Grigori Fateyev is the principal and owner of Art Forms Architecture (AF architecture) based in the Hudson Valley/Berkshire region.Fateyev has been working as an architect for the past 18 years. His experience in all aspects of cultural, commercial and residential projects is extensive.Fateyev’s work centers on developing contextual and contemporary architectural solutions for cultural institutions, museums, artist studios, private art collections and theaters. Residential architecture, both at the scale of private homes and multi-family dwellings continues to be a valued part of the firm’s portfolio.Challenges of complex commissions are resolved with design clarity, elegance, and refinement.As a part of his practice Fateyev collaborates with artists and cultural institutions on a variety of site specific art installations, public sculptures and exhibitions. The firm offers services in architectural design, interior design, exhibition design, master planning and strategic planning.Clients include cultural institutions and universities such as Shakespeare & Co, Simon’s Rock of Bard College, Turn Park Art Space, Mass Live Arts Theater Festival and Studio One, LLC.To explore the themes of geometry, program and poetry Fateyev uses model making, painting, illustration and rendering as part of his creative process.

In addition to his architectural practice, Grigori Fateyev is currently serving as a guest curator at Turn Park Art Space, a contemporary sculpture park in the Berkshires.www.turnpark.com

Architecture for Art (AforA) is a gallery formed around a mission to bring together artists, architects, museum-goers, and all who share a common passion for art, architecture, and museum and gallery design. Gallery was opened in October 2010 to showcase artists from around the world whose work speaks to the buildings that contain it. In addition to changing exhibitions that reflect the relationship between art and architecture, the gallery hosts talks and panel discussions on the subject of art and the space it lives in, and contains an honor-system lending library of books about art and architecture. Architecture for Art’s website offers documentaries with leading artists, architects, curators and collectors, and video walkthroughs of some of the world’s greatest spaces.

 Supervise development of residential, commercial, and municipal projects; provide initial design concepts, develop design, and provide construction details. Develop building envelope details using innovative technologies, e.g., rainscreen cladding, pre-cast concrete, and insulated translucent panels. Research/development of sustainable strategies in new construction and creative re-use of existing building. As a member of the public relations team, direct the creation of company’s promotional material, website, and competition entries. Coordinate large consulting teams of fine artists, engineers, and acoustic, lighting, and color designers. Coordinate creation of project documentation for archive (photography and drawings). Abbreviated project list: Great Barrington Fire Station, Beacon Cinema, Shakespeare & Co. Performance and Production Arts Center, Tom’s Toys, Triplex Cinema, and numerous residential projects ranging from historic restoration to contemporary design.

 Designed a variety of commercial projects with focus on the retail, entertainment, and hospitality sectors. Facilitated and created presentation materials for clients and client investors; prepared fabrication detailing and construction documents. Projects included David Copperfield Theater and Restaurant, Mohegan Sun Casino second-phase expansion, Palladium gaming arcade, Pittsburg Steelers Stadium, Sony Theaters, and Detroit Tigers Stadium