John C. Parkin, Archives & Photography

Architectural practice in post-World War II Canada brought substantial change to the face of the Canadian built environment, led by the contribution of John C Parkin. As senior partner at the Toronto-based architectural firm John B Parkin Associates (no relation) from 1947 to the 1970s, Parkin oversaw the creation of a large number of modernist projects, including hospitals, airports, schools, shopping malls, and factories, and received national recognition for his contributions. This richly illustrated book includes an interview with John C Parkin and essays that examine the incorporation of art in built architecture, the influence of architectural photography in defining Modern architecture to a Canadian public, the importance of architectural archives, and the corporate structure of a large, highly successful Canadian architectural firm.