textual records
DR2012:0012:087:006
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Assorted documents in English and French, including newspaper clippings and publications related to the following events and/or projects: - Bestowment of l'Ordre des arts et des lettres; - CCA garden; - Skyscraper, waterfall, brooks - a construction; - Esplanade Frontenac.
between 1967 and 2012
Press clippings and publications related to Melvin Charney, his events and his projects
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DR2012:0012:087:006
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Assorted documents in English and French, including newspaper clippings and publications related to the following events and/or projects: - Bestowment of l'Ordre des arts et des lettres; - CCA garden; - Skyscraper, waterfall, brooks - a construction; - Esplanade Frontenac.
textual records
between 1967 and 2012
photographs
ARCH193304
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Piers, cantilever, scows, launchers, blasting ice, cranes, inside photos of coffer dams, aerials of piers in place, construction of cantilever, bridge partially finished, beam or scow ready to be launched, beam being put into place.
entre octobre 1963 et janvier 1964, avril 1964
Album de photographies relatives au pont de l'Île-aux-Tourtes, Senneville, Québec
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ARCH193304
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Piers, cantilever, scows, launchers, blasting ice, cranes, inside photos of coffer dams, aerials of piers in place, construction of cantilever, bridge partially finished, beam or scow ready to be launched, beam being put into place.
photographs
entre octobre 1963 et janvier 1964, avril 1964
textual records
ARCH259566
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Correspondance avec les entrepreneurs Anglin-Norcross Ontario Limited, Doran Construction Company, incluant le contrat, des listes de matériaux, des commandes de matériaux, des bleus pliés, des devis. Comprend un dossier sur les motifs pour les bas-reliefs.
1938-1953
Correspondance avec entrepreneurs, contrats, devis et listes de matériaux
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ARCH259566
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Correspondance avec les entrepreneurs Anglin-Norcross Ontario Limited, Doran Construction Company, incluant le contrat, des listes de matériaux, des commandes de matériaux, des bleus pliés, des devis. Comprend un dossier sur les motifs pour les bas-reliefs.
textual records
1938-1953
DR1988:0437:038
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a two-storey garden pavilion flanked by four obelisks. The representation includes trees and two fountains in the background and a herd of oxen in the foreground.
temporary architecture
printed 1769
Etching of Posi's design for the "prima macchina" of 1769
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DR1988:0437:038
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- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina is in the form of a two-storey garden pavilion flanked by four obelisks. The representation includes trees and two fountains in the background and a herd of oxen in the foreground.
temporary architecture
drawings
AP154.S1.1973.PR01.SS2.030
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Drawings numbered RC200-RC215, RC216A, RC216B, RC217-RC218, RC 220-RC222. Drawings in file include ceiling plan lighting fixture schedule, reflected ceiling plans, typical ceiling and wall construction and illuminated signs for typical floors.
1956-1957
Copies of drawings for the Seagram Building, 375 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y.
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AP154.S1.1973.PR01.SS2.030
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Drawings numbered RC200-RC215, RC216A, RC216B, RC217-RC218, RC 220-RC222. Drawings in file include ceiling plan lighting fixture schedule, reflected ceiling plans, typical ceiling and wall construction and illuminated signs for typical floors.
drawings
1956-1957
textual records
Quantity:
2 textual record(s)
ARCH186512
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“Église et presbytère St. John Brebeuf” Architecture Bâtiment Construction, vol, 20, no. 234 (octobre 1964):31-35 “Church of St. John Brebeuf” Canadian Catholic Institutions, vol. 7, no. 5 (september-october 1965): 28-33
1965
“Église et presbytère St. John Brebeuf”
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ARCH186512
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“Église et presbytère St. John Brebeuf” Architecture Bâtiment Construction, vol, 20, no. 234 (octobre 1964):31-35 “Church of St. John Brebeuf” Canadian Catholic Institutions, vol. 7, no. 5 (september-october 1965): 28-33
textual records
Quantity:
2 textual record(s)
1965
drawings, textual records
DR2012:0011:016
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Ring binder containing notes and sketches related to the following events, locations, and/or projects: - Québec City; - Plains of Abraham; - CCA garden; - Calgary square [Bankers Hall]; - Construction in flight; - All the riches in the world; - Hampstead.
