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Find and Tell Elsewhere
Find and Tell Elsewhere is a CCA initiative that uses a post-custodial approach to make visible and available for research previously-inaccessible architectural archives and to support local historians and researchers in sharing their work globally.
Find and Tell Elsewhere
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Find and Tell Elsewhere is a CCA initiative that uses a post-custodial approach to make visible and available for research previously-inaccessible architectural archives and to support local historians and researchers in sharing their work globally.
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Fonds
Maxwell Levinson fonds
AP037
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The Maxwell Levison fonds (Shelter, T. Square) illustrates primarily the activities of Maxwell Levinson as editor of T-Square Club Journal, T-Square, Shelter and USA Tomorrow. It documents the various aspects of the publication of these magazines. It includes editorial, production and promotional material as well as documentation and research files. The fonds also contains records pertaining to the professional practice of Maxwell Levinson as architect and city planning consultant.
1926-1990
Maxwell Levinson fonds
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AP037
Synopsis:
The Maxwell Levison fonds (Shelter, T. Square) illustrates primarily the activities of Maxwell Levinson as editor of T-Square Club Journal, T-Square, Shelter and USA Tomorrow. It documents the various aspects of the publication of these magazines. It includes editorial, production and promotional material as well as documentation and research files. The fonds also contains records pertaining to the professional practice of Maxwell Levinson as architect and city planning consultant.
archives
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Fonds
1926-1990
archives
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Fonds
AP183
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The Ulrich Königs Chemnitz Stadium project records, 1995-1996, document the competition entry and design for an innovative stadium in Chemnitz, Germany. The project was a collaboration between Peter Kulka, Ulrich Königs, Cecil Balmond, and Arup Group, Ltd. The design was primarily driven by the theoretical and methodological processes made possible by computer-aided design, rather than aesthetics. The project records have both digital and physical components, which chiefly include renderings, wireframe drawings, digital 3D models, photographs, slides, video, and a booklet.
1995-1996
Ulrich Königs Chemnitz Stadium project records
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AP183
Synopsis:
The Ulrich Königs Chemnitz Stadium project records, 1995-1996, document the competition entry and design for an innovative stadium in Chemnitz, Germany. The project was a collaboration between Peter Kulka, Ulrich Königs, Cecil Balmond, and Arup Group, Ltd. The design was primarily driven by the theoretical and methodological processes made possible by computer-aided design, rather than aesthetics. The project records have both digital and physical components, which chiefly include renderings, wireframe drawings, digital 3D models, photographs, slides, video, and a booklet.
archives
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Fonds
1995-1996
textual records
DR2012:0015:022:010
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File containing documents in English (predominant), with French and Hebrew, including invitations, and press clippings related to the following projects and/or events: - Canadian tribute to human rights; - Corridart; - Parables and other allegories: the work of Melvin Charney, 1975-1990; - CCA garden; - Skyscraper, waterfall, brooks - a construction; - Conseil des arts & lettres du Québec; - Grand opening of the Canadian Centre for Architecture; - Montréal: plus ou moins?; - Melvin Charney: oeuvres 1970-1979; - Un dictionnaire; - Displacements: the work of artist-architect Melvin Charney.
between 1972 and 2000
Press clippings related to Melvin Charney's projects
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DR2012:0015:022:010
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File containing documents in English (predominant), with French and Hebrew, including invitations, and press clippings related to the following projects and/or events: - Canadian tribute to human rights; - Corridart; - Parables and other allegories: the work of Melvin Charney, 1975-1990; - CCA garden; - Skyscraper, waterfall, brooks - a construction; - Conseil des arts & lettres du Québec; - Grand opening of the Canadian Centre for Architecture; - Montréal: plus ou moins?; - Melvin Charney: oeuvres 1970-1979; - Un dictionnaire; - Displacements: the work of artist-architect Melvin Charney.
