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AP115.S1
Description:
Cette série porte sur le travail de documentation photographique de Robert Duchesnay d'un des exemples construit du Dymaxion Dwelling Machine, à Wichita, Kansas, aux États-Unis. Le Dymaxion Dwelling Machine, concept conçu par Buckminster Fuller et considéré comme le précurseur du dôme géodésique, visait a créer un mode d'habitation donnant un maximun d'espace pour un minimum de coût et de matériaux. L'exemple du Wichita House est conçu par Fuller en 1945-1946. "L'apparence de cette machine à habiter ressemble quelque peu à une soucoupe volante. Avec sa peau externe en aluminium et ses fenêtres en plexiglass, elle offre un surface élégante et profilée, tout en renferman un espace au sol de 1100 pieds carrées." [1] Le Dymaxion Dwelling Machine est abandonné en 1970, pour être finalement acquise en 1990 par le Henry Ford Museum à Detroit, au Michigan. La structure est démantelé la même année avec l'aide d'un ancien collaborateur de Buckminster Fuller, Jay Baldwin. Le Dymaxion Dwelling Machine est toujours visible au Ford Museum. La série contient des photographies de la Wichita House avant et durant le démantèlement, brochures et feuillets du Wichita Art Museum présentant l'exposition de Robert Duchesnay sur le bâtiment, correspondance reçue par Duchesnay sur son projet de documentation des dômes géodésiques de Buckminster Fuller, et coupures de presse sur le Dymaxion Dwelling Machine et le démantèlement de la Wichita House. [1] Robert Duchesnay, "Dymaxion Dwelling Machine", 2022, https://robertduchesnay.com/fr/dymaxion-fr/ (page consultée 27 février 2023).
1990-1992
Dymaxion Dwelling Machine, Wichita, Kansas
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AP115.S1
Description:
Cette série porte sur le travail de documentation photographique de Robert Duchesnay d'un des exemples construit du Dymaxion Dwelling Machine, à Wichita, Kansas, aux États-Unis. Le Dymaxion Dwelling Machine, concept conçu par Buckminster Fuller et considéré comme le précurseur du dôme géodésique, visait a créer un mode d'habitation donnant un maximun d'espace pour un minimum de coût et de matériaux. L'exemple du Wichita House est conçu par Fuller en 1945-1946. "L'apparence de cette machine à habiter ressemble quelque peu à une soucoupe volante. Avec sa peau externe en aluminium et ses fenêtres en plexiglass, elle offre un surface élégante et profilée, tout en renferman un espace au sol de 1100 pieds carrées." [1] Le Dymaxion Dwelling Machine est abandonné en 1970, pour être finalement acquise en 1990 par le Henry Ford Museum à Detroit, au Michigan. La structure est démantelé la même année avec l'aide d'un ancien collaborateur de Buckminster Fuller, Jay Baldwin. Le Dymaxion Dwelling Machine est toujours visible au Ford Museum. La série contient des photographies de la Wichita House avant et durant le démantèlement, brochures et feuillets du Wichita Art Museum présentant l'exposition de Robert Duchesnay sur le bâtiment, correspondance reçue par Duchesnay sur son projet de documentation des dômes géodésiques de Buckminster Fuller, et coupures de presse sur le Dymaxion Dwelling Machine et le démantèlement de la Wichita House. [1] Robert Duchesnay, "Dymaxion Dwelling Machine", 2022, https://robertduchesnay.com/fr/dymaxion-fr/ (page consultée 27 février 2023).
Série
1990-1992
archives
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Fonds
Stelco fonds
AP017
Synopsis:
The Stelco fonds, 1902-1982, documents the buildings of the Steel Company of Canada’s two Montréal sites, located on Notre-Dame street in Little Burgundy and in Saint-Henri. The fond is composed of drawings showing site plans and elevations.
1902-1982
Stelco fonds
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AP017
Synopsis:
The Stelco fonds, 1902-1982, documents the buildings of the Steel Company of Canada’s two Montréal sites, located on Notre-Dame street in Little Burgundy and in Saint-Henri. The fond is composed of drawings showing site plans and elevations.
