Please join us for a conversation around Samia Hennis latest publication, Toxicité Coloniale : Documenter le paysage radioactif dans le Sahara, published in French by Éditions B42. On this occasion, Henni will present how this project came to be and the creative process behind this edition.
12 March 2026, 6pm
Book Launch: Colonial Toxicity with Samia Henni
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Please join us for a conversation around Samia Hennis latest publication, Toxicité Coloniale : Documenter le paysage radioactif dans le Sahara, published in French by Éditions B42. On this occasion, Henni will present how this project came to be and the creative process behind this edition.
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AP144.S2.D31
Description:
File documents the new aviary built at The London Zoological Gardens at Regent's Park, in London, England, for the Zoological Society of London. It was designed by Lord Snowdon, Cedric Price and engineer Frank Newby. The aviary was constructed using aluminium cast tubes, cables, and welded aluminium mesh, and incorporated an elevated walkway. Material in this file includes early site surveys, development and landscaping plans for the zoo and adjacent areas; conceptual sketches; design development sketches; working drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, axonometric drawings, and details showing footings, elevated walkway, planting and nesting boxes, pool cliffs and waterfalls, retaining wall, public entrance, perch prototype, diagrams showing bird activities/locations, structural details, work schedules; and working drawings by associate architects, engineering consultants, and manufacturers. Publication materials include originals and copies for an article in 'Architectural Design' (Sept. 1965), 451-459. Material is this file was produced between 1958 and 2001, but predominantly between 1960 and 1966. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, reference drawings, working drawings, photographic materials, and textual records.
1958-2001, predominant 1960-1966
New Aviary, Zoological Society
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AP144.S2.D31
Description:
File documents the new aviary built at The London Zoological Gardens at Regent's Park, in London, England, for the Zoological Society of London. It was designed by Lord Snowdon, Cedric Price and engineer Frank Newby. The aviary was constructed using aluminium cast tubes, cables, and welded aluminium mesh, and incorporated an elevated walkway. Material in this file includes early site surveys, development and landscaping plans for the zoo and adjacent areas; conceptual sketches; design development sketches; working drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, axonometric drawings, and details showing footings, elevated walkway, planting and nesting boxes, pool cliffs and waterfalls, retaining wall, public entrance, perch prototype, diagrams showing bird activities/locations, structural details, work schedules; and working drawings by associate architects, engineering consultants, and manufacturers. Publication materials include originals and copies for an article in 'Architectural Design' (Sept. 1965), 451-459. Material is this file was produced between 1958 and 2001, but predominantly between 1960 and 1966. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, reference drawings, working drawings, photographic materials, and textual records.
File 31
1958-2001, predominant 1960-1966
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Kaiman Lee fonds
AP222
Synopsis:
The Kaiman Lee fonds, circa 1965 – 2006, documents the professional and academic career of Dr. Kaiman Lee. The material in the fonds also represents the publishing activities of the Environmental Design and Research Center, and the Center for Environmental Research, both based in Boston. The fonds also covers Lee’s academic pursuits as a student and lecturer. The fonds also contains computer parts related to the ARK Two computer-aided design system which Lee worked on during his time at the Boston-based firm Perry, Dean and Stewart Architects. The records within the fonds largely consists of photographic materials, publications, and artefacts.
circa 1965 - 2006
Kaiman Lee fonds
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AP222
Synopsis:
The Kaiman Lee fonds, circa 1965 – 2006, documents the professional and academic career of Dr. Kaiman Lee. The material in the fonds also represents the publishing activities of the Environmental Design and Research Center, and the Center for Environmental Research, both based in Boston. The fonds also covers Lee’s academic pursuits as a student and lecturer. The fonds also contains computer parts related to the ARK Two computer-aided design system which Lee worked on during his time at the Boston-based firm Perry, Dean and Stewart Architects. The records within the fonds largely consists of photographic materials, publications, and artefacts.
