Starting From... The Bubble
The bubble is a wonder of surface tension. In its architectural interpretation, the bubble can be understood as a feat of engineering or as a metaphor for an enclosed hermetic environment. As such, the bubble emerges, in the architect Cedric Price’s words, “in any shape or any size” as a powerful symbol of the future, or becomes synonymous with the condition of isolation(...)
Hall cases
26 November 2009 to 17 January 2010
Starting From... The Bubble
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The bubble is a wonder of surface tension. In its architectural interpretation, the bubble can be understood as a feat of engineering or as a metaphor for an enclosed hermetic environment. As such, the bubble emerges, in the architect Cedric Price’s words, “in any shape or any size” as a powerful symbol of the future, or becomes synonymous with the condition of isolation(...)
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AP001.S3.SS01
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Cette sous-série documente l'implication d'Ernest Cormier dans diverses associations et ordres professionnels entre 1913 et 1975, incluant l'Ordre des Architectes du Québec, l'Association des architectes de la province de Québec et la Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. La sous-séries inclus des rapports, des procès verbaux, de la correspondance, des coupures de presse, des communiqués et des bulletins publiés par les différentes associations, ainsi que des documents relatifs à la participation de Cormier à des commissions d'urbanisme ou des jurys de selection de projets architecturaux.
1913-1975
Associations, comités, et jurys
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AP001.S3.SS01
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Cette sous-série documente l'implication d'Ernest Cormier dans diverses associations et ordres professionnels entre 1913 et 1975, incluant l'Ordre des Architectes du Québec, l'Association des architectes de la province de Québec et la Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. La sous-séries inclus des rapports, des procès verbaux, de la correspondance, des coupures de presse, des communiqués et des bulletins publiés par les différentes associations, ainsi que des documents relatifs à la participation de Cormier à des commissions d'urbanisme ou des jurys de selection de projets architecturaux.
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1913-1975
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Formation
AP066.S8
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Cette série contient les documents de Jacques Rousseau relatifs à sa formation d'architecte à l'Université de Montréal. On y retrouve la documentation sur les cours suivis et sur les projets réalisés dans le cadre de l'université ou bien, avant son inscription au baccalauréat en architecture, lorsque dans les années 1960 Jacques Rousseau ébauchait déjà des projets d'architecture. Le troisième dossier regroupe les documents relatifs à son engagement au sein de l'école d'architecture. L'ensemble de cette série documente la formation des architectes au Québec dans les années 1970.
1968-1980
Formation
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AP066.S8
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Cette série contient les documents de Jacques Rousseau relatifs à sa formation d'architecte à l'Université de Montréal. On y retrouve la documentation sur les cours suivis et sur les projets réalisés dans le cadre de l'université ou bien, avant son inscription au baccalauréat en architecture, lorsque dans les années 1960 Jacques Rousseau ébauchait déjà des projets d'architecture. Le troisième dossier regroupe les documents relatifs à son engagement au sein de l'école d'architecture. L'ensemble de cette série documente la formation des architectes au Québec dans les années 1970.
Série 8
1968-1980
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Architectural Projects
AP077.S1
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Series documents 10 projects involving Barry Downs as dealineator or architect. Material in series was produced between 1956 and 1968, coinciding with Barry Down's position as design architect for Thompson, Berwick, Pratt & Partners, and his subsequent partnership with Fred Thorton Hollingsworth. Series contains five drawings and eight presentation panels.
[1956-1968]
Architectural Projects
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AP077.S1
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Series documents 10 projects involving Barry Downs as dealineator or architect. Material in series was produced between 1956 and 1968, coinciding with Barry Down's position as design architect for Thompson, Berwick, Pratt & Partners, and his subsequent partnership with Fred Thorton Hollingsworth. Series contains five drawings and eight presentation panels.
Series 1
[1956-1968]
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Notre-Dame de Montréal
AP099.S1
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Series documents the initial construction of Notre-Dame de Montréal as well as additions and renovations undertaken in the 19th and 20th centuries. Drawings are primarily by James O'Donnell, the original architect, however the following architects and engineers are also represented: Alfred Préfontaine, Bourgeau et Leprohon, François-Xavier Berlinguet, Napoléon Bourassa, Patrick Charles Keely, Henri Bouriché, Ozias Leduc, Eugène Saint-Jean, Pellisier & McCrudden, Paul M. Lemieux, Perrault et Mesnard, Théophile Fahrland, Bouthillette Parizeau et associés, Gascon Vigneault Dumais & Associés, and unknown architects. Material in this series was produced between 1823 and 24 November 1981. Series includes 12 files.
circa 1823 -24 November 1981
Notre-Dame de Montréal
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AP099.S1
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Series documents the initial construction of Notre-Dame de Montréal as well as additions and renovations undertaken in the 19th and 20th centuries. Drawings are primarily by James O'Donnell, the original architect, however the following architects and engineers are also represented: Alfred Préfontaine, Bourgeau et Leprohon, François-Xavier Berlinguet, Napoléon Bourassa, Patrick Charles Keely, Henri Bouriché, Ozias Leduc, Eugène Saint-Jean, Pellisier & McCrudden, Paul M. Lemieux, Perrault et Mesnard, Théophile Fahrland, Bouthillette Parizeau et associés, Gascon Vigneault Dumais & Associés, and unknown architects. Material in this series was produced between 1823 and 24 November 1981. Series includes 12 files.
