otherplace_txt:"Barnet Historic Neighbourhood" found 5 records

Refine Your Search

Narrow Results By

5 records – page 1 of 1.

First Prev 1 Next Last

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

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

Cement Truck from Kask Bros.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78986

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 1, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a cement truck from Kask Bros. Rady Mix Ltd. along the drive through Kask Kamp.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 1, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-071

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows a cement truck from Kask Bros. Rady Mix Ltd. along the drive through Kask Kamp.

Subjects: Transportation - Trucks

Names: Kask Brothers; Kask Camp

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Born, A. J.

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying

Geographic Access: Barnet Road

Historic Neighbourhood: Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Mountain Area

Images

Cement Truck from Kask Bros., October 1, 1976 thumbnail

Houses at Kask Camp

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78985

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 24, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows houses at the "Kask Kamp" on Barnet Road. These houses had running water, but no sewer and rented for $15 - 50 per month. The houses were still occupied at the time of the photograph in 1976.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: September 24, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-070

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows houses at the "Kask Kamp" on Barnet Road. These houses had running water, but no sewer and rented for $15 - 50 per month. The houses were still occupied at the time of the photograph in 1976.

Names: Kask Brothers; Kask Camp

Media Type: Photograph

Photographer: Born, A. J.

Notes: Scope note taken directly from BPL photograph description.; 1 b&w copy negative : 10 x 12.5 cm accompanying

Geographic Access: Barnet Road

Historic Neighbourhood: Barnet (Historic Neighbourhood)

Planning Study Area: Burnaby Mountain Area

Images

Kask Camp

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription78984

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 1, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Description Level: Item

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Scope and Content: Photograph shows the "Kask Kamp" - buildings built around 1930 by William Kask Sr. of Kask Bros. Corp. Located in the 7500 block of Barnet Road, these were still occupied with tenants at the time of the photograph in 1976.

1 image

Repository: City of Burnaby Archives

Date: October 1, 1976

Collection/Fonds: Burnaby Public Library Contemporary Visual Archive Project

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard

Description Level: Item

Record No.: 556-069

Access Restriction: No restrictions

Reproduction Restriction: Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only

Accession Number: 2013-13

Scope and Content: Photograph shows the "Kask Kamp" - buildings built around 1930 by William Kask Sr. of Kask Bros. Corp. Located in the 7500 block of Barnet Road, these were still occupied with tenants at the time of the photograph in 1976.