The Queensland Government Architect is a position within the

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, Australia with responsibility for the design of government buildings in Queensland. It was formerly known as the Queensland Colonial Architect. The position is located within the Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works.

List of Colonial Architects in Queensland

Charles Tiffin Charles Tiffin (1833–1873) was an English architect, who spent most of his career in Queensland, Australia where he held the post of Queensland Colonial Architect. Early life He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England where he studied und ...

, appointed in December 1859. *

Francis Drummond Greville Stanley Francis Drummond Greville Stanley (1839—1897) was an architect in Queensland, Australia. He was the Queensland Colonial Architect. Many of his designs are now heritage-listed buildings. Early life Stanley was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on ...

, appointed in July 1873 *

John James Clark John James Clark (23 January 1838 – 25 June 1915), an Australian architect, was born in Liverpool, England. Clark's 30 years in public service, in combination with 33 in private practice, produced some of Australia's most notable public buildin ...

, appointed in July 1883 *

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, appointed acting Colonial Architect in December 1885 following the resignation of John James Clark, appointed Colonial Architect in July 1886 but backdated to January 1886, a position he held until the government abolished the position in July 1891 *

Alfred Barton Brady Alfred Barton Brady was an engineer and architect in Queensland, Australia. He was one of Queensland's most important early engineers and was particularly known for his bridge design. He was the Queensland Colonial Architect and many of his build ...

, the Engineer for Bridges and Inspector of Divisional Board Works assumed the responsibilities (but not the title) of Colonial Architect in July 1891, but in September 1891 it was announced that his title would become Engineer for Bridges and Supervising Architect although he was frequently referred to as the Colonial Architect in newspaper reporting Brady retired in 1922.

List of Queensland Government Architects

Andrew Baxter Leven Andrew Baxter Leven (2 February 1885 – 1966) was a Scottish-born architect in Australia. As chief architect in the Queensland Department of Public Works, he designed many of Queensland's public buildings, some of which are now heritage-listed. ...

, appointed 1927, retired February 1951 * Michael Keniger 1999 to 2006 * Philip Follent 2008 to 2011 *

Malcolm Middleton Malcolm Bruce Middleton (born 31 December 1973) is a Scottish musician and member of indie band Arab Strap. He has also released seven solo studio albums and three albums performing under the pseudonym Human Don't Be Angry. Early life Middleto ...

, appointed July 2011 *Leah Lang, appointed 2021

Notable staff

Other staff employed within the office of the Queensland Government Architect include: *

Raymond Clare Nowland Raymond Clare Nowland (1894-1973) was an architect in Australia. Many of his buildings are listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. Early life Raymond Clare Nowland was born in Sydney in 1894. Nowland studied at Sydney Technical College and t ...

John Smith Murdoch John Smith Murdoch (29 September 186221 May 1945) was a Scottish architect who practised in Australia from the 1880s until 1930. Employed by the newly formed Commonwealth Public Works Department in 1904, he rose to become chief architect, ...

References

{{Reflist Architects from Queensland Public servants of Queensland 1859 establishments in Australia