ARCH273834
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The Massey Foundation Awards, on the recommendation of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada: Residence of Gordon Smith (1955), House in West Vancouver (n.d.), Simon Fraser University (1963), Man in the Community and Man & His Health, Expo '67, Canadian Pavilion Expo '70, MacMillan Bloedel Building (1965), Canadian Pavilion International Trade Fair, Tokyo,
Massey Foundation Awards awarded to Erickson
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ARCH273834
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The Massey Foundation Awards, on the recommendation of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada: Residence of Gordon Smith (1955), House in West Vancouver (n.d.), Simon Fraser University (1963), Man in the Community and Man & His Health, Expo '67, Canadian Pavilion Expo '70, MacMillan Bloedel Building (1965), Canadian Pavilion International Trade Fair, Tokyo,
Seemingly common activities such as walking, playing, recycling, and gardening are pushed beyond their usual definition by the international architects, artists, and collectives featured in the exhibition. Their actions push against accepted norms of behaviour in cities, at times even challenging legal limitations. The individuals and groups employ a range of approaches(...)
Main galleries
26 November 2008 to 19 April 2009
Actions: What You Can Do With the City
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Seemingly common activities such as walking, playing, recycling, and gardening are pushed beyond their usual definition by the international architects, artists, and collectives featured in the exhibition. Their actions push against accepted norms of behaviour in cities, at times even challenging legal limitations. The individuals and groups employ a range of approaches(...)
Main galleries
As part of the CCA’s ongoing exploration of key issues in contemporary architecture with a specific focus on urban, social, and environmental concerns, Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo by Stephen Taylor and Ryue Nishizawa features recent architectural projects that propose new solutions to the challenges of building homes in dense urban environments. London and(...)
Main galleries
14 May 2008 to 26 October 2008
Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo by Stephen Taylor and Ryue Nishizawa
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As part of the CCA’s ongoing exploration of key issues in contemporary architecture with a specific focus on urban, social, and environmental concerns, Some Ideas on Living in London and Tokyo by Stephen Taylor and Ryue Nishizawa features recent architectural projects that propose new solutions to the challenges of building homes in dense urban environments. London and(...)
Main galleries
textual records
ARCH254133
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correspondence, call for proposal, draft copies of proposal, proposal: Proposal for Comprehensive Community Survey for Metropolitan Saint John, New Brunswick by Saint John Metropolitan Consultants [Foundation of Canada Engineering Corporation Limited, van Ginkel Associates, and Traffic Research Corporation Limited], submitted on January 31, 1964 to Town Planning Commission, City of Saint John, N.B.
1963-1965
St. John, N.B. Study of Metropolitan
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ARCH254133
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correspondence, call for proposal, draft copies of proposal, proposal: Proposal for Comprehensive Community Survey for Metropolitan Saint John, New Brunswick by Saint John Metropolitan Consultants [Foundation of Canada Engineering Corporation Limited, van Ginkel Associates, and Traffic Research Corporation Limited], submitted on January 31, 1964 to Town Planning Commission, City of Saint John, N.B.
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1963-1965
DR1987:0543:001-005
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- This design for the cloister, cloister garden, community hall and utility rooms for Wayfarers' Chapel, Palos Verdes, California, shows the campanile and vestry as-built. It includes two proposals for the parish house. The first proposal is for a triangular-plan parish house. The second proposal, which is detailed on the flaps, is for a two-phase project consisting of a much smaller hall to be built immediately, with later additions for utility rooms and a kitchen.
architecture
printed after 30 August 1954
Wayfarers' Chapel, Palos Verdes, California: Plan, elevations, and sections for cloister and parish house, including flaps showing an alternate design
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DR1987:0543:001-005
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- This design for the cloister, cloister garden, community hall and utility rooms for Wayfarers' Chapel, Palos Verdes, California, shows the campanile and vestry as-built. It includes two proposals for the parish house. The first proposal is for a triangular-plan parish house. The second proposal, which is detailed on the flaps, is for a two-phase project consisting of a much smaller hall to be built immediately, with later additions for utility rooms and a kitchen.
architecture
textual records
ARCH277009
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Documents relating to the University Boulevard Architectural Competition, University of British Columbia, including the competition information kit, Conditions of Competition and Design Guidelines, Findings and Feedback from the Public Space Workshop, Neighbourhood Plan and the Comprehensive Community Plan; Museum of Anthropology Functional Program (2003) by Lundhol Associates Architects and Schematic Design Submission by Stantec Architecture and Arthur Erickson (2004).
2000-2005
Design competition information kits, and submission for various project proposals
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ARCH277009
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Documents relating to the University Boulevard Architectural Competition, University of British Columbia, including the competition information kit, Conditions of Competition and Design Guidelines, Findings and Feedback from the Public Space Workshop, Neighbourhood Plan and the Comprehensive Community Plan; Museum of Anthropology Functional Program (2003) by Lundhol Associates Architects and Schematic Design Submission by Stantec Architecture and Arthur Erickson (2004).
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2000-2005
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CD034
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The SAAL Process exhibition collection consists of reproductions of several objects used in the exhibition “The SAAL Process, Housing in Portugal 1974–76.” It was created by the Museu Serralves and travelled to the Canadian Center for Architecture (CCA) in 2015. The collection contains reproductions of drawings, presentation panels and photographs dating from 1974 to 1979. Born out of the Portuguese Revolution of 25 April 1974, the Serviço Ambulatório de Apoio Local (Local Ambulatory Support Service) was a pioneering architectural and political experiment designed to address extreme housing shortages and poor living conditions in Portuguese cities.
1974-1979
The SAAL Process exhibition collection
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CD034
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The SAAL Process exhibition collection consists of reproductions of several objects used in the exhibition “The SAAL Process, Housing in Portugal 1974–76.” It was created by the Museu Serralves and travelled to the Canadian Center for Architecture (CCA) in 2015. The collection contains reproductions of drawings, presentation panels and photographs dating from 1974 to 1979. Born out of the Portuguese Revolution of 25 April 1974, the Serviço Ambulatório de Apoio Local (Local Ambulatory Support Service) was a pioneering architectural and political experiment designed to address extreme housing shortages and poor living conditions in Portuguese cities.
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1974-1979
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ARCH257013
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presentation drawings, photographs of models and projects, including: Abu Nuwas, Bank of Canada, British Columbia Medical Centre, Blocks 51-61-71, California Plaza, Christ Church Cathedral, East End Lake, Expo '67 Pavilion, Expo'70 Pavilion, Eppich Lake, False Creek Development, Fintas Centre, Ghajere Ski Condominiums, Granville Waterfront Project, and Langley Community Centre.
Presentation drawings, photographs of models of various projects possibly for promotion
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ARCH257013
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presentation drawings, photographs of models and projects, including: Abu Nuwas, Bank of Canada, British Columbia Medical Centre, Blocks 51-61-71, California Plaza, Christ Church Cathedral, East End Lake, Expo '67 Pavilion, Expo'70 Pavilion, Eppich Lake, False Creek Development, Fintas Centre, Ghajere Ski Condominiums, Granville Waterfront Project, and Langley Community Centre.
photographs
textual records
ARCH260009
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Bound proposals labelled ''permanent files'': Burke Mountain, Douglas College, Erin Mills, Ghajere Ski condos, Lake Louise area plan, Lincoln Park part 1 and 2, Massey Hall state of the arts survey, Midtown Terrace, National Gallery of Canada, North Vancouver Community School, Red Deer College, UBC Pedestrian Crossing study, Vancouver Indian Friendship Centre
1975
Permanent files for various projects
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ARCH260009
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Bound proposals labelled ''permanent files'': Burke Mountain, Douglas College, Erin Mills, Ghajere Ski condos, Lake Louise area plan, Lincoln Park part 1 and 2, Massey Hall state of the arts survey, Midtown Terrace, National Gallery of Canada, North Vancouver Community School, Red Deer College, UBC Pedestrian Crossing study, Vancouver Indian Friendship Centre
textual records
1975
photographs
ARCH276955
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Group contains presentation slides for various projects. Includes Man in the Community Pavilion, Expo '67, Canadian Pavilion, Expo '70, Madrid Fairgrounds Masterplan, Simon Fraser University, Bradley House, Eppich II House, Keevil House, Grant House, Bagley Wright House, Vancouver Art Gallery, University of California Biological Sciences Building, UBC Library, Ohio State University, Museum of Anthropology and others.
Presentation slides for various projects
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ARCH276955
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Group contains presentation slides for various projects. Includes Man in the Community Pavilion, Expo '67, Canadian Pavilion, Expo '70, Madrid Fairgrounds Masterplan, Simon Fraser University, Bradley House, Eppich II House, Keevil House, Grant House, Bagley Wright House, Vancouver Art Gallery, University of California Biological Sciences Building, UBC Library, Ohio State University, Museum of Anthropology and others.
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