drawings
PH1979:0603.02:036
Description:
- This photograph was taken from a granite hill on Amoy Island opposite Kulangsu (now Gulangyu) (Thomson, vol. ii, n.p.).
topographic
published 1873
View of Kulangsu Island (now Gulangyu) from Amoy (now Xiamen Island), Fukien (now Fujian) Province, China
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PH1979:0603.02:036
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- This photograph was taken from a granite hill on Amoy Island opposite Kulangsu (now Gulangyu) (Thomson, vol. ii, n.p.).
drawings
published 1873
topographic
drawings
PH1979:0603.02:037
Description:
- This photograph was taken from a granite hill on Amoy Island opposite Kulangsu (now Gulangyu) (Thomson, vol. ii, n.p.).
topographic
published 1873
View of Kulangsu Island (now Gulangyu) from Amoy (now Xiamen Island), Fukien (now Fujian) Province, China
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PH1979:0603.02:037
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- This photograph was taken from a granite hill on Amoy Island opposite Kulangsu (now Gulangyu) (Thomson, vol. ii, n.p.).
drawings
published 1873
topographic
drawings
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ARCH259878
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plan and details of John Marshall Park, unidentified sketch plan, photograph of Mariott Hotel under construction (San Francisco)
circa 1947-2002
Plan and details of John Marshall Park, unidentified sketch plan
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ARCH259878
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plan and details of John Marshall Park, unidentified sketch plan, photograph of Mariott Hotel under construction (San Francisco)
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3 File
circa 1947-2002
photographs
PH1980:1220:061
Description:
- The photograph shows a group of tombs in an enclosure. In the distance on the right is the dome of the tomb of the Qadiri brothers, Pir Hamid and Pir Latifullah. The photographer is facing north-west.
architecture
March - April 1855
View of tombs with the dome of the Mausoleum of the Qadiri Brothers on the far right, Beejapore (now Bijapur), India
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PH1980:1220:061
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- The photograph shows a group of tombs in an enclosure. In the distance on the right is the dome of the tomb of the Qadiri brothers, Pir Hamid and Pir Latifullah. The photographer is facing north-west.
photographs
March - April 1855
architecture
PH1981:1286:001-036
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Album PH1981:1286:001-036 and its component photographs by Richard Broadbridge were taken after 1911 when the Canadian Pacific Railway Company (C.P.R.) decided to supplement the Vancouver terminus with a second terminus in Coquitlam. Eleven of the photographs are related to the Canadian Pacific Railroad Company, and many show structures under construction, including: five views of the freight yards, one of which also shows the Roundhouse; two views of the Roundhouse; two views of bridges; and one view each of the Terminal office and the construction camp. Also included are views of the district of Coquitlam's rapid development into the city of Port Coquitlam in 1913, including: four views of roads; three views of houses; two views of the First Division and one view of the Second Division; two views of a commerical building; two views of the Agricultural Hall; two views of the Provincial Government Farm (also known as the Colony Farm); two views of roads to housing developments; and one view each of the Old Business Center, the Provincial Asylum, the Pitt River Dyke, the Pitt River with Coquitlam in background, a hotel, a factory, and the original Indigenous village.
architecture, engineering, urban planning
1912-1914
Album of views compiled by the Canadian Pacific Railroad Company (C.P.R.) showing the construction of the new Operating Terminus and the development of the district of Coquitlam (now Port Coquitlam), British Columbia, Canada
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PH1981:1286:001-036
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Album PH1981:1286:001-036 and its component photographs by Richard Broadbridge were taken after 1911 when the Canadian Pacific Railway Company (C.P.R.) decided to supplement the Vancouver terminus with a second terminus in Coquitlam. Eleven of the photographs are related to the Canadian Pacific Railroad Company, and many show structures under construction, including: five views of the freight yards, one of which also shows the Roundhouse; two views of the Roundhouse; two views of bridges; and one view each of the Terminal office and the construction camp. Also included are views of the district of Coquitlam's rapid development into the city of Port Coquitlam in 1913, including: four views of roads; three views of houses; two views of the First Division and one view of the Second Division; two views of a commerical building; two views of the Agricultural Hall; two views of the Provincial Government Farm (also known as the Colony Farm); two views of roads to housing developments; and one view each of the Old Business Center, the Provincial Asylum, the Pitt River Dyke, the Pitt River with Coquitlam in background, a hotel, a factory, and the original Indigenous village.
