Series S0003 - Project records

Identity area

Reference code

CA ACU CAA F0056-S0003

Title

Project records

Date(s)

  • 1949, 1967-2018, predominantly 1980-2015 (Creation)

Level of description

Series

Extent and medium

  • 44,650 architectural drawings
  • 2359 files of textual records and architectural drawings
  • 19,884 photographs
  • 27 microforms
  • 23 computer diskettes
  • 3 film cartridges
  • 55 CD-Rs
  • 3 VHS
  • 2 DVD-Rs
  • 31 architectural models
  • 69 presentation panels
  • 1 object: scotch wooden box lid

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Scope and content

Series consists of project records documenting over 500 of Sturgess’s projects from 1978 to 2018. Records represent all stages of the design process and include architectural drawings, project files, photographs, models, presentation panels, and audiovisual materials. 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 series are Banff Town Hall, Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel, Yukon Visitor Reception Centre, Calgary Water Centre, 7th Avenue LRT Masterplan & Station Refurbishment, The Bridges 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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      Alternative identifier(s)

      Accession number

      2015.063

      Accession number

      2024.01

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      Dates of creation revision deletion

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