File File 36 - Project no. 8111.49 Taylor residence

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UQFL644-Series A-File 36

Title

Project no. 8111.49 Taylor residence

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  • 1979-1980 (Creation)

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Extent and medium

21 architectural drawings ; sizes vary

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Name of creator

(1942-)

Biographical history

Graeme John Thiedeke was born on 8 January 1942. He commenced part-time study towards a Diploma of Architecture in 1960 at the Central Technical College (now Queensland University of Technology) while working at Conrad Gargett. He graduated in 1966, moved to Canada and in 1968 moved to Mexcio. In Mexico he studied art, formed an architectural practice and started a ceramics factory. In 1975 he returned to Australia, recommencing work with Conrad Gargett until 1977. In 1978 he joined the Davis Heather Group, later forming a separate company with Bill Heather, The Heater Thiedeke Group. Thiedeke moved to Malaysia in 2000 and began working for the architectural firm McKerrell Lynch.

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Comprises two sets of drawings:

Twelve working drawings (11 are ink line drawings on tracing paper, 1 is a photocopy) + one sketch drawing. Dated 1980. Architects from Title Block are the Davis Heather Group. Client: Col and Virginia Taylor. Location was at Pelican Point, Terranora. Brief: Design, documentation and construction of a three bed, twp bath hillside sanctuary overlooking Pelican Point in Terranora Inlet; the architecture was to evoke a sculptural quality. The site was an old state cattle dip, the form of which partially inspired the architecture. It was the only house on the east side of the road up from Tweed Heads. The roof profile was inspired by the shape of a pelican's wing. The form maximised the panoramic views from every room. It won two awards, which included a design award in 1984.

Eight concept drawings, various sizes, undated, no title block.

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Accruals

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Unrestricted access.

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  • English

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Note

Tube 11

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Final

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Created, Linda Justo, 21-Apr-2021.

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Internal evidence, donor file.

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  • Tube: UQFL644 Tube 11