James Birrell Collection
James Birrell was born in Melbourne in 1928 and moved to Queensland in 1955. He was responsible for the design of University Hall, Humanities II and the first stage of the University Library on the JCU Townsville campus.He was also responsible for a number of important Brisbane buildings including the Wickham Terrace car park, the Centenary Pools and the J.D.Story Building at the University of Queensland. James Birrell's distinguished career as an architect and town planner was recognised by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects in 2005 when he was awarded the prestigious RAIA Gold Medal.
Archive Location: 404M
BIR/1 (CD) The RAIA presents James Birrell LFRAIA: the Townsville Years. A powerpoint presentation to accompany an address delivered by James Birrell in Townsville in August 2005. Consists chiefly of photographs of buildings at JCU Townsville, including the Library (Stage 1), University Hall and Humanities II.
BIR/2 (CD) The RAIA presents the 2005 Gold Medal winner James Birrell LFRAIA. A powerpoint presentation to accompany an address by James Birrell delivered in Cairns in August 2005. Consists chiefly of photographs of buildings with which James Birrell has been associated in Townsville, Brisbane and elsewhere.
BIR/3 (CD) Photographs of buildings on JCU Townsville campus, taken 29.08.05
