Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Oral history interview with Alfredo Pini and Anatole du Fresne, 2009.
Creator: | Pini, Alfredo, 1932- | Project: | Atelier 5 (Firm) oral history project. (see all project interviews) | Phys. Desc. : | transcript 15 pages 1 electronic file : digital file (92 minutes). | Location: | Columbia Center for Oral History | Full CLIO record >> |
Biographical NoteArchitect.
Scope and ContentsLand use in Siedlung Halen; architect Le Corbusier: inspiration derived from Roq and Rob project, influence on Atelier 5 designs; decision to use low-rise housing at Siedlung Halen; original plan to prefabricate homes; green roofs as design element; association with Paul Grimm; idea of discontinuous enclaves; benefits of communal living as demonstrated in Siedlung Halen; possible applications of Atelier 5 designs in cities as opposed to rural areas.
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