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AP075.S1.1974.PR01
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Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's project for the landscape of Robson Square Provincial Government Complex in Vancouver, British Columbia. Oberlander worked on this project in 1974-1982 with architect Arthur Erickson and architect Bing Thom. The project consisted in designing a new provincial civic complex that included a courthouse and provincial government offices. The initial plan consisted in a 55-storey highrise. Arthur Erickson suggested to lay the building on its side and spread it accross three city blocks (known as Block 51, Block 61 and Block 71) and add a green roof to create linear park. Oberlander's ideas for the landscape concept was to create a space accessible for everyone that will be attractive and interesting in all seasons. Her design consisted in a series of pathways, stairs and terraces, mainly situated on Block 61, and rising gradually up to 30 feets above the Robson street level. The design was intented to "encourage pedestrians to cut accross the urban grid". [1] Planters where included to buildings facades to create a hanging garden using hanging plants. The project series contains design development drawings and working drawings for the landscape design, such as landscape plans, landscape sections, elevations and details, grading and irrigation plans, and planting plans. The drawings includes in this project series also comprises plans of the complex buildings used as reference. The majority of the drawings are reprographic copies. The series also comprises five original sketches by Oberlander. The project is also documented through interior and exterior photographs of the building, photographs of the landscape and various views of the completed complex. The project series also includes textual records, including documents related to the plants selection, specifications, financial documents, concept development notes of Oberlander, correspondence with architects, clients and consultants, documentation and research material, and clippings and articles on Robson Square project. Source: [1] Herrington, Susan. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander: Making the Modern Landscape, University of Virginia Press, 2014, 304 pages. p. 123.
1970-1995
Robson Square Provincial Government Complex, Vancouver, British Columbia (1974-1982)
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AP075.S1.1974.PR01
Description:
Project series documents Cornelia Hahn Oberlander's project for the landscape of Robson Square Provincial Government Complex in Vancouver, British Columbia. Oberlander worked on this project in 1974-1982 with architect Arthur Erickson and architect Bing Thom. The project consisted in designing a new provincial civic complex that included a courthouse and provincial government offices. The initial plan consisted in a 55-storey highrise. Arthur Erickson suggested to lay the building on its side and spread it accross three city blocks (known as Block 51, Block 61 and Block 71) and add a green roof to create linear park. Oberlander's ideas for the landscape concept was to create a space accessible for everyone that will be attractive and interesting in all seasons. Her design consisted in a series of pathways, stairs and terraces, mainly situated on Block 61, and rising gradually up to 30 feets above the Robson street level. The design was intented to "encourage pedestrians to cut accross the urban grid". [1] Planters where included to buildings facades to create a hanging garden using hanging plants. The project series contains design development drawings and working drawings for the landscape design, such as landscape plans, landscape sections, elevations and details, grading and irrigation plans, and planting plans. The drawings includes in this project series also comprises plans of the complex buildings used as reference. The majority of the drawings are reprographic copies. The series also comprises five original sketches by Oberlander. The project is also documented through interior and exterior photographs of the building, photographs of the landscape and various views of the completed complex. The project series also includes textual records, including documents related to the plants selection, specifications, financial documents, concept development notes of Oberlander, correspondence with architects, clients and consultants, documentation and research material, and clippings and articles on Robson Square project. Source: [1] Herrington, Susan. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander: Making the Modern Landscape, University of Virginia Press, 2014, 304 pages. p. 123.
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1970-1995
dessins
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10 File
ARCH261324
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Site development drawings - master site plan, site and floor plans, Erickson/Massey sign, Phase II construction schedule, construction progress chart, elevations showing dimensions of a jade stone.
1964-1965
Site development drawings - master site plan, site and floor plans
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ARCH261324
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Site development drawings - master site plan, site and floor plans, Erickson/Massey sign, Phase II construction schedule, construction progress chart, elevations showing dimensions of a jade stone.
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10 File
1964-1965
ARCH256976
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awarded to Erickson/Massey for Hilborn House in Preston, ON. paper in a wood frame (glass is missing, arrived to CCA broken), and same award as a negative without a frame.