1912-1914
architecture, engineering, urban planning
Project
AP056.S1.1991.PR01
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This project series documents a competition entry for the Vancouver Public Library in Vancouver from 1991-1992. The office identified the project number as 69112. The competition entry, submitted in 1991, consisted of the design of Vancouver's new public library, to be situated on the block between Homer, Georgia, Hamilton and Robson Streets. The project design included a seven-floor library connected by a walkway to an adjacent twenty-floor office tower that would house Public Works Canada. Both buildings had V shaped canopies on their roofs that looked like open books when viewed at an elevation. To the front of the library at ground level was the two-storey Library Concourse; a large hall made of glass windows and stone. The Concourse connected to the Robson Street entrance, and the Library Hall entrance at the corner of Homer and Georgia Streets. The architects described this as a porch-like space to be used for gatherings, public events, exhibits and displays. Moving into the heart of the library, patrons would pass through a cylindrical rotunda which extended upwards through every floor and above the roof terrace. The library would also have 2 levels of underground parking and a basement level with a circular theatre, concession areas and staff work areas. The ground floor would primarily consist of library stacks and tables but also included would be a gift shop, children's area, daycare, staff spaces, and an outdoor play area. The remaining floors were designated for library stacks, staff work areas and services. The top floor would hold administrative offices, built in a U shape around a large terrace. The terrace, complete with gardens, could be used for library events. This building would largely be made of glass windows at its exterior, with a round glass rotunda piercing through its rectangular shape. This project was never built. Although Kuwabara, Payne, McKenna, Blumberg Architects were finalists in this competition, the contract was eventually won and built by architect Moshe Safdie. The project is recorded through drawings, presentation panels, paintings, photographs and a model dating from 1991-1992. The drawings, which are mostly originals, include sketches, plans, sections, elevations, perspectives and isometrics. There are a number of watercolours (some mounted) and drawing panels used as presentation materials which have small texts about the project's design intention. The aquisition records for the 1993 donation of these project materials identify Michael McCann as the artist of 7 paintings in this project series; however it is not clear which 7 paintings were completed by this artist. The photographs show the completed project model, which is also contained in this project series.
1991-1992
Vancouver Public Library Competition, British Columbia (1991)
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AP056.S1.1991.PR01
Description:
This project series documents a competition entry for the Vancouver Public Library in Vancouver from 1991-1992. The office identified the project number as 69112. The competition entry, submitted in 1991, consisted of the design of Vancouver's new public library, to be situated on the block between Homer, Georgia, Hamilton and Robson Streets. The project design included a seven-floor library connected by a walkway to an adjacent twenty-floor office tower that would house Public Works Canada. Both buildings had V shaped canopies on their roofs that looked like open books when viewed at an elevation. To the front of the library at ground level was the two-storey Library Concourse; a large hall made of glass windows and stone. The Concourse connected to the Robson Street entrance, and the Library Hall entrance at the corner of Homer and Georgia Streets. The architects described this as a porch-like space to be used for gatherings, public events, exhibits and displays. Moving into the heart of the library, patrons would pass through a cylindrical rotunda which extended upwards through every floor and above the roof terrace. The library would also have 2 levels of underground parking and a basement level with a circular theatre, concession areas and staff work areas. The ground floor would primarily consist of library stacks and tables but also included would be a gift shop, children's area, daycare, staff spaces, and an outdoor play area. The remaining floors were designated for library stacks, staff work areas and services. The top floor would hold administrative offices, built in a U shape around a large terrace. The terrace, complete with gardens, could be used for library events. This building would largely be made of glass windows at its exterior, with a round glass rotunda piercing through its rectangular shape. This project was never built. Although Kuwabara, Payne, McKenna, Blumberg Architects were finalists in this competition, the contract was eventually won and built by architect Moshe Safdie. The project is recorded through drawings, presentation panels, paintings, photographs and a model dating from 1991-1992. The drawings, which are mostly originals, include sketches, plans, sections, elevations, perspectives and isometrics. There are a number of watercolours (some mounted) and drawing panels used as presentation materials which have small texts about the project's design intention. The aquisition records for the 1993 donation of these project materials identify Michael McCann as the artist of 7 paintings in this project series; however it is not clear which 7 paintings were completed by this artist. The photographs show the completed project model, which is also contained in this project series.
