Predock_Frane Architects was established by Hadrian Predock and John
Frane in the year 2000 as a collaborative research and development
design studio. The work of their practice ranges from small scale
installations to large public venues. Seeking to open new territories
for locality and specificity, they utilize a process of "generative
repetition" - a methodology that focuses on mapping specific existing
morphologies, actions, systems, and material conditions, then
generating and forecasting new architectural results based upon their
findings.
Predock_Frane was named one of ten emerging architectural firms by
Architectural Record, and in 2005, as one of six emerging international
firms by the Architectural League in New York. They were selected to
represent the United States in the US Pavilion for the Venice Biennale,
participated in the Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial - Design Life Now,
and recently had exhibitions at the LA Forum Gallery in Los Angeles,
and Pomona College Museum of Art.
Sustainability has been a driving force in Predock_Frane's design
practice since its inception, and a thorough integration of intelligent
environmental strategies underpins all of their work. Rather than
applying a monolithic solution, the most efficient approach is
carefully assessed for each individual project. Notable sustainable
projects include the Center for Gravity Foundation Hall (using locally
sourced materials, rammed earth walls for full passive/diurnal heat
measures, a geothermal closed loop system for radiant heating, and
multiple day lighting strategies which almost entirely eliminate the
need for artificial light), the Guadalajara International Book Fair
Pavilion (utilizing locally sourced, reusable shipping palettes to
create a rich exhibition space that is entirely "re-lifed" when
dismantled), and the recently designed public art installation for the
city of Perth, Australia (creating an urban oasis that modulates the
harsh local environment, enhances the performance of the plaza, and is
entirely energy independent, making a strong public statement for civic
responsibility).
John and Hadrian have taught at UCLA, Tulane and Berkeley.
Predock_Frane's work has won numerous awards including multiple Nation
and Local American Institute of Architects Honor Awards. Their work has
been published internationally, and they have lectured widely.
John Frane is a licensed Architect in the State of California; Hadrian
Predock is a licensed Architect in the States of California and Arizona.
John Frane was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and received his BArch
in 1993 from the University of Texas at Austin. Hadrian Predock was
born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and received his MArch in 1993 from
Harvard’s Graduate School of Design.