Organized by the Canadian Architectural Archives of the University of Calgary, “Arthur Erickson: Lignes topographiques / Site Lines” presents drawings and sketches – most of which have never before been exhibited – illustrating eight of the Vancouver architect’s projects during the 1950s and ‘60s: five residences; two university campuses (including the famous project for Simon Fraser University); and the Canada Pavilion for Expo ‘70 in Osaka.
Arthur Erickson: Site Lines
The exhibition at UQAM’s Centre de Design devoted to Arthur Erickson’s sketches and drawing reveals his powerful and sensitive engagement with site and landscape.
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- 17 September 2015
- Montreal
The lines and gestures in each drawing reveal the architect’s intense exploration of ideas about light, space, and the interconnected relationship between site and program.
The exhibition is also an opportunity to revisit Erickson’s connections with Montreal. Between 1946 and 1950, he studied at McGill University’s School of Architecture under the architect John Bland and the artist and designer Gordon Webber. A special section prepared by the Centre de Design presents five projects designed in the context of Montreal: two student projects at McGill University (1946-50); two pavilions for Expo ‘67; and an intriguing project for a residential complex designed with the idea of providing a monumental entrance to downtown Montreal.
September 17 – October 18, 2015
Arthur Erickson: Lignes topographiques / Site Lines
organized by the Canadian Architectural Archives of the University of Calgary
UQAM Centre de Design
1440 Sanguinet (corner of Sainte-Catherine East), Montreal