Projet
AP018.S1.1979.PR06
Description:
This project series documents the provisions made for the King Tutankhamun exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario in 1979. The office identified the project number as 7906. This project consisted of custom cabinets made for the King Tutankhamun exhibit. From the materials in this fonds, it is not clear if additional provisions were made for the exhibit. Beginning in 1969, Parkin’s firm was hired as the head architects for the AGO’s massive expansion program that would span more than a decade. This is one project relating to the expansion of the art gallery. 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 textual records and drawings dating from 1979. The textual records consist of progress billing invoices, while drawings for this project are of custom cabinets.
1979
Art Gallery of Ontario, Provisions for King Tutankhamun Exhibit, Toronto (1979)
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AP018.S1.1979.PR06
Description:
This project series documents the provisions made for the King Tutankhamun exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario in 1979. The office identified the project number as 7906. This project consisted of custom cabinets made for the King Tutankhamun exhibit. From the materials in this fonds, it is not clear if additional provisions were made for the exhibit. Beginning in 1969, Parkin’s firm was hired as the head architects for the AGO’s massive expansion program that would span more than a decade. This is one project relating to the expansion of the art gallery. 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 textual records and drawings dating from 1979. The textual records consist of progress billing invoices, while drawings for this project are of custom cabinets.
Project
1979
Projet
AP018.S1.1981.PR19
Description:
This project series documents the Nova Computer Centre in Calgary, Alberta from 1981-1984. The office identified the project number as 8119. This project consisted of a three-storey building with a basement and penthouse, located at 10th Avenue and 15th Street. The building was designed to house the computer equipment of Novalta Properties Ltd., their corporate records, and support staff. The building was separated in two by function with a central atrium in the center. Overall, the project had 131,000 square feet of developable area. The project is recorded through drawings, material samples, and textual records dating from 1981-1984. The drawings include plans, details, elevations and sections. These drawings are marked The Chandler Kennedy Architectural Group, who were the consulting architects on the project. The textual records consist of correspondence, conference and inspection reports, tender documents, cost control and building statistics records, interior design and contractor documentation, certificates of payment, supplementary instructions, change orders, interoffice letters, and specifications.
1981-1984
Nova Computer Centre, Calgary, Alberta (1981)
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AP018.S1.1981.PR19
Description:
This project series documents the Nova Computer Centre in Calgary, Alberta from 1981-1984. The office identified the project number as 8119. This project consisted of a three-storey building with a basement and penthouse, located at 10th Avenue and 15th Street. The building was designed to house the computer equipment of Novalta Properties Ltd., their corporate records, and support staff. The building was separated in two by function with a central atrium in the center. Overall, the project had 131,000 square feet of developable area. The project is recorded through drawings, material samples, and textual records dating from 1981-1984. The drawings include plans, details, elevations and sections. These drawings are marked The Chandler Kennedy Architectural Group, who were the consulting architects on the project. The textual records consist of correspondence, conference and inspection reports, tender documents, cost control and building statistics records, interior design and contractor documentation, certificates of payment, supplementary instructions, change orders, interoffice letters, and specifications.
Project
1981-1984
Projet
AP018.S1.1982.PR04
Description:
This project series documents the implementation of room barricades in the Grange mansion at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto in 1982. The office identified the project number as 8204. This project consisted of the addition of railings to rooms in the Grange in order to facilitate the flow of patrons through the house. The Grange is a nineteenth century mansion that makes up part of the AGO. Beginning in 1969, Parkin’s firm was hired as the head architects for the AGO’s massive expansion program that would span more than a decade. This is one project relating to the expansion of the art gallery. 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 from 1982 including correspondence and invoices.
1982
Art Gallery of Ontario, Room Barricades for the Grange, Toronto (1982)
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AP018.S1.1982.PR04
Description:
This project series documents the implementation of room barricades in the Grange mansion at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto in 1982. The office identified the project number as 8204. This project consisted of the addition of railings to rooms in the Grange in order to facilitate the flow of patrons through the house. The Grange is a nineteenth century mansion that makes up part of the AGO. Beginning in 1969, Parkin’s firm was hired as the head architects for the AGO’s massive expansion program that would span more than a decade. This is one project relating to the expansion of the art gallery. 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 from 1982 including correspondence and invoices.
