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Articles, biographies of Walter Burley Griffin (by Birrell and others), thesis (about Griffin), book reviews by Birrell, poems (author unidentified), and typescript material.

Birrell, James, 1928-

South eastern region of Chemistry Building, University of Queensland [Unbuilt]

The proposed Chemistry Annex was to be situated along Circular Drive (now Staff House Road) sitting in a small vacant piece of land adjacent to two wings of the Chemistry building, beside the bookshop, about where the current Global Change Institute sits. These three plans are of the existing chemistry building and are dated, 3rd, 5th and 7th October 1964.

Union College - St. Lucia - Pilot plans and sketches

James Birrell was given the brief by the Union College Council to design new accommodation for students. This file has pilot plans and sketches for the College. Drawings:
[Item 1] Job I Union College - St. Lucia - Pilot plan only, ink line drawing on tracing paper, topographical lines drawn in red pen, drawing number I/1, title block with J.P. Birrell as University Architect, July 1963 (previously numbered A15.01) ;
[Item 2] Job I Union College - St. Lucia - Pilot plan only, ink line drawing on paper, with pencil annotations, drawing number I/1, title block with J.P. Birrell as University Architect, July 1963 (previously numbered A15.02) ;
[Item 3] Job I Union College - Uplands Road St. Lucia - Thumb-nail perspective pilot planning scheme, ink line drawing on tracing paper, drawing number I/2, title block with J.P. Birrell as University Architect, July 1963 (previously numbered A15.03) ;
[Items 4 - 9] Sketch plans, ink and pencil line drawings on tracing paper, no title block, no job/drawing number (previously numbered A15.04 to A15.05 and A15.07 to A15.10. A15.06 missing)

Birrell, James, 1928-

Job E1 Schematic set-out of Extensions to Dental School

Job E1 Schematic set-out of Extensions to Dental School, Sheet numbers 40-42, ink line drawings on tracing paper, dated May 1963: [Item 1] First stage of 13 storey non-clinical block; [Item 2] Floor plan First stage of 13 storey non-clinical block; [Item 3] Diagrammatic sections showing proposed relative floor levels.

Birrell, James, 1928-

J.D. Story Administration Building, University of Queensland

Bound presentation volume, cover title J.D. Story Administration Building, University of Queensland, by University Architect J.P. Birrell. There are no job numbers or drawing numbers. Includes the design idea of a separate Senate House date from the first submission to the Australian Universities Commission (A.U.C.).

Birrell, James, 1928-

Job no. I Sketch Plans of Union College

Thirteen plans with the title Sketch plan of Union College in title block and J.P. Birrell as University Architect. All except one are dated October 1963. The last plan has the date December 1964. Comprises:
[Item 1] 'Typical section thru stairwell', ink line drawing on tracing paper, job/drawing number i/3 (previously numbered A15.11) ;
[Item 2] 'Typical section thru stairwell', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/3 (previously numbered A15.12) ;
[Item 3] 'Ground floor plan and elevations', ink line drawing on tracing paper with pencil annotations, job/drawing number i/4 (previously numbered A15.13) ;
[Item 4] 'Ground floor plan and elevations', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/4 (previously numbered A15.14) ;
[Item 5] 'Typical residential floor plan and elevation', ink line drawing on tracing paper, job/drawing number i/5 (previously numbered A15.15) ;
[Item 6] 'Typical residential floor plan and elevation', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/5 (previously numbered A15.16) ;
[Item 7] 'Roof plan and elevation', ink line drawing on tracing paper, job/drawing number i/6 (previously numbered A15.17) ;
[Item 8] 'Roof plan and elevation', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/6 (previously numbered A15.18) ;
[Item 9] 'Perspectives from outside', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/7 (previously numbered A15.19) ;
[Item 10] 'Perspectives from outside', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/7 (previously numbered A15.20) ;
[Item 11] 'Perspectives of inside', ink line drawing on tracing paper, job/drawing number i/8 (previously numbered A15.21) ;
[Item 12] 'Perspectives of inside', ink line drawing with colour on paper, job/drawing number i/8 (previously numbered A15.22) ; and
[Item 13] 'Perspectives for common and dining rooms', ink line drawing on tracing paper, job/drawing number i/9 (previously numbered A15.23).

Birrell, James, 1928-

Proposed Dental School pilot plan only : relations of rooms are tentative

Proposed Dental School pilot plan only : relations of rooms are tentative, Title block client name is The University of Queensland, Architect is J.P. Birrell (University Architect), ink line drawings on tracing paper, Nov 1963: [Item 1] Lower ground floor ; [Item 2] Ground floor ; [Item 3] First floor ; [Item 4] Second floor ; [Item 5] Third floor.

Birrell, James, 1928-

File no. 496 Residence, Glencairn Avenue South, Indooroopilly

29 plans for a residential building for a Mr. T.C. Lyon; dated 5 Jan 1960; and includes: 2 plans on cartridge paper, 27 tissue, various sizes, showing floor plan, fireplace, sliding doors, steps and wrought iron railings, balcony flooring, bar, servery, bathroom, wardrobes and cupboards, doors.

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