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circa 1965 - 2006
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AP164.S1.1993.D5
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This project series documents the planning or reorganisation of the central sector of Abandoibarra, in Bilbao. The firm identified this project as number 83. At the time, the development of this area was essential for the development of the city. The firm described their project as: “[...] The centre of attention would be transferred from the material to the space between the things, working with the void: making a project of air, converting the dimensional [sic], the distance between the things, the public space (ARCH270975)." The project was developed by the Abalos & Herreros with César Azcárate and Patxi Mangado. They also worked with Eva Gómez, Juan Lahuerta, David Torres and Carlos Urtailquil. In 1993, the project won first prize at the competition Ordenación Abando-Ibarra, an open national competition organised by the Ayuntamiento de Bilbao (Bilbao City Council) and Colegio de Arquitectos del País Vasco y Navarra. This qualified the project for the international level of the competetion. However the project was not selected for the final round. Documenting the project are conceptual and design development drawings, and photographic materials.
1993-1997
Ordenación del área de Abandoibarra, Bilbao, Spain (1993)
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AP164.S1.1993.D5
Description:
This project series documents the planning or reorganisation of the central sector of Abandoibarra, in Bilbao. The firm identified this project as number 83. At the time, the development of this area was essential for the development of the city. The firm described their project as: “[...] The centre of attention would be transferred from the material to the space between the things, working with the void: making a project of air, converting the dimensional [sic], the distance between the things, the public space (ARCH270975)." The project was developed by the Abalos & Herreros with César Azcárate and Patxi Mangado. They also worked with Eva Gómez, Juan Lahuerta, David Torres and Carlos Urtailquil. In 1993, the project won first prize at the competition Ordenación Abando-Ibarra, an open national competition organised by the Ayuntamiento de Bilbao (Bilbao City Council) and Colegio de Arquitectos del País Vasco y Navarra. This qualified the project for the international level of the competetion. However the project was not selected for the final round. Documenting the project are conceptual and design development drawings, and photographic materials.
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1993-1997
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AP160
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The Erik Gunnar Asplund collection documents eight architectural projects undertaken by Erik Gunnar Asplund between 1913 and 1940. The collection includes projects completed in Sweden, more precisely in Stockholm (4), Goteborg (2), Solvesborg (1) and Sorunda (1). These projects are illustrated through original drawings, period photographs and more recent photographic images. They include competitions, urban planning and furniture design. The collection contains 165 photographs, 119 drawings and 1 journal.
1913-2000, predominant 1915-1940
Erik Gunnar Asplund collection
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AP160
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The Erik Gunnar Asplund collection documents eight architectural projects undertaken by Erik Gunnar Asplund between 1913 and 1940. The collection includes projects completed in Sweden, more precisely in Stockholm (4), Goteborg (2), Solvesborg (1) and Sorunda (1). These projects are illustrated through original drawings, period photographs and more recent photographic images. They include competitions, urban planning and furniture design. The collection contains 165 photographs, 119 drawings and 1 journal.
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1913-2000, predominant 1915-1940
To celebrate the launch of our publication AP205 Amancio Williams: Readings of the Archive, we invite you to join us for a lecture by Argentinian historian Luis Müller on Amancio William’s innovations through an analysis of his creative process, proposals, and investigations.
Paul-Desmarais Theatre and Bookstore Keyword(s):
Out of the box, archive, Amancio Williams
28 November 2024, 6pm to 9pm
Lecture by Luis Müller and Book Launch: AP205 Amancio Williams
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To celebrate the launch of our publication AP205 Amancio Williams: Readings of the Archive, we invite you to join us for a lecture by Argentinian historian Luis Müller on Amancio William’s innovations through an analysis of his creative process, proposals, and investigations.
Paul-Desmarais Theatre and Bookstore Keyword(s):
Out of the box, archive, Amancio Williams
Project
AP013.S1.D409
Description:
File documents an executed (?) project for a storage facility in Saint-Laurent, Montréal, Québec. Material in this file was produced between 1953 and 1955. File contains index cards, survey drawings, preliminary drawings, working and detail drawings, structural drawings, mechanical drawings, and textual documents.
