L’exposition présente la quête de l’architecte américain Ben Nicholson pour l’ordre, le sens et la logique dans un monde où se mêlent art, science et mystère. La bibliothèque Laurentienne de Florence, un chef-d’œuvre conçu par Michel-Ange en 1524-1525, possède quinze paires de panneaux de terre cuite ornés de motifs géométriques complexes, panneaux qui furent longtemps(...)
Salle octogonale
11 décembre 1996 au 9 mars 1997
Découvrir la géométrie : Ben Nicholson et la bibliothèque Laurentienne
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L’exposition présente la quête de l’architecte américain Ben Nicholson pour l’ordre, le sens et la logique dans un monde où se mêlent art, science et mystère. La bibliothèque Laurentienne de Florence, un chef-d’œuvre conçu par Michel-Ange en 1524-1525, possède quinze paires de panneaux de terre cuite ornés de motifs géométriques complexes, panneaux qui furent longtemps(...)
Salle octogonale
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ARCH257383
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Waterfront project, Robson Square (Lanscape Architect clipping), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Organisation Development Plan (book), Islamic University of Medinah master plan, Teck Mining offices (Architectural Record clipping), Government of Canada building (1st scheme) publicity brochures, Simon Fraser University "The Early Years" brochure, Time Magazine (February 14, 1972) with feature article on Arthur Erickson
Publicity files for various projects
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Waterfront project, Robson Square (Lanscape Architect clipping), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Organisation Development Plan (book), Islamic University of Medinah master plan, Teck Mining offices (Architectural Record clipping), Government of Canada building (1st scheme) publicity brochures, Simon Fraser University "The Early Years" brochure, Time Magazine (February 14, 1972) with feature article on Arthur Erickson
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ARCH276260
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19 files - Group contains materials related to Arthur Erickson's professional engagements, affiliations and activities such as book projects and radio/television appearances. Files include: Order of Canada; Planning Department Vancouver; Paramount; Rome Conference; RAIC; RCA; Red Cross; Requests General; Requests Jury; Architectural Design - Requests; Images - Requests; Speaking Engagements - Requests; CHUM, "V" Television.
1984-2001
Documents related to various projects, radio and television appearances
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ARCH276260
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19 files - Group contains materials related to Arthur Erickson's professional engagements, affiliations and activities such as book projects and radio/television appearances. Files include: Order of Canada; Planning Department Vancouver; Paramount; Rome Conference; RAIC; RCA; Red Cross; Requests General; Requests Jury; Architectural Design - Requests; Images - Requests; Speaking Engagements - Requests; CHUM, "V" Television.
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1984-2001
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AP197.S3.008
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The box is comprised of correspondence for the year 1999. The box documents Frampton’s career as Ware professor at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University and his related professional activities. Correspondence in this box includes: offers of teaching positions; requests to write articles, reviews, books and recommendation letters; invitations to teach, present, or attend at lectures/symposiums/conferences; and requests to serve on juries. Throughout this period, Frampton corresponded with various universities, architects, professors, publishers, and editors of various publications such as: David Chipperfield; J.C. Calderon; Steven Holl; Phaidon Press Ltd.; Monacelli Press; the Barragan Foundation; Rafael Moneo; Renzo Piano; and the Architectural Society of China. This correspondence relates to articles Frampton has written such as: “Reflections on Minimalism;” the “Labyrinth of Barragan;” and an essay for the publication Tadao Ando in Body and Building: Essays on the Changing Relationship of Body and Architecture. Correspondence relating to Frampton’s position as a visiting professor at the Università della Svizzera italiana, a jury member for the Aga Khan Award, and as General Editor of World Architecture: a Critical Mosaic 1900-2000 Vols: 1-10 is also included in this box.
