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This unique and surprising book features 387 small-scale architectural models created by the late Peter Fritz, an insurance clerk. These models were discovered in a flea market by artist Oliver Croy and were subsequently exhibited, earning widespread acclaim.
What to do with 387 small architectural models found in a junk shop, all carefully packed in trash bags? Artist Oliver Croy was first struck by their craftsmanship: using scraps of wallpaper, matchboxes, textured paper, and adhesive sheets, the unknown artisan had created true architectural gems.
Croy discovered that the models were part of the estate of Viennese insurance agent Peter Fritz, who appears to have designed them without using prototypes. They look more real than any model, seemingly reducing what we see in everyday architecture: strange additions, billboards, all very colorful and angular. Croy no longer wondered what to do with his discovery and, together with architecture critic Oliver Elser, successfully presented them in exhibitions.
In the meantime, there has been talk of creating the most spectacular spaces. This book, featuring articles by renowned authors, includes color photographs of each space, with the aim of providing valuable guidance to potential developers and architects.
Published by Hatje Cantz Publishers 2001
20.9 x 14.9 cm
480 pages
ISBN 978-3-7757-1031-2
This unique and surprising book features 387 small-scale architectural models created by the late Peter Fritz, an insurance clerk. These models were discovered in a flea market by artist Oliver Croy and were subsequently exhibited, earning widespread acclaim.
What to do with 387 small architectural models found in a junk shop, all carefully packed in trash bags? Artist Oliver Croy was first struck by their craftsmanship: using scraps of wallpaper, matchboxes, textured paper, and adhesive sheets, the unknown artisan had created true architectural gems.
Croy discovered that the models were part of the estate of Viennese insurance agent Peter Fritz, who appears to have designed them without using prototypes. They look more real than any model, seemingly reducing what we see in everyday architecture: strange additions, billboards, all very colorful and angular. Croy no longer wondered what to do with his discovery and, together with architecture critic Oliver Elser, successfully presented them in exhibitions.
In the meantime, there has been talk of creating the most spectacular spaces. This book, featuring articles by renowned authors, includes color photographs of each space, with the aim of providing valuable guidance to potential developers and architects.
Published by Hatje Cantz Publishers 2001
20.9 x 14.9 cm
480 pages
ISBN 978-3-7757-1031-2
