Learning from… Ruscha and Venturi Scott Brown, 1962–1977 examines the relationship between the seminal illustrated books by artist Edward Ruscha and architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown that deal with the architecture and urbanism of the everyday in Los Angeles and Las Vegas during the 1960s and 1970s. Ruscha’s Every Building on the Sunset Strip and Venturi(...)
Octagonal gallery
31 March 2004 to 30 May 2004
Learning from… Ruscha and Venturi Scott Brown, 1962–1977
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Learning from… Ruscha and Venturi Scott Brown, 1962–1977 examines the relationship between the seminal illustrated books by artist Edward Ruscha and architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown that deal with the architecture and urbanism of the everyday in Los Angeles and Las Vegas during the 1960s and 1970s. Ruscha’s Every Building on the Sunset Strip and Venturi(...)
Octagonal gallery
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Professional work in Canada
AP163.S2
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Series documents Victor Prus's projects, including his early work when he arrived in Canada, in 1952, and his projects dating from the time that he created his own pratice in Montréal in 1954 to the mid 1990s. Material includes competition entries, built and unbuilt projects and conceptual projects. The series contains commissions from the early 1950s, such as single-family residences for individual clients or friends, housing design competitions and building design competitions, including unrealized projects. The majority of the documents in the series are related to his major projects such as the Centre commercial Rockland (1960), the Mont-Royal and Bonaventure Metro Stations (1966), the Expo'67 Stadium (1967), St. Augustine's Church and James Lyng High School (1968), the Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial (1969), Brudenell River Recreational Park (1970), the Langelier Metro Station (1971), the Grand Théâtre de Québec (1971) and the Palais des Congrès de Montréal (1983). The series also documents Victor Prus's activities as visiting professor or professor at the École d'architecture de Québec or at McGill University as well as his lectures. Promotional documents from Victor Prus and Associates are also included in the series. The series contains conceptual, design development, working and presentation drawings, presentation panels (particularly for competitions), study and presentation models and photographs. A significant amount of textual records related to most of his projects are included. The series also contains publications, such as issues of periodicals, and index cards and microfiches listing some of Prus's architectural projects.
1952-1993
Professional work in Canada
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AP163.S2
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Series documents Victor Prus's projects, including his early work when he arrived in Canada, in 1952, and his projects dating from the time that he created his own pratice in Montréal in 1954 to the mid 1990s. Material includes competition entries, built and unbuilt projects and conceptual projects. The series contains commissions from the early 1950s, such as single-family residences for individual clients or friends, housing design competitions and building design competitions, including unrealized projects. The majority of the documents in the series are related to his major projects such as the Centre commercial Rockland (1960), the Mont-Royal and Bonaventure Metro Stations (1966), the Expo'67 Stadium (1967), St. Augustine's Church and James Lyng High School (1968), the Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial (1969), Brudenell River Recreational Park (1970), the Langelier Metro Station (1971), the Grand Théâtre de Québec (1971) and the Palais des Congrès de Montréal (1983). The series also documents Victor Prus's activities as visiting professor or professor at the École d'architecture de Québec or at McGill University as well as his lectures. Promotional documents from Victor Prus and Associates are also included in the series. The series contains conceptual, design development, working and presentation drawings, presentation panels (particularly for competitions), study and presentation models and photographs. A significant amount of textual records related to most of his projects are included. The series also contains publications, such as issues of periodicals, and index cards and microfiches listing some of Prus's architectural projects.
Series 2
1952-1993
drawings, textual records
ARCH187130
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c.v.'s of firms and architects Jacques Lefaivre David, Pierre J. Boulva, Dimitri Dimakopoulos, Guy Desbarats, selected lists of projects, perspective and plan of Urban Renewal Project in Montreal, perspective and section of Place des Arts, plans of Dow Planetarium. Loyola Athletic Complex, Montreal Institute of Diagnostic and Clinical Research Building, Banque Canadienne Nationale b/w and colour photocopies
Publicity for Proposed Joint Venture
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ARCH187130
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c.v.'s of firms and architects Jacques Lefaivre David, Pierre J. Boulva, Dimitri Dimakopoulos, Guy Desbarats, selected lists of projects, perspective and plan of Urban Renewal Project in Montreal, perspective and section of Place des Arts, plans of Dow Planetarium. Loyola Athletic Complex, Montreal Institute of Diagnostic and Clinical Research Building, Banque Canadienne Nationale b/w and colour photocopies
drawings, textual records
textual records
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4 textual record(s)
ARCH267027
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This group consists of correspondence with Expo 67 administration and related documents concerning the Kindergarten of the City of Vienna at Expo 67, in Montreal, Québec.