1999
Personal and professional correspondence from 1999
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AP197.S3.008
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The box is comprised of correspondence for the year 1999. The box documents Frampton’s career as Ware professor at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University and his related professional activities. Correspondence in this box includes: offers of teaching positions; requests to write articles, reviews, books and recommendation letters; invitations to teach, present, or attend at lectures/symposiums/conferences; and requests to serve on juries. Throughout this period, Frampton corresponded with various universities, architects, professors, publishers, and editors of various publications such as: David Chipperfield; J.C. Calderon; Steven Holl; Phaidon Press Ltd.; Monacelli Press; the Barragan Foundation; Rafael Moneo; Renzo Piano; and the Architectural Society of China. This correspondence relates to articles Frampton has written such as: “Reflections on Minimalism;” the “Labyrinth of Barragan;” and an essay for the publication Tadao Ando in Body and Building: Essays on the Changing Relationship of Body and Architecture. Correspondence relating to Frampton’s position as a visiting professor at the Università della Svizzera italiana, a jury member for the Aga Khan Award, and as General Editor of World Architecture: a Critical Mosaic 1900-2000 Vols: 1-10 is also included in this box.
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1999
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Textual records
AP114.S1.SS4.D1
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Sub-series consists of material related to the preparation of the manuscript for the 2003 book Gene Summers : Art / Architecture by Werner Blaser. It includes correspondence, publication preparation documents such as page layouts, and a copy of the finished book.
2002 - 2003
Textual records
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AP114.S1.SS4.D1
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Sub-series consists of material related to the preparation of the manuscript for the 2003 book Gene Summers : Art / Architecture by Werner Blaser. It includes correspondence, publication preparation documents such as page layouts, and a copy of the finished book.
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2002 - 2003
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ARCH252183
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Type-written version of Loos book Notes on yellow paper Translation in typewritten form Essay: "Style as an Agent of Power and Production"
circa 1981-1982
Type-written version of Loos book, Notes, Translation, Essay: "Style as an Agent of Power and Production"
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Type-written version of Loos book Notes on yellow paper Translation in typewritten form Essay: "Style as an Agent of Power and Production"
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circa 1981-1982
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ARCH153881
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Telephone book of the IAUS, Jan. 6, 1982 Two pages of hand notes by P. Eisenman (work to be done); 15 Jan. 1982? Organization chart
1982
Telephone book of the IAUS, hand notes by P. Eisenman, organization chart
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Telephone book of the IAUS, Jan. 6, 1982 Two pages of hand notes by P. Eisenman (work to be done); 15 Jan. 1982? Organization chart
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1982
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ARCH252099
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The book is stamped as part of the IAUS Library.
published 1967
Space Structures: A study of methods and developments in three-dimensional construction resulting from The International Conference on Space Structures University of Surrey, September 1966
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The book is stamped as part of the IAUS Library.
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published 1967
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Administration
AP116.S4.SS1
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Sub-series documents the administrative aspects of Anyone Corporation's book publications, Writing Architecture Series from proposals to printing. Material in sub-series was produced between 1991 and 2000. Sub-series contains correspondence with authors, publishers and translators, contracts and agreements, book proposals and outlines, reviews and proofs of book covers.
1991-2000
Administration
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AP116.S4.SS1
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Sub-series documents the administrative aspects of Anyone Corporation's book publications, Writing Architecture Series from proposals to printing. Material in sub-series was produced between 1991 and 2000. Sub-series contains correspondence with authors, publishers and translators, contracts and agreements, book proposals and outlines, reviews and proofs of book covers.
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1991-2000
DR1985:0388:001-006
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- In this letter from J.J.P. Oud to Sigfried Giedion, Oud critiques Giedon's book about Modernist Dutch architecture (title not indicated). Oud challenges several points made by Giedion and rebukes the author for his anti-socialist approach to architectural analysis. Oud suggests a less romantic and speculative methodology, and concludes the letter with a proposal to meet with the author and discuss their ideas. The letter is addressed to "Pep", Sigfried Giedion's nickname.
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24 June 1928
Letter from J.J.P. Oud to Sigfried [Pep] Giedion, 28 June 1924, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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DR1985:0388:001-006
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- In this letter from J.J.P. Oud to Sigfried Giedion, Oud critiques Giedon's book about Modernist Dutch architecture (title not indicated). Oud challenges several points made by Giedion and rebukes the author for his anti-socialist approach to architectural analysis. Oud suggests a less romantic and speculative methodology, and concludes the letter with a proposal to meet with the author and discuss their ideas. The letter is addressed to "Pep", Sigfried Giedion's nickname.
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