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New Society
New Society
Giovanna Borasi and Sam Chermayeff introduce our exhibition A Section of Now
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A Social Reset
Project
AP144.S2.D31
Description:
File documents the new aviary built at The London Zoological Gardens at Regent's Park, in London, England, for the Zoological Society of London. It was designed by Lord Snowdon, Cedric Price and engineer Frank Newby. The aviary was constructed using aluminium cast tubes, cables, and welded aluminium mesh, and incorporated an elevated walkway. Material in this file includes early site surveys, development and landscaping plans for the zoo and adjacent areas; conceptual sketches; design development sketches; working drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, axonometric drawings, and details showing footings, elevated walkway, planting and nesting boxes, pool cliffs and waterfalls, retaining wall, public entrance, perch prototype, diagrams showing bird activities/locations, structural details, work schedules; and working drawings by associate architects, engineering consultants, and manufacturers. Publication materials include originals and copies for an article in 'Architectural Design' (Sept. 1965), 451-459. Material is this file was produced between 1958 and 2001, but predominantly between 1960 and 1966. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, reference drawings, working drawings, photographic materials, and textual records.
1958-2001, predominant 1960-1966
New Aviary, Zoological Society
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AP144.S2.D31
Description:
File documents the new aviary built at The London Zoological Gardens at Regent's Park, in London, England, for the Zoological Society of London. It was designed by Lord Snowdon, Cedric Price and engineer Frank Newby. The aviary was constructed using aluminium cast tubes, cables, and welded aluminium mesh, and incorporated an elevated walkway. Material in this file includes early site surveys, development and landscaping plans for the zoo and adjacent areas; conceptual sketches; design development sketches; working drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, axonometric drawings, and details showing footings, elevated walkway, planting and nesting boxes, pool cliffs and waterfalls, retaining wall, public entrance, perch prototype, diagrams showing bird activities/locations, structural details, work schedules; and working drawings by associate architects, engineering consultants, and manufacturers. Publication materials include originals and copies for an article in 'Architectural Design' (Sept. 1965), 451-459. Material is this file was produced between 1958 and 2001, but predominantly between 1960 and 1966. File contains conceptual drawings, design development drawings, presentation drawings, reference drawings, working drawings, photographic materials, and textual records.
File 31
1958-2001, predominant 1960-1966
ARCH289507
8 June 1972
Project
AP018.S1.1974.PR09
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the Toronto Humane Society's new building in Toronto, Ontario from 1974-1982. The office identified the project number as 7410. The project called for the demolition of the previous structure and the design and construction of a completely new building. The new building consisted of a shelter area, clinic area, administration area, parking and storage. Also part of the project was a design for the landscape. The project is recorded through textual records, drawings, and photographic materials dating from 1974-1982. The drawings show detail layouts, floor plans, elevations, and sections, as well as some sketches arranged with the textual documentation. Presentation board for the project show building component plans and sections. Photographic materials include images of the project site and progress of the project. Textual records include project documentation, correspondence, and design notes. Box AP018.S1.1974.PR09.001 contains an index to the textual records, which was created by the office.
1974-1982
Toronto Humane Society, New Building, Toronto (1974-1982)
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AP018.S1.1974.PR09
Description:
This project series documents the design and construction of the Toronto Humane Society's new building in Toronto, Ontario from 1974-1982. The office identified the project number as 7410. The project called for the demolition of the previous structure and the design and construction of a completely new building. The new building consisted of a shelter area, clinic area, administration area, parking and storage. Also part of the project was a design for the landscape. The project is recorded through textual records, drawings, and photographic materials dating from 1974-1982. The drawings show detail layouts, floor plans, elevations, and sections, as well as some sketches arranged with the textual documentation. Presentation board for the project show building component plans and sections. Photographic materials include images of the project site and progress of the project. Textual records include project documentation, correspondence, and design notes. Box AP018.S1.1974.PR09.001 contains an index to the textual records, which was created by the office.
Project
1974-1982
ARCH289508
20 July 1967
drawings
AP018.S1.1974.PR09.010
1975
Elevations and sections, Toronto Humane Society, New Building, Toronto
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AP018.S1.1974.PR09.010
drawings
1975
drawings
AP018.S1.1974.PR09.012
1975
Preliminary floor plans, Toronto Humane Society, New Building, Toronto
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AP018.S1.1974.PR09.012
drawings
1975
drawings
AP018.S1.1974.PR09.013
circa 1975
Preliminary landscape concept, Toronto Humane Society, New Building, Toronto
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AP018.S1.1974.PR09.013
drawings
circa 1975
Project
AP018.S1.1985.PR04
Description:
This project series documents improvements to the new downton clinic for the Canadian Red Cross Society located of the 7th floor of the Royal Bank Plaza in Toronto, Ontario. The office identified the project number as 85012. The project is documented through correspondence with client, contracts and certificates of payment dated between 1985-1986.
1985-1986
Canadian Red Cross Society, New Downton Clinic Improvements, Toronto (1985-1986)
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AP018.S1.1985.PR04
Description:
This project series documents improvements to the new downton clinic for the Canadian Red Cross Society located of the 7th floor of the Royal Bank Plaza in Toronto, Ontario. The office identified the project number as 85012. The project is documented through correspondence with client, contracts and certificates of payment dated between 1985-1986.
Project
1985-1986
drawings, textual records
AP018.S1.1974.PR09.001
Description:
This is a box containing correspondence, conference reports, insurance documentation, inspection reports, tender documents, drawing transmittals, reprographic plans for predesign/program, documentation regarding demolition, and documentation regarding engineering.
1974-1982
Project documentation and correspondence, Toronto Humane Society, New Building, Toronto
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AP018.S1.1974.PR09.001
Description:
This is a box containing correspondence, conference reports, insurance documentation, inspection reports, tender documents, drawing transmittals, reprographic plans for predesign/program, documentation regarding demolition, and documentation regarding engineering.
drawings, textual records
1974-1982