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Letter from William G. Saywell, Simon Fraser University re: Proposed Simon Fraser University Village
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport14711
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 11385
- Meeting Date
- 29-Jun-1987
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 44
- Item No.
- 15
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 11385
- Meeting Date
- 29-Jun-1987
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 44
- Item No.
- 15
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Simon Fraser University
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark639
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Description
- The planning, design concept, design coordination, site development and landscaping for the original part of the campus were all under the control of Erickson/Massey. The complex was conceived as one building, with future growth occurring at the periphery. Tall buildings would have been out of scal…
- Associated Dates
- 1965
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
- Repository
- Burnaby Heritage Planning
- Geographic Access
- University Drive
- Associated Dates
- 1965
- Description
- The planning, design concept, design coordination, site development and landscaping for the original part of the campus were all under the control of Erickson/Massey. The complex was conceived as one building, with future growth occurring at the periphery. Tall buildings would have been out of scale with the massive mountaintop ridge, so a series of horizontal terraced structures were designed that hugged the ridge and dissolve into the landscape. Following the linear peak of the mountain, the scheme organized various parts of the campus along an east/west line. The concept of a central academic quadrangle was conceived within the tradition of Oxford and Cambridge, and to enhance the sense of contemplative quiet, it was designed as a perfect square raised on massive pilotis, allowing stunning views through a landscaped courtyard. The connecting link was a gigantic space frame-developed in conjunction with Jeffrey Lindsay, a one-time associate of Buckminster Fuller-that provided shelter and a gathering-place for the students. Other architects who had placed among the top five in the competition were retained to design the individual components of the original plan: the Academic Quadrangle by Zoltan S. Kiss; the Theatre, Gymnasium & Swimming Pool by Duncan McNab & Associates; the Science Complex by Rhone & Iredale; and the Library by Robert F. Harrison.
- Heritage Value
- Following the end of the Second World War, there was unprecedented growth throughout the Lower Mainland. Many returning veterans had settled on the coast, and the loosening of wartime restrictions led to the creation of many new suburban developments throughout the region. The growing population strained existing facilities, and there was a recognition that new educational facilities had to be constructed to meet these growing demands. For many years, the only university in the province was the University of British Columbia. In the 1960s, new universities were planned for both Victoria and Burnaby to serve the wave of baby boomers just then going through high school. The dramatic site chosen for the Burnaby university was the top of Burnaby Mountain, with expansive views over mountain ranges and water. An architectural competition was held for a campus of 7,000 students that could eventually be expanded to 18,000. Of the many submissions, the judges reached unanimity on the winner, an outstanding scheme submitted by the firm of Erickson/Massey. The judges went even further, and recommended that every effort be made to ensure that the winning design be built as submitted. The new Chancellor, Gordon Shrum, agreed. The realization of this scheme won extensive recognition for the work of Arthur Erickson and Geoffrey Massey, and launched Erickson’s international career. In Erickson’s words: "Unlike any previous university, Simon Fraser is a direct translation into architecture of the expanding fields of knowledge that defy traditional boundaries, of the vital role of the university as both challenger and conservor of human culture, and of the university community as one in constant intellectual, spiritual and social interchange." The new school opened for classes in September 1965, nicknamed the “instant university,” and quickly gained a radical reputation. The startling futuristic architecture and open layout suited the explosive nature of the mid-1960s, when political and social traditions of all types were being questioned and student protests were common. Many of SFU’s programs were considered experimental, even controversial, and unrest and conflict on the campus continued for a number of years. Since this auspicious beginning 40 years ago, SFU has grown to house 25,000 students on three campuses. The core of the original campus, recognized world-wide as a profound work of architecture, remains essentially intact today.
