Series
AP075.S1
Description:
This series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape architecture projects undertaken between the 1950s to the end of the 2000s. Projects range from new development site master plan projects to residential projects, with a strong focus on play areas in neighbourhood parks and child care centres. Projects are mainly located in British Columbia and Washington State. Other locations include Ontario, Northwest Territories, Alberta, California, and Pennsylvania. Documentary forms in this series are comprised of drawn and printed graphic materials from various stages of the landscape design. The series also contains photographs of the landscaping work or the completed projects, and project records, such as correspondence, reports, specifications, and Oberlander's concept development notes.
1947-2018
Landscape architecture projects
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AP075.S1
Description:
This series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape architecture projects undertaken between the 1950s to the end of the 2000s. Projects range from new development site master plan projects to residential projects, with a strong focus on play areas in neighbourhood parks and child care centres. Projects are mainly located in British Columbia and Washington State. Other locations include Ontario, Northwest Territories, Alberta, California, and Pennsylvania. Documentary forms in this series are comprised of drawn and printed graphic materials from various stages of the landscape design. The series also contains photographs of the landscaping work or the completed projects, and project records, such as correspondence, reports, specifications, and Oberlander's concept development notes.
Series
1947-2018
Sub-series
AP058.S2.SS2
Description:
This subseries documents Blanche Lemco van Ginkel’s involvement, participation, and attendance in various conferences and lectures, like the XIII World Congress of International Union of Architects in Mexico City, Mexico (1978), the National Endowment for the Arts, an urban design educators retreat in San Juan, Porto Rico (1981), the Colloquy on Rural Development and Design, in Washington, D.C. (1987), and the Construct Canada Conference, in Toronto, Ontario (1988). The subseries contains correspondence, brochures, agendas, reports, lists of participants, papers, programmes and scheduled activities, and notes, dating from 1977 to 1990. Among the papers, there are draughts and final versions of text entitled ‘An Education in architecture’ and ‘To Critical Risk-Quality Care’.
1977-1990
Other conferences and lectures
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AP058.S2.SS2
Description:
This subseries documents Blanche Lemco van Ginkel’s involvement, participation, and attendance in various conferences and lectures, like the XIII World Congress of International Union of Architects in Mexico City, Mexico (1978), the National Endowment for the Arts, an urban design educators retreat in San Juan, Porto Rico (1981), the Colloquy on Rural Development and Design, in Washington, D.C. (1987), and the Construct Canada Conference, in Toronto, Ontario (1988). The subseries contains correspondence, brochures, agendas, reports, lists of participants, papers, programmes and scheduled activities, and notes, dating from 1977 to 1990. Among the papers, there are draughts and final versions of text entitled ‘An Education in architecture’ and ‘To Critical Risk-Quality Care’.
Subseries
1977-1990
Project
Intensive Therapy Center for Infants, Willowbrook State School, Staten Island, New York (1965)
AP154.S1.1965.PR01
Description:
Project series AP154.S1.1965.PR01, Intensive Therapy Center for Infants, Willowbrook State School, Staten Island, New York (1965), documents an executed project for a 30,000-square-foot addition to the Willowbrook State School, an institution built in the 1930s as a residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities. According to a 1969 report to the Governor, the Intensive Therapy Center for Infants represented an effort to increase therapeutic options at facilities like Willowbrook in light of new concepts for the care of its clientele. The Center introduced spaces for training, recreation and other program activities that were absent from the four ward buildings to which it was connected. The project series contains a complete set of working drawings dated May 5, 1967.
5 May 1967
Intensive Therapy Center for Infants, Willowbrook State School, Staten Island, New York (1965)
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AP154.S1.1965.PR01
Description:
Project series AP154.S1.1965.PR01, Intensive Therapy Center for Infants, Willowbrook State School, Staten Island, New York (1965), documents an executed project for a 30,000-square-foot addition to the Willowbrook State School, an institution built in the 1930s as a residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities. According to a 1969 report to the Governor, the Intensive Therapy Center for Infants represented an effort to increase therapeutic options at facilities like Willowbrook in light of new concepts for the care of its clientele. The Center introduced spaces for training, recreation and other program activities that were absent from the four ward buildings to which it was connected. The project series contains a complete set of working drawings dated May 5, 1967.
Project
5 May 1967
archives
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Fonds
A.D. Thacker fonds
AP004
Synopsis:
The A.D. Thacker fonds is comprised of project proposals and documentation dating from around 1913-1938, depicting structures designed by Thacker. Much of Thacker's work was completed in Quebec, but he also completed projects in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Thacker designed many churches for religious institutions that were directly involved in the oppressive, colonial assimilation policies and systems of the Canadian government towards indigenous people. The fonds contains 33 drawings, 16 reprographic copies, 12 photographs and 8 textual documents.
