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MOTIF ARCHITECTURAL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rough Carpentry
- Architectural Design
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- architectural pattern
1, record 1, English, architectural%20pattern
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Charpenterie
- Conception architecturale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- motif architectural
1, record 1, French, motif%20architectural
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- architectural motif
1, record 2, English, architectural%20motif
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The dominant or unifying architectural theme unique to a site or a park, identified through the assessment of existing built forms, their architectural and historical significance and their appropriateness to the natural setting. 2, record 2, English, - architectural%20motif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 3, record 2, English, - architectural%20motif
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- motif architectural
1, record 2, French, motif%20architectural
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Thème architectural, dominant ou unifiant, propre à un lieu ou à un parc; le motif architectural est déterminé d'après l'évaluation des constructions existantes, l'évaluation de leur importance architecturale et historique et leur compatibilité avec le cadre naturel. 2, record 2, French, - motif%20architectural
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 2, French, - motif%20architectural
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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