Hrvoj Oskar Ninoslav Pleminiti Somogji, commonly known as Nino Sydney, was an Australian architect who served as the chief architect of Lendlease from 1961 to 1973. [1] [2]
As a sportsperson, he was a professional water polo player and received a silver medal at the World Masters Games in 2002. [1]
Sydney was born in Zagreb, Croatia. [2] He completed his studies in architecture from the University of Zagreb in 1954. [1] He also studied at University of Sydney between 1956 and 1958. [3]
In 1955, he emigrated to Australia. [1]
In 2015, he received National Trust Heritage Award. [1]
Hrvoj Oskar Ninoslav Pleminiti Somogji, commonly known as Nino Sydney, was an Australian architect who served as the chief architect of Lendlease from 1961 to 1973. [1] [2]
As a sportsperson, he was a professional water polo player and received a silver medal at the World Masters Games in 2002. [1]
Sydney was born in Zagreb, Croatia. [2] He completed his studies in architecture from the University of Zagreb in 1954. [1] He also studied at University of Sydney between 1956 and 1958. [3]
In 1955, he emigrated to Australia. [1]
In 2015, he received National Trust Heritage Award. [1]