Sous-série
L'anarchitetto (1973)
AP207.S3.SS01
Description:
The sub-series documents the publication "L'anarchitetto”, written by Pettena and published by Guaraldi, in Florence, in 1973. The book consists of an essay in which Pettena describes himself as an "anarchitect" as he sees architecture more as a metaphor of the creative condition that starts with the intention of "making architecture" but ends up making art. He also states his refusal to "to recognize the borders between disciplines." [1] The sub-series contains pictures of Pettena's projects to be selected from for the book and scans of "L'anarchitetto”. Sources: Pettena, Gianni. "L'an architetto : portrait of the artist as a young architect", Guaraldi, Florence, 1973, 57 pages. [1] FRAC Centre-Val de Loire website, http://www.frac-centre.fr/_en/art-and-architecture-collection/rub/rubauthors-316.html?authID=148 (last accessed 30 January 2020).
2001-2010
L'anarchitetto (1973)
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AP207.S3.SS01
Description:
The sub-series documents the publication "L'anarchitetto”, written by Pettena and published by Guaraldi, in Florence, in 1973. The book consists of an essay in which Pettena describes himself as an "anarchitect" as he sees architecture more as a metaphor of the creative condition that starts with the intention of "making architecture" but ends up making art. He also states his refusal to "to recognize the borders between disciplines." [1] The sub-series contains pictures of Pettena's projects to be selected from for the book and scans of "L'anarchitetto”. Sources: Pettena, Gianni. "L'an architetto : portrait of the artist as a young architect", Guaraldi, Florence, 1973, 57 pages. [1] FRAC Centre-Val de Loire website, http://www.frac-centre.fr/_en/art-and-architecture-collection/rub/rubauthors-316.html?authID=148 (last accessed 30 January 2020).
Subseries
2001-2010
Projet
AP018.S1.1958.PR04
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This project series documents the control tower at the Toronto International Airport in Mississauga from 1958-1964. The office identified the project number as 5872. This project consisted of a 100 foot high control tower built onto a single storey building totalling 30,600 square feet in size. The reinforced concrete tower was hexagonal in shape with a steel frame and reinforced concrete slab floor. A transparent skydome forms the ceiling of the central lobby, providing a view of the floor and supporting shafts of the tower. This project won a Silver Massey Medal for Architecture in 1964 and recognition from Canadian Architect magazine and the Beautify Toronto Campaign for its significance. The project is recorded through a presentation board of a photo of the skydome dating from around 1964.
circa 1964
Control Tower, Toronto International Airport, Mississauga, Ontario (1958-1964)
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AP018.S1.1958.PR04
Description:
This project series documents the control tower at the Toronto International Airport in Mississauga from 1958-1964. The office identified the project number as 5872. This project consisted of a 100 foot high control tower built onto a single storey building totalling 30,600 square feet in size. The reinforced concrete tower was hexagonal in shape with a steel frame and reinforced concrete slab floor. A transparent skydome forms the ceiling of the central lobby, providing a view of the floor and supporting shafts of the tower. This project won a Silver Massey Medal for Architecture in 1964 and recognition from Canadian Architect magazine and the Beautify Toronto Campaign for its significance. The project is recorded through a presentation board of a photo of the skydome dating from around 1964.
Project
circa 1964
Projet
CI005.S1.1931.PR2
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In 1929, the north Rotterdam neighbourhood of Blijodorp became the site of a municipal housing plan. Previous plans had been formulated in the early 1920s by architects Kromhout and Heijkoop but foundered due to lack of funding. Oud was brought into the project in the early 1930s and combined a perimeter block with row housing in his design of 306 dwellings for workers and eighteen buildings for seniors. The nine housing blocks faced the gardens and feature a living room, kitchen and three bedrooms with storage space situated below the elevated living level. His plans were not realized because the national government withdrew its investment in the housing market (Taverne et al. 2001, 304-310). Project series includes drawings of plans for Blijdorp Municipal Housing and a photograph of a perspective drawing.
