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Douglas C. Simpson fonds
AP076
Synopsis:
The Douglas C. Simpson fonds documents Simpson's 1938 graduation thesis project, residential projects from early in his career in Ottawa, furniture projects, and residential and commercial projects in British Columbia including those by the firm Semmens, Simpson. The fonds is composed primarily of drawings and photographs dating from 1938-1992, with the bulk of the documents ranging from ca. 1940 to ca. 1960.
1938-1992, [predominant ca. 1940-ca. 1960]
Douglas C. Simpson fonds
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AP076
Synopsis:
The Douglas C. Simpson fonds documents Simpson's 1938 graduation thesis project, residential projects from early in his career in Ottawa, furniture projects, and residential and commercial projects in British Columbia including those by the firm Semmens, Simpson. The fonds is composed primarily of drawings and photographs dating from 1938-1992, with the bulk of the documents ranging from ca. 1940 to ca. 1960.
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1938-1992, [predominant ca. 1940-ca. 1960]
photographs
ARCH274179
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Two binders- project documentation used for presentation purposes. Filed under "Commercial projects": Woodwynn Research Farm (1985); Kuwait Insurance Company Building (1986); General Motors Advanced Concepts Center (1988); World Bank (1990). Includes site plans, photographs of models, photocopies of conceptual drawings, site photographs, aerial views. Produced at the offices of Arthur Erickson Architects.
1 October 1990
Project documentation for presentation purposes for Erickson's commercial projects
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ARCH274179
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Two binders- project documentation used for presentation purposes. Filed under "Commercial projects": Woodwynn Research Farm (1985); Kuwait Insurance Company Building (1986); General Motors Advanced Concepts Center (1988); World Bank (1990). Includes site plans, photographs of models, photocopies of conceptual drawings, site photographs, aerial views. Produced at the offices of Arthur Erickson Architects.
photographs
1 October 1990
textual records
ARCH257383
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Waterfront project, Robson Square (Lanscape Architect clipping), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Organisation Development Plan (book), Islamic University of Medinah master plan, Teck Mining offices (Architectural Record clipping), Government of Canada building (1st scheme) publicity brochures, Simon Fraser University "The Early Years" brochure, Time Magazine (February 14, 1972) with feature article on Arthur Erickson
Publicity files for various projects
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ARCH257383
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Waterfront project, Robson Square (Lanscape Architect clipping), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Organisation Development Plan (book), Islamic University of Medinah master plan, Teck Mining offices (Architectural Record clipping), Government of Canada building (1st scheme) publicity brochures, Simon Fraser University "The Early Years" brochure, Time Magazine (February 14, 1972) with feature article on Arthur Erickson
textual records
textual records
ARCH260021
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Erickson / Massey project proposals labelled 'Permanent Files': British Columbia centennial Urban design project (1958), Simon Fraser Architecture Competition and development plan, Smith House 2, Expo 67 Man in the Community, Calgary Civic Centre, Block 61, Downtown Plan, Federal Office Building, BCRC offices and lab building, Cité des Terrasses, MacMillan Building, Fort Camp UBC traffic study, University of Lethbridge preliminary plan, Capilano College
1963-1969
Permanent files for various projects
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ARCH260021
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Erickson / Massey project proposals labelled 'Permanent Files': British Columbia centennial Urban design project (1958), Simon Fraser Architecture Competition and development plan, Smith House 2, Expo 67 Man in the Community, Calgary Civic Centre, Block 61, Downtown Plan, Federal Office Building, BCRC offices and lab building, Cité des Terrasses, MacMillan Building, Fort Camp UBC traffic study, University of Lethbridge preliminary plan, Capilano College
textual records
1963-1969
Project
AP018.S1.1964.PR06
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This project series documents the Warner-Lambert Research Institute of Canada in Sheridan Park, Mississauga, Ontario from 1964-1966. The office identified the project number as 6417. This project consisted of administrative offices, laboratories and animal rooms housed in a 30,000 square foot building. The single-storey building was raised on a 3-foot podium and its exteriors were comprised of white brick with dark solar bronze glazed windows breaking up the façade. The H-shaped building was built with rigorous temperature controls and vermin proof electrical systems. This project is recorded through drawings and a presentation panel dating from 1964 to around 1966. The drawings are all reprographic copies and consist of plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and structural drawings. The presentation panel shows the completed building.
