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AP075.S1
Description:
This series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape architecture projects undertaken between the 1950s to the end of the 2000s. Projects range from new development site master plan projects to residential projects, with a strong focus on play areas in neighbourhood parks and child care centres. Projects are mainly located in British Columbia and Washington State. Other locations include Ontario, Northwest Territories, Alberta, California, and Pennsylvania. Documentary forms in this series are comprised of drawn and printed graphic materials from various stages of the landscape design. The series also contains photographs of the landscaping work or the completed projects, and project records, such as correspondence, reports, specifications, and Oberlander's concept development notes.
1947-2018
Landscape architecture projects
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AP075.S1
Description:
This series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's landscape architecture projects undertaken between the 1950s to the end of the 2000s. Projects range from new development site master plan projects to residential projects, with a strong focus on play areas in neighbourhood parks and child care centres. Projects are mainly located in British Columbia and Washington State. Other locations include Ontario, Northwest Territories, Alberta, California, and Pennsylvania. Documentary forms in this series are comprised of drawn and printed graphic materials from various stages of the landscape design. The series also contains photographs of the landscaping work or the completed projects, and project records, such as correspondence, reports, specifications, and Oberlander's concept development notes.
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1947-2018
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Fonds Douglas C. Simpson
AP076
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The Douglas C. Simpson fonds documents Simpson's 1938 graduation thesis project, residential projects from early in his career in Ottawa, furniture projects, and residential and commercial projects in British Columbia including those by the firm Semmens, Simpson. The fonds is composed primarily of drawings and photographs dating from 1938-1992, with the bulk of the documents ranging from ca. 1940 to ca. 1960.
1938-1992, [predominant ca. 1940-ca. 1960]
Fonds Douglas C. Simpson
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AP076
Résumé:
The Douglas C. Simpson fonds documents Simpson's 1938 graduation thesis project, residential projects from early in his career in Ottawa, furniture projects, and residential and commercial projects in British Columbia including those by the firm Semmens, Simpson. The fonds is composed primarily of drawings and photographs dating from 1938-1992, with the bulk of the documents ranging from ca. 1940 to ca. 1960.
archives
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Fonds
1938-1992, [predominant ca. 1940-ca. 1960]
archives
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Fonds
AP096
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The Charles B.K. Van Norman fonds consists of photographs, drawings, albums, a presentation panel, and textual records. The material ranges in date from ca. 1942 to 1967, and shows the variety of building types that Van Norman designed, primarily for corporate and government clients, through the busiest period of his career.
[ca. 1942-1967]
Fonds Charles B.K. Van Norman
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AP096
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The Charles B.K. Van Norman fonds consists of photographs, drawings, albums, a presentation panel, and textual records. The material ranges in date from ca. 1942 to 1967, and shows the variety of building types that Van Norman designed, primarily for corporate and government clients, through the busiest period of his career.
archives
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Fonds
[ca. 1942-1967]
ARCH256427
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"The site of Expo, then and now. The inset shows Ile Sainte-Helene as of July 23, 1963, just before work began on enlarging the site. The main picture shows the Exhibition grounds today. / On voit ci-dessus le terrain de l'Exposition universelle et internationale de Montréal avant le début des travaux d'agrandissement, le 23 juillet 1963 en haut à gauche. Dans le reste de la photo, on voit sa configuration telle qu'elle est aujourd'hui."--Description.
1963-1965
Aerial views of the Île Sainte-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame sites prior and after their enlargement, Expo 67, Montréal, Québec
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ARCH256427
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"The site of Expo, then and now. The inset shows Ile Sainte-Helene as of July 23, 1963, just before work began on enlarging the site. The main picture shows the Exhibition grounds today. / On voit ci-dessus le terrain de l'Exposition universelle et internationale de Montréal avant le début des travaux d'agrandissement, le 23 juillet 1963 en haut à gauche. Dans le reste de la photo, on voit sa configuration telle qu'elle est aujourd'hui."--Description.
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AP018.S1.1982.PR07
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This project series documents the design and construction of the Hamilton Trade Centre and Arena in Hamilton, Ontario from 1982-1985. The office identified the project number as 8207. The project consisted of a 60,000 square foot exhibition hall and arena, which had a capacity of 18,000. Opening in November 1985, the building was designed to host sports events (primarily hockey) and concerts. The project was reported to have cost $42 million. Along with Parkin Partnership as the architecture firm, John C. Parkin’s engineering company Parkin Engineers Ltd. worked as structural engineers on the project. The building, commissioned by the city of Hamilton, was officially called Copps Coliseum after the former Hamilton mayor, Victor Copps, who pushed for its creation throughout his career. In 2014, the name was changed to FirstOntario Centre. The project is recorded through reprographic copies of construction drawings, research, construction and presentation photographs, and textual records dating from 1982-1987. The textual records show design research, client correspondence, contractor work, specifications, publicity, and financial records. Any original drawings for this project are arranged within the textual records.
