Project
AP075.S1.2000.PR09
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's proposal for the landscape projet for the Portside expansion of the Vancouver Convention Centre. Oberlander worked in this project in 2005 with architectural firm Downs, Archambault & Partners Architects and Musson Cattel Mackey Partnership. The team had previously worked together on another project of expansion and redesign of the portiside in the mid-1980s for Canada Place. Like for the previous project, Oberlander's concept design was intended as a way of creating a link between the sea and the city and ease public access to the portside. Oberlander design raised precast planters with a selection of plants and trees adapted to the Burrad Inlet for the promenade. She was also in charge of the landscape design for the terraced roofscape above the new lobby of the Convention Centre, and the planters lining the pedestrian connection to the waterfront walkway. The project series contains design development drawings, including landscape plans, and details for planters, reference drawings of the existing landscape, and working drawings, including landscape plans, irrigation plans, and planting plans. The project is also documented through correspondence, including correspondence with architects, clients, consultants and contractors, Oberlander's concept notes, proposal for the landscape concept, documents related to the plant selection, financial documents, press clippings on the project, and photographs of the planting.
1999-2005
Vancouver Convention Centre, Portside expansion, British Columbia (2005)
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AP075.S1.2000.PR09
Description:
Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's proposal for the landscape projet for the Portside expansion of the Vancouver Convention Centre. Oberlander worked in this project in 2005 with architectural firm Downs, Archambault & Partners Architects and Musson Cattel Mackey Partnership. The team had previously worked together on another project of expansion and redesign of the portiside in the mid-1980s for Canada Place. Like for the previous project, Oberlander's concept design was intended as a way of creating a link between the sea and the city and ease public access to the portside. Oberlander design raised precast planters with a selection of plants and trees adapted to the Burrad Inlet for the promenade. She was also in charge of the landscape design for the terraced roofscape above the new lobby of the Convention Centre, and the planters lining the pedestrian connection to the waterfront walkway. The project series contains design development drawings, including landscape plans, and details for planters, reference drawings of the existing landscape, and working drawings, including landscape plans, irrigation plans, and planting plans. The project is also documented through correspondence, including correspondence with architects, clients, consultants and contractors, Oberlander's concept notes, proposal for the landscape concept, documents related to the plant selection, financial documents, press clippings on the project, and photographs of the planting.
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1999-2005
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Ross & Macdonald fonds
AP013
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The Ross & Macdonald fonds is comprised of documents concerning the work of six successive architectural firms: Ross & MacFarlane (1905-1912), Ross & Macdonald (1913-1944), Ross & Ross (1944-1946), Ross, Patterson, Townsend & Heughan (1946-1950), Ross, Patterson, Townsend & Fish (1950-1958), and Ross, Fish, Duschenes & Barrett (1958-1976). The greatest concentration of work was produced in Montreal where each of the firms maintained their head office, but there were also a large number of works executed in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The fonds contains 27 884 drawings (24 294 originals plus 3 590 reproductions), 236 photographs, and 18.6 metres of textual documents.
1902-1982
Ross & Macdonald fonds
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AP013
Synopsis:
The Ross & Macdonald fonds is comprised of documents concerning the work of six successive architectural firms: Ross & MacFarlane (1905-1912), Ross & Macdonald (1913-1944), Ross & Ross (1944-1946), Ross, Patterson, Townsend & Heughan (1946-1950), Ross, Patterson, Townsend & Fish (1950-1958), and Ross, Fish, Duschenes & Barrett (1958-1976). The greatest concentration of work was produced in Montreal where each of the firms maintained their head office, but there were also a large number of works executed in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The fonds contains 27 884 drawings (24 294 originals plus 3 590 reproductions), 236 photographs, and 18.6 metres of textual documents.
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1902-1982
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Jean-Louis Cohen fonds
AP210
Synopsis:
The Jean-Louis Cohen fonds, 1968 – 2023, documents the projects and activities of historian, curator, professor, and architect Jean-Louis Cohen (1949 – 2023). Cohen’s research focus was largely modern architecture and transnational architectural exchange, particularly between and among the United States, Europe, and the former Soviet Union in the 20th century. Through physical and digital records, this fonds documents his academic, publishing, and curatorial work along with his professional activities within architectural research and heritage organizations, as well as his architectural practice.
1968 - 2023
Jean-Louis Cohen fonds
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AP210
Synopsis:
The Jean-Louis Cohen fonds, 1968 – 2023, documents the projects and activities of historian, curator, professor, and architect Jean-Louis Cohen (1949 – 2023). Cohen’s research focus was largely modern architecture and transnational architectural exchange, particularly between and among the United States, Europe, and the former Soviet Union in the 20th century. Through physical and digital records, this fonds documents his academic, publishing, and curatorial work along with his professional activities within architectural research and heritage organizations, as well as his architectural practice.
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1968 - 2023
research
Visiting Scholars 1997–1998
Theme: The Baroque Phenomenon beyond Rome Barbara Arciszewska, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, United States Topic: Continental Baroque and the Emergence of Palladianism in England Hugh Cullum, School of Architecture, University of Cambridge and Cullum and Nightingale Architects, London, United Kingdom Topic: On the Ducal Palace La Venaria Reale near Turin and(...)
