Donald Bailey (architect)
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Donald Bailey, also known as Don Bailey, is an Australian architect
, and executive director of the RAIA in Canberra
after his own private practice. In 1960 Donald Bailey setup Howlett and Bailey Architects
with Jeffrey Howlett
in Perth, Western Australia. Other than having won the competition for Perth Town hall, they went on and built up a reputation by winning a couple of successful practice in Perth including Perth concert hall. Their firm were also involved in other projects such as the already demolished Manager's House, the Public Suite, the Beatty Park Pool kiosk.
Putting a couple of his notable projects aside, Donald Bailey is also the chief executive of the national secretariat of RAIA consisting of four divisional directors and a staff of eleven, including the practice division based in Melbourne. His tasks includes assisting the President in representing the Institute at the highest levels of government and in the national consultative bodies of the professions and the building industry and also the advising of RAIA Executive on policy matters in order to keep in touch with the broad spectrum of Institute activities at top level. It is widely known that different presidents have found Donald Bailey's reign with in the Institute invaluable. During those days one of Donald Bailey's antics is he is known to 'secretly' appear in disguises in Melbourne University meetings from time to time, with the purpose towards his vision to draw closer ties between the national body and chapters.
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
, and executive director of the RAIA in Canberra
Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory , south-west of Sydney, and north-east of Melbourne...
after his own private practice. In 1960 Donald Bailey setup Howlett and Bailey Architects
Howlett and Bailey Architects
Howlett and Bailey Architects was founded by Jeffrey Howlett and Donald Bailey in 1960, in Perth, Western Australia. They received numerous design awards and commendations from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects and won the Reserve Bank’s competition in Canberra in 1962. Their designs...
with Jeffrey Howlett
Jeffrey Howlett
Jeffrey Howlett was a Western Australian Modernist architect. He was born in 1928 and died 2005. He started his life in India and traveled to London for study, then moved to Perth for training and to become a senior architect. Through his life he won competitions with his partner Donald Bailey...
in Perth, Western Australia. Other than having won the competition for Perth Town hall, they went on and built up a reputation by winning a couple of successful practice in Perth including Perth concert hall. Their firm were also involved in other projects such as the already demolished Manager's House, the Public Suite, the Beatty Park Pool kiosk.
Personal life
It was during the days of working with Stephenson and turner which Donald met his wife Janet. As for Janet, she was often seen playing the role of hostess to many RAIA committees and meetings. Initially Donald had been working overseas with Stephenson and Turner in Melbourne. He was then given an opportunity for an overseas stint to work in England and Canada and travelling in Europe and North America for five years. He only returned to Australia in mid–fifties.Putting a couple of his notable projects aside, Donald Bailey is also the chief executive of the national secretariat of RAIA consisting of four divisional directors and a staff of eleven, including the practice division based in Melbourne. His tasks includes assisting the President in representing the Institute at the highest levels of government and in the national consultative bodies of the professions and the building industry and also the advising of RAIA Executive on policy matters in order to keep in touch with the broad spectrum of Institute activities at top level. It is widely known that different presidents have found Donald Bailey's reign with in the Institute invaluable. During those days one of Donald Bailey's antics is he is known to 'secretly' appear in disguises in Melbourne University meetings from time to time, with the purpose towards his vision to draw closer ties between the national body and chapters.
Notable projects
- Perth Town Hall (1960)
- Perth Council House (1961–1963)
- Reserve Bank Of Australia (Canberra branch)
- Perth Concert HallPerth Concert Hall, Western AustraliaThe Perth Concert Hall is a concert hall in the centre of Perth, Western Australia. Situated between St Georges Terrace and Terrace Road, it is located near Government House, the Supreme Court Gardens and the Swan Bells, with a view to the Swan River....
(1971–1973)
Awards and competitions
- New Perth City Council administration buildings competition (1960)
- Competition for a town hall and auditorium for Perth (1961)
External links
- http://www.architecturemedia.com/aa/aaissue.php?article=16&issueid=200603&typeon=3
- http://www.australiaforeveryone.com.au/icons_per_councilhse.htm
- http://www.perthconcerthall.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=63
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howlett_and_Bailey_Architects
- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Howlett-and-Bailey-Architects/138504986179188
- http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=780116
- http://register.heritage.wa.gov.au/PDF_Files/C%20-%20A-D/02097%20Council%20House%20(I-AD).PDF