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1991-1992
Project
AP207.S1.2014.PR01
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The project series documents the installation "Architettura "Correta"" designed by Pettena for the exhibition "Soleil Politique" at the Museion in Bolzano, in 2014. The project was a design for a new museum entrance. The installation was made of three glass walls on which were drawn facade details of three historical buildings of the city. The central glass wall represents the entrance from the Piacentini square in Bolzano, with, at its left, a ‘serlian’ arch, and, at its right, a detail of the portico of a ‘Piazza d’Italia’ by Giorgio de Chirico. The idea was to "connect the museum to the city’s history, an architectural element was chosen, one which, in addition to favoring the idea of ‘entrance’ to the exhibit also permitted a view both of the urban and the natural setting, the sky, the mountains, an environment typical of the area in which the city itself rises." [1] The project series contains a sketch and a spiral bound volume with correspondence between Pettena and Pierre Bal Blanc, curator of the exhibitions, and proposals for the installation. The project series also contains photographs of the installation, including printouts. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/inst-revised-architecture-2014/ (last accessed 27 January 2020)
2014-2015
Architettura "Correta" ["Revised" Architecture] (2014)
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AP207.S1.2014.PR01
Description:
The project series documents the installation "Architettura "Correta"" designed by Pettena for the exhibition "Soleil Politique" at the Museion in Bolzano, in 2014. The project was a design for a new museum entrance. The installation was made of three glass walls on which were drawn facade details of three historical buildings of the city. The central glass wall represents the entrance from the Piacentini square in Bolzano, with, at its left, a ‘serlian’ arch, and, at its right, a detail of the portico of a ‘Piazza d’Italia’ by Giorgio de Chirico. The idea was to "connect the museum to the city’s history, an architectural element was chosen, one which, in addition to favoring the idea of ‘entrance’ to the exhibit also permitted a view both of the urban and the natural setting, the sky, the mountains, an environment typical of the area in which the city itself rises." [1] The project series contains a sketch and a spiral bound volume with correspondence between Pettena and Pierre Bal Blanc, curator of the exhibitions, and proposals for the installation. The project series also contains photographs of the installation, including printouts. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/inst-revised-architecture-2014/ (last accessed 27 January 2020)
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2014-2015
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AP056.S1.1989.PR05
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This project series documents the design of the Broadcast Centre Development on Front Street in Toronto in 1989. The office identified the project number as 8910. This project, commissioned by Graywood Developments Ltd., consisted of a mixed-use development located on the property directly east of the new CBC headquarters. This project was also referred to as the CBC/Graywood Development in the documentation and was an entry for a site development competition. The project proposed a mixed low-rise and high-rise tower that would contain a hotel and condominiums. The hotel would comprise the first six floors, creating a base for the tower, which would hold residential properties above the eighth floor recreation centre. A triple-height club lounge was proposed at the 43rd floor, visually separating the lower tower from the penthouses above it. These penthouses would be set back from the levels below with a long, pointed tower extending above them to complete the top of the building. This project was never built. The project is recorded through drawings, presentation paintings, a model and photographs of the model dating from 1988-1989. The drawings consist of site surveys, sketches, elevations, sections, plans, perspectives, axonometric drawings and presentation drawings
1988-1989
The Broadcast Centre Development, Toronto (1989)
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AP056.S1.1989.PR05
Description:
This project series documents the design of the Broadcast Centre Development on Front Street in Toronto in 1989. The office identified the project number as 8910. This project, commissioned by Graywood Developments Ltd., consisted of a mixed-use development located on the property directly east of the new CBC headquarters. This project was also referred to as the CBC/Graywood Development in the documentation and was an entry for a site development competition. The project proposed a mixed low-rise and high-rise tower that would contain a hotel and condominiums. The hotel would comprise the first six floors, creating a base for the tower, which would hold residential properties above the eighth floor recreation centre. A triple-height club lounge was proposed at the 43rd floor, visually separating the lower tower from the penthouses above it. These penthouses would be set back from the levels below with a long, pointed tower extending above them to complete the top of the building. This project was never built. The project is recorded through drawings, presentation paintings, a model and photographs of the model dating from 1988-1989. The drawings consist of site surveys, sketches, elevations, sections, plans, perspectives, axonometric drawings and presentation drawings
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1988-1989
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AP075.S1.2003.PR06
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape design proposal for the Calgary Law Courts, located on the city block between 6th and the 7th Avenue, in Calgary, Alberta. This project was part of a design competition in 2004. Oberlander concept for the landscape consisted in depicting Albert's natural landscape of the Rockies, the foothills, and the prairie. The Rockies were to be recreated with excavation material from the site and would include a water feature spilling in a elongated water basins in the foothills, transforming into the prairie represented by tall grasses. Large lawn and bosque of Aspen trees would represente the City and provides shade and seating areas. The planting plan included the use of low maintenance and indigenous plants. The project also included a green roof on top of the Council Chamber and was planned to allow the reuse of storm water. The project was not realized. The project series contains perspective drawings and site plans showing planters concept, and a complete set of building plans used as reference. The project is also documented throught correspondence, including correspondence with architects, consultants and clients, competition information, competition proposal, including landscape concept proposal by Oberlander, financial documents and photographs of the site.
