PH1982:0705
architecture
between 1895 and 1940
architecture
DR1988:0437:016
temporary architecture
printed 1749
temporary architecture
PH1982:0808:001
architecture, landscape architecture
1981
architecture, landscape architecture
works of art
DR1988:0437:011
temporary architecture
printed 1745
works of art
printed 1745
temporary architecture
Materiality of Parkour
Engineer, artist, and theoretician Zoe Laughlin presents the new functions of existing materials in public spaces in relation to parkour, an activity which reinterprets the urban landscape. Her ideas focus on the materiality of daily life: how matter behaves, its sensorial qualities, and how people react to it. A member of the Division of Engineering’s Materials Research(...)
Paul Desmarais Theatre
19 February 2009
Materiality of Parkour
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Engineer, artist, and theoretician Zoe Laughlin presents the new functions of existing materials in public spaces in relation to parkour, an activity which reinterprets the urban landscape. Her ideas focus on the materiality of daily life: how matter behaves, its sensorial qualities, and how people react to it. A member of the Division of Engineering’s Materials Research(...)
Paul Desmarais Theatre
DR1988:0437:010
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- This etching for a painted backdrop for a fireworks display includes Venus with her son, the three Fates, and other mythological figures. The signs of the zodiac are present in the background.
temporary architecture
printed 1743
Etching of Hutin's design for the "prima macchina" of 1743
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DR1988:0437:010
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- This etching for a painted backdrop for a fireworks display includes Venus with her son, the three Fates, and other mythological figures. The signs of the zodiac are present in the background.
temporary architecture
DR1988:0437:013
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in front of the Palazzo Farnese includes the two fountains in the piazza. The macchina is a centrally-planned structure with a tower at each corner. The walls of the structure appear to be partially constructed of topiary.
temporary architecture
printed 1747
Etching of the design for the "seconda macchina" of 1747
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DR1988:0437:013
Description:
- This etching for a fireworks construction or macchina in front of the Palazzo Farnese includes the two fountains in the piazza. The macchina is a centrally-planned structure with a tower at each corner. The walls of the structure appear to be partially constructed of topiary.
temporary architecture
archives
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Fonds
Peter Carter fonds
AP047
Synopsis:
The Peter Carter fonds, 1943-1996, documents the professional career of architect Peter Carter. The largest portion of the archive corresponds to projects Carter completed as principal of the office, Peter Carter Architect (1974-96). Materials in this fonds consist of 7263 drawings (including reprographic copies), 2007 photographic materials, approximately 65 panels, 3 l.m. of textual records, 26 models, 1 enclosing unit, 1 carpet sample, 1 graphic design layout for stationery letterhead, 1 brown oak sample, 1 window sample, 1 sign, 1 carioca stone, 1 travertine block and 1 grey carpet tile.
1943-1996
Peter Carter fonds
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AP047
Synopsis:
The Peter Carter fonds, 1943-1996, documents the professional career of architect Peter Carter. The largest portion of the archive corresponds to projects Carter completed as principal of the office, Peter Carter Architect (1974-96). Materials in this fonds consist of 7263 drawings (including reprographic copies), 2007 photographic materials, approximately 65 panels, 3 l.m. of textual records, 26 models, 1 enclosing unit, 1 carpet sample, 1 graphic design layout for stationery letterhead, 1 brown oak sample, 1 window sample, 1 sign, 1 carioca stone, 1 travertine block and 1 grey carpet tile.
archives
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Fonds
1943-1996
PH1986:0373
architecture
between 1860 and 1861, or 1870
architecture
works of art
DR1988:0437:012
temporary architecture
printed 1747
works of art
printed 1747
temporary architecture