1989-1991
Notes and sketches by Melvin Charney on his middle works
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DR2012:0011:016
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Ring binder containing notes and sketches related to the following events, locations, and/or projects: - Québec City; - Plains of Abraham; - CCA garden; - Calgary square [Bankers Hall]; - Construction in flight; - All the riches in the world; - Hampstead.
drawings, textual records
1989-1991
Project
AP066.S2.D36
Description:
Le dossier documente le projet de la Coop d'habitation Ville-Marie, une construction d'habitation coopérative de 22 logements situé sur la rue Ontario, à Montréal, Québec. Le dossier contient des documents textuels et des dessins. L'architecte décrit le projet comme: "An efficient and inventive planning approach to a tough urban site, one that will foster a system of mini-communities through each courtyard entry." Sturgess, "La Coopérative d'Habitation Ville-Marie", Canadian Architect, décembre 1993, p. 20.
1993-1994
Coop d'habitation Ville-Marie
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AP066.S2.D36
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Le dossier documente le projet de la Coop d'habitation Ville-Marie, une construction d'habitation coopérative de 22 logements situé sur la rue Ontario, à Montréal, Québec. Le dossier contient des documents textuels et des dessins. L'architecte décrit le projet comme: "An efficient and inventive planning approach to a tough urban site, one that will foster a system of mini-communities through each courtyard entry." Sturgess, "La Coopérative d'Habitation Ville-Marie", Canadian Architect, décembre 1993, p. 20.
Projet
1993-1994
Project
AP137.D26
Description:
File documents two theme pavilions and the DuPont of Canada Auditorium built for the 1967 World Exposition, Montréal, Québec. The theme pavilions were designed on tetrahedral-shaped units of steel construction, and built as continuous space frames. The 372-seat auditorium was located next to the "Man the Explorer" theme pavilion on Ile Verte (which became part of Ile Ste. Helène), and the "Man the Producer" theme pavilion was erected on Ile Notre-Dame. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, working drawings, and a presentation panel.
1964-1967
Theme Pavilions and DuPont of Canada Auditorium for Expo 67
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AP137.D26
Description:
File documents two theme pavilions and the DuPont of Canada Auditorium built for the 1967 World Exposition, Montréal, Québec. The theme pavilions were designed on tetrahedral-shaped units of steel construction, and built as continuous space frames. The 372-seat auditorium was located next to the "Man the Explorer" theme pavilion on Ile Verte (which became part of Ile Ste. Helène), and the "Man the Producer" theme pavilion was erected on Ile Notre-Dame. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, working drawings, and a presentation panel.
File 26
1964-1967
Sub-series
AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS2
Description:
This project subseries documents the Bloco A of the reconstruction of the Chiado in Lisbon, Portugal. The office's archives identified this project as 58/80. The office assigned the dates 1988-1998 for this project. The Bloco A was located between Rua Ivens, Rua Garrett, and Rua Nova Do Almada. In the reconstruction plan, Bloco A included buildings 7 (Camara Chaves building) 8/9 (Castro & Melo building), 10, 11, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24. The construction work for the buildings of Bloco A included restorations of windows, doors, façades, painting, stonework, as well as work on the structure and mechanical systems. Drawings include plans prior to the fire, working drawings, and structural drawings. Textual material includes project documentation and studies. Photographic materials and slides document the buildings prior to the fire, damaged buildings, project site, construction work, and models. It is important to note that this subseries includes general details of the Bloco A. For more specific details, see individual project subseries: the Camara Chaves building (AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS3) and Edifício Castro e Melo (AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS4). General documentation can also be found in the master plans and exterior spaces work subseries (AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS1).
1988-1998
Bloco A, Reconstrução do Chiado [Block A, Reconstruction of the Chiado area] Lisbon, Portugal (1988-1998)
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AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS2
Description:
This project subseries documents the Bloco A of the reconstruction of the Chiado in Lisbon, Portugal. The office's archives identified this project as 58/80. The office assigned the dates 1988-1998 for this project. The Bloco A was located between Rua Ivens, Rua Garrett, and Rua Nova Do Almada. In the reconstruction plan, Bloco A included buildings 7 (Camara Chaves building) 8/9 (Castro & Melo building), 10, 11, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24. The construction work for the buildings of Bloco A included restorations of windows, doors, façades, painting, stonework, as well as work on the structure and mechanical systems. Drawings include plans prior to the fire, working drawings, and structural drawings. Textual material includes project documentation and studies. Photographic materials and slides document the buildings prior to the fire, damaged buildings, project site, construction work, and models. It is important to note that this subseries includes general details of the Bloco A. For more specific details, see individual project subseries: the Camara Chaves building (AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS3) and Edifício Castro e Melo (AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS4). General documentation can also be found in the master plans and exterior spaces work subseries (AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS1).
Project
1988-1998