Edwin Frech

Edwin Frech was a Swiss politician and a member of the Social Democratic Party (SP) who served as the head of the Hochbaudepartement in Zurich from 1966 to 1982. His lengthy tenure significantly influenced Zurich's urban development landscape during a period of notable growth and change. Frech's work laid the foundation for modern building regulations and urban planning in the city, making him a key figure in Zurich's architectural history.