PH2018:0005:015
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Aldo Rossi, study model for the tower of the services centre of the Parco tecnologico, Verbania, 1933, 22.0 x 6.0 x 6.0 cm, AP142.S1.D228.P4, Aldo Rossi fonds, Canadian Centre for Architecture, © Fondazione Aldo Rossi Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
2017
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of study model for the tower of the services centre of the Parco tecnologico by Aldo Rossio, 1933
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PH2018:0005:015
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Aldo Rossi, study model for the tower of the services centre of the Parco tecnologico, Verbania, 1933, 22.0 x 6.0 x 6.0 cm, AP142.S1.D228.P4, Aldo Rossi fonds, Canadian Centre for Architecture, © Fondazione Aldo Rossi Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
PH2018:0005:026
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Gordon Matta-Clark, tree study, 1970-1971, blue pencil on paper, 35.6 x 43.2 cm, PHCON2002:0016:060, Gordon Matta-Clark Collection, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark, © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
2017
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of Tree study, blue pencil on paper by Gordon Matta-Clark, 1970-1971
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PH2018:0005:026
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Gordon Matta-Clark, tree study, 1970-1971, blue pencil on paper, 35.6 x 43.2 cm, PHCON2002:0016:060, Gordon Matta-Clark Collection, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark, © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of West Wall of Smicoa, Gelatin silver print by Lewis Baltz, 1974
PH2018:0005:027
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Lewis Baltz, West Wall, Semicoa, 333 McCormick, Cosa Mesa from The New Industrial Parks near Irving, California, 1974, gelatin silver print, 20.3 x 24.5 cm, PH2001:0177, Canadian Centre for Architecture, © Estate of Lewis Baltz Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
2017
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of West Wall of Smicoa, Gelatin silver print by Lewis Baltz, 1974
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PH2018:0005:027
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Lewis Baltz, West Wall, Semicoa, 333 McCormick, Cosa Mesa from The New Industrial Parks near Irving, California, 1974, gelatin silver print, 20.3 x 24.5 cm, PH2001:0177, Canadian Centre for Architecture, © Estate of Lewis Baltz Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
PH2018:0005:034
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Aldo Rossi, study model for the entrance foyer of the Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, 1987-1990, 12.0 x 25.0 x 25.0 cm, AP145.S1.D122.P18, Aldo Rossi fonds, Canadian Centre for Architecture, © Fondazione Aldo Rossi Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
2017
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of study model for the entrance foyer of the Deutsches Historisches Museum by Aldo Rossi, 1987-1990
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PH2018:0005:034
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Aldo Rossi, study model for the entrance foyer of the Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, 1987-1990, 12.0 x 25.0 x 25.0 cm, AP145.S1.D122.P18, Aldo Rossi fonds, Canadian Centre for Architecture, © Fondazione Aldo Rossi Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
PH2018:0005:011
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Gordon Matta-Clark, drawing n.6 from seven proposals for Documenta, 1977, 21.0 x 30.2cm, PHCON2002:0016:046:006, Gordon Matta-Clark Collection, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark, © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
2017
Questioning Pictures: Photograph of drawing no.6 from seven proposals for Documenta by Gordon Matta-Clark, 1977
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PH2018:0005:011
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Photograph by Stefano Graziani of the following work: Gordon Matta-Clark, drawing n.6 from seven proposals for Documenta, 1977, 21.0 x 30.2cm, PHCON2002:0016:046:006, Gordon Matta-Clark Collection, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Gift of Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark, © Estate of Gordon Matta-Clark Questioning Pictures is a 36 photograph project commissioned by Fondazione Prada, Milan. Artist Stefano Graziani investigates archival and conservation systems in a number of museums. Through photographing museum objects, Graziani, focusing on the relationship between photographs, the museum objects and the power structures at play within institutions. The museums include the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montréal, Canada; Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, UK; the Kunstmuseum Basel, Switzerland; Museum Insel Hombroich in Neuss, Germany; the Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona, Italy; and the Plaster Cast Gallery at Museo Canova in Possagno, Italy.
photographs
DR2012:0015:024:006
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File containing photographic materials related to the following events, locations, and/or projects: - CCA garden (1 colour printout on coated paper); - 4545 rue Notre-Dame O., Caisses Populaire St. Zotique, (1 gelatin silver print); - 1 Place Ville-Marie (2 gelatin silver prints); - model of the Université de Québec à Montréal campus (1 gelatin silver print); - possibly an image from Un dictionnaire (1 black-and-white printout on coated paper); - unidentified projects (2 black-and-white printouts on coated paper); - model of Place Bonaventure (2 gelatin silver print); - unidentified street scenes (23 gelatin silver prints); - unidentified garden (1 gelatin silver print); - unidentified aerial (1 gelatin silver print); - crowd scene (1 gelatin silver print); - Marriott Château Champlain (1 gelatin silver print); - Judith Jasmin Pavilion, UQAM, (1 gelatin silver print).
