Subseries SS0001 - Drawings

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Reference code

CA ACU CAA F0056-S0003-SS0001

Title

Drawings

Date(s)

  • 1949, 1971, 1976-2018 (Creation)

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Subseries

Extent and medium

44,650 architectural drawings

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Scope and content

Subseries consists of architectural drawings documenting over 500 of Sturgess’s projects from 1978 to 2018. Records represented in the subseries span all stages of the design process and include sketches, preliminary drawings, design development drawings, construction drawings, electrical, structural, mechanical, and landscape drawings. The media of the drawings includes mylar, tracing paper and vellum, and blue-line and blackline drawings. The projects range from single-family and multi-family residences, public and private buildings, master plans, and tourism and hospitality. Among the notable projects represented in the subseries are Banff Town Hall, Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel, Yukon Visitor Reception Centre, Calgary Water Centre, 7th Avenue LRT Masterplan & Station Refurbishment, The Bridgeland Masterplan/Bridgeland Community Centre/Olive, Connaught Gardens, Alberta Pavilion Expo 86, House on Bowen Island, Naidoo/McLaughlan Residence, Assured Beltline, Spiral House, the Block, Borden Residence, and many others.

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      Accession number

      2015.063

      Accession number

      2024.01

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