Project
1982
Projet
AP018.S1.1984.PR01
Description:
This project series document the interior restauration of Toronto Union Station in Toronto from 1984-1985. The office identified the project number as 8401. This project consisted of restoration work to the train station commissioned by VIA Rail Canada Inc. This was referred to as a clean up in the project documentation. Restauration work was done to the interior of the great hall, the screens and the skylights. The project documentation also discussed the possibility of work to the exterior platform to fix the damage caused by diesel fuels. This project was referred to as Package B in the materials, with Package A representing a project for exterior work (see project series AP018.S1.1984.PR03 in this fonds). The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1983-1985. The textual records include correspondence, conference and site reports, financial documents, interoffice letters, contract data and construction documentation. The drawings are primarily reprographic copies arranged within the textual materials.
1983-1985
Toronto Union Station, Interior Cleaning of Great Hall, Screens and Skylights, Toronto (1984-1985)
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AP018.S1.1984.PR01
Description:
This project series document the interior restauration of Toronto Union Station in Toronto from 1984-1985. The office identified the project number as 8401. This project consisted of restoration work to the train station commissioned by VIA Rail Canada Inc. This was referred to as a clean up in the project documentation. Restauration work was done to the interior of the great hall, the screens and the skylights. The project documentation also discussed the possibility of work to the exterior platform to fix the damage caused by diesel fuels. This project was referred to as Package B in the materials, with Package A representing a project for exterior work (see project series AP018.S1.1984.PR03 in this fonds). The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1983-1985. The textual records include correspondence, conference and site reports, financial documents, interoffice letters, contract data and construction documentation. The drawings are primarily reprographic copies arranged within the textual materials.
Project
1983-1985
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Housing Research Projects
AP149.S1
Description:
Series related to the Minimum Cost Housing Group projects and publications, including the publications known as the "The Problem is" series about low-cost housing between 1971 and 1978 and all the other publications related to projects from 1984 to 2004. This series documents publications about the projects of prefabricated houses for the developing countries, a self-sufficient habitable low-cost house, low-cost sanitation systems, sulphur concrete for low-cost housing, building components from secondary use, rooftop gardens and urban agriculture, domestic water saving devices, human settlement developement or improvement in developping countries and in Native American communities. The material in this series was produced between 1970 and 2011. The file contains textual records, mainly dummies for the publications, office records and reports, photographic material related to the projects, copies of the publications, a few drawings and plans related to the housing project and samples of the sulphur bricks developed by the Minimum Cost Housing Group.
1970-2011
Housing Research Projects
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AP149.S1
Description:
Series related to the Minimum Cost Housing Group projects and publications, including the publications known as the "The Problem is" series about low-cost housing between 1971 and 1978 and all the other publications related to projects from 1984 to 2004. This series documents publications about the projects of prefabricated houses for the developing countries, a self-sufficient habitable low-cost house, low-cost sanitation systems, sulphur concrete for low-cost housing, building components from secondary use, rooftop gardens and urban agriculture, domestic water saving devices, human settlement developement or improvement in developping countries and in Native American communities. The material in this series was produced between 1970 and 2011. The file contains textual records, mainly dummies for the publications, office records and reports, photographic material related to the projects, copies of the publications, a few drawings and plans related to the housing project and samples of the sulphur bricks developed by the Minimum Cost Housing Group.
