Buhrich, Eva

German-born architect and writer who was a champion of modernist design in Sydney.

Milestone

Born

1915

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Arrived Sydney

1938

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Died

Mar 1976

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Name

Alternate

Buhrich, E M

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Birth

Bernard, Eva Maria

1915 - 1938

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Occupation

Architect

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Writer

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Property

Owner of

Buhrich House I

1939 - 1972

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Owner of

Buhrich House II

1968 - 1976

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Relationship

Spouse

Buhrich, Hugh

1938 - 1976

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Buhrich, Eva

Bronwyn Hanna

2008

Arriving in Sydney in 1939, Eva Buhrich worked in architectural design until the poor pay rates for women architects drove her to writing. She became a well-known commentator on architecture and design, writing for magazines, industry journals and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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Buhrich, Eva

Buhrich, Eva

Buhrich House I

Buhrich House II

Buhrich, Hugh