Projet
AP207.S1.1968.PR03
Description:
This project series documents Pettena's installation entitled "Milite Ignoto". This project is the second of a series of three installations created in 1968 which consisted of large three-dimensional letters, forming words, and made of perishable materials that slowly disintegrated once exposed to the elements. The words "Milite Ignoto" of this installation refers to "another stereotype, typical of hypocritical rhetoric and the ceremonies staged by politicians and generals." [1] This installation was presented outside the Palazzo dei Diamanti, in Ferrara. The project series contains installation photographs of the finished project at the Palazzo dei Diamanti, a drawing of the installation, photographs of a later model of the cardboard word, and project descriptions in English and in Italian. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/inst-unknown-soldier-1968/ (last accessed 30 October 2019)
circa 1968
Milite Ignoto [Unknown Soldier] (1968)
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AP207.S1.1968.PR03
Description:
This project series documents Pettena's installation entitled "Milite Ignoto". This project is the second of a series of three installations created in 1968 which consisted of large three-dimensional letters, forming words, and made of perishable materials that slowly disintegrated once exposed to the elements. The words "Milite Ignoto" of this installation refers to "another stereotype, typical of hypocritical rhetoric and the ceremonies staged by politicians and generals." [1] This installation was presented outside the Palazzo dei Diamanti, in Ferrara. The project series contains installation photographs of the finished project at the Palazzo dei Diamanti, a drawing of the installation, photographs of a later model of the cardboard word, and project descriptions in English and in Italian. Source: [1] Gianni Pettena website, https://www.giannipettena.it/italiano/opere-1/inst-unknown-soldier-1968/ (last accessed 30 October 2019)
Project
circa 1968
Projet
AP018.S1.1973.PR05
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of an office building for Safeco Insurance Company of America in Mississauga, Ontario from 1973-1975. The office identified the project number as 7305. The project consisted of a two-storey office building with approximately 49,300 square feet of space and development of the surrounding land, including parking. The project is recorded through drawings, photographic materials and textual records dating from 1973-1980. Photographic materials consist of photos and negatives of construction progress and the finished building. Textual records include correspondence with clients, contractors and consultants, financial records, interoffice letters, site meeting minutes, supplementary instructions, change orders, consultancy records for construction details, deficiency reports, inspection records and specifications. Box AP018.S1.1973.PR05.017 contains an index to the textual records, which was created by the office.
1973-1980
Safeco Insurance Company of America, Toronto Office Building, Mississauga, Ontario (1973-1975)
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AP018.S1.1973.PR05
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of an office building for Safeco Insurance Company of America in Mississauga, Ontario from 1973-1975. The office identified the project number as 7305. The project consisted of a two-storey office building with approximately 49,300 square feet of space and development of the surrounding land, including parking. The project is recorded through drawings, photographic materials and textual records dating from 1973-1980. Photographic materials consist of photos and negatives of construction progress and the finished building. Textual records include correspondence with clients, contractors and consultants, financial records, interoffice letters, site meeting minutes, supplementary instructions, change orders, consultancy records for construction details, deficiency reports, inspection records and specifications. Box AP018.S1.1973.PR05.017 contains an index to the textual records, which was created by the office.
