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Vale Bernard Seeber 1 January 1949 – 15 August 2022

Bernard Seeber was a man of genuine brilliance, in full possession of incredible mental agility and clarity. Fierce, strict and principled, he worked systematically, always with an ordered logic, a love of assembly, and the careful placement of selected parts. He wanted his buildings to tell a story, to make efficient use of materials and space, and to integrate holistically with their landscape. As a result, they are as direct, optimistic and generous as their author.

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