"Simon Fraser University" found 102 records

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer identifies photograph as no. 651204 - 224; Stamp in black and red ink on verso of photograph reads: " A PPS Picture / Pacific Photographic Services Ltd/ 1214-1080 West Georgia Street / Vancouver 5, B.C. / 68302636 / Photo by / John Helcermanas / Neg. No._651264-224"

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Ralph N. Maud, [1965], published April 9, 1966 thumbnail

Dr. William & Ruth Baldwin House

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/landmark534

Repository: Burnaby Heritage Planning

Description: The Dr. William & Ruth Baldwin House is a two-storey modern post-and-beam structure, located on the southern shore of Deer Lake in Burnaby's Deer Lake Park. The site is steeply sloped, and the main entrance of the house is at the top of the slope facing onto Deer Lake Drive.

Associated Dates: 1965

Formal Recognition: Community Heritage Register

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Repository: Burnaby Heritage Planning

Geographic Access: Deer Lake Drive

Associated Dates: 1965

Formal Recognition: Community Heritage Register

Enactment Type: Council Resolution

Enactment Date: 26/05/2003

Description: The Dr. William & Ruth Baldwin House is a two-storey modern post-and-beam structure, located on the southern shore of Deer Lake in Burnaby's Deer Lake Park. The site is steeply sloped, and the main entrance of the house is at the top of the slope facing onto Deer Lake Drive.

Heritage Value: The Baldwin House is valued as a prime example of Burnaby’s post-Second World War modern heritage and progressive architectural style, as well as for its personal connections to internationally-acclaimed architect, Arthur Erickson. Inspired by the modern domestic idiom established earlier in the twentieth century by Frank Lloyd Wright and Richard Neutra, Erickson conceived his architecture as responding directly to the site. A cohesive expression of simple orthogonal lines and ultimate transparency, this structure reduces the idea of post-and-beam West Coast modernism to its most refined elements. A fine example of the evolving talent of Erickson’s earlier work, this house is a landmark modern house in Burnaby and is unique in terms of siting and context. Having just won the 1963 competition for the new Simon Fraser University in Burnaby with his partner, Geoff Massey, and having built fewer than half a dozen homes previously, Erickson’s reputation was growing and his skill as a designer of modern buildings was in great demand. The same year that Erickson/Massey Architects designed SFU, Dr. William Baldwin and his wife, Ruth, personal friends of Erickson, commissioned him to design this house. Erickson was already familiar with the site; as a child he had spent time at this spot when his family visited friends who lived on Deer Lake. Both the Baldwin House and the university were completed in 1965. SFU became internationally famous; the Baldwin House was also considered an architectural success and was recognized in publications of the time. Only a single storey of this two-storey house is visible from the road, as it is built into the hillside in response to its steep site and proximity to Deer Lake. Like many other Erickson designs, this structure was conceived as a pavilion. Constructed of glass and wood, its transparency facilitates visual access to the lake’s edge, acting as an invitation, rather than a barrier, to the landscape. The house blends into the natural surroundings and the site includes other man-made landscape features such as a reflecting pool. As a reaction to the often grey quality of light in the region, Erickson exploits flat planes of water as a source of borrowed light. The refined and purposeful design, transparency, openness of plan and adjacency to the lake combine to give the house a floating appearance at the water's edge. The concept of a floating house set within an accompanying garden was inspired, in part, by the palaces and house boats of Dal Lake in Kashmir and the famed nearby Mughal Gardens. Although Erickson never visited Dal Lake, he travelled extensively throughout India, and specifically mentions the Kashmir reference in relation to this house. There is a rich complexity of other allusions worked into the fabric of the house, unified by a feeling for the conjunction of light, water and land at this special location. Widely renowned as Canada’s most brilliant modern architect, Erickson’s reputation is important to the development and growth of modern architecture in Canada and North America.

Defining Elements: The elements of the Baldwin House that define its character are those materials and details which respond to the location of the building and determine the relation between landscape and building, combining to create a single cohesive site. These include its: - close proximity to water - orthogonal plan and massing, with flat tar-and-gravel roof - stepped down massing orienting the house towards the water - post-and-beam construction, with the width of the beams matched to the width of the posts - wood and glass used as primary building materials - transparency and light achieved by the abundant use of glass - large undivided sheets of single glazing - butt glazed glass corners - abundant and generous balconies, which blur the transition from interior to exterior - horizontal flush cedar siding - use of salvaged brick for chimneys - use of chains as downspouts - built-in rooftop barbeque - built in furniture and fittings dating to the time of construction, such as original hardware, benches, bathroom vanities and kitchen cabinets - landscaped site including reflecting pool, plantings and a dock protruding into the lake

Locality: Deer Lake Park

Historic Neighbourhood: Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Morley-Buckingham Area

Function: Primary Current--Single Dwelling; Primary Historic--Single Dwelling

Community: Burnaby

Cadastral Identifier: P.I.D. No. 011-946-032 and P.I.D. No. 011-946-067

Boundaries: The Baldwin House is comprised of two municipally-owned lots located at 6543 and 6545 Deer Lake Drive, Burnaby.

