Canadian Housing Design Council Award for Residential Design 1971. Extract from jury report: "Subtle and beautifully proportioned forms and openings frame the views and the sense of exhilaration is heighened by cantilevered spaces and decks". Owners: Mr & Mrs David Catton.
Verso: This attractive residence, owned by Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Barnett of Burnaby BC, earned an Award of Excellence for its designers Fred Thornton Hollingsworth and Barry Vance Downs in the recently concluded Canadian Wood Design Awards program of 1965. According to the judges, "traditional West Coast Materials, in the form of rough cedar boards, with carefully selected finishes, have provided an elegant and empathetic dwelling." The awards program was sponsored by the National Design Council and the Federal Department of Industry in association with the Canadian Wood council.
Folder consists of 4 photographic prints of the outside of the Bayshore Apartment complex. The building is attributed to Henriquez and Partners Architects, 322 Water Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Construction of the original skytrain line began on March 1, 1982 under the Social Credit government of Bill Bennett,who inaugurated the system at Waterfront Station. SkyTrain was conceived as a legacy project of Expo 86 and the first line was finished in 1985 in time to showcase the fair's theme: "Transportation and Communication: World in Motion ? World in Touch".SkyTrain opened on December 11, 1985 with free weekend service, and entered full revenue service on January 3, 1986.Commuter station; part of Greater Vancouver's Advanced Light Rapid Transit system. Article published in Canadian Architect magazine also contains photos., secns., site plan, dets., sketches.
Folder consists of 4 black and white photographs of the Beaton Residence located in West Vancouver, B.C in September 1971. The architect on the project was Arthur Mudry.
The folder consists of one black and white photograph of The Bedford Glen. The Bedford Glen (Annau Associates, 1976) is a remarkable ensemble that won several architectural awards. It's such a strange building, almost wedding-cake in its exuberance with those arches and a remarkable bridge spanning its units, underpasses, and overpasses, yet it holds together.
This building features western Red Cedar as its main material and reveals it's flexibility. In the Blackcomb style, this material is extremely durable and can withstand the variable conditions of the mountain.
Typed note on verso: NATIONAL DESIGN AWARD 1969 This condominium housing - a pioneer of it's kind in BC, through the simple use of local materials and good siting achieves a very natural architectural character. The retention of treed areas, the consideration of grading for access, and siting for views, indicate the high degree of attention given to living considerations. The suites are well planned. The vertical stacking of the suites was necessitated by requirements in the early BC strata titles act concerning individual ownership which have since been changed. Good housing provided at a reasonable cost.
A winner of the Canadian Architect award of excellence in 1983, the Choklit Park Townhouse project comprises four townhouses on a 15 by 33m site. This site, which has a 15m vertical drop, overlooks downtown, False Creek and the North Shore mountains. Folder also contains 1 colour photograph taken of the Choklit Park Townhouses in October 1985.
Folder contains 3 b&w photographic prints of the Forrest Residence in Vancouver, B.C. The residence was designed by Thompson, Berwick, Pratt & Partners, Architects Engineers Planners. In a website pertaining to the photographer Selwyn Pullan, it features the architecture of numerous west-coast architects."His shot of Ron Thompson Forrest residence in West Vancouver makes it look like a living creature about to spring into the sky." "As a body of work, his photos of Vancouver's modern architectural movement are a one-of-a-kind treasure trove, the primary photographic history of the heyday of Vancouver modernism."
Folder contains a photograph of a drawing of Hornby Court in Vancouver, B.C. The architecture firm was the Buttjes Group: Architects & Planners of Vancouver, B.C.
Black and white photographs of the exterior of a home, taken at night and during the day. Stamp on back of photograph with architect's name, Jerome Markson. Markson was awarded a 25 Years Award in 1993 for his work on the Moses residence by the Ontario Association of Architects and Canadian House and Home magazine.
Exterior view of a luxury condominium development on Bay Street. A piece of paper taped to the back of the photograph gives the property developers as The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited and Revenue Properties Limited.
Colour photographs, many adhered to a paper backing, of the exterior and interior of a private residence in Toronto, showing the renovations to the two storey brick home. Views include backyard deck, fireplace, doorhandles and stair rails.
Photograph of a series of semi-detached houses. A piece of paper taped on the back of the photograph gives the location, designer, owner and the award decision from the Canadian Housing Design Council in Ottawa: National Design Award 1969. The photographer's stamp gives the studio as: N. & H. Studio.
