Vivian Fraser b. 1936

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Vivian Fraser is an architect whose notable project was renovations to a historic cargo shed at Pier 4-5, Walsh Bay, for new public uses by the Sydney Theatre Company and Sydney Dance Company.
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Vivian Fraser (1936–) was educated in Newcastle, where he practised independently before arriving in Sydney in 1965. He first worked as the associate of Douglas Snelling (1965-66) and then worked for Ancher Mortlock Murray and Woollley. Since 1975, he has operated an independent practice, mainly designing award-winning theatres and houses, and was the co-winner with Glenn Murcutt of the NSW RAIA’s 1984 Sulman Medal, for his adaptive-reuse of Pier 4-5 at Walsh Bay. His other notable works were the Australia Council office refurbishment, Redfern; the Kings School Theatre, Parramatta; and the Belvoir Street Theatre, Surry Hills.
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—Fraser, Vivian. 2004. Interview with Davina Jackson, October.

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