1982-1987
Hamilton Trade Centre and Arena, Hamilton, Ontario (1982-1985)
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AP018.S1.1982.PR07
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the Hamilton Trade Centre and Arena in Hamilton, Ontario from 1982-1985. The office identified the project number as 8207. The project consisted of a 60,000 square foot exhibition hall and arena, which had a capacity of 18,000. Opening in November 1985, the building was designed to host sports events (primarily hockey) and concerts. The project was reported to have cost $42 million. Along with Parkin Partnership as the architecture firm, John C. Parkin’s engineering company Parkin Engineers Ltd. worked as structural engineers on the project. The building, commissioned by the city of Hamilton, was officially called Copps Coliseum after the former Hamilton mayor, Victor Copps, who pushed for its creation throughout his career. In 2014, the name was changed to FirstOntario Centre. The project is recorded through reprographic copies of construction drawings, research, construction and presentation photographs, and textual records dating from 1982-1987. The textual records show design research, client correspondence, contractor work, specifications, publicity, and financial records. Any original drawings for this project are arranged within the textual records.
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1982-1987
Projet
AP056.S1.1991.PR04
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This project series documents Phase 2A of work completed for Hasbro Headquarters in Pawtucket, Rhode Island from 1991-1992. The office identified the project number as 9104. This project consisted of interior work for part of the company's headquarters and was the second in a series of projects that the firm would complete for the headquarters. The 300,000 square foot building was predominantly one-storey and located on the block between Saratoga, Grand, London and Newport Avenues. The three projects were known as Main Street, Phase 2A and Phase 2B. Phase 1 was completed in 1986 by Barton Myers Associates with Shirley Blumberg as partner-in-charge. These subsequent projects by KPMB were also headed by Shirley Blumberg and continued the initial style she had established in Phase 1. These projects saw the conversion of a historic brick and masonry mill into the company's new offices. The office structure was inspired by the layout of a Greek town, with a main street running through it. This phase included office areas for the engineering soft toys department, the creative services department, human resources and legal services, as well as a fabric library, fabric storage room, conference rooms, and a presentation theatre with a curved backdrop. Planning for the next phase and an east wing also began during this time. The project is recorded through drawings and a project model dating from 1988-1992. These are mostly original drawings and include sketches, plans, sections, elevations, perspectives, details, and some construction drawings. Many of the drawings focus on the office furniture.
1988-1992
Hasbro Headquarters, Phase 2A, Rhode Island (1991-1992)
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AP056.S1.1991.PR04
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This project series documents Phase 2A of work completed for Hasbro Headquarters in Pawtucket, Rhode Island from 1991-1992. The office identified the project number as 9104. This project consisted of interior work for part of the company's headquarters and was the second in a series of projects that the firm would complete for the headquarters. The 300,000 square foot building was predominantly one-storey and located on the block between Saratoga, Grand, London and Newport Avenues. The three projects were known as Main Street, Phase 2A and Phase 2B. Phase 1 was completed in 1986 by Barton Myers Associates with Shirley Blumberg as partner-in-charge. These subsequent projects by KPMB were also headed by Shirley Blumberg and continued the initial style she had established in Phase 1. These projects saw the conversion of a historic brick and masonry mill into the company's new offices. The office structure was inspired by the layout of a Greek town, with a main street running through it. This phase included office areas for the engineering soft toys department, the creative services department, human resources and legal services, as well as a fabric library, fabric storage room, conference rooms, and a presentation theatre with a curved backdrop. Planning for the next phase and an east wing also began during this time. The project is recorded through drawings and a project model dating from 1988-1992. These are mostly original drawings and include sketches, plans, sections, elevations, perspectives, details, and some construction drawings. Many of the drawings focus on the office furniture.
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1988-1992
Projet
AP018.S1.1975.PR08
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This project series documents the design and planning for the third stage of the expansion of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto in 1975. The office identified the project number as 7515. This proposed project conceived the further expansion of the AGO after the completion of Stage I and Stage II, which began in 1969 and 1972 respectively. Stage III would build upon completed areas of the building to enlarge gallery, office, performance, and activity spaces. Among the proposed spaces were the satirical art gallery, a Canadian sculpture gallery, a staff lounge, and the enlargement of the library. The largest addition would be to the south of the gallery, directly west of the Grange mansion. The project would also include continuation of exterior walls and masking of the mechanical penthouse on top of the gallery. At the beginning of December 1975, the AGO suddenly asked Parkin Architects Planners to halt design work on the Stage III expansion, citing a lack of financial stability as the cause. However, conversation between the AGO and Parkin on resuming the project continued for years after. It should be noted that while AGO project contracts were originally given to John B. Parkin Associates, John C. Parkin continued the project under his new firm, Parkin Architects Planners, after parting ways with partner John B. Parkin in 1971. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1973-1976. The drawings show preliminary ideas and design work for the project, while the textual records consist of correspondence and meeting minutes.
