Research by Don Watson into architectural collections in the National Library of Australia and the British Architectural Library. This file includes: a report by Don Watson of his inspection of architectural drawings at the National Library of Australia, 19 Jul 1988; a report, dated 28 Aug 1990, and supporting documents relating to the British Architectural Library in London, such as Architectural records in national and local collections : guidance notes for archivists and record offices.

This file includes: project outlines and course notes for the University of Queensland Department of Architecture B.Des.St.; lunch time lecture series corrspondence and notes; student lists for architectural students from 1981; and 30 b&w photographs of students from the Department of Architecture in 1981. Decanted from B&H Lever Arch File 2 hole ring binder titled "Lunch time lectures. Semester 1 1981".

This file includes: mockups, proofs, negatives, photographic contact sheets for the publication of Projects review by the University of Queensland, Department of Architecture and associated exhibitions and invitations. Projects review was published by the University of Queensland, Department of Architecture to highlight the projects of students from each year level (1-5); and staff and postgraduate research.

Catalogue and invitation to the exhibition Natural Structures, 1984; Catalogue and invitation to the exhibition Peter Cook: Tower Projects 1983-84 and two postcards from Cook to Watson; Catalogue of a national students’ competition The Bonzadumpa Surf Club, 1986, won by student Alice Hampson; A Cathedral Square for Brisbane : An Ideas competition 1983 booklet.

Largely arranged in chronological order for the year 1983, by the date and associated speaker for each lecture. Includes correspondence, financial data, travel and accommodation details.

Twelve ink line drawings on tracing paper. From the Title Block: The Heather Thiedeke Group, architects and planners. Client: Catholic Parish of Surfers Paradise. The brief: master plan, design and documents. The Parish moved from central Surfers Paradise to Broadbeach Waters to accommodate future expansion. The church plan incorporated a radial layout with a sloping floor for optimum visibility and engagement. Includes sketch, working and marketing drawings for site plans, elevations, roof plans, landscaping, and site work.

Two architectural drawings (ink line drawings on paper, photocopied). Client: Philip Pittluck, New York accountant. Brief: Design, documentation and construction of a residence for a retired couple; Budget $40k. This was the second commission within the town centre that was designed by Thiedeke. With a cement shortage, Thiedeke used bovedas. The house replaced an adobe ruin. Footings were one metre of deep stone wall to absorb earthquake movement; walls were single brick infill, concrete ring beams top and bottom, concrete columns poured within wall thickness; and roof was brick vaulting.

Three drawings on paper (ink link drawings on coloured paper) for the Marks Residence. Brief: Contemporary interpretation of the authentic abode 'Pueblo' style. The site was in the old part of Santa Fe where 'Pueblo' houses still existed. Working drawings for construction were all free hand due to the geometry. Designed in clay, then drawn. It was commissioned on the basis of the model. Dates Nov 1971. Elevations, floor plans.

Five architectural drawings (ink line drawings on tracing paper), varying sizes. No Title Block. One drawing of the railway line from Murwillumba to Condong, (ink line drawing on pieces of paper, approx 42 x 29 cm, sticky taped together totalling 42 x 4600 cm). Client: Private consortium. Brief: Concept for a tourist destination sugar mill experience, with an emphasis on the history of steam power and an economic boost to the area; as well as education on the principles and creation of a sustainable future in a fluctuating sugar market. The mill site was to be expanded to include a small village with a focus on tourism, retail, working steam museum, river tours and refurbishment of the abandoned short rail line to Murwillumbah.

Three drawings (ink line drawings on tracing paper) of perspectives with no title block information. Project no. 320.96 New Offices. Eight working drawings (ink line drawings on tracing paper). From the Title Block: The Heather Thiedeke Group, architects and planners. Client: Herron Todd White, Carrara Street, Benowa. Brief: Two storey commercial offices; 'Formal' Australian character. Design, documentation and construction, incorporating sustainability principles. These included natural light and ventilation to every space due to a central garden courtyard. The character request was achieved with a GI roof, large overhangs, Helidon sandstone elements and an 'arbour' style porte cochere.