Series 1
circa 1823 -24 November 1981
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Architectural projects
AP022.S1
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This series documents 400 architectural projects by Erickson / Massey Architects (1963-1972), Arthur Erickson Architects (1972-1991), and by Arthur Erickson as a design consultant for other firms (1991-2002), including Aitken Wreglesworth Associates, Architectura, and Nick Milkovich Architects. The series also contains early residential projects by Arthur Erickson completed before 1963. The projects are international in scope with locations in Canada, United States, Europe (England, France, Spain, Germany), the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Iran, Jordan), and the Far East (Japan, China, Hong Kong, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan), and Australia.
1963-2002
Architectural projects
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AP022.S1
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This series documents 400 architectural projects by Erickson / Massey Architects (1963-1972), Arthur Erickson Architects (1972-1991), and by Arthur Erickson as a design consultant for other firms (1991-2002), including Aitken Wreglesworth Associates, Architectura, and Nick Milkovich Architects. The series also contains early residential projects by Arthur Erickson completed before 1963. The projects are international in scope with locations in Canada, United States, Europe (England, France, Spain, Germany), the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Iran, Jordan), and the Far East (Japan, China, Hong Kong, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan), and Australia.
Series
1963-2002
Project
AP075.S1.2003.PR03
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the Mirzan Residence on Point Grey Road, in Vancouver. Oberlander worked on this project in the early 2000s. Kerry Hill Architects and Nick Milkovich Architects worked on the house. The project series contains photographs of the residence property before the landscaping work, extract of specifications for the landscaping, financial documents, and correspondence, including correspondence with client and architects. The material for this project also includes four landscape concept development drawings and reference drawings of the building, such as elevations, floor plans and a site survey.
2000-2002
Mirzan Residence, Vancouver, British Columbia (2003)
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AP075.S1.2003.PR03
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape project for the Mirzan Residence on Point Grey Road, in Vancouver. Oberlander worked on this project in the early 2000s. Kerry Hill Architects and Nick Milkovich Architects worked on the house. The project series contains photographs of the residence property before the landscaping work, extract of specifications for the landscaping, financial documents, and correspondence, including correspondence with client and architects. The material for this project also includes four landscape concept development drawings and reference drawings of the building, such as elevations, floor plans and a site survey.
Project
2000-2002
drawings
ARCH274831
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Détails du béton armé des salles de cour, du plancher du deuxième étage et de la structure d'acier de la toiture au-dessus de la chambre de ventilation. Produits par Gascon-Auger Architectes. Détails du crucifix du maître autel. Plan du mur d'abside du Grand Séminaire de Québec (probablement emprunté à titre de référence).
1960 - 1961
Détails et pland de structure
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ARCH274831
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Détails du béton armé des salles de cour, du plancher du deuxième étage et de la structure d'acier de la toiture au-dessus de la chambre de ventilation. Produits par Gascon-Auger Architectes. Détails du crucifix du maître autel. Plan du mur d'abside du Grand Séminaire de Québec (probablement emprunté à titre de référence).
drawings
1960 - 1961
textual records
Parking in Midtown
ARCH253861
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report: Off-street Parking in Midtown Manhattan - Midtown Manhattan Circulation Study. Phase two. September 1970. Prepared for the Office of Midtown Planning and Development, New York, by van Ginkel Associates - Architects/Planning Consultants.
1970
Parking in Midtown
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ARCH253861
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report: Off-street Parking in Midtown Manhattan - Midtown Manhattan Circulation Study. Phase two. September 1970. Prepared for the Office of Midtown Planning and Development, New York, by van Ginkel Associates - Architects/Planning Consultants.
textual records
1970
textual records
ARCH273624
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Award of Merit for excellence of design, from the Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. Awarded to Erickson/Massey Architects for the Faculty Club U.B.C., Additions and Alterations.
December 1968
Award of Merit for excellence of design, from the Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
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ARCH273624
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Award of Merit for excellence of design, from the Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. Awarded to Erickson/Massey Architects for the Faculty Club U.B.C., Additions and Alterations.
textual records
December 1968