Kerry Hill
Australian architect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Kerry Hill Architects?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
William Kerry Hill AO[1] (19 June 1943 – 26 August 2018) was a Singapore-based, Australian architect who specialised in hotel design in tropical Asia. His works were known for their features of steeply-pitched pavilion roofs, shaded walkways, and an abundance of water features, affectionately dubbed the "Kerry Hill touch".[2]
Kerry Hill | |
---|---|
Born | William Kerry Hill (1943-06-19)June 19, 1943 Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
Died | August 26, 2018(2018-08-26) (aged 75) |
Education | Perth Technical College |
Alma mater | University of Western Australia |
Occupation | Architect |
Spouse | Ruth Hill |
He has been widely named as an influential figure in refining tropical modernist architecture[3] and defining the Bali architectural style for his works on numerous hotels on the island.[4] Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, whom he had a personal friendship with, influenced his early works "by understanding and embracing the architectural traditions of the East".[5]