The best way to view this newsletter is by clicking "view this email in your browser" (above). You will then see the correct format. (Newsletters are not always translated properly by all email formats).
This logo was created for the Midland Park Modernism website and other marketing materials - 2011 to present. The "Midland Park" script is original Curran Hall Artwork used in marketing campaigns circa1959-62.
Midland Park houses were designed by award winning Canadian Architect, Edward Ross. Each house was hand selected for its lot based on shape and size. [Above photo] The Don Villa ~ one of three semi-detached designs found in Midland Park.
"Architecture is the greatest of the arts"- Richard Meier, prominent contemporary American architect.
The Midland Park Online Store + Used to build awareness and recognition of Midland Park as a genuine mid-century modern community + All proceeds go to the Midland Park Modernism Alliance funding awareness campaign.
[Above] 'Brand new' or 'Most popular' stuff at the store.
One of the very few subdivisions in Toronto that had the site planning and houses designed by one architect with a modernist vision.
The architecture design of the Midland Park house is very simplistic in style and close integration with nature.
Just over 600 modern style houses
Paul T. Hellyer, Owner of Curran Hall / builder of Midland Park, wanted to build something "different than the typical". That is when he decided to hire an in-house Architect fresh out of University, turning his vision into reality.
Houses designed by Canadian architect, Edward (Ted) Ross. A graduate of the University of Toronto.
All houses use a simple palette of materials - brick, cinder block, and cedar cladding.
A number of the house models won design council awards.
Modern day intact example of MCM planning and development.
S P E C I A L A N N O U N C E M E N T
DOORS OPEN
TORONTO Each year this popular event offers free and rare access to architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings across the city.
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Midland Park will be a debut walking tour in the 18th Annual DOTO in 2017 as a celebrated intact modernist community.
The Midland Park Modernism Alliance will be giving a 2nd community tour to Doors Open organizers in November 2016.
2017 DOORS OPEN TORONTO Tour information will be announced on the Doors Open Toronto website in the new year. We will share all the info & links to DOTO on our website once launched in the new year.
We are celebrating mid-century modern house and design! See new features throughout ....A new modern makeover that transforms a blast from the past; how "art" influences the "modern garden"; transform your entry the modern house way; cool garbage container privacy fences; interior design ideas...mid-century modern with Parisian flair; oh, and 18 great mid-century modern chairs.
City of Toronto Heritage Preservation Services Update
C A N A D A M O D E R N I S M C O N S E R V A T I O N
Midland Park's bid for a Heritage Conservation Study is currently under review. Final decisions on new HCD studies in the City of Toronto for 2017/18 are supposed to be finalized by the end of this year. At which time, Midland Park will either be accepted or denied the opportunity to complete a heritage conservation study.
C O L O U R M EA r t i s t C a l l i n g
Join usas we embark on developing a very special website feature, in celebration of all our resident artists. The feature will showcase "artist renderings" of Midland Park and Birkdale Ravine.
Calling all artists: Let the neighbourhood inspire your next piece of art.Trees, nature, houses, you decide. What inspires you about the neighbourhood? Any style of painting is acceptable - traditional, abstract, pencil, charcoal, oil, watercolour. Whatever your specialty.
If you have a work of art, recent or one completed many years ago, we are interested in it. We will proudly feature your art. Please contact us today.
SHARE YOUR ARTWORK.
Start your masterpiece today.
Did you know? Many residents are in creative fields...novice and professional artists, illustrators & designers.
P I C T U R E T h i s . . .
Can you envision this photo as a painting? Artist inspiration is everywhere.
E X T R E M E L Y R A R E ORIGINAL HOUSE MODEL
"The PARKHURST". A rare house model for MCM in general, because it is a two-storey with a garage. Designed with low profile, ground hugging, simple lines. Only found in Phase One of Midland Park. Very few ever built. Two front variations of this Midland Park Original were for sale in 1959. See this house on Birkdale, Cartier and Abbottswood.
M o d e r n G a r d e n E l e m e n t s
Residents are incorporating modernism into their gardens and exterior. Here are a few recently captured moments.
