Sydney Ancher
Sydney Edward Cambrian Ancher ARAIA ARIBA, was an Australian architect from Woollahra, Sydney. His fascination with Europe contributed to the introduction of European internationalism in Australia. He also had a significant impact on the establishment of modern domestic architecture.
Early life
Sydney Ancher was the son of New Zealand journalist Edward Albert Ancher and his Australian wife Ethel Puah, née Parsons. He was educated at Mosman Superior Public, North Sydney Boys’ High and Sydney Technical High School.Notable Projects
- Northbourne Housing Precinct, Canberra, ACT, 1960's
- Prevost House, Sydney, NSW, 1935
- Ancher House, 3 Maytone Avenue, Killara, NSW, 1945
- Farley House, North Curl Curl, NSW, 1948
- House, Killeaton Street, St Ives, NSW, 1950
- Ancher House III, 15 Bogota Avenue, Cremorne Point, NSW, 1957