From the early days of European migration to America, in the 17th Century, the prototype of buildings was based on English precedent, even if mostly translated into the locally available material in abundance: timber. Harry Seidler 17thabundanceamerica share on social
The government only makes restrictive rules, they don't show you what to do so you know, OK, here's where we need this many apartments, with open space, playgrounds, kindergartens. Harry Seidler apartmentgovernmentkindergarten Change image and share on social
After World War II great strides were made in modern Japanese architecture, not only in advanced technology, allowing earthquake resistant tall buildings, but expressing and infusing characteristics of traditional Japanese architecture in modern buildings. Harry Seidler advanceallowarchitecture share on social
Borne out of this, starting around the 17th Century was the Baroque era. It is my view that it is one of the architectural peak periods in western civilisation. Harry Seidler 17tharchitecturalbaroque Change image and share on social
The Romans were not inventors of the supporting arch, but its extended use in vaults and intersecting barrel shapes and domes is theirs. Harry Seidler archbarreldome Change image and share on social
Architecture is not an inspirational business, it's a rational procedure to do sensible and hopefully beautiful things; that's all. Harry Seidler architecturebeautifulbusiness Change image and share on social
The form language used by the ancient Egyptians in their structures is minimal. Harry Seidler ancientegyptianform Change image and share on social
Japan's humid and warm summer climate, as well as frequent earthquakes resulted in lightweight timber buildings raised off the ground that are resistant to earth tremors. Harry Seidler buildingclimateearth Change image and share on social
Fifty years ago people were talking about Sydney's sprawl, but nobody does anything about it. Harry Seidler agofiftypeople Change image and share on social