Photograph of the yard and patio of a 1940s residential building renovated in the 1970s. A piece of paper taped on the back of the photograph gives the location, designer, owner and the award decision from the Canadian Housing Design Council in Ottawa: Winner of the Award for Residential Design. Extract from Jury report: "This is an alteration to a fairly standard house of the 1940's, enlarged and changed so that very little of the original remains. The result is a virilic and strong arrangement of forms and colours with well-flowing spaces beautifully realted to out-door patios and terraces."
Maquette of two office towers with landscaping, shot in colour and black and white. A sticker on the verso of one of the photographs lists the two towers and The North American Life Centre and The Xerox Tower, to be located at the North-West corner of Yonge Street and Finch Avenue.
Photographs of the interior and exterior of a glass and concrete high rise office tower, showing elegant dining area, escalators and stairs, and hallways.
File consists of stereographs and stereographic sets depicting scenes, famous location,s and structures from the United States, such as bridges, parks, and mountains.
54 Stereoscopic photographs by Keystone View Co. 28 Stereoscopic photographs by F.J. Jarvis 16 Stereoscopic photographs by Strohmeyer & Wyman 47 Stereoscopic photographs by Underwood & Underwood 25 Stereoscopic photographs by Kilburn Brothers, 44 in association with James M. Davis 12 Stereoscopic photographs by H.C. White Co. 7 Stereoscopic photographs by C. Bierstdat 2 Stereoscopic photographs by Geo. Barker 7 Stereoscopic photographs by Stiff Bros. 15 Stereoscopic photographs by Caswell & Davy 4 Stereoscopic photographs by International Stereoscopic View Co. 4 Stereoscopic photographs by G. W. Pach 2 Stereoscopic photographs by G. F. Sproule 8 Stereoscopic photographs by Universal View Co. 2 Stereoscopic photographs by Robinson 3 Stereoscopic photographs by J.J. Reilly 3 Stereoscopic photographs by J. G. Rory 3 Stereoscopic photographs by Liberty Brand-Stereo Views 3 Stereoscopic photographs by The Whiting View Co. 3 Stereoscopic photographs by Jas. Esson 14 Stereoscopic photographs by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co.; 1 separately by E. Anthony 11 Stereoscopic photographs by L.E. Walker 2 Stereoscopic photographs by C.L. Pond 4 Stereoscopic photographs by A. L. Wiswell 2 Stereoscopic photographs by W. M. Chase 2 Stereoscopic photographs by B.C. Kinney 2 Stereoscopic photographs by C. W. Carter 4 Stereoscopic photographs by B. A. Crum & Son 7 Stereoscopic photographs by J. G. Parks 11 Stereoscopic photographs by J. J. Cook 2 Stereoscopic photographs by R. I. Seddons 7 Stereoscopic photographs by James Cremer 3 Stereoscopic photographs by W. G. Chamberlain & Sold by John B. Sisty, 2 sold separately by John B. Sisty 5 Stereoscopic photographs by Ketchum & Co. 3 Stereoscopic photographs by A. G. Grant 1 Stereoscopic photograph by J. W. & J. S. Moulton 1 Stereoscopic photograph by W. M. Notman 1 Stereoscopic photograph by W.D. Gates & Co. 2 Stereoscopic photographs by Woodward Stereoscopic Co. 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Illingworth & McLeish 1 Stereoscopic photograph by D. Barnum 1 Stereoscopic photograph by M.E. Brown 1 Stereoscopic photograph by H.S. Simon 5 Stereoscopic photographs by T.W. Ingersoll 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Ackermamn Bro's 1 Stereoscopic photograph by U.S. Stereoscopic Co. 5 Stereoscopic photographs by Webster & Albee 1 Stereoscopic photograph by A. Boisseau 2 Stereoscopic photographs by C.H. Shute & Son 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Moran & Storey 1 Stereoscopic photograph by W. H. Jacoby 1 Stereoscopic photograph by E. J. Wardwell & Co. 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Gates, R. R. 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Brubaker & Whitesides 1 Stereoscopic photograph by L. Parkinson 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Fay & Barney 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Alfred S. Campbell 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Richard Behrndt 1 Stereoscopic photograph by J. Carbutt 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Mayer & Cohen 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Boehl & Koenig 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Thomas Houseworth & Co. 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Charles A. Zimmerman 1 Stereoscopic photograph by W. R. Cross 4 Stereoscopic photographs by C. W. Woodward 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Universal Photo Art Co. 