1931-1932
Blijdorp Municipal Housing, Rotterdam, Netherlands (1931-1932)
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CI005.S1.1931.PR2
Description:
In 1929, the north Rotterdam neighbourhood of Blijodorp became the site of a municipal housing plan. Previous plans had been formulated in the early 1920s by architects Kromhout and Heijkoop but foundered due to lack of funding. Oud was brought into the project in the early 1930s and combined a perimeter block with row housing in his design of 306 dwellings for workers and eighteen buildings for seniors. The nine housing blocks faced the gardens and feature a living room, kitchen and three bedrooms with storage space situated below the elevated living level. His plans were not realized because the national government withdrew its investment in the housing market (Taverne et al. 2001, 304-310). Project series includes drawings of plans for Blijdorp Municipal Housing and a photograph of a perspective drawing.
project
1931-1932
Projet
CI005.S1.1933.PR1
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The director of the Metz & Co interior design firm, Joseph de Leeuw, commissioned furniture designs from several prominent Dutch artists and architects, including Oud, Van der Leck and Rietveld. Oud's four chair designs were featured in the company's exhibition, "Steel Furniture in 1934." The chairs were made of steel frames; the third chair featured angular rear supports with sharp front angles adjoining the front, while in the fourth, the chair front and rear leg supports were crossed. Oud also designed four more chair types in 1934, including the 07 series, which received critical acclaim (Taverne et al. 2001, 375-377). Project series includes drawings of sketch perspectives of chairs, a sketch plan for a house and unidentified details, possibly for Metz & Co, as well as photographs of the chairs.
1933-1934
Furniture Designs for Metz & Co, Amsterdam, Netherlands (1933-1934)
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CI005.S1.1933.PR1
Description:
The director of the Metz & Co interior design firm, Joseph de Leeuw, commissioned furniture designs from several prominent Dutch artists and architects, including Oud, Van der Leck and Rietveld. Oud's four chair designs were featured in the company's exhibition, "Steel Furniture in 1934." The chairs were made of steel frames; the third chair featured angular rear supports with sharp front angles adjoining the front, while in the fourth, the chair front and rear leg supports were crossed. Oud also designed four more chair types in 1934, including the 07 series, which received critical acclaim (Taverne et al. 2001, 375-377). Project series includes drawings of sketch perspectives of chairs, a sketch plan for a house and unidentified details, possibly for Metz & Co, as well as photographs of the chairs.
project
1933-1934
Série(s)
AP197.S4
Description:
This series consists of materials that Frampton collected, received or was awarded throughout his professional career, inlcuding his collection of postcards, some of which may include correspondence. Photographs in this series comprise of professional headshots of Kenneth Frampton as well as photographs of Frampton with family members and architects at various events. Also included in this series are drawings, prints, and posters that Frampton collected or received as gifts. Objects in this box consist of several gifts and personal items, including a Chinese seal of Frampton’s name and red seal paste, his father’s moulding plane, tarot cards, a watch designed by Arata Isozaki, a tie designed by Manuel de Solà, and two sample tiles of Alvar Aalto’s studio in Helinski. Certificates, diplomas, awards and medals that Frampton received are also included in this series.
1956-2016
Postcards, photographs, awards and souvenirs
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AP197.S4
Description:
This series consists of materials that Frampton collected, received or was awarded throughout his professional career, inlcuding his collection of postcards, some of which may include correspondence. Photographs in this series comprise of professional headshots of Kenneth Frampton as well as photographs of Frampton with family members and architects at various events. Also included in this series are drawings, prints, and posters that Frampton collected or received as gifts. Objects in this box consist of several gifts and personal items, including a Chinese seal of Frampton’s name and red seal paste, his father’s moulding plane, tarot cards, a watch designed by Arata Isozaki, a tie designed by Manuel de Solà, and two sample tiles of Alvar Aalto’s studio in Helinski. Certificates, diplomas, awards and medals that Frampton received are also included in this series.
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1956-2016
Projet
AP018.S1.1970.PR06
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This project series documents a charter terminal at the Toronto International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario from 1970-1971. The office identified the project number as 70071. During this time, John B. Parkin Associates, and later John C. Parkin's new firm Parkin Architects Planners, were commissioned by the government Department of Transport Air Services to complete more than a dozen projects at the Toronto International Airport, including terminals one and two. This project consisted of the design of a charter terminal, which was located next to the cargo warehouse at block B (see project series AP018.S1.1970.PR05 described in this fonds). The project is recorded through reprographic copies of drawings and textual records dating from 1970-1971, which include site and floor plans, elevations, sections, details, mechanical and electrical drawings, and a product brochure.
