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Fred Bassetti – Alphabeta Cube
Fred Bassetti was a very bright man who since an early age had a fondness for architecture. As a Seattle born native, Bassetti attended the University of Washington, where he earned his BA, and went on to earn his… Continue Reading →
The Alpha Beta Cube Fred Bassetti continues to interact with Western Students In this slideshow format video, we have chosen to feature interviews of our fellow Western students to gain a consensus on how the cube is perceived off of… Continue Reading →
Fred Bassetti’s Alphabeta cube Born in Washington State in 1917, Fred Bassetti spent most of his childhood and young adult life traveling. He became a graduate of The University of Washington in 1942, and of Harvard not long after…. Continue Reading →
In our video, we incorporated photos, video footage, and sketches to describe Fred Bassetti’s work, Alphabeta Cube. Bassetti’s piece was originally located near Western Washington University’s Wilson Library but is now located in the Fairhaven Complex. It is interesting… Continue Reading →
In our slideshow presentation with accompanying voice-over, we wanted to take a realistic perspective on the sculpture. So, we did not add any additional embellishment or grace to it. In this way, it’s showing the sculpture as it appears to… Continue Reading →
By: Brenna Guthrie, Alexis Bland and Emily Pollard Who is Fred Bassetti? Fred Bassetti was born in the Seattle area, specifically Tukwila, Washington. He attended the University of Washington where he first started pursuing an engineering degree but later found… Continue Reading →
Alpha-beta cube @ wwu The Alpha-beta Cube was built in 1972 but erected in 1975. Now located in the courtyard of Western’s Fairhaven residence. It was once Placed between Haggard Hall and the Wilson Library but had to be moved…. Continue Reading →
Alphabetacube Scan by AJ on Sketchfab Alphabeta Cube (1972) was designed by Fred Bassetti and was originally located outside of the Wilson Library. It was later moved to its current location, nestled in the landscape of the Fairhaven Complex on… Continue Reading →
Fred Bassetti an artist and famous architect resided here in Washington from 1997-2013, and died at the age of 96. He was a driven individual, who first received his bachelor’s degree from University of Washington in 1942; right after… Continue Reading →
When walking into the courtyard of the Fairhaven Complex here on campus, one may notice the pond, or the students hammocking by the trees on the lawn. But the one unmistakable landmark that catches the eye and holds its gaze… Continue Reading →