Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Oral history interview with Anatole du Fresne, 2009.
Creator: | Du Fresne, Anatole | Project: | Atelier 5 (Firm) oral history project. (see all project interviews) | Phys. Desc. : | transcript 19 pages 1 electronic file : digital file (92 minutes). | Location: | Columbia Center for Oral History | Full CLIO record >> |
Biographical NoteArchitect.
Scope and ContentsAtelier 5 architectural firm: employment, positive work atmosphere; impressions of Haus Adler; design elements of Siedlung Halen; concept of low-rise high-density housing; influence of architect Le Corbusier; client Ernst Gohner; cost of units in Siedlung Halen at time of construction in comparison to homes in other locations; d-company; discussion of Kenneth Frampton; allocation of space in homes in Siedlung Halen; differences in design between Siedling Halen, Thalmatt 1 and Thalmatt 2; impressions of British architects; desire to avoid influence of other architectural movements.
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