1970-1971
Charter Terminal, Toronto International Airport, Mississauga, Ontario (1970-1971)
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AP018.S1.1970.PR06
Description:
This project series documents a charter terminal at the Toronto International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario from 1970-1971. The office identified the project number as 70071. During this time, John B. Parkin Associates, and later John C. Parkin's new firm Parkin Architects Planners, were commissioned by the government Department of Transport Air Services to complete more than a dozen projects at the Toronto International Airport, including terminals one and two. This project consisted of the design of a charter terminal, which was located next to the cargo warehouse at block B (see project series AP018.S1.1970.PR05 described in this fonds). The project is recorded through reprographic copies of drawings and textual records dating from 1970-1971, which include site and floor plans, elevations, sections, details, mechanical and electrical drawings, and a product brochure.
Project
1970-1971
Projet
AP018.S1.1982.PR05
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This project series documents alterations to the Toronto Sun building in downtown Toronto in 1982. The office identified the project number as 8205. From 1973-1975, Parkin Architects Planners designed and constructed the Toronto Sun press plant and office building at 333 King Street East. This project consisted of alterations to the press hall of that building. These alterations were done to accommodate a future press, referred to as Press D, by installing new floor tracks, an additional ink tank in the ink room, and stairs and mezzanine supports. The project is recorded through drawings, a mounted photograph of the printing press and textual records dating from 1982. The drawings consist of a floor plan, framing plan, sections, details and mechanical plans, while textual records include site reports, financial records, conference reports and correspondence.
1982
The Toronto Sun Publishing Limited, Press Plant and Office Building, Alterations to Press Hall, D Press, Toronto (1982)
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AP018.S1.1982.PR05
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This project series documents alterations to the Toronto Sun building in downtown Toronto in 1982. The office identified the project number as 8205. From 1973-1975, Parkin Architects Planners designed and constructed the Toronto Sun press plant and office building at 333 King Street East. This project consisted of alterations to the press hall of that building. These alterations were done to accommodate a future press, referred to as Press D, by installing new floor tracks, an additional ink tank in the ink room, and stairs and mezzanine supports. The project is recorded through drawings, a mounted photograph of the printing press and textual records dating from 1982. The drawings consist of a floor plan, framing plan, sections, details and mechanical plans, while textual records include site reports, financial records, conference reports and correspondence.
Project
1982
Projet
AP056.S1.1994.PR05
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This project series documents renovations to the Douglas Library at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario from 1994-1997. The office identified the project number as 9408. This project consisted of extensive improvements and alterations to the historic building, originally constructed in 1925 by Shepard and Calvin Architects. These renovations included a new canopy over the main entrance, the improvement of space within the library and updates to mechanical services.[1] The project is recorded through drawings and presentation paintings dating from 1992-1993. The majority of these drawings are original sketches but presentation drawings, plans, elevations, sections and details are also included. There are also drawings for new library furnishings, including the main circulation and reference desk. [1]"Douglas Library," Queen's Encyclopedia, accessed June 26, 2019, https://www.queensu.ca/encyclopedia/d/douglas-library
1992-1996
Douglas Library, Renovations, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario (1994-1996)
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AP056.S1.1994.PR05
Description:
This project series documents renovations to the Douglas Library at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario from 1994-1997. The office identified the project number as 9408. This project consisted of extensive improvements and alterations to the historic building, originally constructed in 1925 by Shepard and Calvin Architects. These renovations included a new canopy over the main entrance, the improvement of space within the library and updates to mechanical services.[1] The project is recorded through drawings and presentation paintings dating from 1992-1993. The majority of these drawings are original sketches but presentation drawings, plans, elevations, sections and details are also included. There are also drawings for new library furnishings, including the main circulation and reference desk. [1]"Douglas Library," Queen's Encyclopedia, accessed June 26, 2019, https://www.queensu.ca/encyclopedia/d/douglas-library
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1992-1996
Projet
AP178.S1.2003.PR04
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This project series documents the Hospital de Toledo in Toledo, Spain. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 57/00. The office assigned the date 2003 to this project. The project site is located in the Santa María de Benquerencia district on a 250 000 square meter site. The project was a collaboration with the architect Antonio Sánchez Horneros. The building included 800 hospital rooms, 600 beds, and 30 operating theaters. The design for the operating theaters [rooms?] accounts for potential future expansions to accomodate new technologies. The interior arrangement of the building was organized in collaboration with medical persone in order to design the space for their needs. In 2018, the hospital is presently in construction. Documenting this project are studies and plans. Textual documentation includes project documentation.
