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

Linda Fraser,Michael McMordie,Geoffrey Simmins

John C. Parkin, Archives and Photography: Reflections on the Practice and Presentation of Modern Architecture
Format
Paperback
Publisher
University of Calgary Press
Country
Canada
Published
29 November 2013
Pages
176
ISBN
9781552386385

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

Linda Fraser,Michael McMordie,Geoffrey Simmins

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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