the project. The project is recorded through textual records, drawings, and site and construction photographs. The feasibility study is recorded through reprographic copies of drawings. The textual records show client correspondence, site planning, contractor and consultant work, construction and associated shop drawings. Textual documents also record a lawsuit brought against the firm by project consultants ADI Limited following construction.
AP018.S1.1980.PR15
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This project series documents additions and alterations to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, New Brunswick from 1981-1986. The office identified this project as 8018. The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, located beside the St. John River, was designed by Neil Stewart in 1956. The additions and alterations to the original design consisted of the addition of an east wing to the existing structure as well as upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems. A feasibility study was conducted and two schemes were proposed for the project. The project is recorded through textual records, drawings, and site and construction photographs. The feasibility study is recorded through reprographic copies of drawings. The textual records show client correspondence, site planning, contractor and consultant work, construction and associated shop drawings. Textual documents also record a lawsuit brought against the firm by project consultants ADI Limited following construction.
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Date:
1980-1986
1980-1986
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Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Additions and Alterations, Fredericton, New Brunswick (1980-1983)
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AP018.S1.1980.PR15
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This project series documents additions and alterations to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, New Brunswick from 1981-1986. The office identified this project as 8018. The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, located beside the St. John River, was designed by Neil Stewart in 1956. The additions and alterations to the original design consisted of the addition of an east wing to the existing structure as well as upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems. A feasibility study was conducted and two schemes were proposed for the project. The project is recorded through textual records, drawings, and site and construction photographs. The feasibility study is recorded through reprographic copies of drawings. The textual records show client correspondence, site planning, contractor and consultant work, construction and associated shop drawings. Textual documents also record a lawsuit brought against the firm by project consultants ADI Limited following construction.
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Additions and Alterations, Fredericton, New Brunswick (1980-1983)
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AP018.S1.1980.PR15
Description:
This project series documents additions and alterations to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, New Brunswick from 1981-1986. The office identified this project as 8018. The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, located beside the St. John River, was designed by Neil Stewart in 1956. The additions and alterations to the original design consisted of the addition of an east wing to the existing structure as well as upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems. A feasibility study was conducted and two schemes were proposed for the project. The project is recorded through textual records, drawings, and site and construction photographs. The feasibility study is recorded through reprographic copies of drawings. The textual records show client correspondence, site planning, contractor and consultant work, construction and associated shop drawings. Textual documents also record a lawsuit brought against the firm by project consultants ADI Limited following construction.
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Project
Date:
1980-1986
1980-1986
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photographs
photographs
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ARCH280822
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Group consists of photographs of the Secretariat and the Assembly, under construction, in Chandigarh, India.
ARCH280822
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Group consists of photographs of the Secretariat and the Assembly, under construction, in Chandigarh, India.
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s.d.
s.d.
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Photographs of the Assembly and the Secretariat in Chandigarh, India
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ARCH280822
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Group consists of photographs of the Secretariat and the Assembly, under construction, in Chandigarh, India.
Photographs of the Assembly and the Secretariat in Chandigarh, India
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ARCH280822
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Group consists of photographs of the Secretariat and the Assembly, under construction, in Chandigarh, India.
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photographs
photographs
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s.d.
s.d.
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drawings
drawings
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DR2000:0005:001
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Consists of original plans for the development and construction of the CCA garden, Montréal, Québec.
DR2000:0005:001
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Consists of original plans for the development and construction of the CCA garden, Montréal, Québec.
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Date:
1988-1989
1988-1989
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Elevations and details of the columns, The Garden of the Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal, Québec
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DR2000:0005:001
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Consists of original plans for the development and construction of the CCA garden, Montréal, Québec.
Elevations and details of the columns, The Garden of the Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal, Québec
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DR2000:0005:001
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Consists of original plans for the development and construction of the CCA garden, Montréal, Québec.
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drawings
drawings
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1988-1989
1988-1989
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exhibitions
exhibitions
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In 1973, following the strikes that beset the British construction industry during the early 1970s, Alistair McAlpine commissioned a design program for his construction company, Sir Robert McAlpine Sons, that aimed to increase production efficiency and improve labour relations. Cedric Price’s proposal took the format of a two-volume report and a Portable Enclosures(...)
In 1973, following the strikes that beset the British construction industry during the early 1970s, Alistair McAlpine commissioned a design program for his construction company, Sir Robert McAlpine Sons, that aimed to increase production efficiency and improve labour relations. Cedric Price’s proposal took the format of a two-volume report and a Portable Enclosures(...)
Date:
9 February 2017 to 14 May 2017
9 February 2017 to 14 May 2017
Title:
What About Happiness on the Building Site?
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Description:
In 1973, following the strikes that beset the British construction industry during the early 1970s, Alistair McAlpine commissioned a design program for his construction company, Sir Robert McAlpine Sons, that aimed to increase production efficiency and improve labour relations. Cedric Price’s proposal took the format of a two-volume report and a Portable Enclosures(...)
What About Happiness on the Building Site?
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In 1973, following the strikes that beset the British construction industry during the early 1970s, Alistair McAlpine commissioned a design program for his construction company, Sir Robert McAlpine Sons, that aimed to increase production efficiency and improve labour relations. Cedric Price’s proposal took the format of a two-volume report and a Portable Enclosures(...)
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exhibitions
exhibitions
Date:
9 February 2017 to
14 May 2017
9 February 2017 to
14 May 2017
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textual records
textual records
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ARCH186968
Description:
speech - "Automation and Training in the Construction Industry" and thesis on Montreal Building Trades College
ARCH186968
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speech - "Automation and Training in the Construction Industry" and thesis on Montreal Building Trades College
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Date:
1961
1961
Title:
Montreal Building Trades Conference
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ARCH186968
Description:
speech - "Automation and Training in the Construction Industry" and thesis on Montreal Building Trades College
Montreal Building Trades Conference
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ARCH186968
Description:
speech - "Automation and Training in the Construction Industry" and thesis on Montreal Building Trades College
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textual records
textual records
Date:
1961
1961
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textual records
textual records
Title:
Public Works Canada
Public Works Canada
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ARCH186984
Description:
"A Proposed Design & Construction System for the Federal Government of Canada", reports, notes, drafts
ARCH186984
Description:
"A Proposed Design & Construction System for the Federal Government of Canada", reports, notes, drafts
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Date:
1978 - 1981
1978 - 1981
Title:
Public Works Canada
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ARCH186984
Description:
"A Proposed Design & Construction System for the Federal Government of Canada", reports, notes, drafts
Public Works Canada
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ARCH186984
Description:
"A Proposed Design & Construction System for the Federal Government of Canada", reports, notes, drafts
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textual records
textual records
Date:
1978 - 1981
1978 - 1981
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