September 1997 to August 1998
Visiting Scholars 1997–1998
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Theme: The Baroque Phenomenon beyond Rome Barbara Arciszewska, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, United States Topic: Continental Baroque and the Emergence of Palladianism in England Hugh Cullum, School of Architecture, University of Cambridge and Cullum and Nightingale Architects, London, United Kingdom Topic: On the Ducal Palace La Venaria Reale near Turin and(...)
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September 1997 to
August 1998
Project
AP001.S6.1947.PR02
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Ce groupe contient des documents textuels, des dessins, des photographies et un artéfact en lien avec le processus de création et de construction du Palais des Nations-Unies à New-York entre 1947 et 1963. L’implication de Cormier dans ce projet est à deux niveaux : il a été consultant en tant que représentant du Canada pour l’élaboration du Palais des Nations-Unies et à aussi produit les portes d’entrée de l’assemblée. Il contient des dessins de développement du design, de présentation et d’exécution qui permettent de visualiser l’évolution de l’élaboration des portes d’entrée. Le groupe contient aussi plusieurs plans du bâtiment auquel Cormier fût consultant. Les documents textuels représentent surtout de la correspondance, des coupures de presse, des rapports, des factures, des procès-verbaux et des télégrammes qui nous informent sur son implication en tant que consultant sur le projet et la logistique entourant la construction des portes.
1947-1963
Palais des Nations-Unies, New York
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AP001.S6.1947.PR02
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Ce groupe contient des documents textuels, des dessins, des photographies et un artéfact en lien avec le processus de création et de construction du Palais des Nations-Unies à New-York entre 1947 et 1963. L’implication de Cormier dans ce projet est à deux niveaux : il a été consultant en tant que représentant du Canada pour l’élaboration du Palais des Nations-Unies et à aussi produit les portes d’entrée de l’assemblée. Il contient des dessins de développement du design, de présentation et d’exécution qui permettent de visualiser l’évolution de l’élaboration des portes d’entrée. Le groupe contient aussi plusieurs plans du bâtiment auquel Cormier fût consultant. Les documents textuels représentent surtout de la correspondance, des coupures de presse, des rapports, des factures, des procès-verbaux et des télégrammes qui nous informent sur son implication en tant que consultant sur le projet et la logistique entourant la construction des portes.
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1947-1963
Sub-series
AP001.S1.SS05
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Cette série est composée de photographies personnelles et professionnelles de Cormier. Elle comprend des photographies de Cormier et de sa compagne, de sa famille, de ses voyages en Europe et des divers évènements sociaux auxquels il participa. Elle témoigne aussi de l’intérêt que Cormier possédait pour la photographie, puisqu’il prit un grand nombre des clichés de cette série. Au niveau professionnel, la plupart des bâtiments de Cormier sont photographiés, dont l'Université de Montréal, la Cour Suprême du Canada, le Grand Séminaire de Québec et l'Annexe au Palais de Justice de Montréal. Plusieurs projets sont très bien documentés et permettent de visualiser l'évolution des chantiers de construction. Pour les projets majeurs, plusieurs photographies montrent en détail les différents aspects du bâtiment tels que la façade, les pièces, la décoration ou les escaliers. La série contient également des films personnels par Ernest Cormier montrant diverses activités de familles et d'amis et voyages.
1890-1978
Photographies et films personnels
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AP001.S1.SS05
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Cette série est composée de photographies personnelles et professionnelles de Cormier. Elle comprend des photographies de Cormier et de sa compagne, de sa famille, de ses voyages en Europe et des divers évènements sociaux auxquels il participa. Elle témoigne aussi de l’intérêt que Cormier possédait pour la photographie, puisqu’il prit un grand nombre des clichés de cette série. Au niveau professionnel, la plupart des bâtiments de Cormier sont photographiés, dont l'Université de Montréal, la Cour Suprême du Canada, le Grand Séminaire de Québec et l'Annexe au Palais de Justice de Montréal. Plusieurs projets sont très bien documentés et permettent de visualiser l'évolution des chantiers de construction. Pour les projets majeurs, plusieurs photographies montrent en détail les différents aspects du bâtiment tels que la façade, les pièces, la décoration ou les escaliers. La série contient également des films personnels par Ernest Cormier montrant diverses activités de familles et d'amis et voyages.