textual records
between 1972 and 2000
textual records
Portfolio of projects
ARCH270979
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The book is in Spanish and presents projects by the firm Abalos & Herreros from 1986 to 2006. It includes these projects: - Colegio oficial de architecturos Extremadura, Badajoz; - Viviendas, locales y garajes en la M-30, Madrid (AP164.S1.1988.D3); - Edificio de oficinas de RENFE (AP164.S1.1989.D3); - Edificio administrativo por el Ministerio del Interior, Madrid (AP164.S1.1990.D3); - Palencia Parque Europa (AP164.S1.1991.D2); - Casa Gordillo (AP164.S1.1993.D2); - Ordenación del área de Abandoibarra, Bilbao (AP164.S1.1993.D5); - Biblioteca Usera, Madrid (AP164.S1.1995.D1); - Planta de reciclaje de residuos urbanos de Valdemingómez (AP164.S1.1996.D4); - Recualificación del espacio público de Ramos, Rio de Janeiro (AP164.S1.1997.D7); - Delegación de hacienda, Almería (AP164.S1.1997.D8); - Aula medioambiental y oficinas, Arico, Tenerife (AP164.S1.1998.D1); - Sala municipal y plaza en Colmenarejo, Madrid (AP164.S1.1997.D11); - Museo arqueológico Alicante (AP164.S1.1999.D2); - Centro universitario en Mérida (AP164.S1.1999.D4); - Estación Zaragoza (AP164.S1.1999.D5); - El mirador: torre mixta en la bahía de Algeciras (AP164.S1.1999.D10); - Pabellón de gimnasia en el parque del Retiro, Madrid (AP164.S1.2000.D3); - Jardines Valdemingómez, Madrid (AP164.S1.2000.D4); - Es Pil•larí (AP164.S1.2000.D5); - Planta de biometanización y compostaje de residuos urbanos, Pinto, Madrid (AP164.S1.2000.D6); - Barcelona Forum 2004 : Parque litroral nord-est, Barcelona (AP164.S1.2000.D9.SD1); - Barcelona Forum 2004: Tersa/Edificio de oficinas y planta integral de RSU (AP164.S1.2000.D9.SD2); - Barcelona Forum 2004: Bancos Xurret (AP164.S1.2000.D9.SD1); - Barcelona Forum 2004: Bancos Pep (AP164.S1.2000.D9.SD1); - Complejo de justicia, Aachen (AP164.S1.2001.D1); - Casa Marina Collazo (AP164.S1.2001.D3); - Southbank Londres (AP164.S1.2001.D4); - Plaza y torre Woermann, Las Palmas (AP164.S1.2001.D7); - Ciudad Real (AP164.S1.2001.D8); - Torres mixtas bioclimáticas en el Humedal de Salburua, Vitoria (AP164.S1.2002.D2); - Parque Cristina Enea, San Sebastián (AP164.S1.2002.D3); - Parque Igara, San Sebastián (AP164.S1.2002.D4); - Operación Chamartin (AP164.S1.2002.D9); - Hotel Toyo, Almería (AP164.S1.2002.D11); - Fira 2000 - Barcelona (AP164.S1.2002.D14); - Fisur-Getafe (AP164.S1.2002.D16); - New Museum de Arte Contemporaneo, New York (AP164.S1.2003.D1); - Casa Luna, Chile (AP164.S1.2003.D4); - Sagüés, San Sebastián (AP164.S1.2003.D5); - Reordenación del Max-Reinhardt Platz, Salzburg (AP164.S1.2003.D6); - Biblioteca de México, México D.F. (AP164.S1.2003.D7); - Metro de Málaga (AP164.S1.2003.D9); - Urbanización, ajardinamiento y paisajismo en el sector "La Lastra", León (AP164.S1.2003.D10); - Helipuerto Forum (AP164.S1.2003.D11); - The Collection building, Miami (AP164.S1.2003.D12); - Laboratorios de ciencias moleculares para la Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan (AP164.S1.2003.D13); - + Madrid. Desarrollo urbanistico del centro historico de Madrid y de las Orillas del rio Manzanares, Madrid (AP164.S1.2004.D16); - Edificio de equipamiento, Alcalá de Henares (AP164.S1.2004.D2); - Plan de ordenación territorial, Costa del Sol (AP164.S1.2004.D3); - Pepe Cobo II, galería de arte (AP164.S1.2004.D7); - EPFL learning center, Lausanne (AP164.S1.2004.D9); - Integración del Ferrocarril, Logroño (AP164.S1.2004.D10); - APTM Construmat (AP164.S1.2004.D14); - Colina artificial, International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (AP164.S1.2005.D3); - 200 viviendas para jóvenes en la Sagrera; - 1000 viviendas en la Maquinista, Barcelona.
