Albert Frey: Inventive Modernist is a richly illustrated architectural monograph edited by curator Brad Dunning, offering a comprehensive retrospective on Swiss-American architect Albert Frey (1903–1998), one of the pivotal figures in twentieth-century modernism. Tracing his evolution from early years in Paris under the influence of Le Corbusier to his defining role in shaping desert modernism in Palm Springs, the book interweaves rare archival drawings, models, and photographs with insightful essays by leading critics and historians. With access to previously unseen material and a keen editorial eye, Inventive Modernist situates Frey’s work within broader architectural discourse while celebrating his unique ability to harmonize structure, landscape, and light. This beautifully produced volume is an essential resource for admirers of modern architecture and anyone drawn to the enduring legacy of one of the style’s most inventive practitioners.
Albert Frey: Inventive Modernist is a richly illustrated architectural monograph edited by curator Brad Dunning, offering a comprehensive retrospective on Swiss-American architect Albert Frey (1903–1998), one of the pivotal figures in twentieth-century modernism. Tracing his evolution from early years in Paris under the influence of Le Corbusier to his defining role in shaping desert modernism in Palm Springs, the book interweaves rare archival drawings, models, and photographs with insightful essays by leading critics and historians. With access to previously unseen material and a keen editorial eye, Inventive Modernist situates Frey’s work within broader architectural discourse while celebrating his unique ability to harmonize structure, landscape, and light. This beautifully produced volume is an essential resource for admirers of modern architecture and anyone drawn to the enduring legacy of one of the style’s most inventive practitioners.