1967
Kindergarten / Correspondence Expo
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ARCH267027
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This group consists of correspondence with Expo 67 administration and related documents concerning the Kindergarten of the City of Vienna at Expo 67, in Montreal, Québec.
textual records
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4 textual record(s)
1967
drawings
Détails de maçonnerie
ARCH5938
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Détails de pierre de la façade principale (dessin 2573-1) / Wallace Sandstone Quarries, Philipsburg, Québec. Détails de pierre pour les entrées / Morrison Quarry Company, Montréal. Détails de l'inscription sur la frise de la façade principale et des linteaux des entrées principales (dessins 2 à 4) / atelier non iden
circa 1930
Détails de maçonnerie
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Détails de pierre de la façade principale (dessin 2573-1) / Wallace Sandstone Quarries, Philipsburg, Québec. Détails de pierre pour les entrées / Morrison Quarry Company, Montréal. Détails de l'inscription sur la frise de la façade principale et des linteaux des entrées principales (dessins 2 à 4) / atelier non iden
drawings
circa 1930
textual records
DR2012:0015:021:018
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File containing documents in English and French (predominant), including correspondence (primarily typescripts), notes, and reference materials. Original folder inscribed in graphite: LA PRESSE / MONTREAL
1967-1977, 1999
Correspondence of Melvin Charney
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DR2012:0015:021:018
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File containing documents in English and French (predominant), including correspondence (primarily typescripts), notes, and reference materials. Original folder inscribed in graphite: LA PRESSE / MONTREAL
textual records
1967-1977, 1999
John Soane 1753-1837
Described by Henry James as “one of the most curious things in London,” Sir John Soane’s Museum was built as the picturesque and enigmatic home, office, collector’s trove, and personal showplace of one of history’s most innovative architects. This exhibition is a major re-evaluation of Soane’s career, as well as a reconsideration of his importance to the history of modern(...)
Main galleries
16 May 2001 to 3 September 2001
John Soane 1753-1837
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Described by Henry James as “one of the most curious things in London,” Sir John Soane’s Museum was built as the picturesque and enigmatic home, office, collector’s trove, and personal showplace of one of history’s most innovative architects. This exhibition is a major re-evaluation of Soane’s career, as well as a reconsideration of his importance to the history of modern(...)
Main galleries
photographs
ARCH284102
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Inclus des photoreproductions de la Villa Madama, en Italie, ainsi que des photographies de l'Imprimerie National du Canada, de la Résidence Ernest Cormier, du Campus de l'Université de Montréal, d'un hangar pour hydravion à Pointe-aux-Trembles, et du Saint-Basil's Seminary. Contient les photographies numérotées P-6486 à P-6668.
1900s-1950s
Photographies de divers groupes d'amis et de familles de Cormier et de divers projets de Cormier
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ARCH284102
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Inclus des photoreproductions de la Villa Madama, en Italie, ainsi que des photographies de l'Imprimerie National du Canada, de la Résidence Ernest Cormier, du Campus de l'Université de Montréal, d'un hangar pour hydravion à Pointe-aux-Trembles, et du Saint-Basil's Seminary. Contient les photographies numérotées P-6486 à P-6668.
photographs
1900s-1950s
textual records
ARCH258673
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Correspondance avec Fred Béique et le fournisseur Montreal Architectural Iron Works, incluant des notes d'entrevue avec une liste de travaux (balustrade, grille porte, imposte, balcon).
1927-1928
Correspondance avec fournisseurs
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ARCH258673
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Correspondance avec Fred Béique et le fournisseur Montreal Architectural Iron Works, incluant des notes d'entrevue avec une liste de travaux (balustrade, grille porte, imposte, balcon).
textual records
1927-1928
drawings
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14 reprographic copy(ies)
ARCH267227
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This group consists of plans (site plans and plans) for the brochure presenting the development scheme for the town of Dollard-des-Ormeaux on Montreal Island, Québec.
Dollard-des-Ormeaux / 7304 / Masters of masters for brochures
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ARCH267227
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This group consists of plans (site plans and plans) for the brochure presenting the development scheme for the town of Dollard-des-Ormeaux on Montreal Island, Québec.
drawings
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14 reprographic copy(ies)