Art and Architecture" are always clumped together; what's wrong with that? The problems of "art" as architectural aspiration come down to these:
Art is proudly non-functional and impractical
Art reveres the new and despises the conventional
Architectural art sells at a distance
Architect Peter Calthrope maintains that many of the follies of his profession would vanish if architects simply decided that what they do is craft instead of art. Craft is something useful made with artfulness, with close attention to detail."
- Excerpt from How Buildings Learn by Stewart Brand
Tredo Engineers has always embraced the artistic side of our architectural clients. Whether creating a transient gallery piece, an award winning but decidely off-kilter private residence, or creating a lush oasis for the patients at Oshei Children's Hospital, Tredo Engineers has the creativity, know-how, and sensibilty to provide the attention to detail and artfulness needed to elevate these installations beyond craft and create art!
