Famed Australian architect Harry Seidler of Harry Seidler & Associates has died. More from the Sydney Morning Herald, via upside down.
Renowned architect Harry Seidler has died in his Sydney home, aged 82.
Mr Seidler died at his Killara home this morning, close friend and business associate John Hurst said.
His death followed a massive stroke last April, Mr Hurst said.
"He had a very severe stroke and he never recovered," Mr Hurst said.
A statement from his family is expected soon.
Born in Vienna in 1923, Mr Seidler came to Australia from the United States in 1948.
He is recognised as one of Australia's leading architects of the modern movement.
In Australia and overseas, he has designed many important residential and commercial buildings, introducing new ideas and construction techniques.
He is also credited with making a major contribution to the architecture of Sydney, including the Australia Square building in the CBD.
He was awarded the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) Gold Medal in 1976 and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Gold Medal in 1996.
AAP
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