circa 2005
Portfolio of projects
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ARCH270979
Description:
The book is in Spanish and presents projects by the firm Abalos & Herreros from 1986 to 2006. It includes these projects: - Colegio oficial de architecturos Extremadura, Badajoz; - Viviendas, locales y garajes en la M-30, Madrid (AP164.S1.1988.D3); - Edificio de oficinas de RENFE (AP164.S1.1989.D3); - Edificio administrativo por el Ministerio del Interior, Madrid (AP164.S1.1990.D3); - Palencia Parque Europa (AP164.S1.1991.D2); - Casa Gordillo (AP164.S1.1993.D2); - Ordenación del área de Abandoibarra, Bilbao (AP164.S1.1993.D5); - Biblioteca Usera, Madrid (AP164.S1.1995.D1); - Planta de reciclaje de residuos urbanos de Valdemingómez (AP164.S1.1996.D4); - Recualificación del espacio público de Ramos, Rio de Janeiro (AP164.S1.1997.D7); - Delegación de hacienda, Almería (AP164.S1.1997.D8); - Aula medioambiental y oficinas, Arico, Tenerife (AP164.S1.1998.D1); - Sala municipal y plaza en Colmenarejo, Madrid (AP164.S1.1997.D11); - Museo arqueológico Alicante (AP164.S1.1999.D2); - Centro universitario en Mérida (AP164.S1.1999.D4); - Estación Zaragoza (AP164.S1.1999.D5); - El mirador: torre mixta en la bahía de Algeciras (AP164.S1.1999.D10); - Pabellón de gimnasia en el parque del Retiro, Madrid (AP164.S1.2000.D3); - Jardines Valdemingómez, Madrid (AP164.S1.2000.D4); - Es Pil•larí (AP164.S1.2000.D5); - Planta de biometanización y compostaje de residuos urbanos, Pinto, Madrid (AP164.S1.2000.D6); - Barcelona Forum 2004 : Parque litroral nord-est, Barcelona (AP164.S1.2000.D9.SD1); - Barcelona Forum 2004: Tersa/Edificio de oficinas y planta integral de RSU (AP164.S1.2000.D9.SD2); - Barcelona Forum 2004: Bancos Xurret (AP164.S1.2000.D9.SD1); - Barcelona Forum 2004: Bancos Pep (AP164.S1.2000.D9.SD1); - Complejo de justicia, Aachen (AP164.S1.2001.D1); - Casa Marina Collazo (AP164.S1.2001.D3); - Southbank Londres (AP164.S1.2001.D4); - Plaza y torre Woermann, Las Palmas (AP164.S1.2001.D7); - Ciudad Real (AP164.S1.2001.D8); - Torres mixtas bioclimáticas en el Humedal de Salburua, Vitoria (AP164.S1.2002.D2); - Parque Cristina Enea, San Sebastián (AP164.S1.2002.D3); - Parque Igara, San Sebastián (AP164.S1.2002.D4); - Operación Chamartin (AP164.S1.2002.D9); - Hotel Toyo, Almería (AP164.S1.2002.D11); - Fira 2000 - Barcelona (AP164.S1.2002.D14); - Fisur-Getafe (AP164.S1.2002.D16); - New Museum de Arte Contemporaneo, New York (AP164.S1.2003.D1); - Casa Luna, Chile (AP164.S1.2003.D4); - Sagüés, San Sebastián (AP164.S1.2003.D5); - Reordenación del Max-Reinhardt Platz, Salzburg (AP164.S1.2003.D6); - Biblioteca de México, México D.F. (AP164.S1.2003.D7); - Metro de Málaga (AP164.S1.2003.D9); - Urbanización, ajardinamiento y paisajismo en el sector "La Lastra", León (AP164.S1.2003.D10); - Helipuerto Forum (AP164.S1.2003.D11); - The Collection building, Miami (AP164.S1.2003.D12); - Laboratorios de ciencias moleculares para la Universidad de Puerto Rico, San Juan (AP164.S1.2003.D13); - + Madrid. Desarrollo urbanistico del centro historico de Madrid y de las Orillas del rio Manzanares, Madrid (AP164.S1.2004.D16); - Edificio de equipamiento, Alcalá de Henares (AP164.S1.2004.D2); - Plan de ordenación territorial, Costa del Sol (AP164.S1.2004.D3); - Pepe Cobo II, galería de arte (AP164.S1.2004.D7); - EPFL learning center, Lausanne (AP164.S1.2004.D9); - Integración del Ferrocarril, Logroño (AP164.S1.2004.D10); - APTM Construmat (AP164.S1.2004.D14); - Colina artificial, International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (AP164.S1.2005.D3); - 200 viviendas para jóvenes en la Sagrera; - 1000 viviendas en la Maquinista, Barcelona.
textual records
circa 2005
Project
Two Tree Island
AP144.S2.D84
Description:
File documents an unexecuted project for Two Tree Island, the last uninhabited island in the Thames Estuary, in Essex, England. Cedric Price collaborated with Yorke Rosenberg Mardall Architects (YMR) on the project for client David Keddie, to develop a 178-hectare site on the island which encompassed both existing and reclaimed land, some of which was reserved under a trust for nature conservation. Early proposals showed residential areas, commercial, as well as, industrial zones, and facilities for recreation and leisure activities, including a marina. The final design proposed a much smaller residential area and harbour and included larger conservation and marshland areas in response to local concerns. The project was rejected and a portion of Two Tree Island was leased to the Nature Conservancy (NERC). An Appeal and Public Enquiry lodged by the client was subsequently indefinitely postponed. The architects produced several versions of a consultant's report, created a 'logbook' for the project, and published a brochure and promotional material for a public meeting. Existing conditions and reference material in the file includes maps of the area showing locations for a photo survey; Port of Authority of London plans showing water depths at various locations; a drawing of Marine Island, Essex; and a collage of photos of the area mounted on a board. Sketches by Cedric Price show development plans for the island and explore alternate "open" and "closed" configurations for the basin. Sketch sections show established maximum flood heights on the proposed schemes (see sketches in Works II, p. 86). A series of schematic drawings by YMR develop preliminary schemes exploring alternate layouts in relation to the primary basin configuration. A perspective drawing shows a view of the site from the main road to the island. Design development drawings include both original drawings and reprographic copies and include bird's-eye view perspective sketches; diagrams showing "domestic development" and projected "typical patterning"; and diagrammatic plans/charts showing existing and reclaimed areas, compatibility of activities, and degrees of accessibility (see typical diagram in Works II, p. 87). Other design development drawings include standard plans, sections and elevations, as well as site plans, land-use plans for the marina, plans showing alternate layouts for the marina dock, plans showing Thames tidal defences, site sections, and breakwater profiles. Working drawings for the marina by consulting engineers Sir Frederick Snow and Partners include survey plans, detailed sections illustrating the reinforcement and stabilization of the marine bed, and task sequencing diagrams and charts. Publication and presentation material includes photographs of rendered perspectives, over 18 watercolour renderings of Two Tree Island by Cedric Price, and a mock-up for a 13-page brochure or report summarizing the project. Many drawings are also included in the textual records, which also include Cedric Price's diary on the project. Some material in this file was published in 'Cedric Price-Works II' (London: Architectural Press, 1984), 72, 86-87. Material in this file was produced between 1963 and 1989, but predominantly between 1971 and 1974. Cedric Price's office lists the following firms as the main consultants for this project: Felix J. Samuely & Partners and Sir Frederick Snow & Partners, Consulting Engineers; Baker Wilkins & Smith, Quantity Surveyors; Prof. Peter Cowan, Director, Joint Unit for Planning Research; Prof. Peter Willmott, Director Institute of Community Studies; Prof. G. P. Wibberley, Professor of Countryside Planning, University of London; M. A. B. Boddington, Rural Planning Services. One drawing in DR1995:0255:011-021 is attributed to Costain Civil Engineering Ltd. File contains cartographic materials, conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, consultant drawings, model, and textual records.
