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It is widely believed that only the growth of mass suburbs after World War II brought suburban living within reach of blue-collar workers, immigrants, and racial minorities. But in this original and intensive study of Toronto, Richard Harris shows that even prewar suburbs were socially and ethnically diverse, with a significant number of lower-income North American(...)
Unplanned suburbs : Toronto's American tragedy, 1900 to 1950
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It is widely believed that only the growth of mass suburbs after World War II brought suburban living within reach of blue-collar workers, immigrants, and racial minorities. But in this original and intensive study of Toronto, Richard Harris shows that even prewar suburbs were socially and ethnically diverse, with a significant number of lower-income North American families making their homes on the urban fringe. In the United States and Canada, lack of planning set the stage for a uniquely North American tragedy. "Unplanned Suburbs" serves as a reminder of the dangers of unchecked suburban growth.
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Vancouver is recognized internationally as one of the best places to live. It achieved that reputation by breaking rules and forging its own brand of North American urbanism. This compelling book details the nine most important decisions made in the Greater Vancouver region since the 1940s. Authors Mike Harcourt and Ken Cameron, themselves key players in several of these(...)
City making in paradise, nine decisions that saved Vancouver
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Vancouver is recognized internationally as one of the best places to live. It achieved that reputation by breaking rules and forging its own brand of North American urbanism. This compelling book details the nine most important decisions made in the Greater Vancouver region since the 1940s. Authors Mike Harcourt and Ken Cameron, themselves key players in several of these developments, reveal the political machinations, the ideological struggles and the personal commitment that lay behind each one.
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July 2007
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Vanishing British Columbia
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The old buildings and historic places of British Columbia form a kind of “roadside memory,” a tangible link with stories of settlement, change, and abandonment that reflect the great themes of our history. With small towns declining and old rural properties changing, so little of the history of these places has been recorded in museums or archives, and so much of it may(...)
Architecture in Canada
October 2005, Vancouver Toronto Seattle
Vanishing British Columbia
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The old buildings and historic places of British Columbia form a kind of “roadside memory,” a tangible link with stories of settlement, change, and abandonment that reflect the great themes of our history. With small towns declining and old rural properties changing, so little of the history of these places has been recorded in museums or archives, and so much of it may disappear as families disperse and memories dim. More than a decade ago, Michael Kluckner began painting these dots on his personal map of the province in a watercolour sketchbook. In 1999, after he put a few of the sketches on his website, a network of correspondents emerged that eventually led him to the family letters, photo albums, and memories – all from a disappearing era of the province. Vanishing British Columbia is a record of these places and the stories they tell. It combines engaging and insightful historical commentary with over 160 of the author’s original paintings. It has an exceptional assortment of historic imagery, including old postcards, architectural plans, and photographs. The study of roadside memory demonstrates the visceral connection that people, especially those who are part of the rural-to-urban diaspora of modern times, have for the sites of their family memories. On a grander scale this approach leads to a broader understanding of more abstract historical themes and of the province’s history and culture. It also presents a compelling argument for stewardship of regional history in the face of urbanization and globalization.
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Ces carnets présentent deux manières de voir Montréal. D'une part, par les yeux d'un artiste, Raynald Murphy, qui parcourt la ville avec sa trousse d'aquarelle, prêt à croquer sur le vif les immeubles, paysages, gens et objets qui attirent son regard. D'autre part, avec les yeux d'un écrivain, François Barcelo, qui cherche dans ses souvenirs et dans les sources les plus(...)
Architecture in Canada
May 2007, Montréal
Carnets de Montréal...de A à Z, en mots et en images
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Ces carnets présentent deux manières de voir Montréal. D'une part, par les yeux d'un artiste, Raynald Murphy, qui parcourt la ville avec sa trousse d'aquarelle, prêt à croquer sur le vif les immeubles, paysages, gens et objets qui attirent son regard. D'autre part, avec les yeux d'un écrivain, François Barcelo, qui cherche dans ses souvenirs et dans les sources les plus diverses ce qui n'aurait pas été trop souvent dit et redit à propos d'une ville où il a vécu pendant plus de cinquante ans.
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May 2007, Montréal
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Shift : positions
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The "Shift" series showcases essays from students at the Ontario College of Art and Design illustrating the research-based and multidisciplinary nature of design practice and education.
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June 2007, Toronto
Shift : positions
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The "Shift" series showcases essays from students at the Ontario College of Art and Design illustrating the research-based and multidisciplinary nature of design practice and education.
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Thirty or so years ago, architecture changed. A strong desire to explore the artistic and humanistic side of the practice pushed it onto paper and into installations; "paper architecture" became the locus for the avantgarde. In recognition of this, the Canada Council for the Arts established the Prix de Rome in Architecture. During the years the Prix de Rome was in(...)
