Rose Seidler House: an architectural gem at 75

Next date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM

In 1950, Rose and Max Seidler moved into Sydney’s most modern house designed by their son, Harry. The design of Rose Seidler House was shockingly different but celebrated at the time. Does it still shock after 75 years?

A presentation by curator Michael Lech will look at the conception behind the house design, significant episodes in its 75-year history, and how the Museums of History NSW now cares for this not so new, but still ‘modern’ marvel.

Michael Lech is a curator at Museums of History NSW. He has worked on exhibitions, presented talks and written extensively on various aspects of the history of the home in Australia. Michael’s work has covered areas such as interior design, the heritage movement, Sydney’s department stores and design history in Australia.

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Rose Seidler House, Photograph (c) Nicholas Watt, Museums of History NSW.