1963-1989, predominant 1971-1974
Two Tree Island
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AP144.S2.D84
Description:
File documents an unexecuted project for Two Tree Island, the last uninhabited island in the Thames Estuary, in Essex, England. Cedric Price collaborated with Yorke Rosenberg Mardall Architects (YMR) on the project for client David Keddie, to develop a 178-hectare site on the island which encompassed both existing and reclaimed land, some of which was reserved under a trust for nature conservation. Early proposals showed residential areas, commercial, as well as, industrial zones, and facilities for recreation and leisure activities, including a marina. The final design proposed a much smaller residential area and harbour and included larger conservation and marshland areas in response to local concerns. The project was rejected and a portion of Two Tree Island was leased to the Nature Conservancy (NERC). An Appeal and Public Enquiry lodged by the client was subsequently indefinitely postponed. The architects produced several versions of a consultant's report, created a 'logbook' for the project, and published a brochure and promotional material for a public meeting. Existing conditions and reference material in the file includes maps of the area showing locations for a photo survey; Port of Authority of London plans showing water depths at various locations; a drawing of Marine Island, Essex; and a collage of photos of the area mounted on a board. Sketches by Cedric Price show development plans for the island and explore alternate "open" and "closed" configurations for the basin. Sketch sections show established maximum flood heights on the proposed schemes (see sketches in Works II, p. 86). A series of schematic drawings by YMR develop preliminary schemes exploring alternate layouts in relation to the primary basin configuration. A perspective drawing shows a view of the site from the main road to the island. Design development drawings include both original drawings and reprographic copies and include bird's-eye view perspective sketches; diagrams showing "domestic development" and projected "typical patterning"; and diagrammatic plans/charts showing existing and reclaimed areas, compatibility of activities, and degrees of accessibility (see typical diagram in Works II, p. 87). Other design development drawings include standard plans, sections and elevations, as well as site plans, land-use plans for the marina, plans showing alternate layouts for the marina dock, plans showing Thames tidal defences, site sections, and breakwater profiles. Working drawings for the marina by consulting engineers Sir Frederick Snow and Partners include survey plans, detailed sections illustrating the reinforcement and stabilization of the marine bed, and task sequencing diagrams and charts. Publication and presentation material includes photographs of rendered perspectives, over 18 watercolour renderings of Two Tree Island by Cedric Price, and a mock-up for a 13-page brochure or report summarizing the project. Many drawings are also included in the textual records, which also include Cedric Price's diary on the project. Some material in this file was published in 'Cedric Price-Works II' (London: Architectural Press, 1984), 72, 86-87. Material in this file was produced between 1963 and 1989, but predominantly between 1971 and 1974. Cedric Price's office lists the following firms as the main consultants for this project: Felix J. Samuely & Partners and Sir Frederick Snow & Partners, Consulting Engineers; Baker Wilkins & Smith, Quantity Surveyors; Prof. Peter Cowan, Director, Joint Unit for Planning Research; Prof. Peter Willmott, Director Institute of Community Studies; Prof. G. P. Wibberley, Professor of Countryside Planning, University of London; M. A. B. Boddington, Rural Planning Services. One drawing in DR1995:0255:011-021 is attributed to Costain Civil Engineering Ltd. File contains cartographic materials, conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, consultant drawings, model, and textual records.
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1963-1989, predominant 1971-1974
This exhibition presents American architect Ben Nicholson’s search for order, meaning, and logic in a world of art, science, and mystery. The Laurentian Library in Florence, a masterwork by Michelangelo designed in 1524–25, contains fifteen pairs of terra cotta panels bearing complex geometric patterns that have been long hidden from view. Nicholson studied the panels at(...)
Octagonal gallery
11 December 1996 to 9 March 1997
Uncovering Geometry: Ben Nicholson at the Laurentian Library
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This exhibition presents American architect Ben Nicholson’s search for order, meaning, and logic in a world of art, science, and mystery. The Laurentian Library in Florence, a masterwork by Michelangelo designed in 1524–25, contains fifteen pairs of terra cotta panels bearing complex geometric patterns that have been long hidden from view. Nicholson studied the panels at(...)
Octagonal gallery
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
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Living Lands
Details of ongoing commitments and projects that share the aims of providing support and resources to Indigenous communities and researchers to interrogate the built environment, and of reshaping our own institutional understanding of the work we do as a settler institution intent on pushing architectural thinking forward.
Living Lands
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Details of ongoing commitments and projects that share the aims of providing support and resources to Indigenous communities and researchers to interrogate the built environment, and of reshaping our own institutional understanding of the work we do as a settler institution intent on pushing architectural thinking forward.
webpages
Nuit Blanche 2025: 38%
It is time for a systemic change in the way we design and value the built environment. The way we build is not ecologically sustainable. The building industry is responsible for 38% of the worlds annual production of greenhouse gases. During the Nuit Blanche at the CCA, we invite you to come and discuss, reflect and be inspired by the actions of the German architecture(...)
Nuit Blanche 2025
1 March 2025 to 2 March 2025, 7pm to 1am
Nuit Blanche 2025: 38%
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It is time for a systemic change in the way we design and value the built environment. The way we build is not ecologically sustainable. The building industry is responsible for 38% of the worlds annual production of greenhouse gases. During the Nuit Blanche at the CCA, we invite you to come and discuss, reflect and be inspired by the actions of the German architecture(...)
Nuit Blanche 2025