2G-46: Tony Fretton

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Founded in 1982, Frettons office has its starting point in the exploration of the social possibilities of architecture. Through a careful observation of reality (client, programme, city) Fretton designs buildings rooted in their surroundings, with an ability to put across an idea of community. His architecture does not have spectacular form as its aim, but rather a sense of composure and human well-being that refers to the essential aspects of life. The notion of architecture as social art is ultimately materialised in a sophisticated spatiality executed with enormous precision and material quality, thus reflecting the architects interest in the visual arts.

The title presents detailed analysis of 15 projects, including the Red House, Camden Arts Centre, Kapoor House and Vassall Road housing (all London), the British Embassy in Warsaw, De Prinsedam housing and Constantijn Huygenstraat mixed-use project (both Amsterdam) and the Institute of Contemporary Interdisciplinary Arts at the University of Bath.

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