John C. Parkin, Archives, and Photography: Reflections on the Practice and Presentation of Modern Architecture
Geoffrey Simmins
John C. Parkin, Archives, and Photography: Reflections on the Practice and Presentation of Modern Architecture
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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.

Language
English
ISBN
978-1-55238-639-2
Cover
Half Title Page
Series Page
Full Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
List of Illustrations
Introduction
1: John C. Parkin: The Image of a Modern Architect
2: The Design of an Architect – Collaborative andCorporatist in Practice, Artistic in Orientation
3: John B. Parkin Associates and Albert Kahn Inc.:An Industrial View of Architecture
4: Mid-Century Icons: Architectural Photographyfrom the Panda Collection
5: John B. Parkin Associates Archive at the Canadian Architectural Archives
6: John C. Parkin in Conversation with Michael McMordie
Selected Bibliography
Index
Back Cover
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