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1902-1982
drawings
DR1995:0179:001-008
Description:
- This group of drawings are for a "truck transportable week-end house to be located on a beach in North Wales, UK" ('Architectural Design', 511). Accordion-shaped extendible boxes with cross bracing are designed to be pulled out by car from a fixed central core onto structural rail sections leveled on jacks. The fixed central core consists of living, dining, kitchen and bathroom facilities. Four extendible boxes house additional sleeping quarters along with a carport and a dock which is shown extended out into the water. Two sketches have apparently been redrawn from originals by Cedric Price in order to clarify ideas for publication in 'Architectural Design', (May 1970) (DR1995:0179:007 - DR1995:0179:008).
1960
Hague Hole extendable portable beach house: Conceptual drawings, annotated sketches and diagrams
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DR1995:0179:001-008
Description:
- This group of drawings are for a "truck transportable week-end house to be located on a beach in North Wales, UK" ('Architectural Design', 511). Accordion-shaped extendible boxes with cross bracing are designed to be pulled out by car from a fixed central core onto structural rail sections leveled on jacks. The fixed central core consists of living, dining, kitchen and bathroom facilities. Four extendible boxes house additional sleeping quarters along with a carport and a dock which is shown extended out into the water. Two sketches have apparently been redrawn from originals by Cedric Price in order to clarify ideas for publication in 'Architectural Design', (May 1970) (DR1995:0179:007 - DR1995:0179:008).
drawings
1960
PH2018:0005:002
Description:
Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Gordon Matta-Clark, Eyes, 1970-1978, gelatin silver prints, 12.6 x 17.7 cm (each image), PHCON2002:0016:012:050, Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark on deposit at the Canadian Centre for Architecture, © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
2017
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of three gelatin silver prints of eyes by Gordon Matta-Clark, 1970-1978
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PH2018:0005:002
Description:
Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Gordon Matta-Clark, Eyes, 1970-1978, gelatin silver prints, 12.6 x 17.7 cm (each image), PHCON2002:0016:012:050, Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark on deposit at the Canadian Centre for Architecture, © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
PH2018:0005:026
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Gordon Matta-Clark, tree study, 1970-1971, blue pencil on paper, 35.6 x 43.2 cm, PHCON2002:0016:060, Gordon Matta-Clark Collection, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark, © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
2017
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of Tree study, blue pencil on paper by Gordon Matta-Clark, 1970-1971
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PH2018:0005:026
Description:
Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Gordon Matta-Clark, tree study, 1970-1971, blue pencil on paper, 35.6 x 43.2 cm, PHCON2002:0016:060, Gordon Matta-Clark Collection, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark, © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
Project
Donmar
AP144.S2.D53
Description:
File documents the unexecuted conversion of the Donmar rehearsal studio in Covent Garden, London, England, United Kingdom into an experimental theatre and late night meeting place. The client was the Fun Palace Trust ("Cedric Price Supplement", 'Architectural Design', vol. 40, (October 1970), 515) and negotiations for the conversion were undertaken with Donald Albery of New Theatre and Donmar Productions Limited. Movable platforms, furniture, and fittings were designed so that various seating and performance areas of different sizes could be created to accommodate a wide range of activities and entertainment of an impromptu nature. Survey drawings show the Donmar rehearsal studio and environs. Drawings for the conversion include plans, sections, axonometric projections, cutaway axonometric drawings showing the interior layout from two points of view, and conceptual sketches and perspectives of interior spaces in use. Axonometric drawings for fittings and furniture show platforms, a small stage, a chair/table, and a "conversation box". A drawing examines the sightlines of the converted interior by showing human figures in relationship with the movable units. Amended floor plans and sections show variations for the interior layout. Material in this file was produced between 1963 and 1964. File contains design development drawings and textual records.
