Projet
AP018.S1.1959.PR04
Description:
This project series documents the Simpson's store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in North York, Ontario from 1959-1964. The office identified the project number as 5912. This project consisted of a 285,000 square foot store, largely clad in precast concrete, that included merchandising, stock, mall, and shipping areas, a coffee shop, a restaurant, and an enclosed court. See-through glass made up most of the ground level exterior, in order to entice shoppers to enter the store. There was also an enclosed court with a fountain, tropical foliage and a helicoidal staircase. The project is recorded through a mounted presentation photograph dating from around 1964, which shows the enclosed court.
circa 1964
Simpson's Yorkdale, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, North York, Ontario (1959-1964)
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AP018.S1.1959.PR04
Description:
This project series documents the Simpson's store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in North York, Ontario from 1959-1964. The office identified the project number as 5912. This project consisted of a 285,000 square foot store, largely clad in precast concrete, that included merchandising, stock, mall, and shipping areas, a coffee shop, a restaurant, and an enclosed court. See-through glass made up most of the ground level exterior, in order to entice shoppers to enter the store. There was also an enclosed court with a fountain, tropical foliage and a helicoidal staircase. The project is recorded through a mounted presentation photograph dating from around 1964, which shows the enclosed court.
Project
circa 1964
Projet
AP018.S1.1975.PR06
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This project series documents the design of a mausoleum and crematorium for the Park Lawn Cemetery in Toronto in 1975. The office identified the project number as 7520. Located on the corner of Bloor Street and Prince Edward Drive, this project consisted of a mausoleum with a 7,300 crypt capacity, a 100 seat funeral space, and areas for coats, family members, and clergy. The project was divided into three phases of crypt construction. It is not clear from the materials if this project was ever realized. The project is recorded through drawings, correspondence and conference reports dating from1975-1976. The drawings consist of a site plan, floor plan and sections.
1975-1976
Park Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum and Crematorium, Toronto (1975)
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AP018.S1.1975.PR06
Description:
This project series documents the design of a mausoleum and crematorium for the Park Lawn Cemetery in Toronto in 1975. The office identified the project number as 7520. Located on the corner of Bloor Street and Prince Edward Drive, this project consisted of a mausoleum with a 7,300 crypt capacity, a 100 seat funeral space, and areas for coats, family members, and clergy. The project was divided into three phases of crypt construction. It is not clear from the materials if this project was ever realized. The project is recorded through drawings, correspondence and conference reports dating from1975-1976. The drawings consist of a site plan, floor plan and sections.
Project
1975-1976
Projet
AP056.S1.2000.PR03
Description:
This project documents the winning scheme for a competition to design a prototypical lounge for Star Alliance. The office identified the project number as 2000-17. The aim of the competition was not only to attract frequent fliers but also "establish design standards and guidelines for future lounges at airports around the world." The pototype is 7,700 square feet and is located in the Zurich International Airport.[1] The project is recorded through drawings including sketch plans, sketches for furnishings, elevations and plans issued for construction, and presentation drawings. [1]"Star Alliance Lounge." KPMB. Accessed March 28, 2019. http://www.kpmb.com/project/star-alliance-lounge/.
2000-2001
Star Alliance Airport Lounge, Zurich, Switzerland (2000-2001)
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AP056.S1.2000.PR03
Description:
This project documents the winning scheme for a competition to design a prototypical lounge for Star Alliance. The office identified the project number as 2000-17. The aim of the competition was not only to attract frequent fliers but also "establish design standards and guidelines for future lounges at airports around the world." The pototype is 7,700 square feet and is located in the Zurich International Airport.[1] The project is recorded through drawings including sketch plans, sketches for furnishings, elevations and plans issued for construction, and presentation drawings. [1]"Star Alliance Lounge." KPMB. Accessed March 28, 2019. http://www.kpmb.com/project/star-alliance-lounge/.
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2000-2001
Projet
AP056.S1.1994.PR10
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This project series documents a proposal for the Toronto Raptors' Training Centre, mostly likely in Toronto, in 1994. The office identified the project number as 9421.This project proposed a large sports complex that would consist of the main training centre, Great Hall, pool, conference centre, tennis courts and parking. The back of the building had a curved deck that wrapped the edge of a large pond. A central rotunda that held the Great Hall was the buildings focal point. The project is recorded through drawings and a presentation painting dating from on or around 1994. The drawings are almost all originals and include sketches, plans and perspectives.
1994
Raptors' Training Centre, Canada (1994)
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AP056.S1.1994.PR10
Description:
This project series documents a proposal for the Toronto Raptors' Training Centre, mostly likely in Toronto, in 1994. The office identified the project number as 9421.This project proposed a large sports complex that would consist of the main training centre, Great Hall, pool, conference centre, tennis courts and parking. The back of the building had a curved deck that wrapped the edge of a large pond. A central rotunda that held the Great Hall was the buildings focal point. The project is recorded through drawings and a presentation painting dating from on or around 1994. The drawings are almost all originals and include sketches, plans and perspectives.
Project
1994
Série(s)
Exhibitions
AP022.S7
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Series documents exhibitions about the work of Arthur Erickson. It contains for the exhition "Arthur Erickson - Selected Projects 1971-1985" held at the Cener for Inter-American Relations, New York, New York, from March 27 to June 6, 1985. The exhibition was organized by the Center, an affiliate of the Americas Society, and was curated by architect Barbara Shapiro, who worked in Erickson's office. The material consists of photographs of models presented in the exhibitions and the exhibition poster. The series also contains press release, exhibition description, project description, and articles related to the exhibition "Arthur Erickson: Critical Works" presented at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 2006.