1973-1976
Art Gallery of Ontario, Stage III Expansion, Toronto (1975-1976)
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AP018.S1.1975.PR08
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This project series documents the design and planning for the third stage of the expansion of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto in 1975. The office identified the project number as 7515. This proposed project conceived the further expansion of the AGO after the completion of Stage I and Stage II, which began in 1969 and 1972 respectively. Stage III would build upon completed areas of the building to enlarge gallery, office, performance, and activity spaces. Among the proposed spaces were the satirical art gallery, a Canadian sculpture gallery, a staff lounge, and the enlargement of the library. The largest addition would be to the south of the gallery, directly west of the Grange mansion. The project would also include continuation of exterior walls and masking of the mechanical penthouse on top of the gallery. At the beginning of December 1975, the AGO suddenly asked Parkin Architects Planners to halt design work on the Stage III expansion, citing a lack of financial stability as the cause. However, conversation between the AGO and Parkin on resuming the project continued for years after. It should be noted that while AGO project contracts were originally given to John B. Parkin Associates, John C. Parkin continued the project under his new firm, Parkin Architects Planners, after parting ways with partner John B. Parkin in 1971. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1973-1976. The drawings show preliminary ideas and design work for the project, while the textual records consist of correspondence and meeting minutes.
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1973-1976
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AP018.S1.1985.PR01
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This project series documents additions made to the office building and its cafeteria for Safeco Insurance Company of America in Mississauga, Ontario from 1985-1987. The office identified the project number as 85003. Beginning in 1973, Parkin Architects Planners began work on the construction of the Safeco office building. This project consisted of additions made to the original building and its cafeteria. The project is recorded through drawings, photographic materials and textual records dating from 1985-1987. Photographic materials include site and interior photographs. Textual records include contemplated change orders, correspondence, contract records, interoffice letters, contract specifications, financial records, site review reports, meeting reports and tender documents.
1985-1987
Safeco Insurance Company of Ontario, Toronto Office Building, Office and Cafeteria Additions, Mississauga, Ontario (1985-1987)
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AP018.S1.1985.PR01
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This project series documents additions made to the office building and its cafeteria for Safeco Insurance Company of America in Mississauga, Ontario from 1985-1987. The office identified the project number as 85003. Beginning in 1973, Parkin Architects Planners began work on the construction of the Safeco office building. This project consisted of additions made to the original building and its cafeteria. The project is recorded through drawings, photographic materials and textual records dating from 1985-1987. Photographic materials include site and interior photographs. Textual records include contemplated change orders, correspondence, contract records, interoffice letters, contract specifications, financial records, site review reports, meeting reports and tender documents.
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1985-1987
documents textuels
Diaries
AP206.S2.001
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File consists of the diaries of Aditya Prakash from 1947-1955, excluding the year 1954. They cover his daily activities and life milestones including his schooling in London and Glasgow, his first jobs in architecture, the independence of India, the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, getting the job for the Chandigarh Capitol Team Project and the first few years of his work with Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew in Chandigarh.
1947-1955
Diaries
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AP206.S2.001
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File consists of the diaries of Aditya Prakash from 1947-1955, excluding the year 1954. They cover his daily activities and life milestones including his schooling in London and Glasgow, his first jobs in architecture, the independence of India, the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, getting the job for the Chandigarh Capitol Team Project and the first few years of his work with Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew in Chandigarh.
documents textuels
1947-1955
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AP207.S5
Description:
The series consists of a selection of professional papers from Gianni Pettena’s office. This material was arranged into a series of binders and sorted in chronological order from 1960 to 2018 by Pettena’s office. It includes both analogue and digital materials. These binders document Pettena’s career and activities as an architect, an artist, a critic and a teacher. It includes correspondence, promotional materials, press releases, and press clippings on Pettena’s work and activities, contracts and agreements for exhibitions, publications and academic events. The sub-series also contains a selection of portraits of Pettena from the 1960 to 2018 and various short videos of him. These portraits and videos, in digital formats, were also arranged together by Pettena’s office.
1960-2018
Selected professional papers, photographs and videos
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AP207.S5
Description:
The series consists of a selection of professional papers from Gianni Pettena’s office. This material was arranged into a series of binders and sorted in chronological order from 1960 to 2018 by Pettena’s office. It includes both analogue and digital materials. These binders document Pettena’s career and activities as an architect, an artist, a critic and a teacher. It includes correspondence, promotional materials, press releases, and press clippings on Pettena’s work and activities, contracts and agreements for exhibitions, publications and academic events. The sub-series also contains a selection of portraits of Pettena from the 1960 to 2018 and various short videos of him. These portraits and videos, in digital formats, were also arranged together by Pettena’s office.
Series
1960-2018