photographs
DR2012:0012:083:001
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Ring binder containing slides, including those related to the following projects: - Modern art (9 slides); - Fuller dome at McGill University 1956 (4 slides); - Le rapport Charney 1972 (8 slides); - Architectural models, drawings and photographs, including works by John M. Johansen (26 slides); - Architectural models, drawings and photographs of école Notre-Dame des Laurentides, by Melvin Charney 1965-1966 (34 slides); - Une histoire 1973-1975 (134 slides, 10 appear to be duplicates); - Maisons de la rue Sherbrooke 1976 (40 slides, 13 appear to be duplicates); - Fragments series (35 slides including: Wall facade (18 slides), Maison de Rivière-des-Prairies (9 slides) and Garage Lennoxville (8 slides); - Painted photographs series: The house in St. Bonaventure 1978 (10 slides).
1956-1980, predominant 1965-1979
Slides of Melvin Charney's artworks
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DR2012:0012:083:001
Description:
Ring binder containing slides, including those related to the following projects: - Modern art (9 slides); - Fuller dome at McGill University 1956 (4 slides); - Le rapport Charney 1972 (8 slides); - Architectural models, drawings and photographs, including works by John M. Johansen (26 slides); - Architectural models, drawings and photographs of école Notre-Dame des Laurentides, by Melvin Charney 1965-1966 (34 slides); - Une histoire 1973-1975 (134 slides, 10 appear to be duplicates); - Maisons de la rue Sherbrooke 1976 (40 slides, 13 appear to be duplicates); - Fragments series (35 slides including: Wall facade (18 slides), Maison de Rivière-des-Prairies (9 slides) and Garage Lennoxville (8 slides); - Painted photographs series: The house in St. Bonaventure 1978 (10 slides).
photographs
1956-1980, predominant 1965-1979
Project
AP041.S1.1960.D2
Description:
File documents the planning stage of a theatre on the campus of Butler University, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Includes architectural drawings (elevations, sections, details), which were created under the supervision of architects Evans Woollen III of Indianapolis, and John M. Johansen of New Canaan, Connecticut.
1960
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana
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AP041.S1.1960.D2
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File documents the planning stage of a theatre on the campus of Butler University, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Includes architectural drawings (elevations, sections, details), which were created under the supervision of architects Evans Woollen III of Indianapolis, and John M. Johansen of New Canaan, Connecticut.
Project
1960
Project
AP154.S1.1977.PR01
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Project series AP154.S1.1977.PR01, Fieldhouse, State University of New York College at Fredonia (1977), is related to an executed project for a fieldhouse for the State University of New York College at Fredonia. The project series documents the architectural concept submission and is composed of four presentation drawings.
1979
Fieldhouse, State University of New York College at Fredonia (1977)
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AP154.S1.1977.PR01
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Project series AP154.S1.1977.PR01, Fieldhouse, State University of New York College at Fredonia (1977), is related to an executed project for a fieldhouse for the State University of New York College at Fredonia. The project series documents the architectural concept submission and is composed of four presentation drawings.
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1979
archives
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John Bird fonds
AP108
Synopsis:
The John Bird fonds documents the professional practice of the Westmount-based architect, and includes drawings and photographs of 24 architectural projects carried out in and around Montréal, Québec between 1954 and 1992. The fonds also contains a number of published articles that document John Bird's professional activities. Key projects that are represented include the Canadian Technical Tape Building, St. Laurent (1955-1963), Saint Gabriel's Church, Montréal (1959-1960), and Saint John Brebeuf Church, Lasalle (1962-1966). The fonds also includes numerous projects for Toronto-Dominion Bank buildings (1959-1992) as well as residential designs completed for the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation (1956-1969).
