Werner Seligmann Architecture + Urban Design
Purpose of this website [Helvetica Neue]
This is an interim website in preparation for an upcoming book about Werner Seligmann Architect, by Syracuse University professor emeritus Bruce M Coleman—a reverential "labor of love."
In identifying potential drawings and photos for the book, Bruce had found mostly sub-standard images, especially since most projects predate the digital era, and some images date back to the mid-50s.
This website presents 35 projects likely to be included in the upcoming book and those images being considered, all of which have been enhanced as much as possible to make them comprehensible to the 21st century architecture enthusiast.
Availability of text [AvenirNext]
At present—May 2022—there is no text available, neither as narrative nor as individual project descriptions. An interim text will be posted, during May, describing "who was Werner Seligmann?"
But, since many projects predate any still-living associates, some project descriptions will need to be cursory and based purely on observation and analysis of the drawings.
Any former associates of Werner Seligmann, who have knowledge or insights into the various projects, are encouraged to communicate with Bruce Coleman. Descriptions are intended to be brief—300 words maximum.
Arrangement of projects [Arial]
The arrangement of these projects has not been determined, yet, for the printed book. At present, projects are arranged alphabetically, irrespective of project date or project type.
When dates are determined for these projects, or a different sequence is developed, we will rearrange these projects accordingly. It is intended that eventually one can peruse all of the projects consecutively, as though previewing the book.
In the meantime, recognize this is a work in progress. Send positive comments, only, to Bruce Coleman. Please keep negative comments to yourself—this is a labor of love...remember?
RB
Bastille Opera House
Competition
Arizona Museum
Competition
Belgian Congo
Competition 1958
Berlin Memorial
Competition
Birmingham CC
Competition
Bologna
Competition
Beth David Synagogue
1963
Bradley House
1955
Center Ithaca
1981
Cortland Historical Society
Binghamton
Urban Design
Cardiff Opera House
Competition
Ft Lauderdale
Competition
Korea Museum
Competition
Ellis Field
Elm Street Housing
1972
Cort-Lanes Bowling Alley—for fun!
Huntington Camp
Miller House
1964
Maple Ave Housing
1972
Melcher House
1958
Marlborough Housing
Competition
Monroeville
Competition
Nordweststadt
Competition
Nussbaum Museum
Invited Competition
Science Building II
1966
Olean Community Center 1981
Olean Fire Station
1980
Temple Brith Sholom
1969
Willard Admin Building 1971
Willard Rehab Center 1972
Sproull House
1967
Wheaton Triangle
Competition 1963
Utica Senior Housing
Competition 1972
Sangsar, Iran
Housing Urban Design