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Job A2 Main Library alterations, University of Queensland

Correspondence relating to the construction of extensions to Main Library, University of Queensland St Lucia; dated 13 Sep 1961 to 7 Jul 1966. Main Library was later known as Undergraduate Library; with the construction of Central Library in 1971 its name was changed to Duhig Building; and later, around 2000, to Duhig Tower. Correspondence in this file has been decanted from a large binder.

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-

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 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-

Job no. MF.1 Proposed Animal Research Laboratory at Moggill Farm

Job no. MF.1 has plans for two buildings: the Proposed Animal Research Laboratory at Moggill Farm; and Staff and Student Facilities and Administration Building. All drawings are ink line drawings on tracing paper, have the University of Queensland title block with J. P. Birrell as University Architect.

Birrell, James, 1928-

Drawings from contractors for Union College Stage 1

The construction of Stage 1 commenced on 26 June 1964 and was completed in May 1965. This file comprises plans from contractors: [Items 1-3] Amelco American Elumin Co.; Series 802 windows for Union College ; set of 3 drawings, numbered A-2308-1 to A-2308-3; dated 17 Aug 1964 (previously numbered A15.78-80);
[Items 4-7] J. Connolly (Qld) Pty Ltd; Gearing details; set of 4 drawings, numbered B.973/1-B.973/4; dated Nov. 1964 (previously numbered A15.81-84).

Birrell, James, 1928-

Job no. i The working drawings of Union College

The construction of Stage 1 commenced on 26 June 1964 and was completed in May 1965. This file comprises plans with the title The working drawings of Union College in title block, J.P. Birrell as University Architect (on all drawings) and D.G. Cheesman as Assistant Architect (on most drawings) . All, except one, are ink line drawings on tracing paper and most are dated May 1964. Drawings:
[Item 1] 'Site plan', number i/10B (previously numbered A15.24) ;
[Item 2] 'Foundations plan', number i/11 (previously numbered A15.25) ;
[Item 3] 'Ground floor plan', number i/12 (previously numbered A15.26) ;
[Item 4] 'Upper floor plan', number i/13A (previously numbered A15.27) ;
[Item 5] 'Roof plan', number i/14 (previously numbered A15.28) ;
[Item 6] 'Elevations', number i/15 (previously numbered A15.29) ;
[Item 7] '1/2" section', number i/16 (previously numbered A15.30) ;
[Item 8] 'Elevations', number i/17 (previously numbered A15.31) ;
[Item 9] 'Elevations', number i/18 (previously numbered A15.32) ;
[Item 10] 'Bedroom details', number i/19 (previously numbered A15.33) ;
[Item 11] 'Brickwork', number i/20 (previously numbered A15.34) ;
[Item 12] '1/2' section', number i/21 (previously numbered A15.35) ;
[Item 13] 'Doors', number i/22 (previously numbered A15.36) ;
[Item 14] 'Doors', number i/22, pencil annotations (previously numbered A15.37) ;
[Item 15] 'Toilet details', number i/24A, (previously numbered A15.38) ;
[Item 16] 'Toilet details', number i/25A, (previously numbered A15.39) ;
[Item 17] 'Plumbing details', number i/26, (previously numbered A15.40) ;
[Item 18] 'Kitchen details', number i/27, (previously numbered A15.41) ;
[Item 19] 'Window details', pencil line drawing on tracing paper, number i/28, June 1964 (previously numbered A15.42) ; and
[Item 20] 'Soil pipe amendment', number i/29, July 1964 (previously numbered A15.43).

Birrell, James, 1928-

Job no. MF2 Proposed Preventative Medicine Laboratory

Job no. MF.2 has two sketch plans for Proposed Preventative Medicine Laboratory: drawings are ink line drawings on tracing paper; have the University of Queensland title block with J. P. Birrell as University Architect; dated 22 Jun 1964; Sheet no. 16 and 17.

Birrell, James, 1928-

Job no. i Union College

The construction of Stage 1 commenced on 26 June 1964 and was completed in May 1965. This file comprises plans with the varying titles in title block, and J.P. Birrell as University Architect. All are ink line drawings on tracing paper and most are dated between September and February 1965. Drawings:
[Item 1] 'Union College toilet amendments', number i/30, Sep 1964 (previously numbered A15.44) ;
[Item 2] 'Detail of handrail to balustrade wall etc Union College', number i/31A, 14 Sep 1964 (previously numbered A15.45) ;
[Item 3] 'Foundation stone - Union College', number i/32, Oct 1964 (previously numbered A15.46) ;
[Item 4] 'Grease trap - Union College', number i/33A, 17 Sep 1964 (previously numbered A15.47) ;
[Item 5] 'Union College - detail of M.S. C.', number i/34, Dec 1964 (previously numbered A15.48) ;
[Item 6] 'Amended lighting layout to dining room - Union College', number i/35, Dec 1964 (previously numbered A15.49) ;
[Item 7] 'Union College - paving details', number i/36, Feb 1965 (previously numbered A15.50) ;
[Item 8] 'Union College - stair at roof level', number i/37, Feb 1965 (previously numbered A15.50A) ;
[Item 9] 'Union College - landscaping', number i/41, Sep 1965 (previously numbered A15.51 ) ; and
[Item 10] 'Union College - service road', number i/42, undated (previously numbered A15.52).

There is an additional drawing, without a title block or job/drawing number:
[Item 11] 'Revised window details bed rooms Union College', 23 Aug 1964 (previously numbered A15.53).

Birrell, James, 1928-

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