"Simon Fraser University" found 321 records

Simon Fraser University

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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

2 images

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

(a) Parker-Curtis Streets (b) Westerly Access to Simon Fraser University

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/councilreport33711

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 29619

Meeting Date: 21-May-1968

Format: Council - Committee Report

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

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 29619

Meeting Date: 21-May-1968

Format: Council - Committee Report

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

Documents

Report 29619

21-May-1968 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

Dance at Simon Fraser University

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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).

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: [1970] (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 ; 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

Dance at Simon Fraser University, [1970] (date of original), copied 1991 thumbnail

Dog Control - Simon Fraser University

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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

2 documents

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

Report 21977

31-Jan-1972 Meeting Minutes

Easement - Portion of Block "A", DL's 4, 6, 8, 10, 56, 57, 58 and 148, Plan 22462 (Simon Fraser University)

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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

2 documents

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

Report 31584

11-Jul-1966 Meeting Minutes

Easements for Sewer and Water Services to Simon Fraser University

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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

2 documents

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

Report 29357

11-Mar-1968 Meeting Minutes

Easements - Portions of Lots 100, 143, 147 and 148 (Simon Fraser University Water Supply)

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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

2 documents

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

Report 31553

4-Jul-1966 Meeting Minutes

Efforts to Implement Measures to Control Anarchic Activities at Simon Fraser University

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28910

Meeting Date: 6-Oct-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

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

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 28910

Meeting Date: 6-Oct-1969

Format: Council - Mayor/Councillor/Staff Report

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

Documents

Report 28910

6-Oct-1969 Meeting Minutes

Frances at Simon Fraser University

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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.

1 image

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.

Subjects: Buildings - Schools - Universities and Colleges

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.

1 image

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.

Subjects: Buildings - Schools - Universities and Colleges

Names: Johnston, Frances; Simon Fraser University

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

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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

2 documents

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

Report 19166

28-Jan-1974 Meeting Minutes

Information day at Simon Fraser University

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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.

1 image

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: No restrictions

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

Information day at Simon Fraser University, October 1974 thumbnail

Land Use Study of Lands Forming the Perimeter of the Simon Fraser University Site

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 34539

Meeting Date: 3-Sep-1963

Format: Council - Committee Report

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

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 34539

Meeting Date: 3-Sep-1963

Format: Council - Committee Report

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

Documents

Report 34539

3-Sep-1963 Meeting Minutes

Opening of Simon Fraser University

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 1965

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 11.5 cm

Scope and Content: Photograph of the official opening of Simon Fraser University. A large group of spectators faces the stage from seats on the floor as well as the balcony.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 1965

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Historical Society fonds

Series: Community Archives Collection series

Subseries: Hazel L'Estrange subseries

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 11.5 cm

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 248-001

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: BHS1991-02

Scope and Content: Photograph of the official opening of Simon Fraser University. A large group of spectators faces the stage from seats on the floor as well as the balcony.

Subjects: Buildings - Schools - Universities and Colleges; Events - Openings

Names: Simon Fraser University

Media Type: Photograph

Notes: Title based on contents of photograph

Geographic Access: University Drive

Street Address: 8888 University Drive

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Mountain Area

Images

Opening of Simon Fraser University, September 1965 thumbnail

Plans Cancellation and Consolidation - Site of Simon Fraser University

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Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 33362

Meeting Date: 1-Jun-1964

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 38

Item No.: 8

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

2 documents

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Report ID: 33362

Meeting Date: 1-Jun-1964

Format: Council - Manager's Report

Manager's Report No.: 38

Item No.: 8

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

Documents

Report 33362

1-Jun-1964 Meeting Minutes

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…

1 image

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