1913-1944
A.D. Thacker fonds
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AP004
Synopsis:
The A.D. Thacker fonds is comprised of project proposals and documentation dating from around 1913-1938, depicting structures designed by Thacker. Much of Thacker's work was completed in Quebec, but he also completed projects in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Thacker designed many churches for religious institutions that were directly involved in the oppressive, colonial assimilation policies and systems of the Canadian government towards indigenous people. The fonds contains 33 drawings, 16 reprographic copies, 12 photographs and 8 textual documents.
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1913-1944
Project
AP027.S1.D33
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The material in this project series contains racist language. Please take care when viewing this material and seek help from trusted sources if needed. This project series documents a study on the relocation of the First Nations community of South Indian Lake in Manitoba. The community was relocated due to planned flooding that would be caused by the diversion of the Churchill River for a hydroelectric development. Part of the hydro project included works on Nelson River which would flood the area around the southeast shore of Southern Indian Lake. The study assessed the relocation site for the community and included a proposed plan which outlined economic, social, and educational programmes to be integrated along with the physical development of the region. The proposed plan was not implemented.
urban planning
1966-1968
South Indian Lake, Manitoba (1966-1968)
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AP027.S1.D33
Description:
The material in this project series contains racist language. Please take care when viewing this material and seek help from trusted sources if needed. This project series documents a study on the relocation of the First Nations community of South Indian Lake in Manitoba. The community was relocated due to planned flooding that would be caused by the diversion of the Churchill River for a hydroelectric development. Part of the hydro project included works on Nelson River which would flood the area around the southeast shore of Southern Indian Lake. The study assessed the relocation site for the community and included a proposed plan which outlined economic, social, and educational programmes to be integrated along with the physical development of the region. The proposed plan was not implemented.
File 33
1966-1968
urban planning
textual records
ARCH257788
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12 files from AEA Los Angeles office - AEA promotianal booklet, Santa BArbara, Wittington Place in Toronto Tower City Center, Sacramento Office Tower Community Convention Center Expension, The reliance Speciality Hospital Complex in Bombay, Museum Complex City of Hampton, The Community Redevelopment Agency City of L.A, University of California Davis Medial Center Ambulatory Care Center
Files from AEA Los Angeles office
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ARCH257788
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12 files from AEA Los Angeles office - AEA promotianal booklet, Santa BArbara, Wittington Place in Toronto Tower City Center, Sacramento Office Tower Community Convention Center Expension, The reliance Speciality Hospital Complex in Bombay, Museum Complex City of Hampton, The Community Redevelopment Agency City of L.A, University of California Davis Medial Center Ambulatory Care Center
textual records
Sub-series
AP154.S1.1967.PR01.SS2
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Subseries AP154.S1.1967.PR01.SS2, Twin Parks West. Sites R5-7, 10-12, 6, 8, Bronx, New York, N.Y. (1969) documents four executed buildings in the area sometimes referred to as Twin Parks Southwest. At Site 8, 167 small apartments for the elderly were built in buildings of 5 to 19 floors. The other three sites all include larger apartments for families. Site 6 contains 84 middle-income units, some of them split-level, in 11-storey buildings. Site 5-7 contains 99 appartments in10-storey buildings. Site 10-12 contains 136 apartments, a day care center and parking in 17-storey buildings.The project was developed by the New York State Urban Development Corporation. The series contains drawings that constitute a "design manual" submission and architectural and structural drawings.
1969-1971
Twin Parks West. Sites R5-7, 10-12, 6, 8, Bronx, New York, N.Y. (1969)
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AP154.S1.1967.PR01.SS2
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Subseries AP154.S1.1967.PR01.SS2, Twin Parks West. Sites R5-7, 10-12, 6, 8, Bronx, New York, N.Y. (1969) documents four executed buildings in the area sometimes referred to as Twin Parks Southwest. At Site 8, 167 small apartments for the elderly were built in buildings of 5 to 19 floors. The other three sites all include larger apartments for families. Site 6 contains 84 middle-income units, some of them split-level, in 11-storey buildings. Site 5-7 contains 99 appartments in10-storey buildings. Site 10-12 contains 136 apartments, a day care center and parking in 17-storey buildings.The project was developed by the New York State Urban Development Corporation. The series contains drawings that constitute a "design manual" submission and architectural and structural drawings.