- Locality
- Burnaby Mountain
- Historic Neighbourhood
- Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Mountain Area
- Architect
- Erickson/Massey
- Area
- 1360000.00
- Contributing Resource
- Building
- Ownership
- Private
- Street Address
- 8888 University Drive
- Street View URL
- Google Maps Street View
Images
Capital Improvements to the Trails and Bridges on Simon Fraser University Property and Miscellaneous Trails
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport16115
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 9467
- Meeting Date
- 12-Aug-1985
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 53
- Item No.
- 19
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 9467
- Meeting Date
- 12-Aug-1985
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 53
- Item No.
- 19
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Cost Sharing for Water Tower Repairs at Simon Fraser University
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport58469
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 90547
- Meeting Date
- 25-Jun-2012
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Item No.
- 6
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 90547
- Meeting Date
- 25-Jun-2012
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Item No.
- 6
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Dance at Simon Fraser University
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38217
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1970] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 5.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.8 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of students at a lunchtime dance at the outside mall at Simon Fraser University (SFU).
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- [1970] (date of original), copied 1991
- Collection/Fonds
- Burnaby Historical Society fonds
- Subseries
- Burnaby Image Bank subseries
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 5.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.8 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 370-804
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No restrictions
- Accession Number
- BHS1999-03
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of students at a lunchtime dance at the outside mall at Simon Fraser University (SFU).
- Subjects
- Recreational Activities - Dancing
- Names
- Simon Fraser University
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- 1 b&w copy negative accompanying
- Geographic Access
- University Drive
- Street Address
- 8888 University Drive
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
Discovery Park research and Development Facilities, Simon Fraser University Site - Proposed Community Plan
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport20017
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 1015
- Meeting Date
- 14-Apr-1980
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 29
- Item No.
- 15
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 1015
- Meeting Date
- 14-Apr-1980
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 29
- Item No.
- 15
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Discovery Parks Incorporated - Simon Fraser University Site, Rezoning Reference # 9/80
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport20013
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 1016
- Meeting Date
- 14-Apr-1980
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 29
- Item No.
- 16
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 1016
- Meeting Date
- 14-Apr-1980
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 29
- Item No.
- 16
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Dog Control - Simon Fraser University
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport29891
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 21977
- Meeting Date
- 31-Jan-1972
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 7
- Item No.
- 9
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 21977
- Meeting Date
- 31-Jan-1972
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 7
- Item No.
- 9
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Easement - Portion of Block "A", DL's 4, 6, 8, 10, 56, 57, 58 and 148, Plan 22462 (Simon Fraser University)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport35400
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 31584
- Meeting Date
- 11-Jul-1966
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 40
- Item No.
- 12
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 31584
- Meeting Date
- 11-Jul-1966
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 40
- Item No.
- 12
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Easements for Sewer and Water Services to Simon Fraser University
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport33910
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 29357
- Meeting Date
- 11-Mar-1968
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 17
- Item No.
- 7
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 29357
- Meeting Date
- 11-Mar-1968
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 17
- Item No.
- 7
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Easements - Portions of Lots 100, 143, 147 and 148 (Simon Fraser University Water Supply)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport35416
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 31553
- Meeting Date
- 4-Jul-1966
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 39
- Item No.
- 4
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 31553
- Meeting Date
- 4-Jul-1966
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 39
- Item No.
- 4
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Environmental Comments - Simon Fraser University Discovery Parks Incorporated (Rezoning Reference # 9/80)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport19544
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 1496
- Meeting Date
- 27-Oct-1980
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 66
- Item No.
- 11
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 1496
- Meeting Date
- 27-Oct-1980
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 66
- Item No.
- 11
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Fire Services - Discovery Parks Incorporated and Simon Fraser University (Cross reference: Rezoning Reference # 9/80)
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport19663
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 1374
- Meeting Date
- 8-Sep-1980
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 56
- Item No.
- 9
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 1374
- Meeting Date
- 8-Sep-1980
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 56
- Item No.
