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Journal of proceedings (Royal Victorian Institute of Architects): 1939-1940
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1939-1940
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June 1939
JOURNAL
OF THE ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Melbourne,
Vol. XXXVII.
May, 1939
No. 3
CONTENTS
REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS AMENDING BILL
69
LIBRARY, THE
70
NOTES OF GENERAL INTEREST ...
71
CURRENT ARCHITECTURAL WORKS ...
72
PATHOLOGICAL BUILDING OF THE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
...
... 74
...
... 87
86
FRONTISPIECE ...
HADDON ARCHITECTURAL SCHOLARSHIP, 1939 AWARD
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE R.V.I.A.
95
TITE PRIZE COMPETITION ...
97
STANDARDS ASSOCIATION ...
98
PLATE ILLUSTRATIONS
FRONTISPIECE
...
"WET AFTERNOON"
MATERNAL AND INFANT WELFARE PATHOLOGICAL BUILDING—
ELEVATION FROM THE SOUTH WEST
75
ELEVATION FROM THE SOUTH EAST
77
GROUND FLOOR CORRIDOR
79
WAITING ROOM
79
LIBRARY, THE
81
LECTURE ROOM ...
83
AUTOPSY ROOM ...
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PUBLISHED MONTHLY FOR
THE ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
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ALAN L. FILDES
J. TRIBE
D. C. WARD
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JOHN B. ISLIP
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JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
MAY, 1939
JOURNAL
OF THE ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Vol. XXXVII.
Melbourne, May, 1939
No. 3
REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS
AMENDING BILL
HE Architects Registration Board has forwarded the following letter to the Minister
of Public Works (the Hon. Sir George
Goudie, M.L.C.) —
"Dear Mr. Minister,
"The Architects Registration Board of
Victoria, which is appointed under the provisions
of the Architects Act, 1928, respectfully requests
the Government to give early consideration to the
recommendation which has been made by the
Board that the Act be amended for the purpose
of ensuring that only qualified persons may entitle themselves 'Architects.'
"The Board is continually receiving bitter complaints from members of the community that they
are suffering financial losses—which in most cases
they cannot afford—as a result of their having
employed persons who style themselves `Architects' but who unknown to the layman until it is
too late, possess little or no technical qualifications. In addition to the financial losses, the public is losing from the points of view of stability
of buildings which are erected on their behalf,
safety from fire, health, design and plan.
"The Act in its existing form provides for the
Registration by the Board of `Registered Architects,' i.e., persons who complete recognised
courses at the University or at a Technical School
or who pass an examination as specified by the
Act. The present legislation, however, does not
prevent any person, who may entirely lack training or qualification, entitling himself 'Architect'
and practising as such.
"The Architectural profession of Victoria, as
a result of efforts made over a long period of
years, has built up a high standard of education
for its students at recognised schools, the gradu69
ates therefrom being accepted for membership in
the leading architectural societies throughout the
world. The Board is discouraged, however, at the
weakness of the Act, wherein the interests of the
community and of the Registered Architects are
not sufficiently safeguarded.
"The experience of the Board is that the public, in the knowledge that the Act provides for
the Registration of Architects, has a false sense
of security and accepts at face value that a person who styles himself `Architect' is recognised
under the Act as being thoroughly qualified to
render expert services in the designing, planning
and construction of buildings.
"Since the Victorian Act was passed in its present form in 1922, the Parliaments of Britain,
New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and
Western Australia have all passed Registration
Acts which in each case provide that the title
`Architect' may be used in those territories only
by those persons who hold the necessary qualifications. New Zealand and South Africa also possess
similar legislation.
"It may be mentioned, Mr. Minister, that the
proposed amendment as recommended by the
Board has been endorsed unanimously by the Royal
Victorian Institute of Architects, the Victorian
Society of Architects, the Master Builders' Association of Victoria and the Building Industry Congress of Victoria. Further, its adoption would not
place any restriction whatsoever upon any person
who wished to carry out building work. Its simple
effect would be that only those persons who are
Registered under the Act would be permitted to
entitle themselves 'Architects.'
"With a view to assisting you in this matter,
the Board attaches hereto a copy of a draft Bill
health and educational
groups, and railroad, bus and
air terminals are all illustrated. Schemes for national and
"CITY PLANNING AND HOUSING, VOLUME III"
regional planning, involving
REVIEW BY FRANK HEATH [A.]
the layout of large tracts
of country and the extension
OLUME III. oasf "City anning and Housl
has
been
purchased
for
incuhich
ing" w
and remodelling of existing cities, are excellently
sion in the Institute Library, is a large reproduced. A section at the end of the book probook measuring 16 ins. x 12 ins. and containing vides useful data for such matters as recreational
over 1100 well-produced illustrations accom- requirements for communities, game and playing
panied by explanatory text. It deals with all phases field areas, types of road systems, road intersecof city and regional planning and housing.
tions, and marine and railroad requirements. A
The book is the product of a remarkable man section dealing with housing includes examples
—Werner Hegemann. Originally a student of of projects carried out in many countries and rangArchitecture and town planning, as well as of ing from the "garden city" ideal to large-size
general art subjects, Dr. Hegemann later devoted apartment houses in the centres of cities.
his attention to economics and political science
This representative collection of illustrations
and achieved, through natural endowment and
residence for lengthy periods in Europe, Asia and indicates the sociological change which town planAmerica, a broadness of view free from national ning has undergone during the last century. In
prejudice. He died recently in America, a refugee the nineteenth century grandiose schemes of arfrom his native Germany, just prior to the pub- chitectural splendour occupied almost solely the
lication of Volume III. of "City Planning and attention of the town planner. To-day such vital
factors as traffic congestion, location of industry
Housing"—which was his final work.