Project
1973-1980
dessins, documents textuels
DR1995:0188:753-803
Description:
correspondence, invoice, price lists, trade catalogues, clippings, sketches, meeting notes, draft Fun Palace booklet, publications, preliminary report on Fun Palace Project, consultants' letters of interest, promotional material, perspectives and conceptual thumbnail sketches, draft building programme, drawings for brochure layout, outline for article, meeting notes of film, architect's statement, and technical notes
Correspondence, invoice, price lists, trade catalogues
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DR1995:0188:753-803
Description:
correspondence, invoice, price lists, trade catalogues, clippings, sketches, meeting notes, draft Fun Palace booklet, publications, preliminary report on Fun Palace Project, consultants' letters of interest, promotional material, perspectives and conceptual thumbnail sketches, draft building programme, drawings for brochure layout, outline for article, meeting notes of film, architect's statement, and technical notes
dessins, documents textuels
documents textuels
ARCH153876
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“On Reading Architecture” by Mario Gandelsonas (typewritten) Xerox of Newseek (Oct. 27, 1980) The Architectural Discourse: Gandelsonas's Course 50 Riverside Tenants Corp (PDE's residence): financial statement, December 31, 1981. Postcard from John Lobell to PDE Fragment of a thesis (2 chapters), 2 copies with notes Letters to Michael Spens from MIT Press
1980-1981
Miscellaneous [Articles and Lectures]
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ARCH153876
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“On Reading Architecture” by Mario Gandelsonas (typewritten) Xerox of Newseek (Oct. 27, 1980) The Architectural Discourse: Gandelsonas's Course 50 Riverside Tenants Corp (PDE's residence): financial statement, December 31, 1981. Postcard from John Lobell to PDE Fragment of a thesis (2 chapters), 2 copies with notes Letters to Michael Spens from MIT Press
documents textuels
1980-1981
documents textuels, photographies
AP018.S2.007
Description:
This box includes agreements and folders of office research including newpaper clippings on various topics. This box also contains information on University Planners, Architects and Consulting Engineers (UPACE). Also included is some correspondence including letters of congratulations on the opening of Parkin Architect Planners and a proposal for Confederation Square Development (Jonh B. Parkin Associates, 1962).
1966-1984
Agreements, UPACE, and research
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AP018.S2.007
Description:
This box includes agreements and folders of office research including newpaper clippings on various topics. This box also contains information on University Planners, Architects and Consulting Engineers (UPACE). Also included is some correspondence including letters of congratulations on the opening of Parkin Architect Planners and a proposal for Confederation Square Development (Jonh B. Parkin Associates, 1962).
documents textuels, photographies
1966-1984
documents textuels
AP018.S1.1976.PR22.014
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This is a box containing contractor correspondence, site meeting reports, financial records, change orders, work orders, deficiency lists, interoffice letters, status reports, resource data, a reconnaissance report, construction and detail planning records, the joint venture agreement with the consulting architects, the project proposal, a bill of quantities for the Canadian government and specifications.
1976 - 1983
Project documentation, Golden Rock Airport, Passenger Terminal Expansion, St. Kitts, West Indies
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AP018.S1.1976.PR22.014
Description:
This is a box containing contractor correspondence, site meeting reports, financial records, change orders, work orders, deficiency lists, interoffice letters, status reports, resource data, a reconnaissance report, construction and detail planning records, the joint venture agreement with the consulting architects, the project proposal, a bill of quantities for the Canadian government and specifications.
documents textuels
1976 - 1983
Projet
AP018.S1.1975.PR05
Description:
This project series documents the site development for the Etobicoke General Hospital in Etobicoke, Ontario from 1975-1978. The office identified the project number as 7510. Along with his firm, John C. Parkin began the design and construction of the Etobicoke General Hospital in 1966. Following this date, he completed numerous additional projects for the site. This project documents the development of the land around the hospital following its construction. Work included excavations, paving, landscaping, and parking studies, among others. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1975-1978. The majority of drawings are reprographic copies of site plans. Textual records include tender documents, supplementary instructions, correspondence, meeting minutes and reports, inspection reports, change orders, certificates of payment, interoffice letters, and consultancy records. File AP018.S1.1975.PR05.005 includes an index to the textual records, which was created by the office.
1975-1978
Etobicoke General Hospital, Site Development, Etobicoke, Ontario (1975-1978)
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AP018.S1.1975.PR05
Description:
This project series documents the site development for the Etobicoke General Hospital in Etobicoke, Ontario from 1975-1978. The office identified the project number as 7510. Along with his firm, John C. Parkin began the design and construction of the Etobicoke General Hospital in 1966. Following this date, he completed numerous additional projects for the site. This project documents the development of the land around the hospital following its construction. Work included excavations, paving, landscaping, and parking studies, among others. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1975-1978. The majority of drawings are reprographic copies of site plans. Textual records include tender documents, supplementary instructions, correspondence, meeting minutes and reports, inspection reports, change orders, certificates of payment, interoffice letters, and consultancy records. File AP018.S1.1975.PR05.005 includes an index to the textual records, which was created by the office.
