Parkin Architects Planners

Parkin Architects Planners (1971-1987) was established by John C. Parkin, born Sheffield, England. B. Arch., University of Manitoba, Winnipeg (1944). M. Arch., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. (1947). Co-founder, John B. Parkin associates, partner in charge of design (1947-1971). Senior Partner, Parkin Architects Planners, (1971-1987). Major works include J.C. Parkin House, North York, Ontario (1953); Ontario Association of Architects Headquarters, Toronto (1954); Toronto International Airport (1963-1966); Union Railway Station, Ottawa (1969).

From the description of Parkin Architects Planners : Project records, 1945-1987. (Centre canadien d'architecture). WorldCat record id: 367353423

Parkin Architects Planners (1971-1987) was established by John C. Parkin, born Sheffield, England. B. Arch., University of Manitoba, Winnipeg (1944). M. Arch., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. (1947). Co-founder, John B. Parkin associates, partner in charge of design (1947-1971). Senior Partner, Parkin Architects Planners, (1971-1987). Major works include J.C. Parkin House, North York, Ontario (1953); Ontario Association of Architects Headquarters, Toronto (1954); Toronto International Airport (1963-1966); Union Railway Station, Ottawa (1969).

Comprises 4,363 drawings and 12,422 reproductions, about 250 photographs, 99 linear meters of textual documents, and 3 models concerning 312 architectural projects (68 projects prior to 1971). Major projects represented include the Art Gallery of Ontario alterations (1969-1973); City Hall and Library, Fredericton, New Brunswick (1972); Eaton Store, Toronto (1973); Health Sciences Building, University of Ottawa (1974); Bell Canada Trinity Square Building, Toronto (1979); and Copps Coliseum, Hamilton (1982).

From the description of Project records, 1945-1987. (Centre canadien d'architecture). WorldCat record id: 122480254