2003-2008
Hospital de Toledo [Toledo hospital], Toledo, Spain (2003)
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AP178.S1.2003.PR04
Description:
This project series documents the Hospital de Toledo in Toledo, Spain. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 57/00. The office assigned the date 2003 to this project. The project site is located in the Santa María de Benquerencia district on a 250 000 square meter site. The project was a collaboration with the architect Antonio Sánchez Horneros. The building included 800 hospital rooms, 600 beds, and 30 operating theaters. The design for the operating theaters [rooms?] accounts for potential future expansions to accomodate new technologies. The interior arrangement of the building was organized in collaboration with medical persone in order to design the space for their needs. In 2018, the hospital is presently in construction. Documenting this project are studies and plans. Textual documentation includes project documentation.
Project
2003-2008
Projet
Miragaia, Porto
CD034.S1.1975.PR01
Description:
This project series contains reproductions of drawings and panels displayed in the exhibit to document the neighbourhood Miragaia, in Porto Portugal. The exhibit text explained that: ... although the Miragaia project was never built, its seminal and programmatic character contributed significantly to the development of the SAAL Process. The project architect Fernando Távora first worked on the Barredo Neighbourhood ― a very poor area in the Porto's historic centre ― as an architect and teacher at the city's School of Fine Arts, and the Miragaia project built on this research, demonstrating a knowledge of and sensitivity to both the physical terrain and the social landscape of Porto, presenting a nuanced view of life in an urban space. Despite the strengths of the plan, the city council's policy on Porto's historic centre subsequently did not include Távora's project for Miragaia. Nonetheless, in the seriousness of its design and the depth of knowledge that it displayed, the project was a significant attempt to recover and rationalize Miragaia's vacant riverside zone. The highly developed nature of the proposal, its level of surgical precision, and Fernando Távora's thoughtful notes reveal a great deal about SAAL, its structure, its relationship with residents, and the overall model for urban intervention. (The SAAL Process, Housing in Portugal 1974–76) Fernando Távora worked for SAAL/North with Antónia Nolo, Bernardo Ferrão, Gil Carneiro, Joaquim Jordão, Jorge Barros, Manuel Campos, Pedro Paredes and the residents' association Miragaia, that was founded on March 30th, 1976. The project was for 900 dwellings, but none were built. The operation began in June 1975. This project series contains reproductions of design development drawings, presentation panels, site plans and a study of a logo. The original drawings and panels were produced from 1975 to 1977 and were reproduced in 2015 for the exhibit.
1975-1977
Miragaia, Porto
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CD034.S1.1975.PR01
Description:
This project series contains reproductions of drawings and panels displayed in the exhibit to document the neighbourhood Miragaia, in Porto Portugal. The exhibit text explained that: ... although the Miragaia project was never built, its seminal and programmatic character contributed significantly to the development of the SAAL Process. The project architect Fernando Távora first worked on the Barredo Neighbourhood ― a very poor area in the Porto's historic centre ― as an architect and teacher at the city's School of Fine Arts, and the Miragaia project built on this research, demonstrating a knowledge of and sensitivity to both the physical terrain and the social landscape of Porto, presenting a nuanced view of life in an urban space. Despite the strengths of the plan, the city council's policy on Porto's historic centre subsequently did not include Távora's project for Miragaia. Nonetheless, in the seriousness of its design and the depth of knowledge that it displayed, the project was a significant attempt to recover and rationalize Miragaia's vacant riverside zone. The highly developed nature of the proposal, its level of surgical precision, and Fernando Távora's thoughtful notes reveal a great deal about SAAL, its structure, its relationship with residents, and the overall model for urban intervention. (The SAAL Process, Housing in Portugal 1974–76) Fernando Távora worked for SAAL/North with Antónia Nolo, Bernardo Ferrão, Gil Carneiro, Joaquim Jordão, Jorge Barros, Manuel Campos, Pedro Paredes and the residents' association Miragaia, that was founded on March 30th, 1976. The project was for 900 dwellings, but none were built. The operation began in June 1975. This project series contains reproductions of design development drawings, presentation panels, site plans and a study of a logo. The original drawings and panels were produced from 1975 to 1977 and were reproduced in 2015 for the exhibit.
Project
1975-1977