Series
1970-2011
Projet
AP018.S1.1978.PR07
Description:
This project series documents a site study for the new National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario in 1978. The office identified the project number as 7809. In 1977, Parkin Architects Planners won a limited architectural competition for their design of the new National Gallery of Canada. The selected site for the competition, next to the Ottawa River, was controversial due to its uneven ground and lack of access to main streets in Ottawa. This project consisted of an extended site study for the construction of that building following the announcement of the competition winner if the original site was to be used. This was a brief urban design study to consider appropriate massing, exterior spaces, access, and vistas to and from the proposed building. It also included studying the best use of land next to the new gallery. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1976-1978. The textual records include the predesign programme and schemes, correspondence, notes, meeting reports and research.
1976-1978
National Gallery of Canada, Extended Site Study, Ottawa, Ontario (1978)
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AP018.S1.1978.PR07
Description:
This project series documents a site study for the new National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario in 1978. The office identified the project number as 7809. In 1977, Parkin Architects Planners won a limited architectural competition for their design of the new National Gallery of Canada. The selected site for the competition, next to the Ottawa River, was controversial due to its uneven ground and lack of access to main streets in Ottawa. This project consisted of an extended site study for the construction of that building following the announcement of the competition winner if the original site was to be used. This was a brief urban design study to consider appropriate massing, exterior spaces, access, and vistas to and from the proposed building. It also included studying the best use of land next to the new gallery. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1976-1978. The textual records include the predesign programme and schemes, correspondence, notes, meeting reports and research.
Project
1976-1978
Projet
AP018.S1.1959.PR01
Description:
This project series documents alterations and additions to the residence of John C. Parkin and his family in North York, Ontario from 1959-1962. The office identified the project number as 5933. The architect's family home, designed by him a few years earlier, was a one-storey, white brick faced bungalow located at 75 The Bridle Path. The home eventually became an acclaimed symbol of a modern dwelling in North America. This project consisted of alterations to the existing house, as well as additions to enlarge the home. The house included a pool and gardens, bedrooms for his children, a study, and maid's quarters, among other rooms. The house has since been demolished. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1955-1977. The majority of drawings are originals, which include plans, elevations, and some construction drawings. The textual materials consist of correspondence, construction documentation, variation orders, contract data, tender proposals, and specifications.
1955-1977
Residence of Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Parkin, Alterations and Additions, North York, Ontario (1959-1962)
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AP018.S1.1959.PR01
Description:
This project series documents alterations and additions to the residence of John C. Parkin and his family in North York, Ontario from 1959-1962. The office identified the project number as 5933. The architect's family home, designed by him a few years earlier, was a one-storey, white brick faced bungalow located at 75 The Bridle Path. The home eventually became an acclaimed symbol of a modern dwelling in North America. This project consisted of alterations to the existing house, as well as additions to enlarge the home. The house included a pool and gardens, bedrooms for his children, a study, and maid's quarters, among other rooms. The house has since been demolished. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1955-1977. The majority of drawings are originals, which include plans, elevations, and some construction drawings. The textual materials consist of correspondence, construction documentation, variation orders, contract data, tender proposals, and specifications.
Project
1955-1977
Projet
AP056.S1.1990.PR02
Description:
This project series documents the Nicolas store at 86 Bloor Street West in Toronto in 1990. The office identified the project number as 9010. This project consisted of renovations to the existing 983 square foot space to accommodate the high-end menswear store. Located at ground level at the corner of Bellair Street, renovations to the interiors included mechanical and electrical upgrades, as well as new finishes and fitments. The finishes were done in wood veneer panelling and stone and polished concrete flooring. Fitments included new lighting fixtures, rack systems and other clothing display furnishings. Renovations to the exterior consisted of reglazing part of the Bellair Street facade and recladding. The project is recorded through drawings and photographs dating from 1990. Photographs show the finished store and the drawings include sketches, presentation drawings, plans, elevations, sections, details, perspectives and furnishings drawings. Many of the furnishings drawings are for the new rack system.
