photographs
ARCH280868
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Photograph of a man and a woman with an umbrella walking in front houses for clerks (House Type 10-JB), under construction, in sector 22 in Chandigarh, India.
ca. 1953-1956
Man and woman walking in front of House for Clerks in sector 22 in Chandigarh, India
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ARCH280868
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Photograph of a man and a woman with an umbrella walking in front houses for clerks (House Type 10-JB), under construction, in sector 22 in Chandigarh, India.
photographs
ca. 1953-1956
textual records
AP140.S2.SS1.D4.P6
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16-page competition report divided in three parts: the first part includes explanations on the economics of the design (in terms of planning and materials), construction, site and orientation, stages of construction, and character of the building; the second part contains notes on the functions and planning for each floor; the third part is an estimate of costs for the first and further installments of the College buildings.
circa 1951-1970s
Competition report, Poole College of Further Education Competition, Poole, United Kingdom
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AP140.S2.SS1.D4.P6
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16-page competition report divided in three parts: the first part includes explanations on the economics of the design (in terms of planning and materials), construction, site and orientation, stages of construction, and character of the building; the second part contains notes on the functions and planning for each floor; the third part is an estimate of costs for the first and further installments of the College buildings.
textual records
circa 1951-1970s
photographs
DR2012:0012:112:002
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Ring binder containing transparencies, related to the following projects from 1970 to 1989: - Une histoire, 1974-1977 (4 transparencies); - Fragments, 1975-1978 (1 transparency); - Streetwork, 1978 (3 transparencies); - Edifice, 1979 (2 transparencies, including 1 duplicate); - A Chicago construction, 1981-1983 (4 transparencies, including 1 duplicate); - A Toronto construction, 1982 (1 transparency); - A construction in Venice, 1985-1986 (2 transparencies); - Pliny on my mind, 1983 (1 transparency); - German series 1, 1980-1983 (6 transparencies, including 3 duplicates); - German series 2, 1981-1985 (2 transparencies, including 1 duplicate); - German series 3, 1980-1990 (3 transparencies, including 2 duplicates); - German series 4, 1983-1987 (3 transparencies); - From Laugier to Popova, 1985 (3 transparencies, including 1 duplicate); - A Lethbridge construction, 1985 (5 transparencies, including 2 duplicates); - CCA garden, 1987-1990 (40 transparencies, 1 negative, including 11 duplicates).
1975-1990
Photographs of various artworks from Melvin Charney's projects
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DR2012:0012:112:002
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Ring binder containing transparencies, related to the following projects from 1970 to 1989: - Une histoire, 1974-1977 (4 transparencies); - Fragments, 1975-1978 (1 transparency); - Streetwork, 1978 (3 transparencies); - Edifice, 1979 (2 transparencies, including 1 duplicate); - A Chicago construction, 1981-1983 (4 transparencies, including 1 duplicate); - A Toronto construction, 1982 (1 transparency); - A construction in Venice, 1985-1986 (2 transparencies); - Pliny on my mind, 1983 (1 transparency); - German series 1, 1980-1983 (6 transparencies, including 3 duplicates); - German series 2, 1981-1985 (2 transparencies, including 1 duplicate); - German series 3, 1980-1990 (3 transparencies, including 2 duplicates); - German series 4, 1983-1987 (3 transparencies); - From Laugier to Popova, 1985 (3 transparencies, including 1 duplicate); - A Lethbridge construction, 1985 (5 transparencies, including 2 duplicates); - CCA garden, 1987-1990 (40 transparencies, 1 negative, including 11 duplicates).
photographs
1975-1990
drawings, textual records, photographs
AP018.S1.1973.PR02.024
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This is a box containing specifications, construction documentation and correspondence, meeting and site reports, documentation on a lawsuit filed against Parkin by client, contract data and interoffice letters.
1974-1984
Project documentation, Residence of Mr. & Mrs. A.W. Billes, Toronto
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AP018.S1.1973.PR02.024
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This is a box containing specifications, construction documentation and correspondence, meeting and site reports, documentation on a lawsuit filed against Parkin by client, contract data and interoffice letters.
drawings, textual records, photographs
1974-1984
ARCH264503
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Le manuscrit traite des habitations à loyer modéré à Chandigarh. Entre autres, le document a pour sujet la construction des maisons "type 11", "type 12" et "type 13".
s.d.
Manuscrit relatif aux habitations à loyer modéré à Chandigarh, Inde
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ARCH264503
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Le manuscrit traite des habitations à loyer modéré à Chandigarh. Entre autres, le document a pour sujet la construction des maisons "type 11", "type 12" et "type 13".
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AP164.S1.1990.D3
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The project series documents the commission and the construction of the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative building, on Canillas Street, in Madrid. It includes the police headquarter and academy. The firm identified this project as number 64. In 1994, this project was a finalist at the Muestra de Arquitectura Española. Documenting the project are conceptual, design development and working drawings, project descriptions, budgets, proposals, reference and photographic materials.
