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Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st. (CAD) Presumed 1st edition. No markings, slight bump to lower corner tip of front cover, Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket with 1/2" tear to the front upper flap fold corner. Black hardcover, 352pp, index of projects, B&W and colour photos of architecural projects and buildings. THe origin of NORR Architectural Group was the practice started by John Burnett Parkin. The firm was based in Toronto and operated from 1947 to 1969. During its life, it was the largest architectural practice in Canada and today is recognised as the country's leading proponent of modern architecture in the post-war era. The Parkin firm modelled itself after the office of Albert Kahn, and used an industrial production system to produce its commissions.[2] The firm operated from a factory-like office in Don Mills where its staff of nearly 200 was based. In contrast to many other architects of the era, the firm was fastidious about costs and deadlines. One notable project during this time was a partnership with Finnish architect Viljo Revell on Toronto City Hall (1965). The firm helped design (under direction from Australian John Andrews) the Simpsons store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre (1964). Eventually the firm grew into NORR. (4.9 JM 1005 Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" Tall. Stepanian, Vahagn (illustratore).…