1990
Nicolas Store, Toronto (1990)
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AP056.S1.1990.PR02
Description:
This project series documents the Nicolas store at 86 Bloor Street West in Toronto in 1990. The office identified the project number as 9010. This project consisted of renovations to the existing 983 square foot space to accommodate the high-end menswear store. Located at ground level at the corner of Bellair Street, renovations to the interiors included mechanical and electrical upgrades, as well as new finishes and fitments. The finishes were done in wood veneer panelling and stone and polished concrete flooring. Fitments included new lighting fixtures, rack systems and other clothing display furnishings. Renovations to the exterior consisted of reglazing part of the Bellair Street facade and recladding. The project is recorded through drawings and photographs dating from 1990. Photographs show the finished store and the drawings include sketches, presentation drawings, plans, elevations, sections, details, perspectives and furnishings drawings. Many of the furnishings drawings are for the new rack system.
Project
1990
Projet
AP206.S1.1969.PR01
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This project series documents a theatre for the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages in Jammu, India from 1969-1973. The theatre consisted of two square shaped volumes, turned on their axis to overlap at their corners, with the stage located at the overlap. The building's exterior, faced in stone, was highlighted by three levels of verandas and showed the exposed roof frame. A free-standing cylindrical volume next to the main building served as the emergency exit, with spiral stairs wrapping its exterior. This project also included the design of furniture for the theatre, most notably the audience seats. Two additional buildings were proposed, an office block and an Institute of Music and Fine Arts, but they do not appear to have been built. The theatre was renamed the Abhinav Theatre soon after its completion. This project is recorded through drawings and correspondence dating from 1969-1973. The drawings are mostly originals and include plans, elevations, sections, details and furniture drawings.
1969-1973
Theatre for J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Jammu, India (1969-1973)
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AP206.S1.1969.PR01
Description:
This project series documents a theatre for the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages in Jammu, India from 1969-1973. The theatre consisted of two square shaped volumes, turned on their axis to overlap at their corners, with the stage located at the overlap. The building's exterior, faced in stone, was highlighted by three levels of verandas and showed the exposed roof frame. A free-standing cylindrical volume next to the main building served as the emergency exit, with spiral stairs wrapping its exterior. This project also included the design of furniture for the theatre, most notably the audience seats. Two additional buildings were proposed, an office block and an Institute of Music and Fine Arts, but they do not appear to have been built. The theatre was renamed the Abhinav Theatre soon after its completion. This project is recorded through drawings and correspondence dating from 1969-1973. The drawings are mostly originals and include plans, elevations, sections, details and furniture drawings.
Project
1969-1973
Projet
AP018.S1.1976.PR04
Description:
This project series documents a non-profit, cooperative housing development in Toronto from 1976-1977. The office identified the project number as 7606 This project investigated four schemes located on Queen's Quay at the shore of Lake Ontario for the Labour Council Development Foundation. The building was referred to as MT 27, because it was to replace the existing marine terminal 27 building. The schemes included a series of V-shaped buildings arranged in S formations, a more classic series of rectangular buildings mixed on the property with hexagonal shaped buildings, and one with just hexagonal buildings. These schemes, arranged on the 3.7 acre site, ranged in size from three to nine storeys and included apartments of varying sizes. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1976-1977. The drawings include site plan schemes, typical unit plans and sections, while the textual records consist of correspondence, conference reports and the project proposal.
1976-1977
MT 27 Housing, Toronto (1976-1977)
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AP018.S1.1976.PR04
Description:
This project series documents a non-profit, cooperative housing development in Toronto from 1976-1977. The office identified the project number as 7606 This project investigated four schemes located on Queen's Quay at the shore of Lake Ontario for the Labour Council Development Foundation. The building was referred to as MT 27, because it was to replace the existing marine terminal 27 building. The schemes included a series of V-shaped buildings arranged in S formations, a more classic series of rectangular buildings mixed on the property with hexagonal shaped buildings, and one with just hexagonal buildings. These schemes, arranged on the 3.7 acre site, ranged in size from three to nine storeys and included apartments of varying sizes. The project is recorded through drawings and textual records dating from 1976-1977. The drawings include site plan schemes, typical unit plans and sections, while the textual records consist of correspondence, conference reports and the project proposal.
Project
1976-1977