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Peter Favot fonds
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1963-2009, predominant 1975-2009 (Creation)
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2.1 metres of textual records
126 volumes of textual records
4 microfiches (textual records)
2644 architectural drawings
181 technical drawings
79 presentation panels (mounted)
10996 photographs
51 maps
2 video cassettes
28 artifacts : Masonite, Kydex, and wood samples
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Fonds consists of project and other records documenting the last quarter century of Peter Favot's career. These records reflect Favot's architectural, urban planning and design experience. Also included are records that demonstrate his interest in new technologies and designs including energy alternatives and increased energy efficiency in building design.
The nature of the projects documented in this fonds include: urban planning in various locations in Ontario; institutional projects including master plans for educational institutions, projects created for First Nations communities in Ontario, and projects for group homes; energy-related projects created for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, as well as projects created independently by Favot; research projects created by Peter Favot both independently and with partners; residential projects in the Sudbury area; commercial projects including financial centres, shopping centres, showrooms, and historic renovations; and church and recreation projects.
Records also include Favot's architectural theses and design articles written for the Sudbury Star newspaper.
Fonds includes architectural drawings such as sketches, technical drawings, conceptual drawings, presentation drawings, plans, sections, elevations, and details.
The fonds also includes textual records which document the projects including: correspondence; cost estimates; meeting minutes; tender bids and contracts; project specifications; reports; schedules; and news clippings.
Fonds also includes photographs documenting project sites, project models and construction work, maps, and artifacts such as wood samples.
Of interest are records relating to Peter Favot's inventions and innovative design products. The design products include: energy-related projects; furniture for children; plans for innovative housing; wood densification; and others.
For a more detailed description, use this link to the Archives of Ontario's descriptive database: http://ao.minisisinc.com/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/PROV/PROV/REFD+F+4563?SESSIONSEARCH
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Arrangement
Fonds is arranged into 68 series. Each series generally pertains to a single project. A project coding system created by the donor has been maintained. The donor arranged the projects according to project type and then numbered each project sequentially. In general, series codes reflect this project code numbering scheme.
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No restrictions on access.
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See series descriptions for terms governing use.
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For a more detailed description, use this link to the Archives of Ontario's descriptive database: http://ao.minisisinc.com/scripts/mwimain.dll/144/PROV/PROV/REFD+F+4563?SESSIONSEARCH
Associated materials
At the Archives of Ontario, consult RG 19 for complementary records related to land use planning from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
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Accruals are not expected.
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Added Apr/12.