1963-1964
Donmar
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AP144.S2.D53
Description:
File documents the unexecuted conversion of the Donmar rehearsal studio in Covent Garden, London, England, United Kingdom into an experimental theatre and late night meeting place. The client was the Fun Palace Trust ("Cedric Price Supplement", 'Architectural Design', vol. 40, (October 1970), 515) and negotiations for the conversion were undertaken with Donald Albery of New Theatre and Donmar Productions Limited. Movable platforms, furniture, and fittings were designed so that various seating and performance areas of different sizes could be created to accommodate a wide range of activities and entertainment of an impromptu nature. Survey drawings show the Donmar rehearsal studio and environs. Drawings for the conversion include plans, sections, axonometric projections, cutaway axonometric drawings showing the interior layout from two points of view, and conceptual sketches and perspectives of interior spaces in use. Axonometric drawings for fittings and furniture show platforms, a small stage, a chair/table, and a "conversation box". A drawing examines the sightlines of the converted interior by showing human figures in relationship with the movable units. Amended floor plans and sections show variations for the interior layout. Material in this file was produced between 1963 and 1964. File contains design development drawings and textual records.
File 53
1963-1964
textual records
ARCH255581
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20 publications including: Werner Sobek, The architecture of Peter and Mary Doyle 1970-1990; Representative projects of SOM March 1975; Nuove possibilita per le construzioni navali in cemento armato / Ing P.L. Nervi; Rassegna critica di architettura / Nervi 1954; World Trade CEnter: new headquarters for international business; Architecture Aug. 1962; Engineering News Record 10 Feb. 1972; The effect of steel and glass upon architectural design 1952; Dome structures, reprinted from Consulting Engineer Dec. 1959; Nuova Sede Pirelli in Milano; Technique and aesthetics in the design of tall buildings / Fazler Khan memorial session; L'architettura Aug. 1961; House Beautiful: your heritage from Frank Lloyd Wright Oct. 1959; Architectural Forum May 1958 and April 1965; Progressive Architecture Jan 1979; Kenchiku Bunka Oct. 1965; L'architettura Jan-Feb. 1956
1954-1979
Misc. publications and magazines of architecture
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ARCH255581
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20 publications including: Werner Sobek, The architecture of Peter and Mary Doyle 1970-1990; Representative projects of SOM March 1975; Nuove possibilita per le construzioni navali in cemento armato / Ing P.L. Nervi; Rassegna critica di architettura / Nervi 1954; World Trade CEnter: new headquarters for international business; Architecture Aug. 1962; Engineering News Record 10 Feb. 1972; The effect of steel and glass upon architectural design 1952; Dome structures, reprinted from Consulting Engineer Dec. 1959; Nuova Sede Pirelli in Milano; Technique and aesthetics in the design of tall buildings / Fazler Khan memorial session; L'architettura Aug. 1961; House Beautiful: your heritage from Frank Lloyd Wright Oct. 1959; Architectural Forum May 1958 and April 1965; Progressive Architecture Jan 1979; Kenchiku Bunka Oct. 1965; L'architettura Jan-Feb. 1956
textual records
1954-1979
textual records
ARCH153473
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Accountants Report, June 30, 1980 (2 copies) HUD Draft (salaries of Fellows, 1972-1980) Financial Report to the Executive Committee, April 15, 1981 Financial positions of the active programs at the Institute (no date) IAUS lease, 1/12/81 Various memos Documents related to the purchase of a building for the IAUS Telephone bill, May 1, 1980 Correspondence relating to the NEH Challenge Grant HUB Debt & Morgan Bank Loan Proposed budgets for 1981 File : IAUS- Budget 1979 Applications for the post of Assistant Director of Development Accountants Report, June 30, 1978 IAUS lease, 11 May 1970 File : HUD Grant (1976), containing also other grant applications File containing the NEH proposal, List of needs for Fall 1979 & other sollicitations IAUS FY82 budget, June 16, 1981
1970-1981
C. IAUS - Administrative 4. Financial. 1979-1981
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ARCH153473
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Accountants Report, June 30, 1980 (2 copies) HUD Draft (salaries of Fellows, 1972-1980) Financial Report to the Executive Committee, April 15, 1981 Financial positions of the active programs at the Institute (no date) IAUS lease, 1/12/81 Various memos Documents related to the purchase of a building for the IAUS Telephone bill, May 1, 1980 Correspondence relating to the NEH Challenge Grant HUB Debt & Morgan Bank Loan Proposed budgets for 1981 File : IAUS- Budget 1979 Applications for the post of Assistant Director of Development Accountants Report, June 30, 1978 IAUS lease, 11 May 1970 File : HUD Grant (1976), containing also other grant applications File containing the NEH proposal, List of needs for Fall 1979 & other sollicitations IAUS FY82 budget, June 16, 1981
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1970-1981
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Pierre Dionne fonds
AP006
Synopsis:
The Pierre Dionne fonds, 1948-1976, documents the professional career of architect Pierre Dionne. The fonds documents 467of Dionne’s architectural works: 11 student projects (ca. 1948-1952), 437 professional projects (1951-1976) and 19 miscellaneous projects (various dates). Materials in this fonds consist of 6244 drawings (including reprographic copies), 857 photographic materials, 165 slides, 5 l.m. of textual records and 6 models.