1942 - 1992
John Bird fonds
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AP108
Synopsis:
The John Bird fonds documents the professional practice of the Westmount-based architect, and includes drawings and photographs of 24 architectural projects carried out in and around Montréal, Québec between 1954 and 1992. The fonds also contains a number of published articles that document John Bird's professional activities. Key projects that are represented include the Canadian Technical Tape Building, St. Laurent (1955-1963), Saint Gabriel's Church, Montréal (1959-1960), and Saint John Brebeuf Church, Lasalle (1962-1966). The fonds also includes numerous projects for Toronto-Dominion Bank buildings (1959-1992) as well as residential designs completed for the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation (1956-1969).
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1942 - 1992
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Student Work
AP144.S1
Description:
This series documents Cedric Price's student work and includes material from his studies at the University of Cambridge School of Architecture (now known as the Department of Architecture), at St. John's College in Cambridge, England, as well as the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, including his thesis project for Oldham Town Centre in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Price's professional memberships and lectures from this time are also documented, as well as RIBA examinations. The series also includes other material produced approximately during Price's student years, including artwork and textual materials. Materials in this series was produced between 1949 and 1960, but predominantly between 1953 and 1957. The series contains design development drawings, reference drawings, other drawings, presentation panels, photographic materials, posters, and textual records for various school projects. Price's time at the University of Cambridge is documented through notes, drawinexerciseses and some projects. Materials from the AA School of Architecture are mostly for projects, including an ice rink, the British Transport Commission offices, exhibition halls and restaurants, a wholesale gown showroom and offices, the Eel and Elephant pub and restaurant, and a design for the Auschwitz Memorial competition, entered jointly with Richard Padovan. Other materials show work-for-hire done by Price, such aillustrations,s; designs for letterheads, advertisements and brochures, and architectural sketches. Material relating to the AA School of Architecture's annual student exhibition in 1956, of which Price was director, are also included.
1949-1960, predominant 1953-1957
Student Work
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AP144.S1
Description:
This series documents Cedric Price's student work and includes material from his studies at the University of Cambridge School of Architecture (now known as the Department of Architecture), at St. John's College in Cambridge, England, as well as the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, including his thesis project for Oldham Town Centre in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Price's professional memberships and lectures from this time are also documented, as well as RIBA examinations. The series also includes other material produced approximately during Price's student years, including artwork and textual materials. Materials in this series was produced between 1949 and 1960, but predominantly between 1953 and 1957. The series contains design development drawings, reference drawings, other drawings, presentation panels, photographic materials, posters, and textual records for various school projects. Price's time at the University of Cambridge is documented through notes, drawinexerciseses and some projects. Materials from the AA School of Architecture are mostly for projects, including an ice rink, the British Transport Commission offices, exhibition halls and restaurants, a wholesale gown showroom and offices, the Eel and Elephant pub and restaurant, and a design for the Auschwitz Memorial competition, entered jointly with Richard Padovan. Other materials show work-for-hire done by Price, such aillustrations,s; designs for letterheads, advertisements and brochures, and architectural sketches. Material relating to the AA School of Architecture's annual student exhibition in 1956, of which Price was director, are also included.
Series
1949-1960, predominant 1953-1957
Series
AP022.S5
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Series consists of personal documents created or acquired by Arthur Erickson between 1947-2009. The series documents Arthur Erickson's extensive travels, his relationships with close friends and family as well as his activities and interests outside of his architectural practice. Correspondence includes letters, postcards, and greeting cards from Erickson's family, close friends and acquaintances. Travel photographs and sound recordings reflect Erickson's world travels and interest in global architectural trends. Among these are photographs of Pierre Elliot and Margaret Trudeau and long-term partner Francisco Kripacz, Erickson's frequent travel companion. This series also contains newspaper clippings and other reference material (visual and textual) that Erickson collected for personal interest, photographs, drawings, as well as his personal sketches and early artwork. Official documents such as Erickson's birth certificate and other personal legal and financial documents unrelated to his architectural practice are also contained within the series.