Le Prix de Rome en architecture : une retrospective / a retrospective
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Thirty or so years ago, architecture changed. A strong desire to explore the artistic and humanistic side of the practice pushed it onto paper and into installations; "paper architecture" became the locus for the avantgarde. In recognition of this, the Canada Council for the Arts established the Prix de Rome in Architecture. During the years the Prix de Rome was in place, from 1987 to 2003, some of Canada’s most important architects were given the opportunity to explore a more theoretical and experimental practice. Their projects, however, were not well disseminated and remain unknown to most of the architectural community. By reproducing the work of each of the Prix de Rome laureates, this book hopes to introduce this important work to a broader artistic community. To contextualize the work and its influence on a generation of architects, each of the documented projects also includes an exploratory text by the laureate who created it and traces the trajectory of that laureate’s career since that time. Critical essays by Gary Michael Dault, Daniel M. Millette and Marco Polo consider the interface between art and architecture that the Prix de Rome has encouraged and explore the issues, ideas and representational methods from contemporary art that influence speculative architectural practice. Laureates include John Shnier, Jacques Rousseau, Sophie Charlebois, Hal Ingberg, Dereck Revington, John McMinn, Hal Ingberg, Anthony Robins, Philip Beesley, Philippe Lupien, Pierre Thibault, Atelier Big City, Peter Yeadon, Jason King and George Yu, Atelier In Situ, and Andrew King. Each project is fully documented with extensive colour photographs and illustrations, and the accompanying text appears in both English and French.
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February 2007, Toronto
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Le monde des arts et la société en général se souviennent encore de cette décennie que fut les années soixante au Canada. Que se soit le mélange révolutionnaire et hautement créatif des divers moyens d'expression ou des multiples manifestations artistiques, les années soixante ont été une pierre angulaire de l'art et ont donné naissance au néo-dadaïste, pop art et(...)
Architecture in Canada
January 2005, Ottawa
Les années soixante au Canada
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Le monde des arts et la société en général se souviennent encore de cette décennie que fut les années soixante au Canada. Que se soit le mélange révolutionnaire et hautement créatif des divers moyens d'expression ou des multiples manifestations artistiques, les années soixante ont été une pierre angulaire de l'art et ont donné naissance au néo-dadaïste, pop art et minimalisme, pour ne nommer quelques nouveaux courants de l'époque. Cette publication rappelle les expressions artistiques qui abondaient au Canada durant cette décennie : les expériences alliant art et technologie, l'influence de puissants médias de masse, toiles modernistes de pointe, les débuts de l'art conceptuel et photographique, ainsi que les premières créations de films et vidéos expérimentaux.
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January 2005, Ottawa
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Greater Vancouver greenguide
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Compiled by the Design Centre for Sustainability at UBC, the"GreenGuide" brings together in one place the green buildings, green neighbourhoods, green infrastructure, open spaces, and social, economic, and environmental programs that embody built examples of urban sustainability in Greater Vancouver. The goal of the GreenGuide is to help Greater Vancouver celebrate the(...)
Greater Vancouver greenguide
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Compiled by the Design Centre for Sustainability at UBC, the"GreenGuide" brings together in one place the green buildings, green neighbourhoods, green infrastructure, open spaces, and social, economic, and environmental programs that embody built examples of urban sustainability in Greater Vancouver. The goal of the GreenGuide is to help Greater Vancouver celebrate the initiatives that are underway, and share these lessons as we continue to turn ideas into action. The GreenGuide consist of a highly graphical, pocket-sized guidebook, accompanied by a large-scale foldable map that allows users to locate projects easily. It documents and highlights key sustainability features of 111 projects, provides suggested tours, and tells our region’s sustainability story.
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This guide offers a comprehensive overview of all 10 accredited schools of architecture in Canada. Learn about specific programmes offered, including professionsl and post-professional degrees. Dedicated chapters for each school provide insight into areas such as academic philosophy, curriculum, faculty specialization, student work, and research innovation. Published(...)
Guide to Canadian graduate schools of architecture / Guide des programmes canadiens de deuxième cycle en architecture
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This guide offers a comprehensive overview of all 10 accredited schools of architecture in Canada. Learn about specific programmes offered, including professionsl and post-professional degrees. Dedicated chapters for each school provide insight into areas such as academic philosophy, curriculum, faculty specialization, student work, and research innovation. Published results from a nation-wide survey of current graduate students provides a unique perspective on school culture. / Ce guide vous offre une description complète des 10 écoles d'architecture accréditées du Canada. Vous saurez quelles sont les particularités des programmes professionnels et post-professionnels de chacune d'entre elles. Les chapitres consacrés aux écoles fournissent des renseignements sur les éléments suivants : la philosophie de l'école, les programmes de formation, les spécialisations du corps professoral, le travail étudiant, et la recherche et l'innovation. Les résultats d'un sondage réalisé auprès des étudiants de deuxième cycle à travers le Canada vous donneront une perspective unique sur la culture de chaque école.
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Canadian architect Fred Hollingsworth designed his first house in 1946. Since then he has created some of the most innovative homes of the twentieth century. Hollingsworth's home designs incorporate an open floor plan and a keen observance of the flow between the inside and outside environment. Using natural materials with an emphasis on texture and natural lighting,(...)
Architecture in Canada
October 2005,
Living spaces : the architecture of Fred Thornton Hollingsworth
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Canadian architect Fred Hollingsworth designed his first house in 1946. Since then he has created some of the most innovative homes of the twentieth century. Hollingsworth's home designs incorporate an open floor plan and a keen observance of the flow between the inside and outside environment. Using natural materials with an emphasis on texture and natural lighting, Hollingsworth is one of the few modernist architects who look wholly to organic form as the basis of their design aesthetic. "Living spaces" is a detailed monograph on Hollingsworth's career, revealing how he and a handful of visionary architects pioneered the acclaimed "West Coast Style" and helped establish modern ideals of structure and utility. Through full-page images, architectural plans, and text from the artist himself, this book follows an acclaimed architect from his early days to his most recent achievements that show his continued commitment to innovation.
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