Area: 6,070.20

Contributing Resource: Building; Landscape Feature

Ownership: Public (local)

Other Collection: Canadian Architectural Archives, University of Calgary, Collection: Original Plans No. ERI 4A/76.13

Documentation: Heritage Site Files: PC77000 20. City of Burnaby Planning and Building Department, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C., V5G 1M2

Street Address: 6543 Deer Lake Drive

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Exterior view of the Dr. William & Ruth Baldwin House, 2008.. North Elevation. thumbnail

Entrance to the Dr. William & Ruth Baldwin House from Deer Lake Drive, 2013 (South elevation. Exterior Photo). Copyright: City of Burnaby. thumbnail

Arthur Erickson at the Baldwin House, 2003 (Interior view. Other). Copyright: City of Burnaby. thumbnail

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Interior view of the Baldwin House, 2008 (View of dining room. Other). Copyright: City of Burnaby. thumbnail

Interior view of the Baldwin House, 2008 (View of living room. Other). Copyright: City of Burnaby. thumbnail

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

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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

View of Simon Fraser University, 1970.. Aerial photograph of Simon Fraser University and the surrounding area.. thumbnail

Academic quadrangle, 2013. (View from the courtyard. Exterior Photo.) Copyright: City of Burnaby. thumbnail

Barton, Norman - SFU Registrar

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58841

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1965

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photographic portrait of Norman Barton, the Simon Fraser University Registrar.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1965

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 12.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-1302

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2009-01

Scope and Content: Photographic portrait of Norman Barton, the Simon Fraser University Registrar.

Names: Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Williams Brothers Photographers Limited

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

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Barton, Norman - SFU Registrar, 1965 thumbnail

Gibson, Edward - SFU Professor

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription58874

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1965

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 16 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Edward Gibson, Simon Fraser University professor and director of the SFU Gallery, with his partner and child at a piano.

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: 1965

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 16 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-1334

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2009-01

Scope and Content: Photograph of Edward Gibson, Simon Fraser University professor and director of the SFU Gallery, with his partner and child at a piano.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Gibson, Edward; Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on verso reads: "Gibson for Sat feat / 3 x 8 1/2"

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Gibson, Edward - SFU Professor, 1965 thumbnail

Dr. David Bettison

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64844

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: July 1965

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 18 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. David G. Bettison, who was a professor in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at Simon Fraser University, and his family.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: July 1965

Collection/Fonds: Columbian Newspaper collection

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 18 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 480-1571

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2003-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of Dr. David G. Bettison, who was a professor in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at Simon Fraser University, and his family.

Subjects: Occupations - Teachers

Names: Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Note on verso reads: "Bettison for Sat / 4 x 6"

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Plaque unveiling at Simon Fraser University

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Date: [1965]

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two unidentified men standing next to a plaque at Simon Fraser University where it was unveiled. The plaque is mounted on a concrete post and has curtains on either side. The plaque reads "In Appreciation to G.B. Riley, E.R. Loftus and E.W. Martin of C.B. Riley Ltd. for their generou…

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection/Fonds: Elmer Wilson Martin fonds

Series: E.W. Martin photographs series

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of two unidentified men standing next to a plaque at Simon Fraser University where it was unveiled. The plaque is mounted on a concrete post and has curtains on either side. The plaque reads "In Appreciation to G.B. Riley, E.R. Loftus and E.W. Martin of C.B. Riley Ltd. for their generous gift to Simon Fraser University of 20 Acres of land on September 30, 1963."

Subjects: Events - Openings

Names: Martin, Elmer Wilson; Simon Fraser University

Geographic Access: University Drive

Street Address: 8888 University Drive

Accession Code: BV019.37.25

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: May be restricted by third party rights

Date: [1965]

Media Type: Photograph

Historic Neighbourhood: Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Mountain Area

Scan Resolution: 600

Scan Date: February 4, 2021

Scale: 100

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph; Photographer is unknown so maybe subject to copyright holder.; A risk assessment should be done prior to releasing hi resolution copies

Images

Plaque unveiling at Simon Fraser University, [1965] thumbnail

Proposed Major Road to Eastern Side of Simon Fraser University

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32246

Meeting Date: 12-Apr-1965

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 28

Item No.: 2

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32246

Meeting Date: 12-Apr-1965

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 28

Item No.: 2

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 32246

12-Apr-1965 Meeting Minutes

Tenders for the Reinforced Concrete Structural Work Related to the Water Pumping Station for Simon Fraser University

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32378

Meeting Date: 25-May-1965

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 38

Item No.: 20

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32378

Meeting Date: 25-May-1965

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 38

Item No.: 20

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 32378

25-May-1965 Meeting Minutes

Bus Stops on Bus Routes Serving Simon Fraser University

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32703

Meeting Date: 4-Oct-1965

Format: Council - Committee Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 32703

Meeting Date: 4-Oct-1965

Format: Council - Committee Report

Collection/Fonds: City Council and Office of the City Clerk fonds

Documents

Report 32703

4-Oct-1965 Meeting Minutes

Academic Quadrangle construction

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38215

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: August 5, 1966 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.3 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.8 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the construction of the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Academic Quadrangle building, phase two. Information at lower right corner of photograph reads, "Academic Quadrangle Building / Phase Two / Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC / Z.S. Kiss - Architect / Laing Construction & Equipme…

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: August 5, 1966 (date of original), copied 1991

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Burnaby Image Bank subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 3.3 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.5 x 26.8 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 370-802

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: No restrictions

Accession Number: BHS1999-03

Scope and Content: Photograph of the construction of the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Academic Quadrangle building, phase two. Information at lower right corner of photograph reads, "Academic Quadrangle Building / Phase Two / Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC / Z.S. Kiss - Architect / Laing Construction & Equipment Ltd, General Contractors / No14 Date Aug 5, 1966, Facing E."