2003-2004
Calgary Law Courts, Calgary, Alberta (2003-2004)
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AP075.S1.2003.PR06
Description:
Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape design proposal for the Calgary Law Courts, located on the city block between 6th and the 7th Avenue, in Calgary, Alberta. This project was part of a design competition in 2004. Oberlander concept for the landscape consisted in depicting Albert's natural landscape of the Rockies, the foothills, and the prairie. The Rockies were to be recreated with excavation material from the site and would include a water feature spilling in a elongated water basins in the foothills, transforming into the prairie represented by tall grasses. Large lawn and bosque of Aspen trees would represente the City and provides shade and seating areas. The planting plan included the use of low maintenance and indigenous plants. The project also included a green roof on top of the Council Chamber and was planned to allow the reuse of storm water. The project was not realized. The project series contains perspective drawings and site plans showing planters concept, and a complete set of building plans used as reference. The project is also documented throught correspondence, including correspondence with architects, consultants and clients, competition information, competition proposal, including landscape concept proposal by Oberlander, financial documents and photographs of the site.
Project
2003-2004
Project
AP178.S1.1992.PR04
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This project series documents the Helsinki Museum of Contemporary Art. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 28/90. The office assigned the dates 1992-1993 to this project. For the 75th anniversary of the independence of the country, the Finnish government held a competition for the design of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Helsinki. The competition was exclusive to Scandinavian architects, with the exception of four invited architects, including Àlvaro Siza. Eduardo Souto de Moura collaborated with Siza on the design. The project site was located in the center of Helsinki, near the main post office and the Parliament. Siza decided to name the building Cometa. The proposal included exhibition spaces, teaching and public facilities, an auditorium, workrooms, workshops, storerooms, film studio, and spaces for the administration and archives. The showrooms were located on the first floor and most of the lighting was intended to come from natural light. The design proposed by Siza included the use of granite for the exterior of the building. Steven Holl was selected by the jury to built the museum. Documenting this project are floor plans, sections, elevations, and site plans. Textual material includes project documentation, competition documentation, and correspondence. Photographs and negatives document the project site.
1992-1993
Museu de Arte Contemporânea para Helsínquia [Helsinki Museum of Contemporary Art], Helsinki, Finland (1992-1993)
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AP178.S1.1992.PR04
Description:
This project series documents the Helsinki Museum of Contemporary Art. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 28/90. The office assigned the dates 1992-1993 to this project. For the 75th anniversary of the independence of the country, the Finnish government held a competition for the design of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Helsinki. The competition was exclusive to Scandinavian architects, with the exception of four invited architects, including Àlvaro Siza. Eduardo Souto de Moura collaborated with Siza on the design. The project site was located in the center of Helsinki, near the main post office and the Parliament. Siza decided to name the building Cometa. The proposal included exhibition spaces, teaching and public facilities, an auditorium, workrooms, workshops, storerooms, film studio, and spaces for the administration and archives. The showrooms were located on the first floor and most of the lighting was intended to come from natural light. The design proposed by Siza included the use of granite for the exterior of the building. Steven Holl was selected by the jury to built the museum. Documenting this project are floor plans, sections, elevations, and site plans. Textual material includes project documentation, competition documentation, and correspondence. Photographs and negatives document the project site.
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1992-1993