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Harry Seidler brought art to architecture, and modernism to Australia
Architect Harry Seidler brought modernism to Australia, designing the 1962 Blues Point Tower, Sydney's first high-rise residential block. The 23-storey structure, influenced by Bauhaus artist Josef Albers, championed urban density and challenged Australia's conservative building culture.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 04:44 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 04:50 UTC
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