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Richard Seifert
Richard Seifert (born Reubin Seifert; 25 November 26 October [1]) was a Swiss-British architect, best known for designing the Centre Point tower and Tower 42 (previously the NatWest Tower), once the tallest building in the City of London.
Richard seifert biography
His eponymously named practice – R. Seifert and Partners (later the R. Seifert Company and Partnership) was at its most prolific in the s and s, responsible for many major office buildings in Central London as well as large urban regeneration projects in other major British cities.
Biography
Seifert was born to a Swiss family and came to London when young. He attended the Central Foundation Boys' School[2] and subsequently obtained a scholarship to the Bartlett School of Architecture, graduating in [1] Seifert served in the Royal Engineers during World War II.[3]
Seifert and his company were responsible for more London buildings than Sir Christopher Wren and designed