1964-circa 1966
Warner-Lambert Research Institute of Canada Limited, Mississauga, Ontario (1964-1966)
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AP018.S1.1964.PR06
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This project series documents the Warner-Lambert Research Institute of Canada in Sheridan Park, Mississauga, Ontario from 1964-1966. The office identified the project number as 6417. This project consisted of administrative offices, laboratories and animal rooms housed in a 30,000 square foot building. The single-storey building was raised on a 3-foot podium and its exteriors were comprised of white brick with dark solar bronze glazed windows breaking up the façade. The H-shaped building was built with rigorous temperature controls and vermin proof electrical systems. This project is recorded through drawings and a presentation panel dating from 1964 to around 1966. The drawings are all reprographic copies and consist of plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and structural drawings. The presentation panel shows the completed building.
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1964-circa 1966
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AP178.S1.1998.PR01
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This project series documents the Igreja de Santa Maria do Rosário in Rome, Italy. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 95/90. The office assigned the date 1998 to this project. The project site was located in Pompei alla Magliana, a suburb of Rome. The project was a collaboration with Bárbara Rangel, Andrea Smaniott, and Angela Princiotto. The church was commissioned by the Frati Gresleri dell’Opera Romana per la Preservazione della Fede e la Provista di Nuove Chiese. The building program included a church, offices, classrooms, multipurpose rooms, and sacristy. The project was not built. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, sections, elevations and floor plans. Textual materials include project documentation and correspondence. Photographic materials document the surrounding area and models.
1998-2000
Igreja de Santa Maria do Rosário [Santa Maria do Rosário church], Rome, Italy (1998)
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AP178.S1.1998.PR01
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This project series documents the Igreja de Santa Maria do Rosário in Rome, Italy. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 95/90. The office assigned the date 1998 to this project. The project site was located in Pompei alla Magliana, a suburb of Rome. The project was a collaboration with Bárbara Rangel, Andrea Smaniott, and Angela Princiotto. The church was commissioned by the Frati Gresleri dell’Opera Romana per la Preservazione della Fede e la Provista di Nuove Chiese. The building program included a church, offices, classrooms, multipurpose rooms, and sacristy. The project was not built. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, sections, elevations and floor plans. Textual materials include project documentation and correspondence. Photographic materials document the surrounding area and models.
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1998-2000
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AP056.S1.1995.PR01
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This project series documents a competition entry for the Korean American Museum of Art and Cultural Centre in Los Angeles in 1995. The office identified the project number as 9501. Headed by Bruce Kuwabara, this project proposed a three-storey building with a tall rotunda as its focal point at the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Irolo Street. The design included spaces for galleries, offices, studios, a library, an outdoor terrace that wrapped the rotunda's exterior, and a large theatre that spanned the three-storey height. Traditional Korean gardens were to make up a large part of the museum's outdoor space. This project was never built. The project is recorded through original drawings dating from on or around 1995 that consist of sketches, presentation drawings, plans, elevations, sections, perspectives and axonometric drawings.
1995
Korean American Museum of Art and Cultural Center Competition, Los Angeles (1995)
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AP056.S1.1995.PR01
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This project series documents a competition entry for the Korean American Museum of Art and Cultural Centre in Los Angeles in 1995. The office identified the project number as 9501. Headed by Bruce Kuwabara, this project proposed a three-storey building with a tall rotunda as its focal point at the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Irolo Street. The design included spaces for galleries, offices, studios, a library, an outdoor terrace that wrapped the rotunda's exterior, and a large theatre that spanned the three-storey height. Traditional Korean gardens were to make up a large part of the museum's outdoor space. This project was never built. The project is recorded through original drawings dating from on or around 1995 that consist of sketches, presentation drawings, plans, elevations, sections, perspectives and axonometric drawings.