1948-1976
Pierre Dionne fonds
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AP006
Synopsis:
The Pierre Dionne fonds, 1948-1976, documents the professional career of architect Pierre Dionne. The fonds documents 467of Dionne’s architectural works: 11 student projects (ca. 1948-1952), 437 professional projects (1951-1976) and 19 miscellaneous projects (various dates). Materials in this fonds consist of 6244 drawings (including reprographic copies), 857 photographic materials, 165 slides, 5 l.m. of textual records and 6 models.
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1948-1976
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National Capital Commission
AP058.S1.SS2
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This subseries documents Blanche Lemco van Ginkel’s involvement as a member of the committee at the National Capital Commission (NCC). She was participating in the commission reorganization, the membership administration, the strategic overview of the commission, and the NCC planning policies for the National Capital Region. Through the NCC, Mrs. van Ginkel was an active member of the Advisory Committee on Design, where were discussed and studied National Capital Region’s issues of urban planning, architecture projects and other subjects of interest, among them the LeBreton Flats, Rideau Centre, Ottawa Airport, Carleton Rapid Transit, Greenbelt area, Gatineau Park, Mont-Bleu Municipal Sports Complex, Victoria Island, Cartier Square, Saint-Laurent Shopping Centre, solar heating, Chaudière Bridge, House of Commons TV and Broadcasting Operations Centre, Ottawa Health Science Centre, New Saudi Arabia Embassy, Ottawa Health Sciences Centre, Montcalm West/Tache project, National Gallery, Canlands project, Highway 16, Gatineau Rivers, federal land use, Parliamentary Precinct, etc. The subseries contains correspondence, agendas, brochures, papers, notes, reports, minutes, studies, memoranda, newsletters, and a few publications from the Senate and the House of Commons, dating from 1970 to 1983. It contains as well a few design development drawings of the Saudi Arabia Embassy and a reproduction map of Ottawa-Hull's waterfront.
1970-1983
National Capital Commission
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AP058.S1.SS2
Description:
This subseries documents Blanche Lemco van Ginkel’s involvement as a member of the committee at the National Capital Commission (NCC). She was participating in the commission reorganization, the membership administration, the strategic overview of the commission, and the NCC planning policies for the National Capital Region. Through the NCC, Mrs. van Ginkel was an active member of the Advisory Committee on Design, where were discussed and studied National Capital Region’s issues of urban planning, architecture projects and other subjects of interest, among them the LeBreton Flats, Rideau Centre, Ottawa Airport, Carleton Rapid Transit, Greenbelt area, Gatineau Park, Mont-Bleu Municipal Sports Complex, Victoria Island, Cartier Square, Saint-Laurent Shopping Centre, solar heating, Chaudière Bridge, House of Commons TV and Broadcasting Operations Centre, Ottawa Health Science Centre, New Saudi Arabia Embassy, Ottawa Health Sciences Centre, Montcalm West/Tache project, National Gallery, Canlands project, Highway 16, Gatineau Rivers, federal land use, Parliamentary Precinct, etc. The subseries contains correspondence, agendas, brochures, papers, notes, reports, minutes, studies, memoranda, newsletters, and a few publications from the Senate and the House of Commons, dating from 1970 to 1983. It contains as well a few design development drawings of the Saudi Arabia Embassy and a reproduction map of Ottawa-Hull's waterfront.
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1970-1983