Project
1969-1971
Project
CI005.S1.1952.PR1
Description:
Oud was commissioned by the Bio Holiday Centre Foundation to create a rehabilitation centre for under-privileged children. While Oud was appointed as the sole project architect, he was advised by a committee of health care workers and a national construction advisory body, Bouwcentrum. Oud used the Bouwcentrum blueprint as a basis for his design. Oud's design featured pavilions, accommodation for 120 patients, staff accommodation, a sports building and a clinic. Ten pavilions were dedicated to children's accommodation. In Oud's revised plan of 1955, the main building, boiler house and sports building were prominently displayed and flanked by the pavilions. The boiler house/caretaker's dwelling were prominently positioned according to the client's wishes. Although Oud designed a chapel, it was not built (Taverne et al. 2001, 511-514). Project series contains a photograph of exterior view of the Bio Convalescent Centre
1952-1960
Bio Convalescent Centre for Children, Arnheim, Netherlands (1952-1960)
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CI005.S1.1952.PR1
Description:
Oud was commissioned by the Bio Holiday Centre Foundation to create a rehabilitation centre for under-privileged children. While Oud was appointed as the sole project architect, he was advised by a committee of health care workers and a national construction advisory body, Bouwcentrum. Oud used the Bouwcentrum blueprint as a basis for his design. Oud's design featured pavilions, accommodation for 120 patients, staff accommodation, a sports building and a clinic. Ten pavilions were dedicated to children's accommodation. In Oud's revised plan of 1955, the main building, boiler house and sports building were prominently displayed and flanked by the pavilions. The boiler house/caretaker's dwelling were prominently positioned according to the client's wishes. Although Oud designed a chapel, it was not built (Taverne et al. 2001, 511-514). Project series contains a photograph of exterior view of the Bio Convalescent Centre
project
1952-1960
Series
Architectural projects
AP004.S1
Description:
The Architectural projects series documents 33 projects that reflect A.D. Thacker's work as an architect. The series primarily consist of drawings depicting structures that Thacker designed after beginning his own practice in 1926 until his death in 1938, but also includes some work from 1913. However, many of the drawings and documentation within the series are not dated. The drawings include elevation, perspective and plan proposals and occasionally occaisionally studies. In addition to the drawings, the series also contains documentation of the drawings - including reprographic copies, photographs, and some textual material. The projects are largely situated in Quebec and include locations such as Hampstead, Westmount, Kanawá:ke, Dundee, Valois, Morin Heights, Chambly, and Halifax, Nova Scotia. *CONTENT WARNING* The united church project in Kanawá:ke (AP004.S1.D4) was associated with the Federal Indian Day School system established by the Canadian government with the aid of various religious organizations. See the project series for additional information. Please take care in consulting these records and seek help when needed.
1913-1944
Architectural projects
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AP004.S1
Description:
The Architectural projects series documents 33 projects that reflect A.D. Thacker's work as an architect. The series primarily consist of drawings depicting structures that Thacker designed after beginning his own practice in 1926 until his death in 1938, but also includes some work from 1913. However, many of the drawings and documentation within the series are not dated. The drawings include elevation, perspective and plan proposals and occasionally occaisionally studies. In addition to the drawings, the series also contains documentation of the drawings - including reprographic copies, photographs, and some textual material. The projects are largely situated in Quebec and include locations such as Hampstead, Westmount, Kanawá:ke, Dundee, Valois, Morin Heights, Chambly, and Halifax, Nova Scotia. *CONTENT WARNING* The united church project in Kanawá:ke (AP004.S1.D4) was associated with the Federal Indian Day School system established by the Canadian government with the aid of various religious organizations. See the project series for additional information. Please take care in consulting these records and seek help when needed.
Series
1913-1944
Project
AP075.S1.1989.PR04
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for Ottawa City Hall, located on Sussex Drive, on Green Island, surrounded by Ottawa and Rideau Rivers, in Ottawa, Ontario. Oberlander worked on this project in 1989-1994 with architect Moshe Safdie. The old City Hall, a heritage building, was retained, and the new landscape design had to include the old structures. Oberlander landscape concept was to create a park-like space used for strolling as well as public functions. She also designed a courtyard with water features, including a pool, trees and flowers. The project also included a play area for the day care centre of the City Hall. The project was completed in 1994. The project series comprises sketches, design development drawings, such as grading plans, landscape plans, sections, elevations and details for the play area, working drawings, including site grading plans, and presentation drawings. The project is also documented through concept notes by Oberlander, specifications, correspondence, including with architects, clients, and consultants, financial documents and photographs of the construction.
1989-1994
Ottawa City Hall, Ottawa, Ontario (1989)
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AP075.S1.1989.PR04
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for Ottawa City Hall, located on Sussex Drive, on Green Island, surrounded by Ottawa and Rideau Rivers, in Ottawa, Ontario. Oberlander worked on this project in 1989-1994 with architect Moshe Safdie. The old City Hall, a heritage building, was retained, and the new landscape design had to include the old structures. Oberlander landscape concept was to create a park-like space used for strolling as well as public functions. She also designed a courtyard with water features, including a pool, trees and flowers. The project also included a play area for the day care centre of the City Hall. The project was completed in 1994. The project series comprises sketches, design development drawings, such as grading plans, landscape plans, sections, elevations and details for the play area, working drawings, including site grading plans, and presentation drawings. The project is also documented through concept notes by Oberlander, specifications, correspondence, including with architects, clients, and consultants, financial documents and photographs of the construction.
Project
1989-1994