In a foreword, Sir Raymond Unwin says:— and public health, including recreation, housing
". . . advantage has been taken to publish the and playing fields, make the task of the town
matured thoughts of one of Germany's outstand- planner much more complex.
ing thinkers and courageous writers in the various
The increasing importance attached to the proper use of leisure time is reflected in the illusspheres of planning."
Volumes I. and II., by the same author, which trations of health and educational groups, of
are already included in the library, deal with the which there are many examples, including urban
sociological, historical, and political aspects of parks and recreational centres.
large scale planning and housing, and Volume
"City Planning and Housing" is worthy of
III. forms a natural corollary to the two former
close study by every member and student of the
publications. It contains the most valuable of the
architectural profession and by all who are inplans and photographs assembled by Dr. Hegeterested in the problems of providing for the
mann to illustrate his writings and recent work.
ordered growth and development of our towns
Parkways, viaducts, playgrounds, garden com
munities, bridges, apartment groups, civic centres, and country.
THE LIBRARY
REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS AMENDING BILL
(Continued)
In reply to its representations, the Board has
to amend the Act, which was prepared some time
been informed by the Minister of Public Works
ago by the Parliamentary Draughtsman and which
that the question of amending the Act is receiving
agrees with the views of the Board.
the attention of the Government in connection
"It is earnestly hoped, therefore, that the
with the determination of the legislative proGovernment will place the Bill before Parliament
gramme for the next session of Parliament.
at an early date."
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DOTES OF GEN ERAL INTEREST
Mr. David Hugh
McLean was elected to Associateship
of the Institute at
a recent General
Meeting of members following his
completion of the
examination qualifying him for nomination. After having attended Haileybury College for
Mr. D. H. McLean
the purpose of secondary education, and having been awarded the
School Leaving Certificate, Mr. McLean studied
Architecture at the Melbourne Technical College,
and later at the University of Melbourne Architectural Atelier. At the last meeting of the Board
of Architects he was admitted to registration as
an Architect under the provisions of the Architects' Act.
Mr. Keith a'B. Klingender (F.) has been appointed to represent the R.V.I.A. on the Victorian
sub-Committee vahich has been established by the
Standards Association of Australia to deal with
the question of revising the S.A.A. code governing the use of structural steel in buildings.
Councillor John S. Gawler (F.) has been reelected to represent the Municipal Association of
Victoria on the Building Industry Congress.
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Mr. Edward F. Billson (A.) has accepted appointment to represent the R.V.I.A. on the Illuminations and Decorations sub-Committee of the
1939 Spring Carnival which is being sponsored by
the Melbourne City Council.
Mr. J. Kirkland Robertson (A.) is engaged
upon a tour overseas for the purpose of investigating recent architectural developments in other
countries. During his travels, Mr. Robertson, who
is a member of the firm of Messrs. Scarborough,
Robertson & Love, Architects, of Melbourne,
intends making a special study of church and
school work and interior decoration.
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The following named members of the Institute
have been elected to Associate Membership of the
Building Industry Congress for the purpose of
co-operation with the B.I.C. Credit Bureau:—
Mr. Gerald M. Ryan.
Mr. H. R. Steains.
Messrs. Godfrey & Spowers.
Mr. Clive M. Miller (A.) has established
private practice and for that purpose has engaged
office accommodation at Temple Court, 422 Collins Street, Melbourne, C.1. Mr. Miller studied
Architecture at the Sydney Technical College and
was awarded the Diploma of Architecture of that
institution. He has gained wide experience in the
offices of leading practitioners in Sydney and as
a member of the staff of Leslie M. Perrott & Partners, Architects, of Melbourne, he having been
associated with the latter firm for the past two
years.
On behalf of the Institute, congratulations and
good wishes have been extended by the Board to
Mr. J. Foster upon his appointment as Registrar
of the Melbourne University.
The following-named have been elected members of the Students' Society of the R.V.I.A., their
nominations having been approved by the Board
of Architectural Education:Miss Elizabeth Hope
Miss Ailsa M. Trundle
Mr. Clarence W. Dore
Mr. N. K. J. Felstead
Mr. Wallis R. Hodgson
Mr. Eric D. Lyon
Mr. Ronald G. Lyon
Mr. Eric C. Mann
Mr. Philip G. Reif
Mr. Patrick F Ryan
Mr. Stanley B. Smith
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THE PRESIDENT
To deal with matters in connection with the
practice of his firm, the President of the R.V.I.A.
(Mr. Leslie M. Perrott) has found it necessary to
undertake a short visit to Europe and America.
The Council of the Institute has appointed the
Vice-President (Mr. W. O. McCutcheon) Acting
President during the absence of Mr. Perrott.
Whilst he is abroad, Mr. Perrott—who is Chairman of the Building Regulations Committee of the
R.V.I.A.—will make a special study of building
regulations applying to leading cities overseas.
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perpetuity, of scholarships available to medical
O commemorate the jubilee of the reign of
graduates
for research into the progress, manifesthe late King George V., a maternal and
tations
and
results of diseases in relation to morinfant welfare pathological building has
tality
in
childbirth;
and infant mortality generally.
been erected at the Women's Hospital, Melbourne.
