Master of the concrete

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Harry Seidler is the best known Australian architect. Born in Austria, he came to Britain as a refugee in the Second World War and later studied in Canada. He moved to Australia in the 1950s. Seidler's main influence was Walter Gropius and he remains concerned with social responsibility, using technology to the full and using the minimum of resources. He was also influenced by engineer, Pier Luigi Nervi in his use of materials. Seidler criticises post modernism and the buildings of Canary Wharf, London, England.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Seidler, Harry

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Re-educating the client

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Charles McKean is secretary of the RIAS and is anxious to re-establish the architectural profession. Architects must change their relationship with society. Firstly, professional indemnity insurance should be obligatory. Secondly, architcts must educate their clients and make them responsible for the quality of their buildings. The public often see surveyors as the people to be consulted on building matters but architects must show that they can provide extra value and quality.

Interview

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Art and industry in conflict over construction

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DOCOMOMO's recent Industrious Optimism: Boots and the Modern Factory symposium focused on replicating sub-optimal building technology as a historic record. The first Owen Williams Boots building was discussed and the additions to its single-glazed curtain wall, and comparisons made to attitudes to refurbishment in Italy. DOCOMOMO aims to understand the history and ideas which formed the Modern Movement.

Land, mineral, wildlife conservation, Historical Sites, Historic Landmarks, History, Buildings, Historic sites

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