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1995
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AP178.S1.1996.PR05
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This project series documents the Complexo de Complexo de Habitação, Comércio e Serviços Horta da Torrinha Rotunda do Raimundo, in Évora, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 79/90. The office assigned the dates 1996-1998 to this project. The project is divided into four buildings. Edificio 1 was a 5150 m3 three-storey building for offices and commercial use. Edificio 2 was a 2914 m3 four-storey residential unit, with space for stores on the ground floor. Edificios 3 and 4 are dwellings that are already built and were intended to be restored. The project was not realized. Documenting this project are sketches, plans, studies, and details. Photographic material documents the models. Texual material includes project documentation and correspondence with the client.
1996-1998
Complexo de Habitação, Comércio e Serviços Horta da Torrinha Rotunda do Raimundo, Evora, Portugal (1996-1998)
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AP178.S1.1996.PR05
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This project series documents the Complexo de Complexo de Habitação, Comércio e Serviços Horta da Torrinha Rotunda do Raimundo, in Évora, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 79/90. The office assigned the dates 1996-1998 to this project. The project is divided into four buildings. Edificio 1 was a 5150 m3 three-storey building for offices and commercial use. Edificio 2 was a 2914 m3 four-storey residential unit, with space for stores on the ground floor. Edificios 3 and 4 are dwellings that are already built and were intended to be restored. The project was not realized. Documenting this project are sketches, plans, studies, and details. Photographic material documents the models. Texual material includes project documentation and correspondence with the client.
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1996-1998
photographs
ARCH275022
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Presentation slides binder with photographic documentation of various built and un-built projects including: Victoria Hotel (1978); Spadina Quay (1981); Nelson Towers (1968);1300 West Pender Street (1988); Canadian Pacific Hotel (1972); Admiralty Place (1981); Marriot Hotel (1986). Binder also includes some projects from the Vancouver and Los Angeles offices, Arthur Erickson Architects.
ca. 1979-1988
Presentation slides for various projects
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ARCH275022
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Presentation slides binder with photographic documentation of various built and un-built projects including: Victoria Hotel (1978); Spadina Quay (1981); Nelson Towers (1968);1300 West Pender Street (1988); Canadian Pacific Hotel (1972); Admiralty Place (1981); Marriot Hotel (1986). Binder also includes some projects from the Vancouver and Los Angeles offices, Arthur Erickson Architects.
photographs
ca. 1979-1988
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AP013.S1.D348
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File documents an executed project for military training camp alterations and additions in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Material in this file was produced between 1940 and 1944. File contains index cards, survey drawings, preliminary and design development drawings, working and detail drawings, structural drawings, mechanical drawings, working and miscellaneous drawings, preliminary sketches and drawings, working drawings, detail drawings, preliminary and working drawings, preliminary drawings, photographs, and textual documents. File contains sixteen sub-files: Military Training Camp Alterations and Additions, Torpedo and Gunnery School, General Offices, Signal and Seamanship School, Hospital, Central Heating Plant, Barracks Building and Guard House, Machine Shop and Engineering Building, Combined Shops, Chief and Petty Officers Building, Physical Training Building, Guard House, Outside Services, General detail drawings - Halifax office, General detail drawings - Montreal office, and textual documents.
1940-1944
Naval Training Station, Nelson Barracks
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AP013.S1.D348
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File documents an executed project for military training camp alterations and additions in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Material in this file was produced between 1940 and 1944. File contains index cards, survey drawings, preliminary and design development drawings, working and detail drawings, structural drawings, mechanical drawings, working and miscellaneous drawings, preliminary sketches and drawings, working drawings, detail drawings, preliminary and working drawings, preliminary drawings, photographs, and textual documents. File contains sixteen sub-files: Military Training Camp Alterations and Additions, Torpedo and Gunnery School, General Offices, Signal and Seamanship School, Hospital, Central Heating Plant, Barracks Building and Guard House, Machine Shop and Engineering Building, Combined Shops, Chief and Petty Officers Building, Physical Training Building, Guard House, Outside Services, General detail drawings - Halifax office, General detail drawings - Montreal office, and textual documents.
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1940-1944