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AP162
Synopsis:
The Die gläserne Kette CCA Collection documents the chain of correspondence exchanged between German architects Hermann Finsterlin, Paul Goesch, Wenzel Hablik, Hans Hansen, Carl Krayl, Hans and Wassili Luckhardt, Hans Scharoun, and Bruno and Max Taut between 1919 and 1920 on the subject of utopian architecture and society. This CCA collection features original copies and reproductions of the correspondence, as well as a limited number of drawings by the members of the group.
1911-1977
Die gläserne Kette collection
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AP162
Synopsis:
The Die gläserne Kette CCA Collection documents the chain of correspondence exchanged between German architects Hermann Finsterlin, Paul Goesch, Wenzel Hablik, Hans Hansen, Carl Krayl, Hans and Wassili Luckhardt, Hans Scharoun, and Bruno and Max Taut between 1919 and 1920 on the subject of utopian architecture and society. This CCA collection features original copies and reproductions of the correspondence, as well as a limited number of drawings by the members of the group.
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Collection AP162
1911-1977
Project
Porthole
AP144.S2.D154
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File documents a commission from Lord Eliot, Earl St. Germans, for an architectural folly, a lead tent in memory of the Earl's grandmother, to be built on the grounds of the Port Eliot estate in St. Germans, Cornwall, England. Material in this file was produced in 1989. File contains conceptual drawings and textual records.
1989
Porthole
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AP144.S2.D154
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File documents a commission from Lord Eliot, Earl St. Germans, for an architectural folly, a lead tent in memory of the Earl's grandmother, to be built on the grounds of the Port Eliot estate in St. Germans, Cornwall, England. Material in this file was produced in 1989. File contains conceptual drawings and textual records.
File 154
1989
textual records
DR2012:0012:130:022
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File containing documents in English (predominant) and French, including contracts, correpondence (primarily printouts of faxes), memos, notes, photographs, price quotes, reference materials, and reprographic copies of architectural drawings and plans related to the indigenous language plaques for the Canadian tribute to human rights. Original folder inscribed in graphite: TRIBUTE TO HUMAN RIGHTS : FIRST NATIONS : INSCRIPTIONS / GRANITE
1990-1993
Contracts, correspondence, memos, notes, photographs, and reference materials, The Canadian tribute to human rights
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DR2012:0012:130:022
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File containing documents in English (predominant) and French, including contracts, correpondence (primarily printouts of faxes), memos, notes, photographs, price quotes, reference materials, and reprographic copies of architectural drawings and plans related to the indigenous language plaques for the Canadian tribute to human rights. Original folder inscribed in graphite: TRIBUTE TO HUMAN RIGHTS : FIRST NATIONS : INSCRIPTIONS / GRANITE
textual records
1990-1993
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B.C. Binning fonds
AP069
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The B.C. Binning fonds documents the activities of artist B.C. Binning and the links between his art and architecture. The fonds contains drawings, reprographic copies, photographs and coloured test panels related to five projects, among others, the design of Binning's residence in West Vancouver, British Columbia and the mural for the B.C. Electric Head Office in Vancouver. Material in the fonds was produced between 1941 and 1963.
1941-1963
B.C. Binning fonds
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AP069
Synopsis:
The B.C. Binning fonds documents the activities of artist B.C. Binning and the links between his art and architecture. The fonds contains drawings, reprographic copies, photographs and coloured test panels related to five projects, among others, the design of Binning's residence in West Vancouver, British Columbia and the mural for the B.C. Electric Head Office in Vancouver. Material in the fonds was produced between 1941 and 1963.
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1941-1963
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AP022.S1.1972.PR12
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File documents a 66,000 square-foot museum for North-West aboriginal artifacts (completed 1976), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia. As of 2022, the building was in the process of being demolished in order to be rebuilt with the same architectural character. The upgrade of the building was deamed necessary for seismic improvements. File contains design development drawings, working drawings, photographs, textual records, and a model.
1972-1979
Museum of Anthropology, University of British Columbia
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AP022.S1.1972.PR12
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File documents a 66,000 square-foot museum for North-West aboriginal artifacts (completed 1976), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia. As of 2022, the building was in the process of being demolished in order to be rebuilt with the same architectural character. The upgrade of the building was deamed necessary for seismic improvements. File contains design development drawings, working drawings, photographs, textual records, and a model.
Project
1972-1979
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Alessandro Poli fonds
AP148
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The Alessandro Poli fonds documents the work of Italian architect, designer and artist Alessandro Poli. Born in Fiesole in 1941, Poli studied architecture at the University of Florence, and was a member of Superstudio from 1970 to 1972. Poli’s involvement with Superstudio and engaged research on material culture constitute two strong components of his archive.
1963-1996
Alessandro Poli fonds
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AP148
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The Alessandro Poli fonds documents the work of Italian architect, designer and artist Alessandro Poli. Born in Fiesole in 1941, Poli studied architecture at the University of Florence, and was a member of Superstudio from 1970 to 1972. Poli’s involvement with Superstudio and engaged research on material culture constitute two strong components of his archive.
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1963-1996
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Works
AP207.S1
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The series documents Pettena’s artistic, architectural and design projects from 1966 to 2018. It includes material related to his performances, installations, furniture designs, architectural projects, films he produced, and series of photographic projects. The series includes projects created during Pettena’s residencies in the United States, such as “Vestirsi Di Siede [Wearable Chairs]” (1971), “Ice House I” (1971) and “Ice House II” (1972), and “Tumbleweeds Catcher” (1972). The series also contains material showing Pettena’s growing interest in the preservation and conservation of historical buildings with projects like the new Town Hall of Canazei (1990-1997) and the preservation and conversion of the Forte Inglese in Portoferraio (1992). The presence of nature in architecture and it’s influence on the architect’s work, a recurring theme in Pettena’s work, is also documented in this series with projects such as his proposal “Grass architecture” for the Trigon competition in 1971, the photographic series “Case Conquistate Dal Verde” (1985), and the installation “Architecture forgiven by nature” (2017). The series contains sketches, renderings, and plans, either originals or reprographic copies, and photographs for installation projects and his furniture designs. It also contains drawings, notes, storyboards, and photographs of the performances. There are also films, in digital formats, and film stills for short movie projects produced by Pettena. Also included, are two models: a small wooden model for ”Rumble” sofa” (1967) and a model of for “Archipensierio” (2001-2018) installation of 2001. Finally, the series contains, sketches, floor plans, site plans, sections and elevations, reference drawings and photographs, proposals, and cost estimates for architectural projects such as the Canazei Town Hall (1990-1997), Fort Inglese conversion (1992), and for Pettena’s residence on Elba (1972-2012).
1966-2018
Works
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AP207.S1
Description:
The series documents Pettena’s artistic, architectural and design projects from 1966 to 2018. It includes material related to his performances, installations, furniture designs, architectural projects, films he produced, and series of photographic projects. The series includes projects created during Pettena’s residencies in the United States, such as “Vestirsi Di Siede [Wearable Chairs]” (1971), “Ice House I” (1971) and “Ice House II” (1972), and “Tumbleweeds Catcher” (1972). The series also contains material showing Pettena’s growing interest in the preservation and conservation of historical buildings with projects like the new Town Hall of Canazei (1990-1997) and the preservation and conversion of the Forte Inglese in Portoferraio (1992). The presence of nature in architecture and it’s influence on the architect’s work, a recurring theme in Pettena’s work, is also documented in this series with projects such as his proposal “Grass architecture” for the Trigon competition in 1971, the photographic series “Case Conquistate Dal Verde” (1985), and the installation “Architecture forgiven by nature” (2017). The series contains sketches, renderings, and plans, either originals or reprographic copies, and photographs for installation projects and his furniture designs. It also contains drawings, notes, storyboards, and photographs of the performances. There are also films, in digital formats, and film stills for short movie projects produced by Pettena. Also included, are two models: a small wooden model for ”Rumble” sofa” (1967) and a model of for “Archipensierio” (2001-2018) installation of 2001. Finally, the series contains, sketches, floor plans, site plans, sections and elevations, reference drawings and photographs, proposals, and cost estimates for architectural projects such as the Canazei Town Hall (1990-1997), Fort Inglese conversion (1992), and for Pettena’s residence on Elba (1972-2012).
Series
1966-2018
research
Visiting Scholars 1997–1998
Theme: The Baroque Phenomenon beyond Rome Barbara Arciszewska, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, United States Topic: Continental Baroque and the Emergence of Palladianism in England Hugh Cullum, School of Architecture, University of Cambridge and Cullum and Nightingale Architects, London, United Kingdom Topic: On the Ducal Palace La Venaria Reale near Turin and(...)
September 1997 to August 1998
Visiting Scholars 1997–1998
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Theme: The Baroque Phenomenon beyond Rome Barbara Arciszewska, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, United States Topic: Continental Baroque and the Emergence of Palladianism in England Hugh Cullum, School of Architecture, University of Cambridge and Cullum and Nightingale Architects, London, United Kingdom Topic: On the Ducal Palace La Venaria Reale near Turin and(...)
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September 1997 to
August 1998
Project
Cottage High Legh
AP144.S2.D29
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File documents an executed project for a gamekeeper's cottage next to a pheasantry in High Legh, Cheshire, England, to replace an existing dilapidated lodge. An early alternative proposal shows a scheme for renovating the existing building. Inexpensive materials and simple construction methods were specified in order to cut costs; local builders could be engaged to construct the cottage ('Architectural Design', January 1971, p. 35). Price also designed an addition for Cottage, High Legh (1977) which was not constructed (AP144.S2.D104). Preliminary plans and sketches include details for windows, a custom built-in cabinet, wall sections, and perspectives. Design development drawings include developed details including ones for a custom-designed fireplace, site axonometric, axonometric of cottage exterior, interior perspective of dining room, and exterior perspective showing front entrance. Working drawings are almost complete, and include survey notes and drawings of the existing lodge; site and floor plans, sections, and elevations; details for a fireplace, cloakroom and metalwork; a schedule for windows, doors, and the interior finishes; an axonometric for the roof; and a landscaping plan. The project was published in "Cedric Price Supplement No. 2", 'Architectural Design', vol. 41, (January 1971), 35, and in Price, Cedric. 'Cedric Price-Works II' (London: Architectural Press, 1984), 36, 51, 113. Material in this file was produced between 1961 - 1983, and predominantly between 1961 - 1965. File contains, design development drawings, working drawings, photographic material, and textual records.
1961-1983, predominant 1961-1965
Cottage High Legh
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AP144.S2.D29
Description:
File documents an executed project for a gamekeeper's cottage next to a pheasantry in High Legh, Cheshire, England, to replace an existing dilapidated lodge. An early alternative proposal shows a scheme for renovating the existing building. Inexpensive materials and simple construction methods were specified in order to cut costs; local builders could be engaged to construct the cottage ('Architectural Design', January 1971, p. 35). Price also designed an addition for Cottage, High Legh (1977) which was not constructed (AP144.S2.D104). Preliminary plans and sketches include details for windows, a custom built-in cabinet, wall sections, and perspectives. Design development drawings include developed details including ones for a custom-designed fireplace, site axonometric, axonometric of cottage exterior, interior perspective of dining room, and exterior perspective showing front entrance. Working drawings are almost complete, and include survey notes and drawings of the existing lodge; site and floor plans, sections, and elevations; details for a fireplace, cloakroom and metalwork; a schedule for windows, doors, and the interior finishes; an axonometric for the roof; and a landscaping plan. The project was published in "Cedric Price Supplement No. 2", 'Architectural Design', vol. 41, (January 1971), 35, and in Price, Cedric. 'Cedric Price-Works II' (London: Architectural Press, 1984), 36, 51, 113. Material in this file was produced between 1961 - 1983, and predominantly between 1961 - 1965. File contains, design development drawings, working drawings, photographic material, and textual records.
File 29
1961-1983, predominant 1961-1965
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Città analoga
AP142.S1.D42
Description:
File documents the "Città analoga", analogous compositions juxtaposing different projects of Aldo Rossi. The entrance gate for the Architectural Exhibition at the Biennale di Venezia, the Teatro del Mondo, the hotel project for Cannaregio west, the funerary chapel at Giussano and the Civic Center Tower in Pesaro are different projects involved in these analogous cities. Material in this file was produced in 1981. File contains one conceptual drawing, design development drawings and presentation drawings.
1981
Città analoga
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AP142.S1.D42
Description:
File documents the "Città analoga", analogous compositions juxtaposing different projects of Aldo Rossi. The entrance gate for the Architectural Exhibition at the Biennale di Venezia, the Teatro del Mondo, the hotel project for Cannaregio west, the funerary chapel at Giussano and the Civic Center Tower in Pesaro are different projects involved in these analogous cities. Material in this file was produced in 1981. File contains one conceptual drawing, design development drawings and presentation drawings.
File 42
1981