1985
Exhibitions
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AP022.S7
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Series documents exhibitions about the work of Arthur Erickson. It contains for the exhition "Arthur Erickson - Selected Projects 1971-1985" held at the Cener for Inter-American Relations, New York, New York, from March 27 to June 6, 1985. The exhibition was organized by the Center, an affiliate of the Americas Society, and was curated by architect Barbara Shapiro, who worked in Erickson's office. The material consists of photographs of models presented in the exhibitions and the exhibition poster. The series also contains press release, exhibition description, project description, and articles related to the exhibition "Arthur Erickson: Critical Works" presented at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 2006.
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1985
Projet
AP178.S1.1983.PR06
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This project series documents a competition for the Proposta para Caserta in Caserta, Italy. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 23/80. The office assigned the dates 1983-1984 to this project. The project files document a competition for an urban study for the city of Caserta. The proposal submitted by Siza for the ''Archi Della Valle'' area included a new design for the road. Siza was not seleted to build the project. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, plans, project documentation and correspondence. Photographic materials include photographs, negatives and slides of the area and of Siza's drawings.
1980-1990
Proposta para Caserta [Proposal for Caserta], Caserta, Italy (1983-1984)
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AP178.S1.1983.PR06
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This project series documents a competition for the Proposta para Caserta in Caserta, Italy. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 23/80. The office assigned the dates 1983-1984 to this project. The project files document a competition for an urban study for the city of Caserta. The proposal submitted by Siza for the ''Archi Della Valle'' area included a new design for the road. Siza was not seleted to build the project. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, plans, project documentation and correspondence. Photographic materials include photographs, negatives and slides of the area and of Siza's drawings.
Project
1980-1990
Projet
AP140.S2.SS1.D55
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File documents an unsuccessful competition entry for eleven luxury townhouses and apartments in Manhattan, New York, United States. Material in this file was produced in 1978. Based on conversation with Michael Wilford (2 May 2014), attribution of project has been revised to solely Jame Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates. At a yet undetermined date in the late 1970s or early 1980s, the office of James Stirling and Partner became known as James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates. File documents for the Eleven Townhouses project do not allow attribution to one firm or the other. File contains design development and presentation drawings as well as photographic materials.
1978
Eleven Townhouses Competition, New York, New York, United States
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AP140.S2.SS1.D55
Description:
File documents an unsuccessful competition entry for eleven luxury townhouses and apartments in Manhattan, New York, United States. Material in this file was produced in 1978. Based on conversation with Michael Wilford (2 May 2014), attribution of project has been revised to solely Jame Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates. At a yet undetermined date in the late 1970s or early 1980s, the office of James Stirling and Partner became known as James Stirling, Michael Wilford and Associates. File documents for the Eleven Townhouses project do not allow attribution to one firm or the other. File contains design development and presentation drawings as well as photographic materials.
File 55
1978
Projet
AP178.S1.1983.PR07
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This project series documents the Ampliação do Institut Français no Porto in Porto, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 22/80. The office assigned the date 1983 to this project. The project files document the addition of an annex and renovations to the main pavilion of the Porto French Institute. Modifications included the transformation of the garage into classrooms, the addition of a cafeteria in the basement and general renovations. The project was not realized. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, design development drawings and plans. Textual material includes project documentation. Photographic materials document the building.
1983
Ampliação do Institut Français no Porto [Extension of the Porto French Institute], Porto, Portugal (1983)
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AP178.S1.1983.PR07
Description:
This project series documents the Ampliação do Institut Français no Porto in Porto, Portugal. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 22/80. The office assigned the date 1983 to this project. The project files document the addition of an annex and renovations to the main pavilion of the Porto French Institute. Modifications included the transformation of the garage into classrooms, the addition of a cafeteria in the basement and general renovations. The project was not realized. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, design development drawings and plans. Textual material includes project documentation. Photographic materials document the building.
Project
1983
Projet
AP018.S1.1971.PR10
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This project series documents the design of custom furniture for the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto from 1971-1973. The office identified the project number as 7117. This project consisted of custom furniture designed for the Art Gallery of Ontario during its major expansion program, which began in 1969. 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 dating from 1972-1973 that consist of furniture details and plans.
1972-1973
Art Gallery of Ontario, Custom Built Furniture, Toronto (1971-1973)
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AP018.S1.1971.PR10
Description:
This project series documents the design of custom furniture for the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto from 1971-1973. The office identified the project number as 7117. This project consisted of custom furniture designed for the Art Gallery of Ontario during its major expansion program, which began in 1969. 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 dating from 1972-1973 that consist of furniture details and plans.
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1972-1973
Projet
AP178.S1.2000.PR08
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This project series documents an extension for the Art Center College of Design (Ampliação) in Pasedena, United States. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 8/00. The office assigned the date 2000 for this project. The building program included a library and a technical-skills building, near the Craig Ellwood building. The project was a collaboration with Gehry Partners and Peter Testa. Siza did not realize the project. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, and preliminary master plans. Textual material includes project documentation and correspondence. Photographic material documents the models, project site, and built project.
2000-2008
Art Center College of Design (Ampliação) [Extension for the Art Center College of Design], Pasedena, United States, 2000
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AP178.S1.2000.PR08
Description:
This project series documents an extension for the Art Center College of Design (Ampliação) in Pasedena, United States. While the records were held in the office’s archives this project was assigned the number 8/00. The office assigned the date 2000 for this project. The building program included a library and a technical-skills building, near the Craig Ellwood building. The project was a collaboration with Gehry Partners and Peter Testa. Siza did not realize the project. Documenting this project are sketches, studies, and preliminary master plans. Textual material includes project documentation and correspondence. Photographic material documents the models, project site, and built project.
Project
2000-2008