- 9
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Frances at Simon Fraser University
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription52367
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1974
- Collection/Fonds
- Harold H. Johnston fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Frances Johnston standing on an upper concourse at Simon Fraser University. The photograph was taken looking north-east and the academic quandrangle is visible in the background.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1974
- Collection/Fonds
- Harold H. Johnston fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 483-092
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2008-08
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Frances Johnston standing on an upper concourse at Simon Fraser University. The photograph was taken looking north-east and the academic quandrangle is visible in the background.
- Names
- Johnston, Frances
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Johnston, Harold H.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- University Drive
- Street Address
- 8888 University Drive
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
Frances at Simon Fraser University
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription52381
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1974
- Collection/Fonds
- Harold H. Johnston fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Frances Johnston (far right) looking at a bulletin board outside the library at Simon Fraser University. The photograph was taken looking west along Convocation Mall.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- 1974
- Collection/Fonds
- Harold H. Johnston fonds
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph (jpeg) : b&w
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 483-093
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- No reproduction permitted
- Accession Number
- 2008-08
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of Frances Johnston (far right) looking at a bulletin board outside the library at Simon Fraser University. The photograph was taken looking west along Convocation Mall.
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Johnston, Harold H.
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Geographic Access
- University Drive
- Street Address
- 8888 University Drive
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
Ice Arena - Simon Fraser University
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport27256
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 19166
- Meeting Date
- 28-Jan-1974
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 7
- Item No.
- 9
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 19166
- Meeting Date
- 28-Jan-1974
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 7
- Item No.
- 9
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Information day at Simon Fraser University
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription56672
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- October 1974
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 24 cm
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of representatives from Simon Fraser University Faculties Admissions Office, holding an 'information day' and swamped with prospective students seeking advice and consultation.
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Date
- October 1974
- Collection/Fonds
- Columbian Newspaper collection
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 24 cm
- Description Level
- Item
- Record No.
- 480-366
- Access Restriction
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restriction
- Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
- Accession Number
- 2003-02
- Scope and Content
- Photograph of representatives from Simon Fraser University Faculties Admissions Office, holding an 'information day' and swamped with prospective students seeking advice and consultation.
- Subjects
- Events
- Names
- Simon Fraser University
- Media Type
- Photograph
- Photographer
- Battistoni, Peter
- Notes
- Title based on contents of photograph
- Newspaper clipping attached to verso of photograph reads: "INFORMATION / DAY AT SFU / Expecting about 24 people, representatives from Simon Fraser University Faculties Admissions Office held an 'information day' Sunday, and were swamped with prospective students seeking advice and consultation. The Academic Advice Centre will be open until 9:30 p.m. from today to Oct. 25."
- Geographic Access
- University Drive
- Street Address
- 8888 University Drive
- Planning Study Area
- Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
Letter from Living Water Ministries re: On-Stage Pyrotechnics Display at Simon Fraser University
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport13946
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 11894
- Meeting Date
- 2-May-1988
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 32
- Item No.
- 17
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 11894
- Meeting Date
- 2-May-1988
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 32
- Item No.
- 17
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Liquor License Application # 11-04, 8888 University Drive, Simon Fraser University Amended Liquor Licenses for Various SFU Campus Buildings and Centres
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport57982
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 90136
- Meeting Date
- 29-Aug-2011
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Item No.
- 4
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 90136
- Meeting Date
- 29-Aug-2011
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Item No.
- 4
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
Documents
Microtel Pacific Research Facility and Associated Site Works, Part of Cluster Development "A" - Simon Fraser University Discovery Parks Incorporated Development Permit 02.27.1 - Rezoning Reference # 9/80
https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport19423
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 1610
- Meeting Date
- 8-Dec-1980
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 75
- Item No.
- 10
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds
- Repository
- City of Burnaby Archives
- Report ID
- 1610
- Meeting Date
- 8-Dec-1980
- Format
- Council - Manager's Report
- Manager's Report No.
- 75
- Item No.
- 10
- Collection/Fonds
- City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds