Harold Sadler (October 25, 1930 ― January 21, 2022), often known as Hal Sadler, was an American architect, designer and philanthropist in Southern California.[2][1][3]
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| Born | October 25, 1930 |
| Died | January 21, 2022 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California Arizona State University |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | AIA Lifetime Achievement Award (1983)[1] AIA Public Service Award Mr. San Diego[citation needed] |
| Practice | Tucker Sadler Architects, Inc. |
Education and early career
editHe graduated from Arizona State University's School of Architecture in 1952 and proceeded to USC where he obtained his master's degree. His early work in the realm of architecture began at a Los Angeles-based architecture firm Jones and Emmons, under the influence of his mentor, A. Quincy Jones.[3]
Tucker Sadler and Bennett
editIn 1957 Hal moved to San Diego, California where he collaborated with Thomas Tucker and Ed Bennett. The three went on to create Tucker Sadler and Bennett, a successful architecture firm. This firm designed the original FedMart Stores (which became Price Club, and then Costco) and went on to design popular and defining projects including the San Diego State University Library, First National Bank of Southern California Building (now Union Bank), and both Argo and Blake Hall on UC San Diego's campus in La Jolla, California.[3]
Death
editSadler died in San Diego on January 21, 2022, aged 91.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "IN MEMORIAM... HAL SADLER". AIA San Diego. The American Institute of Architects. February 17, 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Pushing their envelope Tucker Sadler takes new direction in quest for an elusive iconic design". San Diego Union Tribune. Archived from the original on August 25, 2016. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Harold G. Sadler". Modern San Diego. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
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