circa 1947-2002
Correspondence, photographs, and personal papers
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AP022.S5
Description:
Series consists of personal documents created or acquired by Arthur Erickson between 1947-2009. The series documents Arthur Erickson's extensive travels, his relationships with close friends and family as well as his activities and interests outside of his architectural practice. Correspondence includes letters, postcards, and greeting cards from Erickson's family, close friends and acquaintances. Travel photographs and sound recordings reflect Erickson's world travels and interest in global architectural trends. Among these are photographs of Pierre Elliot and Margaret Trudeau and long-term partner Francisco Kripacz, Erickson's frequent travel companion. This series also contains newspaper clippings and other reference material (visual and textual) that Erickson collected for personal interest, photographs, drawings, as well as his personal sketches and early artwork. Official documents such as Erickson's birth certificate and other personal legal and financial documents unrelated to his architectural practice are also contained within the series.
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circa 1947-2002
Project
A Sherbrooke construction
AP041.S1.1985.D3
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This project series documents the planning and construction of an installation at the Centre culturel de l'Université Sherbrooke. The installation is either entitled "A Sherbrooke construction" or "Une construction à l'Estrie [sic]." The project series includes architectural drawings (elevations, sections, and details), textual records, and photographic materials.
1985
A Sherbrooke construction
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AP041.S1.1985.D3
Description:
This project series documents the planning and construction of an installation at the Centre culturel de l'Université Sherbrooke. The installation is either entitled "A Sherbrooke construction" or "Une construction à l'Estrie [sic]." The project series includes architectural drawings (elevations, sections, and details), textual records, and photographic materials.
Project
1985
textual records
ARCH274177
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6 files- press clippings related to Arthur Erickson's receipt of the AIA Gold Medal 1986 and various architectural projects (1970s-1980s); correspondence related to a promotional brochure that included selected projects by Arthur Erickson; correspondence about John Chen's book, Architecture in Colour Drawings (1996); correspondence about image rights for Glass in Architecture, with a case study on the Vancouver Law Courts, published by Phaidon Press (1996).
Press clippings on Arthur Erickson and correspondence related to articles
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ARCH274177
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6 files- press clippings related to Arthur Erickson's receipt of the AIA Gold Medal 1986 and various architectural projects (1970s-1980s); correspondence related to a promotional brochure that included selected projects by Arthur Erickson; correspondence about John Chen's book, Architecture in Colour Drawings (1996); correspondence about image rights for Glass in Architecture, with a case study on the Vancouver Law Courts, published by Phaidon Press (1996).
textual records
Project
AFX
AP144.S2.D177
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File documents an exhibition of the Magnet project (AP144.S2.D170) hosted by the Architecture Foundation of London, England, from April 18 to June 1, 1997. Material in this file was produced between 1996 and 1997. File contains design development drawings, other drawings, presentation panels, a model, photographic materials, textual records, and artefacts.
1996-1997
AFX
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AP144.S2.D177
Description:
File documents an exhibition of the Magnet project (AP144.S2.D170) hosted by the Architecture Foundation of London, England, from April 18 to June 1, 1997. Material in this file was produced between 1996 and 1997. File contains design development drawings, other drawings, presentation panels, a model, photographic materials, textual records, and artefacts.
File 177
1996-1997
Project
Quai 10, Québec, Québec
AP041.S1.2009.D2
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Project series documents Melvin Charney’s submitted sculpture proposal for the design competition "Concours national d'intégration des arts à l'architecture et à l'environnement" for the Promenade Samuel de Champlain. Charney's proposal was entitled "Quai 10". The project series includes textual records, architectural drawings, and sketches.
2008-2009
Quai 10, Québec, Québec
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AP041.S1.2009.D2
Description:
Project series documents Melvin Charney’s submitted sculpture proposal for the design competition "Concours national d'intégration des arts à l'architecture et à l'environnement" for the Promenade Samuel de Champlain. Charney's proposal was entitled "Quai 10". The project series includes textual records, architectural drawings, and sketches.
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2008-2009