Henry Feiner, a partner at the firm of Harry Seidler and Associates, presents a tribute to Australia’s most influential architect, Harry Seidler. By referring to a diverse selection of Seidler’s architecture, from residential houses to corporate and residential high-rise towers, Feiner highlights the significance and originality of Seidler’s rich body of work. Feiner demonstrates the logic of Seidler’s architectural planning, his appreciation and understanding of the Australian climate and his avant garde understanding and use of technology. For those who have wondered what makes Seidler’s work so significant to local and international architecture, and for those who already possess an appreciation of Seidler’s work, this presentation reinforces the unique contribution that Harry Seidler has made to both the architectural profession and the skyline of numerous cities throughout the world.
This talk was recorded live in Sydney as a part of the 2006 designEX International Seminar Series
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Henry Feiner is a partner with Harry Seidler & Associates (HSA), and has been with Harry since 1973. He has worked for various architects in Sydney and London including:-
He worked on MLC Centre and Grosvenor Place before becoming Project Architect for:-
He was involved in the design of Capita, Horizon Apartments, Hochhaus and Cinema in Vienna as well as Project Phoenix, Lincoln Centre, Grollo Tower and Apicorp. Henry was the Partner in charge of design for:-
He was also Project Architect for:-
Henry designed the Seidler V Line series of sanitary ware now in production for Caroma, as well the Seidler O Line series of taps, spouts and bathroom accessories for Davis Engineering.
www.seidler.net.au