1987-1992
Edificio administrativo para el Ministerio del interior, Madrid, Spain (1990-1992)
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AP164.S1.1990.D3
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The project series documents the commission and the construction of the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative building, on Canillas Street, in Madrid. It includes the police headquarter and academy. The firm identified this project as number 64. In 1994, this project was a finalist at the Muestra de Arquitectura Española. Documenting the project are conceptual, design development and working drawings, project descriptions, budgets, proposals, reference and photographic materials.
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1987-1992
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AP164.S1.1990.D1
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This project series documents the design and construction of a sports centre in Simancas, Spain for the account of the Consejo superior de deportes, Ministerio de educacion y ciencia. The firm identified this project as number 62. The project was selected at the 2nd Bienal de Arquitectura Española in 1993. Documenting this project are design development and working drawings, project descriptions, budgets, correspondence, and photographic materials.
1988-1996
Polideportivo los Zumacales, Simancas, Spain (1990)
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AP164.S1.1990.D1
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This project series documents the design and construction of a sports centre in Simancas, Spain for the account of the Consejo superior de deportes, Ministerio de educacion y ciencia. The firm identified this project as number 62. The project was selected at the 2nd Bienal de Arquitectura Española in 1993. Documenting this project are design development and working drawings, project descriptions, budgets, correspondence, and photographic materials.
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1988-1996
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California Plaza Phase 2A
AP022.S1.1985.PR16
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File documents Phase 2A of California Plaza, consisting of a 54-storey office tower (Two California Plaza, completed 1992,) retail areas, and a performance plaza including a water feature, Los Angleles, California. File contains design development drawings, working drawings, shop drawings, textual records (includes photographs).
1985-1990
California Plaza Phase 2A
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AP022.S1.1985.PR16
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File documents Phase 2A of California Plaza, consisting of a 54-storey office tower (Two California Plaza, completed 1992,) retail areas, and a performance plaza including a water feature, Los Angleles, California. File contains design development drawings, working drawings, shop drawings, textual records (includes photographs).
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1985-1990
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Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario (1959-1962)
AP018.S1.1959.PR01
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This project series documents alterations and additions to the residence of John C. Parkin and his family in North York, Ontario from 1959-1962. The office identified the project number as 5933. The architect's family home, designed by him a few years earlier, was a one-storey, white brick faced bungalow located at 75 The Bridle Path. The home eventually became an acclaimed symbol of a modern dwelling in North America. This project consisted of alterations to the existing house, as well as additions to enlarge the home. The house included a pool and gardens, bedrooms for his children, a study, and maid's quarters, among other rooms. The house has since been demolished. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1955-1977. The majority of drawings are originals, which include plans, elevations, and some construction drawings. The textual materials consist of correspondence, construction documentation, variation orders, contract data, tender proposals, and specifications.
1955-1977
Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario (1959-1962)
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AP018.S1.1959.PR01
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This project series documents alterations and additions to the residence of John C. Parkin and his family in North York, Ontario from 1959-1962. The office identified the project number as 5933. The architect's family home, designed by him a few years earlier, was a one-storey, white brick faced bungalow located at 75 The Bridle Path. The home eventually became an acclaimed symbol of a modern dwelling in North America. This project consisted of alterations to the existing house, as well as additions to enlarge the home. The house included a pool and gardens, bedrooms for his children, a study, and maid's quarters, among other rooms. The house has since been demolished. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1955-1977. The majority of drawings are originals, which include plans, elevations, and some construction drawings. The textual materials consist of correspondence, construction documentation, variation orders, contract data, tender proposals, and specifications.
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1955-1977
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AP018.S1.1974.PR09
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This project series documents the design and construction of the Toronto Humane Society's new building in Toronto, Ontario from 1974-1982. The office identified the project number as 7410. The project called for the demolition of the previous structure and the design and construction of a completely new building. The new building consisted of a shelter area, clinic area, administration area, parking and storage. Also part of the project was a design for the landscape. The project is recorded through textual records, drawings, and photographic materials dating from 1974-1982. The drawings show detail layouts, floor plans, elevations, and sections, as well as some sketches arranged with the textual documentation. Presentation board for the project show building component plans and sections. Photographic materials include images of the project site and progress of the project. Textual records include project documentation, correspondence, and design notes. Box AP018.S1.1974.PR09.001 contains an index to the textual records, which was created by the office.
1974-1982
Toronto Humane Society, New Building, Toronto (1974-1982)
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AP018.S1.1974.PR09
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This project series documents the design and construction of the Toronto Humane Society's new building in Toronto, Ontario from 1974-1982. The office identified the project number as 7410. The project called for the demolition of the previous structure and the design and construction of a completely new building. The new building consisted of a shelter area, clinic area, administration area, parking and storage. Also part of the project was a design for the landscape. The project is recorded through textual records, drawings, and photographic materials dating from 1974-1982. The drawings show detail layouts, floor plans, elevations, and sections, as well as some sketches arranged with the textual documentation. Presentation board for the project show building component plans and sections. Photographic materials include images of the project site and progress of the project. Textual records include project documentation, correspondence, and design notes. Box AP018.S1.1974.PR09.001 contains an index to the textual records, which was created by the office.
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1974-1982