1966, 1973-1980
Photographs of various projects by Melvin Charney
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DR2012:0015:024:006
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File containing photographic materials related to the following events, locations, and/or projects: - CCA garden (1 colour printout on coated paper); - 4545 rue Notre-Dame O., Caisses Populaire St. Zotique, (1 gelatin silver print); - 1 Place Ville-Marie (2 gelatin silver prints); - model of the Université de Québec à Montréal campus (1 gelatin silver print); - possibly an image from Un dictionnaire (1 black-and-white printout on coated paper); - unidentified projects (2 black-and-white printouts on coated paper); - model of Place Bonaventure (2 gelatin silver print); - unidentified street scenes (23 gelatin silver prints); - unidentified garden (1 gelatin silver print); - unidentified aerial (1 gelatin silver print); - crowd scene (1 gelatin silver print); - Marriott Château Champlain (1 gelatin silver print); - Judith Jasmin Pavilion, UQAM, (1 gelatin silver print).
photographs
1966, 1973-1980
drawings
Negatives for presentation drawings for various landscape projects by Cornelia Hahn Oberlander
AP075.S3.SS2.090
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Includes flats from the following landscape projects: - Playground for Children's Creative Centre of the Canadian Federal Pavilion at Expo '67, Montréal, Québec, Canada (1965-1967) - Robson Square Provincial Government Complex, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (1974-1982) - Dr. Norman Keevil Residence, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (1977) - Russell Residence, Tacoma, Washington, United States (1986) - Dr. Norman Keevil Residence (or The Hollies), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (1986-1989) - British Columbia Institute of Technology Multi-Tenant Facility, Discovery Parks, Willingdon Site, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (1987-1984) - Friedman Residence, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (ca. 1988) - Jarvis Residence, 7075 Hudson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (1988-1992) -Ottawa City Hall, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (1989) - University of British Columbia Faculty Club, upgrade and maintenance, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (1991)
1965-1991
Negatives for presentation drawings for various landscape projects by Cornelia Hahn Oberlander
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AP075.S3.SS2.090
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Includes flats from the following landscape projects: - Playground for Children's Creative Centre of the Canadian Federal Pavilion at Expo '67, Montréal, Québec, Canada (1965-1967) - Robson Square Provincial Government Complex, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (1974-1982) - Dr. Norman Keevil Residence, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (1977) - Russell Residence, Tacoma, Washington, United States (1986) - Dr. Norman Keevil Residence (or The Hollies), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (1986-1989) - British Columbia Institute of Technology Multi-Tenant Facility, Discovery Parks, Willingdon Site, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (1987-1984) - Friedman Residence, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (ca. 1988) - Jarvis Residence, 7075 Hudson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (1988-1992) -Ottawa City Hall, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (1989) - University of British Columbia Faculty Club, upgrade and maintenance, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (1991)
drawings
1965-1991
drawings, photographs
DR2012:0011:032
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Ring binder containing drawings, photographs, reprographic copies, stats of architectural, art, and graphic design work, and a watercolour related to Melvin Charney's activities as a student at McGill University, and include the following early projects: - Kitchen details for Mr. and Mrs. A. Zion (1 stat); - Design of vol. 2, no. 2 of YES: A Creative Quarterly (1 copy); - Small weekend house (3 stats); - Curb-service restaurant, for summer use only, on a Laurentian road (2 stat); - Studio-house in the Laurentian mountains (2 stats); - Apartment house to complete an existing pattern of older garden apartments (3 stats); - Community library for the Town of Mount Royal (6 stats); - Motel near the St. Lawrence River (2 stats); - Child centre (3 stats); - Building for the Province of Quebec Architects Association (4 stats); - Cloverdale shopping centre (1 stat); - Morse Jewellers (4 stats); - Steinberg's supermarket, Montreal North; - Reinforced concrete canopy, Molson Stadium (1 sketch, 1 photograph, 1 stat); - Town of Dorval subdivision proposal (1 stat); - Ottawa City Hall, study of lighting of areas in the building (1 stat); - Entrance vestibule, 1552 St. Matthew Street, Montreal (1 stat).
