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1957

18 August 2010
1957 – Seagram Building, New York

1957 – Seagram Building, New York

Architect: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, with Philip Johnson (interiors) Generally recognized as the finest example of skyscrapers in the International Style. Much of the building’s success comes from its elegant proportions, and...

08 July 2010
1957 – 385 St Mary, Winnipeg, Manitoba

1957 – 385 St Mary, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Architect: Waisman Ross Interesting two storey office building in a Miesian idiom. The end wall of the building which encloses the set back entrance is built in perforated blocks creating texture and allowing...

09 June 2010
1957 – Dublin Corporation Unbuilt Proposal, Wood Quay, Dublin

1957 – Dublin Corporation Unbuilt Proposal, Wood Quay, Dublin

Architect: Jones & Kelly The site at Wood Quay had been earmarked as a site for the headquarters of Dublin Corporation since the 1950s. Many schemes had already been proposed including this when...

26 April 2010
1957 – Christian Brothers School, Fairview, Dublin

1957 – Christian Brothers School, Fairview, Dublin

Architect: O’Connor & Aylward Best described as mid-century Irish religious institutional, this school for the Christian Brothers was built alongside an earlier building.

31 December 2009
1957 – St. Mary’s Church, Coolfancy, Co. Wicklow

1957 – St. Mary’s Church, Coolfancy, Co. Wicklow

Simple barnlike church with rendered exterior and small belfry on gable. Largely rebuilt in the 1950s.

10 December 2009
1957 – 170 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

1957 – 170 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

Architects: WZMH Architects / Oslen Worland A 1950′s-era, 12-storey office building that was demolished back to its original structure for upgrading. A new façade, as well as completely new mechanical, electrical and elevator...

18 September 2009
1957 – Chicago Sun Times, Illinois

1957 – Chicago Sun Times, Illinois

Architect: Naess & Murphy Because of its prime riverside location, the land beneath the oddly shaped, seven-story structure has long been coveted by developers pained by the profits uncaptured. Each succeeding owner of...