The principles for which any hospital stands
The Architects for the work were Messrs. Stephenappeal
to the higher attributes of the community
son & Turner.
fire
the popular imagination. How much
In no realm of recent architectural advance have —and
greater strides been made than in that concerned more so is this true when the sciences of Architecture and medicine evolve a building within
with hospital architecture.
which study of the nature, causes and remedies of
Just as medical science is ever in the van in the diseases as affecting maternal and infant welfare
prevention and fighting of disease, so also is scienis pre-eminent.
tific research brought to bear in the development
The King George V. Jubilee Maternal and
of hospitals and in the modification of hospital
Infant
Welfare Pathological Building is of steel
architecture to bring it into conformity with modframe construction, with abundant natural lightern conceptions of hygiene.
ing provided by means of large windows and judiEvery medical advance demands a contemporary cious orientation of the principal rooms. The coarchitectural advance in the provision of buildings ordination of the various departments is particuand fittings of new design. It can fairly be claimed larly interesting, the planning having been
that Victoria's great general and intermediate hos- arranged so as to locate, as far as possible, all
pitals furnish evidence that the architectural pro- inter-dependent sections in adjoining suites of
fession is keeping step with its sister profession in rooms, thus avoiding cross traffic in the building.
the forward march.
Colour has been employed as an important
Despite present indications to the contrary, in element of the general design and treatment. The
the final analysis,. a nation's greatness is not ac- exterior walls are of cream bricks, this being the
curately appraised by its investments in armaments prevailing colour also in the interior of the buildbut rather by its cultural and ameliorative invest- ing. On the western side—where the heat from
ments in and for such institutions as the new the sun is the strongest—the rooms are tiled in
Pathological Building of the Women's Hospital, cool grey-green, and on the southern and eastern
Melbourne.
wings in a deep cream.
Some endorsement of this contention is furThe function of the building is threefold—to
nished by such munificent gifts as that of Sir provide facilities for research, for training and
Charles Connibere who defrayed the cost of con- teaching, and to serve the Women's Hospital in
struction of this new and valuable ad junct of the a normal routine capacity.
Women's Hospital. To Sir Charles and Mr. Ernest
The main entrance is from Swanston Street and
Connibere the State of Victoria is also indebted
for the cost of maintenance of the several depart- around this entrance are grouped the administraments of the new building which will be, met by tive offices. The teaching section and a small outpatients' clinic adjoin the entrance hall on the
an endowment fund of £20,000.
A further £10,000 was subscribed by the Vic- southern side. The post mortem department is
torian public through the committee of the King housed in the northern division.
For the convenience of students and patients
George V. Jubilee Fund. The interest from this
money will be devoted to the establishment, in and to further avoid cross traffic in the building,
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MAY, 1939
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JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE
MAY, 1939
OF
ARCHITECTS
GROUND FLOOR
CORRIDOR
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JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE
OF
ARCHITECTS
a separate entrance to the clinic and teaching section has been provided, the main approach to this
being from the other buildings which comprise
the Women's Hospital.
The out-patients' clinic is under the direct control of the Professor of Obstetrics, the suite comprising the Professor's office and waiting, changing and examination rooms, all sections being
inter-communicating.
The door leading to this annexe from the
mortuary can be opened from the latter side only;
from the viewing room this wall appears as an
unbroken surface of polished timber.
RESEARCH LABORATORIES
On the first floor are four groups of laboratories
in which the work associated with the study of
anatomy, bacteriology, biochemistry and clinical
photography is carried out.
TEACHING DIVISION
In the rooms occupied by the Pathologist and
The lecture theatre, which is acoustically the Consulting Pathologist, special recesses are
treated, is particularly interesting in its equip- provided for microscopic work, excellent natural
ment. For the purpose of minimising eye strain lighting being provided by four large windows
and fatigue, the "blackboards" are coloured green. facing south. A stainless steel sink and porcelain
The teaching apparatus includes an epidiascope wash bowl each served with hot and cold water,
and a projector for the showing of moving films, are fitted in each room. Writing desks matching
a screen for this purpose being provided behind the wood-work throughout the building provide
the "blackboards" which are on slides and may drawers for writing material and papers used in
easily be removed when not required. The equip- the laboratories.
ment also includes the most modern type of apparAttached to this unit is a section cutting room
atus for the direct projection of microscopic slides.
in which a feature is a cabinet wherein 26,000
Tubular steel desks, which are arranged in rows slides prepared from biopsy specimens may be
of eight and were specially designed for the purfiled.
pose, combine rigidity with minimum of size and
In the bacteriological group the main labormay be adjusted to suit individual requirements.
atory is fitted in a similar manner to that of the
The electric lighting provides a uniform intensity
Pathologist. In addition there is a room for the
of eight foot-candles at the level of the desks.
preparation of media and for the cultivation of
During the course of day lectures, the natural
bacteria used for routine and research purposes.
light may be excluded from the room by means
The room is fitted with wooden benches, a large
of special window blinds.
slate slab, and a stainless steel sink. Special apparA library and an adjoining museum are proatus includes an electrically controlled water-bath,
vided to house a wide range of medical books and
which may be adjusted to any constant temperaspecimens for teaching purposes and for general ture required, also an inspissator and a drying
research work.
oven. An autoclave, a steam boiler and a sterilizer
POST MORTEM DEPARTMENT
are provided, in a separate annexe. A special
The post mortem department also forms a self feature of their arrangement is a system of glass
hoods, which are connected with exhaust ventilacontained unit.
