Further,imaginative monolithic constructions emerge in Fred's residences of the 1970's to 90's. Heroic forms, some a cubist assembly of projected volumes, wall planes and gardens; others curvilinear, echoing the lay of the land or standing proud of it. Many of the houses are eco-sensitive, shaped in new-found geometries to deal with prairie winds, planted roofs and topographical intrusions.

I was able to walk through the Bosa Residence with Fred a few years ago, just before its completion. I think of this unique structure as one of his late day masterworks but he would havenone of it. Even so, the project reveals all that is distinctive about Fred's work, in this instance an original expression of dynamic form at the edge of the sea. "Two seashells" establish the motif and complement the rounded shapes of weathered rock on site. Circular drums of concrete and glass anchor the house to the land. Within, a two-level fireplace centers the composition and etched glass walls display abstract wave-like, sea scalloped patterns. Full of light and energy, there is a magic quality here, reflecting the persona of both the owners and architect.

Preface

by Barry Downs

An Introduction: Fred

Thornton Hollingsworth

by Greg Bellerby

Living Spaces: The

Architecture of Fred

Thornton Hollingsworth

by Rhodri Windsor

Liscombe

On Organic Architecture

by Fred Thornton

Hollingsworth

Early Work 1946-1960

Hollingsworth

Neoteric

Sky Bungalow

Moon I

Capilano Garden Court

(Shalal Gardens)

Red Feather Building

(Community Chest)

Shandro

Dalby

Showhouse

Trethewey I

Pullan Studio

Banks