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1890-1978
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AP056.S1.1991.PR03
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This project series documents planning for the Westnor Development Project, later called Wittington Place, in North York, Ontario from 1991-1997. The office identified the project number as 9106. This project consisted of a competition entry to develop the area above Highway 401 next to Yonge Street. The large plot of land would be a mix of residential, retail, hotel, office and outdoor spaces. The competition also called for the creation of a sports arena, Canada Coliseum, to be used for professional basketball and hockey. This entry was proposed by New York based firm Ehrenkrantz Eckstut and Whitelaw Architects, working with KPMB, among others.[1] The development was to be carried out in multiple phases, divided by city blocks. The drawings present different schemes for this development, most of which include a large park at its centre. This project was never built. The project is recorded through drawings and a site plan painting dating from 1991-1997. The large part of these drawings are originals and include sketches, model drawings, site plans and surveys, elevations, sections, perspectives and axonometric drawings. These drawings focus primarily on the development of the area as a whole and less on individual buildings. [1] Mark Osbaldeston, Unbuilt Toronto 2: More of the City That Might Have Been (Toronto: Dundurn Press, 2001), 160.
1991-1997
The Westnor Development Project, North York, Ontario (1991-1997)
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AP056.S1.1991.PR03
Description:
This project series documents planning for the Westnor Development Project, later called Wittington Place, in North York, Ontario from 1991-1997. The office identified the project number as 9106. This project consisted of a competition entry to develop the area above Highway 401 next to Yonge Street. The large plot of land would be a mix of residential, retail, hotel, office and outdoor spaces. The competition also called for the creation of a sports arena, Canada Coliseum, to be used for professional basketball and hockey. This entry was proposed by New York based firm Ehrenkrantz Eckstut and Whitelaw Architects, working with KPMB, among others.[1] The development was to be carried out in multiple phases, divided by city blocks. The drawings present different schemes for this development, most of which include a large park at its centre. This project was never built. The project is recorded through drawings and a site plan painting dating from 1991-1997. The large part of these drawings are originals and include sketches, model drawings, site plans and surveys, elevations, sections, perspectives and axonometric drawings. These drawings focus primarily on the development of the area as a whole and less on individual buildings. [1] Mark Osbaldeston, Unbuilt Toronto 2: More of the City That Might Have Been (Toronto: Dundurn Press, 2001), 160.
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1991-1997
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7 File
Royal York Hotel Addition
ARCH47385
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56P-01: b/w (24,0 x 19,3 cm); Royal York Hotel and Addition, main facades and partial east elevations. Photographer unknown. 56P-02: b/w (17,9 x 23 cm); Royal York Hotel and Addition, Quebec room. Photographer; Neil Newton Photography, Toronto 56P-03: colour (19,2 x 24,0 cm); Royal York Hotel and Addition, Cascade Lounge. Photographer; Neil Newton Photography, Toronto 56P-04: colour (19,2 x 24,0 cm); Royal York Hotel and Addition, Alberta room. Photographer; Neil Newton Photography, Toronto. 56P-05: colour (19,4 x 24,0 cm); Royal York Hotel and Addition, Canadian room. Photographer, unknown. 56P-06: colour (19,2 x 24,0 cm); Royal York Hotel Addition, unknown room. Photographer; Neil Newton Photography, Toronto 56P-07: b/w (19,8 x 24,8 cm); Royal York Hotel Addition, lobby to the Cascade Lounge with wall mural by Joseph Iliu (Montreal). Photographer; Louis Reens, New York, N.Y.
Royal York Hotel Addition
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ARCH47385
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56P-01: b/w (24,0 x 19,3 cm); Royal York Hotel and Addition, main facades and partial east elevations. Photographer unknown. 56P-02: b/w (17,9 x 23 cm); Royal York Hotel and Addition, Quebec room. Photographer; Neil Newton Photography, Toronto 56P-03: colour (19,2 x 24,0 cm); Royal York Hotel and Addition, Cascade Lounge. Photographer; Neil Newton Photography, Toronto 56P-04: colour (19,2 x 24,0 cm); Royal York Hotel and Addition, Alberta room. Photographer; Neil Newton Photography, Toronto. 56P-05: colour (19,4 x 24,0 cm); Royal York Hotel and Addition, Canadian room. Photographer, unknown. 56P-06: colour (19,2 x 24,0 cm); Royal York Hotel Addition, unknown room. Photographer; Neil Newton Photography, Toronto 56P-07: b/w (19,8 x 24,8 cm); Royal York Hotel Addition, lobby to the Cascade Lounge with wall mural by Joseph Iliu (Montreal). Photographer; Louis Reens, New York, N.Y.
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AP013.S1.D508
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File documents an unexecuted project for a warehouse in Saint-Laurent, Montréal, Québec. Material in this file was produced in 1956. File contains index cards, and preliminary drawings.
1956
Warehouse for Robertsteel Ltd.
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AP013.S1.D508
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File documents an unexecuted project for a warehouse in Saint-Laurent, Montréal, Québec. Material in this file was produced in 1956. File contains index cards, and preliminary drawings.
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1956
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AP013.S1.D554
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File documents an executed project for airport buildings, including overhaul and maintenance hangars in Dorval, Québec. Material in this file was produced between 1959 and 1960. File contains photographs, and a textual document.
[1959-1960]
Overhaul and Maintenance Base, Dorval
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AP013.S1.D554
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File documents an executed project for airport buildings, including overhaul and maintenance hangars in Dorval, Québec. Material in this file was produced between 1959 and 1960. File contains photographs, and a textual document.
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[1959-1960]