1955-1957
Portfolio for application to the graduate program at Yale University
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DR2012:0011:032
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Ring binder containing drawings, photographs, reprographic copies, stats of architectural, art, and graphic design work, and a watercolour related to Melvin Charney's activities as a student at McGill University, and include the following early projects: - Kitchen details for Mr. and Mrs. A. Zion (1 stat); - Design of vol. 2, no. 2 of YES: A Creative Quarterly (1 copy); - Small weekend house (3 stats); - Curb-service restaurant, for summer use only, on a Laurentian road (2 stat); - Studio-house in the Laurentian mountains (2 stats); - Apartment house to complete an existing pattern of older garden apartments (3 stats); - Community library for the Town of Mount Royal (6 stats); - Motel near the St. Lawrence River (2 stats); - Child centre (3 stats); - Building for the Province of Quebec Architects Association (4 stats); - Cloverdale shopping centre (1 stat); - Morse Jewellers (4 stats); - Steinberg's supermarket, Montreal North; - Reinforced concrete canopy, Molson Stadium (1 sketch, 1 photograph, 1 stat); - Town of Dorval subdivision proposal (1 stat); - Ottawa City Hall, study of lighting of areas in the building (1 stat); - Entrance vestibule, 1552 St. Matthew Street, Montreal (1 stat).
drawings, photographs
1955-1957
textual records
ARCH256617
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11 files - proposals, new initial business leads - Islamic observatory / telecommunications building in Saudi Arabia; Cadillac Fairview / Houston Center; Modev International, Montreal; New Embassy for Kenya in Saudi Arabia; Seychelles conference retreat correspondence; Pavlavi Library Competition in Iran including photocopies of master plan and floor plan; development projects in Bahamas (housing, hotel, airport); Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) misc. correspondence and press clipping; Middle East proposals correspondence; Export Development Agency; Pyramids Oasis, Cairo, hotel development (with AEA as associated architectural firm / investor)
1975-1978
Proposals, new initial business leads
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ARCH256617
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11 files - proposals, new initial business leads - Islamic observatory / telecommunications building in Saudi Arabia; Cadillac Fairview / Houston Center; Modev International, Montreal; New Embassy for Kenya in Saudi Arabia; Seychelles conference retreat correspondence; Pavlavi Library Competition in Iran including photocopies of master plan and floor plan; development projects in Bahamas (housing, hotel, airport); Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) misc. correspondence and press clipping; Middle East proposals correspondence; Export Development Agency; Pyramids Oasis, Cairo, hotel development (with AEA as associated architectural firm / investor)
textual records
1975-1978
photographs
Photographs of architecture in Europe, Canada, United States, Turkey, possibly used as reference
DR2012:0012:084:001
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Ring binder containing slides of the following locations: - Architectural photographs, various locations, probably taken by Melvin Charney 1958 (16 slides); - Montreal 1956-1979 (61 slides); - La Grèce et la Sicile 1961 (28 slides); - La Turquie 1961 (5 slides); - Segovia, Spain 1961? (3 slides); - Morocco 1961? (4 slides); - New York City 1963 (18 slides); - California and Texas 1970 (10 slides); - Québec 1975-1977 (51 slides); - Buffalo, New York, grain silos 1979 (9 slides); - Brisbane, Australia 1981 (20 slides); - Les Prairies Canadiennes 1985 (4 slides).
1956-1986
Photographs of architecture in Europe, Canada, United States, Turkey, possibly used as reference
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DR2012:0012:084:001
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Ring binder containing slides of the following locations: - Architectural photographs, various locations, probably taken by Melvin Charney 1958 (16 slides); - Montreal 1956-1979 (61 slides); - La Grèce et la Sicile 1961 (28 slides); - La Turquie 1961 (5 slides); - Segovia, Spain 1961? (3 slides); - Morocco 1961? (4 slides); - New York City 1963 (18 slides); - California and Texas 1970 (10 slides); - Québec 1975-1977 (51 slides); - Buffalo, New York, grain silos 1979 (9 slides); - Brisbane, Australia 1981 (20 slides); - Les Prairies Canadiennes 1985 (4 slides).
photographs
1956-1986