The Autopsy Room has an area of 670 square tion, so that the steam is prevented from spreadfeet. It is excellently lighted and is provided with ing throughout the rooms.
The biochemical unit consists of a large laborthe most modern essentials to facilitate research
atory
with excellent lighting from the east—one
in the interests of medical science.
large
window almost completely covering the
Adjoining the Autopsy Room is the mortuary
wall.
The
room is provided with a draught-cupwhich is similarly well appointed.
board,
adequate
shelf space and drawers, gas-taps
Approached from the main entrance hall is a
and
power
points.
small annexe (termed the viewing room) in which
A special bench with a white tiled backa casket may await interment. This room is simply
and appropriately furnished as befits a place in ground and a white glass surface occupies the
which religious ceremonies may be conducted. The north-east corner, giving excellent lighting for
illumination is in soft tones, provided by recessed delicate titration work. The equipment includes
lights from the ceiling and from the burnished a thermostatically controlled electric oven and
water bath, and a centrifuge with a portable stand.
bowls of two standard lamps of simple design.
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OFFICERS OF THE INSTITUTE FOR 1939-40
President
Past-President
Vice-President
P. H. Meldrum
Hon. Secretary ...
Hon. Assistant Secretary E. Keith Mackay
O. A. Yuncken
Hon. Treasurer ...
Leslie M. Perrott
...Alec S. Eggleston
W. O. McCutcheon
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
A. J. Ainslie
W. A. M. Blackett
Stanley T. Parkes
Robert S. Demaine
John F. D. Scarborough
Keith a'B. Klingender
Secretary of the Institute ... John B. Islip
Charles E. Serpell
Roy K. Stevenson
The second floor houses the Special Research
Laboratory, and also a department specially
equipped with all modern aids and specialised
equipment for the scientific study of comparative
anatomy. Various types of animals are housed in
a series of compartments, particular attention
being given to the study of animal breeding. Openair runs link up with internal hutches which are
mechanically ventilated and heated. Food for the
animals is delivered at the ground floor entrance
to the service lift (which is completely isolated
from other sections) and is conveyed to bins in
the bulk storage room on the second floor, thence
is discharged through hoppers into the food preparation room.
A small office opens into the laboratory, and is
fitted with a writing desk and a specially designed
bookcase. The unit also embraces a small room
containing two analytical balances, one of which
is air damped and fitted with electrical projection.
Opposite the biochemistry laboratory is a room
for the cleaning and sterilising of glassware and
utensils. It is fitted with a large vacuum sterilizer,
hopper and stainless steel sinks and benches. A
connecting sliding panel is provided between this
department and the sterilising room.
The equipment of the general laboratory includes sterilizing ovens, a muffle furnace, stills
for the preparation of distilled water for general
use and for intravenous solutions, a cork boring
machine, a blow-pipe, an electric shaking machine
and a bacteriological centrifuge.
The photographic group consists of a room
equipped with special lighting. It is also provided
with special light prevention window blinds. Adjoining is a dark room, with modern lighting
devices and a built-in cupboard for the storing of
films.
At the northern end of the corridor are staff
rooms. These are comfortably furnished with
chairs and lounge, cushioned in deep blue arras
cloth. A blue carpet and a yellow linen curtain,
which may be drawn across the windows, complete a pleasing colour scheme. Each room is
provided with facilities for the preparation of
light meals.
The cages and food containers are frequently
sterilized in a large steam sterilizer situated on
this floor.
The whole building is heated by a system of
steam radiators, thus insuring maximum efficiency
in the work of the various departments during
the winter. All laboratories and most of the rooms
are equipped with efficient exhaust ventilation.
The autopsy room and the library are equipped
with a plenum ventilation system.
The King George V. Jubilee Maternal and
Infant Welfare Pathological Building of the
Women's Hospital, Melbourne, now makes possible the rendering of a community and national
service of incalculable value.
FRONTISPIECE
The lino-cut by Miss E. L. Spowers which
forms the frontispiece of this issue is reproduced
by courtesy of the Arts and Crafts Society of Victoria, of which Miss Spowers is a member.
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HADRON ARCHITECTURAL
,939A,u,d SCHOLARSHIP
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HE Board of Architectural Education has
awarded the Robert and Ada Haddon
Travelling Scholarship of the R.V.I.A. for
the year 1939 to Mr. Allan R. Love (A.) . Mr.
Love has been awarded also the R.V.I.A. Silver
Medal for the current year, and the accompanying
diploma.
The President's Prize-donated by Mr. Alec S.
Eggleston (F.)—has been awarded to Mr. Raymond Schmerberg (A.) and a Certificate of Honourable Mention to Mr. E. A. Hunt (A.) .
As far as is known the Haddon Scholarship—
to the value of £300—is the largest of its kind in
the world awarded annually. It was bequeathed
by the late Robert J. Haddon, who was a Fellow
of the Institute for many years, and his wife, the
late Mrs. Ada Haddon.
BASIS OF AWARD
The Scholarship is awarded on the following
basis:—
(a) A competition in designing and planning
—55 marks.
The 1939 competition—the subject of which
was "A Rural Educational Centre in the Wimmera District"—was commenced with an 8 hours'
"en loge" session at Kelvin Hall on the 10th
December last, following which candidates were
allowed until the 13th March to develop and
complete their final drawings. The conditions
stated that economy in design, plan and construction would be taken into account by the Committee of Assessors—Messrs. Alec S. Eggleston
(F.), Alan J. Ralton (A.) and John R. Freeman
(A.) . The competitors were required to submit
with their final drawings a report similar in form
to one that would be sent to a client, showing
in detail how the estimate of cost was arrived
at and giving a brief description of the materials
and construction proposed to be employed.
(b) General excellence of architectural studies
—25 marks.
(c) Excellence of practical office work and
personal character-20 marks.
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The conditions governing its award state that
the Scholarship may be withheld, divided or
varied at the discretion of the Institute. Each
recipient is required to undertake as follows:-(1) To devote the Scholarship to travelling
and studying Architecture overseas for not less
than one year, according to an itinerary approved
by the Board of Architectural Education;
(2) To return to Victoria for a period of not
less than two years within four years of the receipt
of the award;
(3) To give lectures, exhibitions of drawings
and other assistance to Architectural education in
Victoria; and
(4) To furnish a report to the Institute upon
returning to Victoria regarding his travels and
studies abroad.
REPORT OF ASSESSORS
In commenting upon the drawings submitted
in the competition in designing and planning, the
Assessors paid a high tribute to the quality of the
work presented by Messrs. Love, Schmerberg and
Hunt, the Assessors stating that the entries of
those candidates were exceptionally meritorious.
(Illustrations of the drawings submitted by the
successful candidates are published on the following pages—Ed.)
Reviewing the merits and demerits of the drawings for the guidance of competitors, the Assessors stated as follows:—
"Lever" (Mr. Love) : "The drawings and the
accompanying report submitted by this candidate
are presented in a very attractive manner and
exhibit thorough research into and knowledge of
the details of school planning. The disposition of
the playgrounds and the sports facilities are
specially commended.
It is considered that the design fails to some
extent in the following directions:—
(1) The view from the main thoroughfare
(Campbell Street) is unimpressive;
THE ROBERT AND ADA HADDON A
OF THE RVJ.A. R
Competition in 2e3iry, nine and /9Ectnning
PERSPECTIVE SUBMITTED BY MR. ALLAN R. LOVE
who has been awarded the
1939 TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP TO THE VALUE OF £300
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J ARCHITECTURAL SCHOLARSHIP
FOR YEAR 1939
Pura/ educational Centre ,'
PLAN SUBMITTED BY MR. LOVE
The Assessors in their report state that Mr. Love's drawings "are presented in a very attractive
manner and exhibit thorough research into and knowledge of the details of school planning.
The disposition of the playgrounds and the sports facilities in relation to the school buildings is
specially commended."
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THE ROBERT AND ADA HADDON
OF THE R.V.I.A.
Competition in eLJeiiyniacq and Pfanning
PERSPECTIVE AND ELEVATIONS SUBMITTED BY MR. RAYMOND SCHMERBERG
who was awarded
THE PRESIDENT'S PRIZE
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ARCHITECTURAL SCHOLARSHIP
FOR YEAR 1939
~i~b`ect :
KUrcI educational Centre"
PLAN SUBMITTED BY MR. SCHMERBERG
"This design exhibits an unusually interesting solution of the problem. The view of the
building from the west and the treatment of the auditorium are particularly pleasing."
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THE ROBERT AND ADA HADDON
OF THE R V.I A.
q
Comp etition in 20icgninq and PEanninc
PERSPECTIVE AND ELEVATIONS SUBMITTED BY MR. E. A. HUNT
who was awarded
HONOURABLE MENTION
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J ARCHITECTURAL SCHOLARSHIP
FOR YEAR 1939
A
Para/ educational Centre"
PLAN SUBMITTED BY MR. HUNT
"Simple and attractive in plan and elevation, and
of a character in keeping with the requirements."
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(2) The accommodation and services exceed
the requirements."
"Aym" (Mr. Schmerberg) : "This design exhibits an unusually interesting solution of the
problem. The view of the building from Campbell Street and the treatment of the auditorium
are particularly pleasing.
This candidate has employed an unusual orientation for the purpose of the class rooms and,
although provision has been made to counterbalance this, it is considered that the normal treatment would be more satisfactory. Further, the
shape of the class rooms appears unjustified."
"Adam" (Mr. Hunt) : "The scheme submitted
by this competitor is simple and attractive in plan
and elevation and of a character in keeping with
the requirements.
The Assessors consider (1) that the playground
facilities are inadequate, (2) that the handicraft
room should be sound insulated from the rest of
the school and (3) that the library should be
adjacent to the auditorium entrance to simplify
the public approach."
DESIGN SUBMITTED BY MR. LOVE
In the report accompanying his drawings, Mr.
Love states that he has planned a school having
a day class population of 400 pupils.
"The design," it is stated "aims to present
opportunities in new surroundings for the development of a wide range of talent and to encourage in the minds of the children a consciousness
of their part in the community. This would be
effected by making the school a cultural centre
for the purpose of secondary education, instruction in various trades, vocational guidance, domestic economy and a physical exercise and sports'
gymnasium, as well as for the holding of social
gatherings of parents and past students and the
members of the local community.
"Four main factors have influenced the siting
of the respective buildings:—
(1) The positions of the major and minor roads
and the proximity of the civic centre and
shopping area;
(2) Orientation;
(3) Insulation from noise—the proximity of the
adjoining park;
(4) The topography of the site.
"For general teaching purposes the . most suitable orientation for the main windows of class
rooms in Victoria is on an angle of 30° west of
north to 30° east of south. Under average conditions this provides to the windows a direct light
plane of 30° north of east.
"An endeavour to obtain this ideal orientation
in my drawings has resulted in a somewhat
unusual angularity of plan which fortunately has
obviated many of the problems generally encountered in providing the requisite accommodation.
"The building is of brick construction, the main
facing being in a light cream colour.
"The roofing of the teaching section is timber
trussed, sarked and covered with galvanised iron
sheeting over an insulating fabric. The external
surface is faced with an emulsion of aluminium
and bitumen, this treatment having effective qualities for the reflection of heat and for the maintenance of the roof in good condition. To the four
class rooms, a 3 feet overhang is provided to
shade the windows from sun glare, the soffits
being painted in sky-blue colour.
"Timber is used for the flooring of the rooms,
the corridors being paved in concrete with a cork
and rubber covering.
"The elevations—which are intended as a
direct expression of the plan—are simple in
motif. The main massing is concentrated around
the assembly hall and its environs. The general
views of the building are relieved by contrasts of
shadows and materials and by a background of
trees and shrubs, with accents of colour in the terrace and walled flower boxes."
Mr. Love is a member of the firm of Messrs.
Scarborough, Robertson & Love, Architects, of
Melbourne. He studied Architecture at the Melbourne Technical College and later completed the
course of the University of Melbourne Architectural Atelier, gaining the award of the Diploma
of Architectural Design. At an earlier age he
attended the Caulfield Grammar School at which
institution he obtained the Intermediate and Leaving Certificates of the Melbourne University. Mr.
Love is a lecturer at the School of Architecture of
the Melbourne Technical College in the subjects
Professional Practice, Architectural Economics,
Presentation and Rendering, and Perspective and
Sciagraphy.
Statements contained in correspondence and articles which are published in the Journal should be
regarded as being the views of their authors and not as representative expressions of the Institute.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE R.V.I.A.
193 8-3 9
The major portion of the Annual Report of the Institute
Council for the past twelve months was published in
the last issue of the Journal. An abstract of the balance
of the report dealing with the activities of the Board
of Architectural Education is published hereunder.
PERSONNEL
The personnel of the Board of Architectural Education of the R.V.I.A. is as follows:—
The President of the Institute (Mr. Alec S. Eggleston) ;
The Hon. Secretary of the Institute (Mr. W. O.
McCutcheon) ;
Appointed by the R.V.I.A. Council—Messrs. Charles E.
Serpell, Roy K. Stevenson, E. Keith Mackay and
Stanley T. Parkes;
Appointed at the Annual Meeting of the R.V.I.A.—
Messrs. P. H. Meldrum and John F. D. Scarborough;
The representative in Melbourne of the Board of Architectural Education of the R.I.B.A., and the Director
of the University of Melbourne Architectural Atelier
(Mr. Leighton Irwin) ;
The Lecturer in Architecture at the University of Melbourne—Mr. John S. Gawler (Chairman) ;
Representing the Architects Registration Board of Victoria (Mr. Percy Everett) ;
Representing the School of Architecture, the Melbourne
Technical College (Mr. H. R. Brown) ;
Representing the School of Architecture, the Gordon
Institute of Technology, Geelong (Mr. Arthur C.
Collins) ;
Representing the School of Architecture, the Swinburne
Technical College (Mr. Eric Hughes).
Mr. Gawler has been elected Chairman of the Board
for the ensuing year, he having succeeded Mr. Meldrum
who retired because of effluxion of time.
REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD
The membership of the Board has been extended to
include one representative of the Swinburne Technical
College, in view of the Melbourne Technical College
having agreed to exempt from the first two years of its
Diploma Course students who complete the first two
years of the Course in Architecture which is conducted
at Swinburne.
SCHOOLS OF ARCHITECTURE
(a) The Visiting Board of the Institute made visits
of inspection during the year to the Schools of Architecture at the University of Melbourne (Full Recognition), the Melbourne Technical College (Full Recognition) and the Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong (Partial Recognition). The Visiting Board subsequently reported to the Board of Architectural Education that in its opinion the Schools concerned were maintaining the standard of education required by the Institute for the purpose of Full Recognition or Partial
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Recognition, as the case may be, for exemption from the
examination qualifying for nomination to membership
of the Institute.
(b) The following comparative table sets out the
number of students who during the past two years enrolled at the one "Partially Recognised" and at the two
"Recognised" Schools of Architecture in Victoria and
the numbers who sat for, and who passed, the examinations at such schools exempting them from the Intermediate and Final Examinations:—
University of Melbourne (Full Recognition)
1938
1937
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
Males Females Total
1
1
2
6
8
2
—
20
1
Males Females
1
Total
7
6
8
2
3
6
2
5
3
5
—
—
1
2
5
3
6
21
21
2
23
Seven candidates sat for the Final Examination last
year. Of this number, six passed, viz., Miss Mary C.
Cooke and Messrs. J. B. Colbourn, A. D. Dixon, E. M.
Kendall, J. C. Paul and A. J. Perry.
Melbourne Technical College (Full Recognition)
1938
1937
Preliminary
Year
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
Males Females Total Males Females Total
10
25
17
17
13
8
2
2
10
27
19
17
13
8
9
36
26
13
9
2
11
6
38
26
13
11
6
90 4 94 101 2 103
The only candidate who sat for the Final. Examinadon last year was Mr. E. W. Howarth, who passed.
Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong
(Partial Recognition)
1938
1937
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
5th Year
Males Females Total Males Females Total
7 7
7
1
8
9
1
10
8
1
9
9
2
11
1
5
6
1
1
2
2
—
2
1
1
2
2
27
4
31
24
3
27
Four students sat last year for the examination exempting them from the Intermediate Examination but
none was awarded a pass.
(c) In October the Board received applications from
the Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong, and the
Swinburne Technical College for "Full Recognition"
and "Partial Recognition," respectively. After reports
had been obtained from the two Schools concerned
regarding the facilities and equipment for architectural
education provided at their institutions, the applications
were referred to the Visiting Board for investigation.
The Visiting Board, after having inspected the two
Schools, reported in favour of the applications. The
report was adopted by the Board of Architectural
Education which in November conveyed to the R.A.I.A.
a recommendation that the applications be granted.
The R.A.I.A. Council at its Annual Meeting in
November received the recommendation and referred
the matter to a Committee, the decision of which is
now awaited.
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
On the nomination of the Board, Messrs. P. H. Meldrum, Charles E. Serpell, Edward F. Billson and W. O.
McCutcheon were appointed members of the Faculty of
Architecture of the Melbourne Universi ty representing
the R.V.I.A.
The Institute Council and the Board of Architectural
Education are seriously concerned at the decrease in
the numbers of students undertaking the course for the
Degree of Bachelor of Architecture at the University,
in comparison with the numbers who are commencing
courses at Technical Schools. During the year this matter
formed the subject of a deputation from the R.V.I.A.
to the University Council, the deputation asking that
steps be taken by the Universi ty to re-organise the Degree
Course with a view to improving its status, and that a
Professor of Architecture be appointed who could give
the whole of his time to developing the course.
The deputation stated, with respect, that the University authorities had been lethargic as far as the teaching
of Architecture was concerned. Architecture, it was
pointed out, was a subject which should .be taught
adequately at the University to bring its status into line
with that of the other learned professions, whereas of
approximately 160- architectural students who attended
approved schools in Victoria last year only 21 were
engaged upon the Degree Course at the Universi ty.
At the request of the deputation, the Universi ty Council formed a Committee to confer with representatives
of the Institute for the purpose of preparing a report
regarding this matter, the personnel of the Committee
being the Deans of the Faculties of Architecture (Mr.
John S. Gawler), Engineering (Professor Burstall) and
Law (Professor Bailey) , the Director of Education (Mr.
Seitz) and Mr. Russell Grimwade. The Board of Architectural Education appointed Messrs. Alec S. Eggleston
and P. H. Meldrum to place the views of the Institute
before the Committee. The Institute's representatives
met the Committee but were informed that for financial reasons the University couldnot at that stage contemplate the establishment of a Chair of Architecture.
The Board is at present giving further attention to this
matter.
R.V.I.A. PRIZES AND STUDENTSHIPS
(a) The Robert and Ada Haddon Architectural
Scholarship of the R.V.I.A.—For award to Architects
and students who are not more than 30 years of age for
the purpose of travel and study overseas, this Scholarship which is the largest of its kind in Australia is
granted on the basis of (1) a competition in, designing
and planning—the subject of which for 1938 was "A
Building for a Professional Institute"—(2) general excellence of architectural studies and (3) excellence of
practical office work and personal character.
The 1938 Scholarship to the value of £300, together
with the R.V.I.A. Silver Medal and the accompanying
certificate, was presented to Mr. Max Collard (A.) . The
President's Prize (donated by Mr. Alec S. Eggleston)
was awarded to Mr. E. J. Walker (A.) whose drawings
were placed equal first with those of Mr. Collard in the
competition in designing and planning. A certificate of
Honourable Mention was awarded to Mr. E. W. Howarth
(A.) whose drawings were placed third in order of
merit.
(b) The Was Memorial Scholarship of the R.V.I.A.
—Established through donations made by members of
the Institute for the purpose of a war memorial, the
Scholarship is to the value of approximately £55 per
annum or at the discretion of the Trustees (Messrs.
Kingsley A. Henderson, Philip B. Hudson and W. O.
McCutcheon) . It is available, firstly, to architectural
students whose education has suffered through the loss
of a relative in the Great War, secondly, to Returned
Soldiers and sons of Returned Soldiers and, thirdly, to
students of Architecture attending the Melbourne University, and is intended for the payment of fees at the
University or travelling expenses for the purpose of
developing the architectural education of the persons to
whom the Scholarship is awarded. The Trustees have
made the following awards of the Scholarship for the
year 1939, totalling £104:—
Messrs. Rex Jones (£16), John T. Kean (£20),
Bruce D. Reed (£16), and Stanley B. Smith (£10)—
for the payment of fees in respect of their studies at the
University for the Degree of Bachelor of Architecture.
Messrs. Anthony Armstrong (£14), S. M. C. Evans
(£12), and C. M. Morgan (£16)—for the payment of
fees in respect of their studies at the University of Melbourne Architectural Atelier for the Diploma of Architectural Design.
(c) The University of Melbourne Architectural
Atelier Scholarship of the R.V.I.A.—This Scholarship
is to the value of £15/15/- annually and is awarded to
the student who is adjudged most successful in the First
Year at the Atelier, for the payment of fees for the
advancement of his Architectural education at the Atelier.
The selected student for the ensuing year is Mr. A.
Mealand.
(d) The Measured Drawings (Bronze Medal) Competition of the R.V.I.A.—This competition is conducted
annually to promote the careful study and recording of
existing buildings of Architectural and historical interest
by means of accurate drawing and faithful draughtsmanship. As a gesture of their appreciation of the successes
which have been gained by Geelong students in the
R.V.I.A. Prizes and Studentships in recent years, the
Assessors of this competition have selected a building
in the City of Geelong to form the subject for the
current year, the building concerned being the premises
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CONCLUSION
During the past twelve months the profession in Victoria has again experienced a busy period—as is instanced by the following table of building permits-and the outlook for the forthcoming session is a satisfactory one.
Table showing the value of buildings in metropolitan
Melbourne for the construction of which permits were
issued during the twelve months ended the 28th February in each of the past 11 years£8,343,484
1929
6,341,238
1930
2,141,413
..
_
1931
1,341,749
1932
2,361,068
1933
3,689,503
1934
4,965,252
1935
6,925,068
1936
7,307,759
1937
8,234,768
1938
1939
8,416,703
In conclusion the Council is pleased to report that
the membership, finances and general status of the
Institute are in a sound condition and that the R.V.I.A.
has established a high position in the community as a
result of the progress which has been accomplished in
recent years..
ALEC S. EGGLESTON, President.
JOHN B. ISLIP, Secretary.
of the Bank of Australasia in Malop Street. The R.V.I.A.
Bronze Medal is offered for award for the drawings
placed first in order of merit, the Vice-President's prize
for the drawings adjudged second and a certificate of
Honourable Mention for those placed third.
(e) The William Campbell Memorial Sketching Competition.—Designed to assist in promoting knowledge
of architectural sketching and in cultivating a keen sense
of observation on the part of the younger members of
the profession, the subject of this competition is "Six
sheets of Sketch Drawings of Buildings or Furniture."
The submission of entries for the current year is now
invited.
EXAMINATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Sixteen candidates presented themselves for sections
of the examination qualifying for nomination to Associateship of the Institute which was conducted at Kelvin
Hall from the 6th to the 17th February, 1939, as compared with 23 for the previous year and 25 in 1937.
The Committee of Examiners has since completed and
published practically all markings in respect of the
papers submitted by the respective candidates.
R.I.B.A. TITE PRIZE
The Board has made arrangements with the R.I.B.A.
whereby members and students in Victoria may take
part in the annual competition for the Tite Prize of the
British Institute. (Particulars regarding the competition
are published hereunder.)
TITE PRIZE COMPETITION
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CHITECTURAL students in Victoria are invited to apply to the
R.V.I.A. Board of Architectural
Education for permission to take part
in the Tite Prize Competition of the
Royal Institute of British Architects for
the year 1939. Conducted annually
under the will of Sir William Tite who died in
1873, the competition is intended to promote the
study of Italian Architecture, a travelling scholarship to the value of £50 and a certificate being
offered as first prize. It is open to students who
have passed the R.I.B.A. Intermediate or an
equivalent examination.
The competition will be conducted in two
stages, viz., a preliminary and a final section. The
preliminary stage will consist of a
twelve hours' sketch design done "en
loge"—the subject being set by a committee appointed by the R.V.I.A. Board
of Architectural Education—and the
no final competition, the subject of which
will be set from London, will comprise
a twelve hours' sketch design done "en loge"
followed by a period of six weeks within which
competitors will be required to develop and complete their drawings.
Applications for permission to take part in the
competition should be lodged with the Secretary
of the Board, from whom detailed information
regarding all conditions governing the competition may be obtained.
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STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
S peci/catiorti /or
DOORS, DRAINAGE PIPES AND STEEL WIRE ROPES
The Standards Association of Australia announces the issue of a draft Australian Standard
Specification for stock size doors.
The draft specification includes clauses which
deal with dimensions of doors and various types
of panels, frames and finish. Other sections relate
to mouldings, beading, covering, ledging and
bracing.
DRAINAGE PIPES
A new Australian Standard Specification which
has been published by the Association deals with
concrete drainage pipes (pre-cast)—both reinforced and non-reinforced—intended for the conveyance of sewage, industrial waste and storm
water.
Because of differing requirements, three classes
of pre-cast pipes are provided for in the specification, viz.:—
Class C—Cement Concrete Pipes (nonreinforced).
Class S—Standard Reinforced Concrete Pipes.
Class X--Extra Strength Reinforced Concrete
Pipes.
The main headings of the specification deal
with concrete, cement, reinforcing steel, aggregate,
joints, finish, variations, lengths, cover and markings. Provision is made also for hydrostatic, poros-
ity, absorption and load tests. Appendices to the
specification set out recommendations for standard pipe-laying practice.
WIRE ROPES
The Association has issued also a new Standard
Specification for steel wire ropes for cranes and
hoists.
The specification—which is based upon the
equivalent British Standard—embodies clauses
relating to questions of quality, description of
wire, workmanship, defects, zinc galvanising, construction, sizes, lengths and mechanical tests.
Copies of the specifications may be obtained
upon application to the Standards Association,
422 Collins Street, Melbourne, C.1.
BUILDING RESEARCH NOTES
A member of the Institute desires to obtain
copies of the "Questions and Answers," 1st series,
Nos. 46-63, 80-87 and 103-108 which have been
issued by the Building Research Station of England as supplements to the R.I.B.A. Journal.
Should any member be able to supply copies of
the supplements concerned, he is invited to inform the Secretary of the Institute to that effect.
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