1953-1955
Film Vault Storage Building for NFB
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AP013.S1.D409
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File documents an executed (?) project for a storage facility in Saint-Laurent, Montréal, Québec. Material in this file was produced between 1953 and 1955. File contains index cards, survey drawings, preliminary drawings, working and detail drawings, structural drawings, mechanical drawings, and textual documents.
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1953-1955
articles
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Zainab Marvi on how superstitions regulate women's urban experience in Karachi
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Keep Safe
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AP018.S1.1981.PR01
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This project series documents the design and construction of the physical training facilities at the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, Nova Scotia from 1981-1985. The office identified the project number as 8101. This project consisted of two, two-storey buildings, one with a gymnasium and the other with a swimming pool, connected to one another by change rooms. Another small building connected to these contained a classroom, squash court, first aid, weight training room and instructor's office. This project also included an outdoor sports field, car park and site work. The building was commissioned by Public Works Canada, a federal agency. The project is recorded through drawings, photographs and textual records dating from 1981-1985. The drawings consist of plans, elevations, sections, and construction drawings for the building, as well as site plans for the exterior aspects of the project. The textual records include project notes, correspondence, construction documentation, contract and technical data, tender documents, conference, meeting and design reports, and the project proposal.
1981-1985
Canadian Coast Guard College, Physical Training Facilities, Sydney, Nova Scotia (1981-1985)
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AP018.S1.1981.PR01
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the physical training facilities at the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, Nova Scotia from 1981-1985. The office identified the project number as 8101. This project consisted of two, two-storey buildings, one with a gymnasium and the other with a swimming pool, connected to one another by change rooms. Another small building connected to these contained a classroom, squash court, first aid, weight training room and instructor's office. This project also included an outdoor sports field, car park and site work. The building was commissioned by Public Works Canada, a federal agency. The project is recorded through drawings, photographs and textual records dating from 1981-1985. The drawings consist of plans, elevations, sections, and construction drawings for the building, as well as site plans for the exterior aspects of the project. The textual records include project notes, correspondence, construction documentation, contract and technical data, tender documents, conference, meeting and design reports, and the project proposal.
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1981-1985
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AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS6
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This project series documents the restoration of the Leonel building in Lisbon, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 58/80 N19. The office assigned the date 1988-1998 for this project. The construction work includes restorations of windows, doors, façades, painting, stonework, as well as work on the structure and mechanical systems. The Leonel building was part of Bloco A and identified as building 19 in Siza reconstruction plan. Located between the lower and upper part of town, Siza used the building to create a path and an public elevator to link the two parts of Lisbon. Documenting this project subseries are sketches, studies, floor plans, elevations, mechanical drawings, technical drawings, and working drawings. Textual material includes correspondence, minutes of meeting and project documentation. It is important to note that documentation about this project can also be found in subseries Master plans and exterior spaces (AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS1) and Bloco B (AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS5).
1988-2005
Edifício Leonel, Bloco B, Reconstrução do Chiado [Leonel building, Block B, Reconstruction of the Chiado] Lisbon, Portugal (1988-1998)
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AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS6
Description:
This project series documents the restoration of the Leonel building in Lisbon, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 58/80 N19. The office assigned the date 1988-1998 for this project. The construction work includes restorations of windows, doors, façades, painting, stonework, as well as work on the structure and mechanical systems. The Leonel building was part of Bloco A and identified as building 19 in Siza reconstruction plan. Located between the lower and upper part of town, Siza used the building to create a path and an public elevator to link the two parts of Lisbon. Documenting this project subseries are sketches, studies, floor plans, elevations, mechanical drawings, technical drawings, and working drawings. Textual material includes correspondence, minutes of meeting and project documentation. It is important to note that documentation about this project can also be found in subseries Master plans and exterior spaces (AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS1) and Bloco B (AP178.S1.1988.PR07.SS5).
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1988-2005