Atkinson and McLay

Atkinson and McLay was an architectural partnership in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It produced a number of significant works and is the origins of one of Brisbane's major architectural firms in the present day.

History

The partnership between Henry Wallace Atkinson and Charles McLay was established in 1907. The practice subsequently assumed the position of Diocesan Architect to the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane, designing a number of schools and churches in South East Queensland.{{cite QHR|34898|St Paul's Anglican Church and Columbarium|602826|accessdate=15 August 2015}} The partnership lasted until McLay's death in 1918.{{Cite web|url=http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk/architect_full.php?id=203605|title=Charles McLay|last=|first=|date=|website=Dictionary of Scottish Architects 1660-1980|publisher=|access-date=6 December 2012}} However, the firm continued to remain prominent in Queensland, evolving into the present day firm of Conrad Gargett.

Significant works

  • 1910: Ithaca Town Council Chambers{{cite QHR|16794|Ithaca Town Council Chambers and Red Hill Kindergarten (former)|602058|accessdate=1 August 2014}}

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