1971
Canadian Architectural Yearbook Award of Excellence
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ARCH256976
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awarded to Erickson/Massey for Hilborn House in Preston, ON. paper in a wood frame (glass is missing, arrived to CCA broken), and same award as a negative without a frame.
1971
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10 File
ARCH79950
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lower level plan, upper level plan, elevations, wall section, stair section, schedule of contracts, isometrics and details of columns, beams and roof construction (includes drafted drawings signed A. Erickson)
1973
Lower level plan, upper level plan, elevations, wall section
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ARCH79950
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lower level plan, upper level plan, elevations, wall section, stair section, schedule of contracts, isometrics and details of columns, beams and roof construction (includes drafted drawings signed A. Erickson)
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10 File
1973
documents textuels
ARCH255585
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22 publicity files - correspondence from journals: Concrete Quarterly, The Architect's Journal, Prague Quadrennial, Architectural Record, Town and Country; U.S.A. and Europe promotion requests for information; Roy Thompson Hall press kits and publication; Canadian Embassy press conference and press clippings; Teck Mining offices publication; Napp Laboratories publication; press clippings about Erickson; possible exhibition in Cambridge; architectural archives (Alberta, AGO, CCA); inter-office promotion correspondence; Erickson book; interview with Pierluigi Bonvicini.
1983-1985
Correspondence received from various from newspapers and periodicals
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ARCH255585
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22 publicity files - correspondence from journals: Concrete Quarterly, The Architect's Journal, Prague Quadrennial, Architectural Record, Town and Country; U.S.A. and Europe promotion requests for information; Roy Thompson Hall press kits and publication; Canadian Embassy press conference and press clippings; Teck Mining offices publication; Napp Laboratories publication; press clippings about Erickson; possible exhibition in Cambridge; architectural archives (Alberta, AGO, CCA); inter-office promotion correspondence; Erickson book; interview with Pierluigi Bonvicini.
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1983-1985
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ARCH273815
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2 files- related to several of Arthur Erickson's professional activities, including the AIA College of Fellows, the Vancouver Advisory Board and documents relating to his participation at the Second International Habitat Festival, Weihai, China (2005). One file also includes miscellaneous digital prints of the Georgia Tower, Vancoucer, British Columbia.
Photographs and documents related to various professional activities
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ARCH273815
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2 files- related to several of Arthur Erickson's professional activities, including the AIA College of Fellows, the Vancouver Advisory Board and documents relating to his participation at the Second International Habitat Festival, Weihai, China (2005). One file also includes miscellaneous digital prints of the Georgia Tower, Vancoucer, British Columbia.
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documents textuels
ARCH273624
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Award of Merit for excellence of design, from the Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. Awarded to Erickson/Massey Architects for the Faculty Club U.B.C., Additions and Alterations.
December 1968
Award of Merit for excellence of design, from the Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
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ARCH273624
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Award of Merit for excellence of design, from the Greater Vancouver Chapter of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. Awarded to Erickson/Massey Architects for the Faculty Club U.B.C., Additions and Alterations.
documents textuels
December 1968
photographies
ARCH273583
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Materials used for publication, from the offices of Erickson/Massey Architects. Small House in Vancouver, British Columbia, a reprint from the Architectural Review (April 1968), Simon Fraser University and various projects.
ca. 1968
Projects photographs and press material used for promotional publications
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ARCH273583
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Materials used for publication, from the offices of Erickson/Massey Architects. Small House in Vancouver, British Columbia, a reprint from the Architectural Review (April 1968), Simon Fraser University and various projects.
photographies
ca. 1968
documents textuels
ARCH256845
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day planner, Canada phone directory, project lists and numbers, vacation planners, secretarial notes, one garage opener, Erickson and Keith Loffler travel information including passport photographs, floor plan of an AEA office.
Day planner, Canada phone directory, project lists and numbers
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ARCH256845
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day planner, Canada phone directory, project lists and numbers, vacation planners, secretarial notes, one garage opener, Erickson and Keith Loffler travel information including passport photographs, floor plan of an AEA office.
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articles
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17 mars 2025
Des formes que l’on articule
Extraits de l'article d'Arthur Erickson « The Weight of Heaven »
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