Project
1975-1978
Writings
PHCON2002:0016:001
Description:
Binder contains writings by Gordon Matta-Clark that take the form of letters; short texts about his projects; cards of various sizes that have short phrases about life, art, or politics; the transcription of interviews; and some drawings, either on separate sheets or drawn on the same pages as texts. Binder contains cards, drawings and textual records.
1970-1978
Writings
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PHCON2002:0016:001
Description:
Binder contains writings by Gordon Matta-Clark that take the form of letters; short texts about his projects; cards of various sizes that have short phrases about life, art, or politics; the transcription of interviews; and some drawings, either on separate sheets or drawn on the same pages as texts. Binder contains cards, drawings and textual records.
1970-1978
Série(s)
AP022.S5
Description:
Series consists of personal documents created or acquired by Arthur Erickson between 1947-2009. The series documents Arthur Erickson's extensive travels, his relationships with close friends and family as well as his activities and interests outside of his architectural practice. Correspondence includes letters, postcards, and greeting cards from Erickson's family, close friends and acquaintances. Travel photographs and sound recordings reflect Erickson's world travels and interest in global architectural trends. Among these are photographs of Pierre Elliot and Margaret Trudeau and long-term partner Francisco Kripacz, Erickson's frequent travel companion. This series also contains newspaper clippings and other reference material (visual and textual) that Erickson collected for personal interest, photographs, drawings, as well as his personal sketches and early artwork. Official documents such as Erickson's birth certificate and other personal legal and financial documents unrelated to his architectural practice are also contained within the series.
circa 1947-2002
Correspondence, photographs, and personal papers
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AP022.S5
Description:
Series consists of personal documents created or acquired by Arthur Erickson between 1947-2009. The series documents Arthur Erickson's extensive travels, his relationships with close friends and family as well as his activities and interests outside of his architectural practice. Correspondence includes letters, postcards, and greeting cards from Erickson's family, close friends and acquaintances. Travel photographs and sound recordings reflect Erickson's world travels and interest in global architectural trends. Among these are photographs of Pierre Elliot and Margaret Trudeau and long-term partner Francisco Kripacz, Erickson's frequent travel companion. This series also contains newspaper clippings and other reference material (visual and textual) that Erickson collected for personal interest, photographs, drawings, as well as his personal sketches and early artwork. Official documents such as Erickson's birth certificate and other personal legal and financial documents unrelated to his architectural practice are also contained within the series.
Series
circa 1947-2002
Projet
AP018.S1.1984.PR03
Description:
This project series document the exterior restauration work of Toronto Union Station in Toronto from 1984-1985. The office identified the project number as 8405. This project consisted of restoration to the exterior of the train station commissioned by VIA Rail Canada Inc. This work was referred to as a clean up in the project documentation. Restauration work was done to the existing exterior stonework, colannades, screens and skylights. This project was referred to as Package A in the materials, with Package B representing a project for interior work (see project series AP018.S1.1984.PR01 in this fonds). This project is recorded through drawings, photographs and textual records dating from 1984-1985. The drawings are of earlier plans for the station, prepared by architects Ross & Macdonald and some by Public Works Canada. The textual records include correspondence, conference and site reports, contract data, construction documentation, financial records, interoffice letters.
1984-1985
Toronto Union Station, Exterior Cleaning of Facades and Colonnades, Toronto (1984-1985)
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AP018.S1.1984.PR03
Description:
This project series document the exterior restauration work of Toronto Union Station in Toronto from 1984-1985. The office identified the project number as 8405. This project consisted of restoration to the exterior of the train station commissioned by VIA Rail Canada Inc. This work was referred to as a clean up in the project documentation. Restauration work was done to the existing exterior stonework, colannades, screens and skylights. This project was referred to as Package A in the materials, with Package B representing a project for interior work (see project series AP018.S1.1984.PR01 in this fonds). This project is recorded through drawings, photographs and textual records dating from 1984-1985. The drawings are of earlier plans for the station, prepared by architects Ross & Macdonald and some by Public Works Canada. The textual records include correspondence, conference and site reports, contract data, construction documentation, financial records, interoffice letters.
Project
1984-1985