archives
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Fonds
AP009
Synopsis:
The Arcop Associates Maison Alcan project records, 1979 – 1983, document Arcop’s (Architects in Co-Partnership) design and construction of Alcan’s Montreal head office, Maison Alcan. These project records consist of the following: approximately 6000 drawings (including reprographic copies), 915 photographic materials, 15 l.m. of textual records, 2 models, 2 panels, 2 plaster mouldings, 1 book, and 1 mullion extrusion.
1979-1983
Arcop Associates Maison Alcan project records
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AP009
Synopsis:
The Arcop Associates Maison Alcan project records, 1979 – 1983, document Arcop’s (Architects in Co-Partnership) design and construction of Alcan’s Montreal head office, Maison Alcan. These project records consist of the following: approximately 6000 drawings (including reprographic copies), 915 photographic materials, 15 l.m. of textual records, 2 models, 2 panels, 2 plaster mouldings, 1 book, and 1 mullion extrusion.
archives
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Fonds
1979-1983
drawings, textual records
DR2004:1291
Description:
correspondence, invoices, estimates, specifications, time sheets, sketches, and notes, for renovations to Bradwell Lodge, in Essex, England for Tom Driberg
1959-1964
Correspondence, invoices, estimates, specifications
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DR2004:1291
Description:
correspondence, invoices, estimates, specifications, time sheets, sketches, and notes, for renovations to Bradwell Lodge, in Essex, England for Tom Driberg
drawings, textual records
1959-1964
Project
AP178.S1.1993.PR06
Description:
This project series documents the proposed design for the J. Paul Getty Museum. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 40/90. The office assigned the date 1993 to this project. The project was a collaboration between Álvaro Siza and Peter Testa. The proposal included renovations of the Villa and the Ranch House, the reorganization of the site, as well as the addition of new installations. The main change proposed by the architects was the creation of a Terrace Gallery and a natural amphitheater, forming a new entrance west of the Villa. Renovations to the Villa included modifications to the structure and the reorganization of the interior spaces. They proposed to rearrangeme the interior of the Ranch House and the construction of a 6,000 sqaure foot auditorium with a capacity of 200 people. The proposal also included the construction of a 13,000 square foot U-shaped building for the conservation program, the scholar program, and artist residency program. The main public entrance was redirected to the Los Liones Drives and a new parking area was proposed, with a 300 automobile and 6 bus capacity. In 1994, the Machado Silvetti Firm proposal was selected. Documenting this project are sketches and studies. Textual materials include project documentation and correspondence. Photographic materials document the models and project site.
1993-2012
Museu J. Paul Getty [The J. Paul Getty Museum], Malibu, United States (1993)
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AP178.S1.1993.PR06
Description:
This project series documents the proposed design for the J. Paul Getty Museum. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 40/90. The office assigned the date 1993 to this project. The project was a collaboration between Álvaro Siza and Peter Testa. The proposal included renovations of the Villa and the Ranch House, the reorganization of the site, as well as the addition of new installations. The main change proposed by the architects was the creation of a Terrace Gallery and a natural amphitheater, forming a new entrance west of the Villa. Renovations to the Villa included modifications to the structure and the reorganization of the interior spaces. They proposed to rearrangeme the interior of the Ranch House and the construction of a 6,000 sqaure foot auditorium with a capacity of 200 people. The proposal also included the construction of a 13,000 square foot U-shaped building for the conservation program, the scholar program, and artist residency program. The main public entrance was redirected to the Los Liones Drives and a new parking area was proposed, with a 300 automobile and 6 bus capacity. In 1994, the Machado Silvetti Firm proposal was selected. Documenting this project are sketches and studies. Textual materials include project documentation and correspondence. Photographic materials document the models and project site.
Project
1993-2012
drawings, textual records
DR2004:1295
Description:
notes, diagrams, pamphlet, price lists, paint samples, brochure, and measured sketches, for renovations on 27 Witley Court on Coram Street, Bloomsbury
1979
Notes, diagrams, pamphlet, price lists, paint samples
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DR2004:1295
Description:
notes, diagrams, pamphlet, price lists, paint samples, brochure, and measured sketches, for renovations on 27 Witley Court on Coram Street, Bloomsbury
drawings, textual records
1979
Project
AP056.S1.1988.PR04
Description:
This project series documents the first scheme and final design of The Design Exchange in Toronto from 1988-1994. The office identified the project numbers as 8801 for the first scheme and 9231 for the final design. Although two project numbers were used, materials for each project cannot be clearly separated. This project consisted of the renovation, restauration and expansion of the old Toronto Stock Exchange building, located at the base of the Ernst Young Tower in the Toronto Dominion Centre. The Design Exchange (D/X) was a new cultural institution, dedicated to the economic and cultural promotion of design in the country through exhibits, lectures, banquets, trade shows and other events. With Shirley Blumberg as the partner-in-charge, the art deco style trading floor was restored as an open event space, with the original Charles Comfort murals retained. In order to create harmony between the art deco building and the neo-modernist renovations, bold, linear architectural elements such as stairs, walls, screens and bridges were reiterated throughout the design. A staircase from the trading floor led to an overlooking bridge and created a connection between the trading floor, trading gallery and resource centre. Other areas of the 40,000 square foot building included an exhibit space, café, member's lounge, retail store, seminar rooms and administrative offices. Coloured planes of cobalt blue, chartreuse and ochre were set against a material palette of red oak, cherry, limestone, glass and stainless steel. The project is recorded through drawings and photographs dating from 1988-1994. The drawings are mostly originals and include a large amount of sketches. Also included are plans, elevations, sections, perspectives, details and drawings for custom furnishings. The photographs show the completed interiors of the building.
1988-1994
The Design Exchange, Toronto (1988-1994)
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AP056.S1.1988.PR04
Description:
This project series documents the first scheme and final design of The Design Exchange in Toronto from 1988-1994. The office identified the project numbers as 8801 for the first scheme and 9231 for the final design. Although two project numbers were used, materials for each project cannot be clearly separated. This project consisted of the renovation, restauration and expansion of the old Toronto Stock Exchange building, located at the base of the Ernst Young Tower in the Toronto Dominion Centre. The Design Exchange (D/X) was a new cultural institution, dedicated to the economic and cultural promotion of design in the country through exhibits, lectures, banquets, trade shows and other events. With Shirley Blumberg as the partner-in-charge, the art deco style trading floor was restored as an open event space, with the original Charles Comfort murals retained. In order to create harmony between the art deco building and the neo-modernist renovations, bold, linear architectural elements such as stairs, walls, screens and bridges were reiterated throughout the design. A staircase from the trading floor led to an overlooking bridge and created a connection between the trading floor, trading gallery and resource centre. Other areas of the 40,000 square foot building included an exhibit space, café, member's lounge, retail store, seminar rooms and administrative offices. Coloured planes of cobalt blue, chartreuse and ochre were set against a material palette of red oak, cherry, limestone, glass and stainless steel. The project is recorded through drawings and photographs dating from 1988-1994. The drawings are mostly originals and include a large amount of sketches. Also included are plans, elevations, sections, perspectives, details and drawings for custom furnishings. The photographs show the completed interiors of the building.
Project
1988-1994
Project
AP018.S1.1975.PR01
Description:
This project series documents the executive offices of the Bank of Nova Scotia in Toronto in 1975. The office identified the project number as 7501. This project consisted of updates and renovations to the interiors of the bank offices located at 44 King Street West. The space was reconfigured to include offices with secretary desks outside, conference rooms, washrooms, a break room, file rooms, a waiting area and a large, open office for secretaries. Four schemes were investigated for this project. The project is recorded through floor plans, correspondence and conference reports dating from 1975.
1975
Bank of Nova Scotia Executive Offices, Toronto (1975)
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AP018.S1.1975.PR01
Description:
This project series documents the executive offices of the Bank of Nova Scotia in Toronto in 1975. The office identified the project number as 7501. This project consisted of updates and renovations to the interiors of the bank offices located at 44 King Street West. The space was reconfigured to include offices with secretary desks outside, conference rooms, washrooms, a break room, file rooms, a waiting area and a large, open office for secretaries. Four schemes were investigated for this project. The project is recorded through floor plans, correspondence and conference reports dating from 1975.
Project
1975
drawings, textual records, photographs
DR2006:0080
Description:
correspondence, design development drawings, photographs, detail drawings, invoice, architect's statement, and sketches, for renovations to cottage at 41 Newport Street, Oldham
1956-1959
Correspondence, design development drawings, photographs
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DR2006:0080
Description:
correspondence, design development drawings, photographs, detail drawings, invoice, architect's statement, and sketches, for renovations to cottage at 41 Newport Street, Oldham
drawings, textual records, photographs
1956-1959
archives
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Fonds
AP056
Synopsis:
The Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg fonds documents the architectural projects of the firm from 1984-2003. 125 projects are recorded through drawings, photographs, models, textual records, periodicals and paintings. These projects include built work, proposals and competition entries.
1984-2003
Kuwabara Payne Mckenna Blumberg fonds
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AP056
Synopsis:
The Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg fonds documents the architectural projects of the firm from 1984-2003. 125 projects are recorded through drawings, photographs, models, textual records, periodicals and paintings. These projects include built work, proposals and competition entries.
archives
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Fonds
1984-2003
Project
AP178.S1.1966.PR01
Description:
This project series documents renovations to the Fábrica de Fiação e Tecidos do Jacinto, a textile factory located in Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 23/60. The office assigned the date 1966 for this project. The project consisted of modifications to the sanitary facilities. This project was not on the initial project list provided by the office. The office’s archives assembled documentation and added it to the list of projects. The exact location of this project has not been identified, Documenting this project are a small number of sketches, plans and textual materials.
1966
Fábrica de Fiação e Tecidos do Jacinto [Jacinto spinning and textile factory], Portugal (1966)
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AP178.S1.1966.PR01
Description:
This project series documents renovations to the Fábrica de Fiação e Tecidos do Jacinto, a textile factory located in Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 23/60. The office assigned the date 1966 for this project. The project consisted of modifications to the sanitary facilities. This project was not on the initial project list provided by the office. The office’s archives assembled documentation and added it to the list of projects. The exact location of this project has not been identified, Documenting this project are a small number of sketches, plans and textual materials.
Project
1966
Project
AP178.S1.1969.PR01
Description:
This project series documents the renovations for the "Mic Mac" store. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 36/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 124. The office assigned the dates 1969-1970 for this project. Modifications were made to the façade, clerestory and lettering. The project was built, but has since been demolished. Drawings include sketches and details. Some textual materials can be found in file AP178.S1.1966.PR01.002, also described in this fonds. These include a small amount of correspondence and documentation.
1969-1970
Loja "Mic Mac" ["Mic Mac" store], Porto (1969-1970)
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AP178.S1.1969.PR01
Description:
This project series documents the renovations for the "Mic Mac" store. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 36/60. In the past the office identified the project as number 124. The office assigned the dates 1969-1970 for this project. Modifications were made to the façade, clerestory and lettering. The project was built, but has since been demolished. Drawings include sketches and details. Some textual materials can be found in file AP178.S1.1966.PR01.002, also described in this fonds. These include a small amount of correspondence and documentation.
Project
1969-1970