John C. Parkin, Archives and Photography : Reflections on the Practice and Presentation of Modern Architecture (Art in Profile: Art and Architecture in Canada)

Fraser, Linda/ McMordie, Michael/ Simmins, Geoffrey

University of Calgary Press（2013/11発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 176 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781552386385
• DDC分類 720.97109045

Full Description

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.

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