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Art Nouveau (Palentino) Stereograph 2 Stereoscopic photographs by Union View Co. 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Heywood 1 Stereoscopic photograph by John Moran 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Henry W. Osgood 1 Stereoscopic photograph by J. Loeffler 1 Stereoscopic photograph by John P. Soule 1 Stereoscopic photograph by H. H. Bennett 2 Stereoscopic photographs by William H. Rau 1 Stereoscopic photograph by J. A. W. Pittman 1 Stereoscopic photograph C. M. Marsh 2 Stereoscopic photographs by M. F. Bixby 1 Stereoscopic photograph by J. B. Linn 2 Stereoscopic photographs by Griffith & Griffith 2 Stereoscopic photographs by U. H. Patterson 1 Stereoscopic photograph by H. L. Toles View Co. 2 Stereoscopic photographs by L. D. & Co. 2 Stereoscopic photographs by J. N. Wilson & Co. 2 Stereoscopic photographs by B. F. Childs 1 Stereoscopic photograph by Hurd & Ward 1 Stereoscopic photograph by N. W. Pease 1 Stereoscopic photograph by North Western View Co. 1 Stereoscopic photograph by George Scripture 1 Stereoscopic photograph by C. K. Burns 1 Stereoscopic photograph by L. B. Curtis & Co's Camp 2 Stereoscopic photographs by Lovejoy & Foster 1 Stereoscopic photograph by T. G. Richardson 1 stereoscopic photograph by M. Rieder 15 Stereoscopic photographs by Rocky Mountain Curio Co. 11 Stereoscopic photographs by John Schedig & Co. 1 Stereoscopic photograph by A. C. Co 224 Stereoscopic photographs by unidentified publishers 1 series of stereocards by an unidentified publisher 2 series by Underwood & Underwood(1 specifically on Yosemite Valley)
Interior views of a remodelled 3-storey, semi-detached Victorian home, showing hallways with transom windows, stairwells, kitchen banquettes, shower stalls, and one exterior view of a Juliet balcony.
Photographs of the exterior of an apartment complex, including aerial views, walkways between buildings and construction views. Two illustrations show the proposed central green space between buildings and the placement of the apartments on a map.
Photograph of the Sutton Place Hotel, taken from the corner of Bay and St. Joseph Streets, looking South on Bay Street. Two car dealerships are visible on opposite sides of the street, advertising car brands Imperial, Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Valiant.
Architectural elevation, showing 100 Yonge Street and neighbouring skyscrapers. Central structure is designed as a 17-storey tower with granite clad pre-cast concrete panels.
Architect's model and exterior view of finished high rise residential condominium located at 480 Queens Quay West in Toronto, designed with stepped levels and walls of glass windows.
Exterior view of a house at 4 Old George Place in Toronto. The style is influenced by Japanese, West Coast Canadian and Native Canadian architecture, with sloping rooflines and durable materials that integrate with a natural setting. The structure is made of red brick, interspersed with cedar sections and glass panes.
Photographs of the exterior of a planned community in Toronto, with both high rise and townhouse structures. Views of the highrise block under construction. One interior view of a living room and dining room inside one of the two-storey townhouses.
Interior and exterior views of a high-rise office tower and lower-level shopping concourse, designed in glass and concrete. One view of courtyard outside the building. Shopping area shows a Mappins retail store and a telephone booth.
Exterior view of a mid-rise apartment building. Photograph is stamped "Photograph by Leonard Tomiczek Photography", and also "Received Mar 2 1961 Jackson Ypes Associates".
Exterior perspective view of apartment building, night scene. Built shortly after the Second World War, Regent Park was a leading-edge design, providing affordable housing to 7,500 people.
Exterior views of the mid-rise condominium complex in the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood, with central courtyard and street-level shopping arcade. One interior view of shopping concourse and one aerial view of area prior to development.
Canadian Housing Design Council Winner, Award for Residential Design 1971. " An outstanding example of how a simple design ('L" shape) can be set to achieve maximum privacy and capture the joys of site and sun".
Winner of Award for Residential Design 1971. Owners: Mr. & MRS. B.C. Cobanli. Extract from jury report: " An exelent open-planned house... sky lights allow light to flood into rooms; cosy alcoves and depressed floors offset wide open speces".
