page_title: Fred Bassetti
hierarchical_section_title: Fred Bassetti
caption_attribution_description: The Seattle Municipal Tower, downtown Seattle, Washington
context_page_description: Fred Bassetti FAIA, was a Pacific Northwest architect, teacher and a prime contributor to the regional approach to Modern architecture during the 1940s-1990’s. His architectural legacy includes some of the Seattle area's more recognizable buildings and spaces. The American Institute of Architects described his role as a regional architect and activist as having made significant contributions to "the shape of Seattle and the Northwest, and on the profession of architecture."
context_section_description: Fred Bassetti FAIA, (January 31, 1917 in Seattle – December 5, 2013 in Oregon) was a Pacific Northwest architect, teacher and a prime contributor to the regional approach to Modern architecture during the 1940s-1990’s.  His architectural legacy includes some of the Seattle area's more recognizable buildings and spaces.  The American Institute of Architects (AIA) described his role as a regional architect and activist as having made significant contributions to  "the shape of Seattle and the Northwest, and on the profession of architecture."
caption: Seattle Municipal Tower, completed 1990
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