Start your Queensland architecture research journey by browsing significant State Library collections and resources related to several notable architects, highlighting their celebrated careers and, in some cases, iconic work.
![Wickham Terrace car park [architect James Birrell], 1978, Colin Aggett](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/Wickham%20Tce%20car%20park%201978%20%28C%20Aggett%29%2032061-0042-0001.jpg?itok=I6dx7u34)
Discover collections related to James Birrell, a pioneer and master of modernist design in Queensland.
![View of the SGIO Theatre [architects Conrad Gargett] from Turbot Street, Brisbane, c.1978.](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/SGIO%20Theatre%20c.1978%206523-0001-0169.jpg?h=30d5d30f&itok=GfcnX5hP)
State Library holds a variety resources related to one of Queensland's oldest architectural practices.
![St Brigid's Catholic Church [architects Hall & Dods] at Red Hill, c.1928](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/St%20Brigid%27s%20Red%20Hill%20c.1928%20Neg%2071124.jpg?h=d84cfa37&itok=stxdKZbj)
State Library is home to a large and significant collection of Hall & Dods plans and drawings.
Explore the original architectural drawings for Torbreck and other work completed by Job & Froud.
![Lennon's Hotel Broadbeach [architect Karl Langer], Queensland, 1962.](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/Lennons%20Broadbeach%201962%20Donald%20Finlay%20LBP00198.jpg?h=4c88e395&itok=UnRpTc8g)
Browse plans and drawings by Karl Langer, one of Queensland's most influential mid-century architects.
James Maccormick's designs for World Expo 88 in Brisbane, from concept to reality.
![Home, also known as Lamb House [architect A.B. Wilson], Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, c.1904.](/sites/default/files/styles/slq_companion/public/Home%20%28Lamb%20House%29%20K%20Point%20c.1904%20neg%2060681.jpg?itok=t2E5d8xG)
Explore a wide variety of resources related to this renowned Queensland practice still in existence.
Richard Stringer, one of the best-known architectural photographers in Queensland, is renowned for his technique and ability to imbue every building, no matter how humble, with dignity.
John Gollings AM is a master of documenting both ancient and modern built environments. He has lovingly captured the Gold Coast's architectural development over five decades, creating a unique portrait of our tourist mecca.
This enormous collection of photographs, amassed over two decades from 1955 to 1975, documents award nominated buildings across multiple categories and reveals the changing urban landscape of Queensland in the second half of the 20th century.
![Frazer house [architects Hayes & Scott] at Broadbeach, 1958.](/sites/default/files/styles/slider/public/%28Hayes%20%26%20Scott%29%20Frazer%20house%20Broadbeach%201958%206523-0001-0365.jpg?itok=YAwXseB4)
![Typical 1930s Tudor style house [architect E.P. Trewern] at Ascot, 1958.](/sites/default/files/styles/slider/public/%28E.P.%20Trewern%29%20Tudor%20house%20Ascot%201958%206523-0001-0586.jpg?itok=0AG2hw0-)
![Ravenscraig beach house [architect Geoffrey Pie] at Surfers Paradise, 1965.](/sites/default/files/styles/slider/public/%28Geoffrey%20Pie%29%20Ravenscraig%20beach%20house%201965%206523-0001-0024.jpg?itok=bKIkUqRx)
![Archbishop's Chapel [architects Conrad Gargett] at Hamilton, 1965.](/sites/default/files/styles/slider/public/%28Conrad%20Gargett%29%20Archbishop%27s%20Chapel%20Hamilton%201965%206523-0001-0622.jpg?itok=bXpNCh55)
![Albany Creek Crematorium [Wilson Architects] at Bridgeman Downs, 1966.](/sites/default/files/styles/slider/public/%28Wilson%20Architects%29%20Albany%20Creek%20Crematorium%20RMWilson%20%26%20Son%201966%206523-0001-0610.jpg?itok=wUEF95Hp)
![Seawah Holiday Flats [architects Job & Froud] at Noosa Heads, 1966.](/sites/default/files/styles/slider/public/%28Job%20%26%20Froud%29%20Seawah%20flats%20Noosa%201966%206523-0001-0082.jpg?itok=YSt5yZRx)
![Burrawood unit complex [architect Graham de Gruchy] at Toowong, 1968.](/sites/default/files/styles/slider/public/%28Graham%20de%20Gruchy%29%20Burrawood%20units%20Toowong%201968%206523-0001-0074.jpg?itok=n5ZOAxxk)
How State Library conservators restored the Hall and Dods collection.
Apartments became fashionable in the 1920s and 30s, but some considered them 'immoral'.
A brief history of 'Beenleigh', 25 Upper Cairns Terrace, Red Hill, by guest blogger Don Watson.
In the early 20th century, many Queenslanders built low-cost residences at or near the beach.
Allom & Lovell were only the second practice in Australia to specialise in heritage architecture.
This booklet, containing drawings of front facades and floor plans, served as a guide for builders.
Can you identify and describe your house in the 61,000 photographs of the Corley Explorer?
Share your story or memories of the iconic buildings delivered by Queensland's Public Works Dept.
Explore video guides for tips and resources on researching your house's history.