John C. Parkin, Archives and Photography: Reflections on the Practice and Presentation of Modern Architecture
Awards:   Short-listed for ARLIS/NA Melva J. Dwyer Award 2014
Author:   Linda Fraser ,  Michael McMordie ,  Geoffrey Simmins
Publisher:   University of Calgary Press
ISBN:  

9781552386385


Pages:   176
Publication Date:   30 November 2013
Format:   Paperback
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John C. Parkin, Archives and Photography: Reflections on the Practice and Presentation of Modern Architecture


Awards

  • Short-listed for ARLIS/NA Melva J. Dwyer Award 2014

Overview

Architectural practice in post-World War II Canada brought substantial change to the face of the Canadian built environment, led by the contribution of John C. Parkin. As senior partner at the Toronto-based architectural firm John B. Parkin Associates (no relation) from 1947 to the 1970s, Parkin oversaw the creation of a large number of modernist projects, including hospitals, airports, schools, shopping malls, and factories, and received national recognition for his contributions.This richly illustrated book includes an interview with John C. Parkin and essays that examine the incorporation of art in built architecture, the influence of architectural photography in defining Modern architecture to a Canadian public, the importance of architectural archives, and the corporate structure of a large, highly successful Canadian architectural firm.

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Author:   Linda Fraser ,  Michael McMordie ,  Geoffrey Simmins
Publisher:   University of Calgary Press
Imprint:   University of Calgary Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.30cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.750kg
ISBN:  

9781552386385


ISBN 10:   1552386384
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   30 November 2013
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements List of illustrations Introduction John C. Parkin: The Image of a Modern Architect Geoffrey Simmins The Design of an Architect - Collaborative and Corporatist in Practice, Artistic in Orientation Geoffrey Simmins Mid-Century Icons: Architectural Photography from the Panda Collection Linda Fraser and Geoffrey Simmins John B. Parkin Associates Archive at the Canadian Architectural Archives Linda Fraser John C. Parkin in Conversation with Miechael McMordie Transcribed by Julie Sribney and Annotated by John C. Parkin With Biographical Details Provided by Geoffrey Simmins Select3ed Biblography Index

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Author Information

Linda Fraser is the Archivist and Chief Curator of the Canadian Architectural Archives. Michael McMordie is professor emeritus of architecture at the University of Calgary. Geoffrey Simmins is Associate Dean, Research, Planning, and Infrastructure, in the University of Calgary's Faculty of Arts. His publications include both contemporary and historical books, exhibition catalogues, numerous encyclopedia articles, and videos on Canadian art and architectural history.

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