Folder contains 4 b&w photographs of the Dalby residence in Vancouver, B.C. This water front home was built on a rock ledge to avoid disturbing the natrual gorwth and to necessitate little rock blasting. The architect was Fred Thornton Hollingsworth.
Folder contains 6 black and white photographic prints of the Danto Residence. The concept of the Danto house was a grand staircase-- a series of terraces following the slope of the site. Architect was Arthur Erikson.
This dense 100 unit public housing project will provide for single parent families and low income larger families. The idea is to integrate families with similar needs and life styles and to help to minimize stresses associated with public housing.
Folder contains 3 b&w photographs of the Smith Residence in South Delta, B.C. The architect was John Kay who is known for his organic architecture. Photographs are from CA Magazine September 1970.
Folder contains 3 b&w photographs of the John Grinnell Residence of Vancouver, B.C. The residence was the 1964 Massey award.The architecture firm responsible for the project was Thompson, Berwick, Pratt & Partners, Architects, Engineers, Planners.
Folder contains 1 b&w photograph of the National design award 1964 winner from the Canadian Housing Design Council. Caption on verso: "A splendid plan which takes advantage of a fine site. Circulation within the house is very good and the outside areas are practically and attractively handled." The architects were Hartley Barnes & Arajs of Kelowna, B.C. The builder as M. Ulansky of Kelowna, B.C.
Recipient of the 1970-71 Design in Steel Award from the American Iron and Steel Institute. This building was portrayed as the "Phoenix Foundation" in the TV series, MacGyver. Fully renovated in 1990. This building was built from the top down. The core was built first then steel was hung from cables at the top and floors were added all the way down. The first floor starts at the fourth level. Over the years the cables have stretched so that today a pencil might roll off your desk if you're not paying attention. Converting to 180 condominiums by mid-2005. Known as the Westcoast Transmission Building from 1969-2000 and Duke Energy Building from 2000-2004. Address was changed from 1333 to 1383 West Georgia in 2005 following conversion to condos.
Photograph of the exterior, side-view, in winter. A sticker adhered to the back of the photograph reads: "Distinction en architecture 1982/ La résidence Martinez-Camps/ Jorge Martinez-Camps"
Photographs of the neighbourhood of Île des Soeurs, including row houses and apartment high rises designed by various architects. Aerial views are also included in the file.
Photograph of the interior of the house. Owned by Andre Benjamin Papineau. Federal heritage building; art gallery. House was build for Montreal architect Andre Benjamin Papineau is located on a river edge. Materials of the house; fieldstone, red cider. Furniture designed be Papineau, except chairs.
Exterior view of office buildings within Westmount Square, Montréal. The four buildings, two of which are residential, were designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The complex opened on December 13, 1967. (www.wikipedia)
Photographs of the exterior of the single storey elementary school building. 16 classrooms and offices are grouped around a central auditorium. View of entrance mural above main entrance painted by Adrian Vilandré. The building has a light steel structural frame with brick veneer and tongue-and-groove boards for exterior finishing. All windows are double-glazed, ceilings are perforated fibreboard, flooring is vinyl asbestos tile.
The house Cormier built for himself (1930-31) in the Golden Square Mile, an elegant Montréal neighbourhood. Cormier experimented with a variety of styles in the house: Art deco on the facade, monumental on one side and more modernist in the back. Cormier created most of the furniture, with remaining pieces acquired at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris
Photograph of the pedestrian path between residences. This housing project was known for being one of the first experiments in preserving and renovating 19th century workers' residences.
Folder contains 2 b&w photographs of the Currie residence in Claremont, Ontario. Detail view of upper storey windows, clad in cedar shingling. Exterior view of backyard during winter, brick chimney and cedar shingling visible.
Aerial views of the St. Lawrence neighbourhood, a group of townhouses clustered around interior loop roads buffered from adjacent traffic arteries by higher density apartments containing street level retail arcades and with a linear promenade park strip along its entire length. The images were reproduced in an article on the St. Lawrence neighbourhood in the June 1981 issue of Canadian Architect magazine.
Photoprint of model buildings. 1 photograph is airview of the constructed buildings. Verso: The Canadian Architect Magazine 1985 Award of Exellence to James A. Murray, Norman Hotson, Alfred C. Roberts. B&W. photograph of the buildings and York Quay Park at lake Ontario.
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