Carlyle Greenwell
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Carlyle Greenwell was an Australia
n architect
whose houses, designed in the first half of the 20th century, are now heritage listed and a philanthropist whose bequest to the University of Sydney
funds research in Anthropology
and Archaeology
.
and was educated at Newington College
(1897–1901).
at Sydney Technical College
before there was a university
architecture course available in Sydney
, but also attended architecture lectures in the Engineering Faculty at University of Sydney
. He later studied at the University of Pennsylvania
and was awarded a B.Sc.(Arch) in 1911.
Before studying abroad Greenwell had been articled to the firm of Kent & Budden, and in 1912 he joined them in partnership as Kent Budden & Greenwell
. During this time, Greenwell designed a number of now heritage listed houses for family and friends in Strathfield and Killara, notably 'Terhyn Worthle' which was featured in "Domestic architecture in Australia" edited by William Hardy Wilson
(Sydney : Angus and Robertson, 1919). These homes had elements of the Federation Arts and Crafts
and Federation Bungalow
styles.
After the departure of Kent, the firm became known as Budden & Greenwell and in this period Greenwell designed the Inter-War Gothic
styled Killara Congregational Church
, which is now a Uniting Church in Australia
parish, the Woolloomooloo 'Bay Mothers and Wives Memorial to Soldiers' http://www.warmemorialsnsw.asn.au/Details.cfm?MemNo=191 and the 'Harrison House' (now Weis Restaurant) in Toowoomba
.
In 1931, while in partnership as 'Greenwell & Shirley', Greenwell designed the 'Norman House' in Vaucluse
.
, a divorcee who was the first female barrister
in New South Wales, at St Stephen's Presbyterian Church on 16 March 1937.
A substantial bequest to the Art Gallery of NSW included works by George Lambert
, Sydney Long
, Kenneth McQueen and John Passmore
.
Over many years he was also a major donor to the Australian Museum
.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n architect
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...
whose houses, designed in the first half of the 20th century, are now heritage listed and a philanthropist whose bequest to the University of Sydney
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is a public university located in Sydney, New South Wales. The main campus spreads across the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington on the southwestern outskirts of the Sydney CBD. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania...
funds research in Anthropology
Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humanity. It has origins in the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. The term "anthropology" is from the Greek anthrōpos , "man", understood to mean mankind or humanity, and -logia , "discourse" or "study", and was first used in 1501 by German...
and Archaeology
Archaeology
Archaeology, or archeology , is the study of human society, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data that they have left behind, which includes artifacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes...
.
Early life
Greenwell was born in WindsorWindsor, New South Wales
Windsor is a town in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Windsor is located in the local government area of the City of Hawkesbury. It sits on the Hawkesbury River, on the north-western outskirts of the Sydney metropolitan area. At the 2006 census, Windsor had a population of...
and was educated at Newington College
Newington College
Newington College is an independent, Uniting Church, day and boarding school for boys, located in Stanmore, an inner-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia....
(1897–1901).
Architectural career
He then studied architectureArchitecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
at Sydney Technical College
Sydney Technical College
The Sydney Technical College was a name used by Australia's oldest technical education institution.It began as the Sydney Mechanics' Institute in 1843...
before there was a university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
architecture course available in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, but also attended architecture lectures in the Engineering Faculty at University of Sydney
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is a public university located in Sydney, New South Wales. The main campus spreads across the suburbs of Camperdown and Darlington on the southwestern outskirts of the Sydney CBD. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania...
. He later studied at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
and was awarded a B.Sc.(Arch) in 1911.
Before studying abroad Greenwell had been articled to the firm of Kent & Budden, and in 1912 he joined them in partnership as Kent Budden & Greenwell
Kent Budden & Greenwell
Kent Budden & Greenwell was an Australian architectural practice working in Sydney, New South Wales from 1913 until 1919. The partners were Harry Kent, Henry Budden and Carlyle Greenwell. -History:...
. During this time, Greenwell designed a number of now heritage listed houses for family and friends in Strathfield and Killara, notably 'Terhyn Worthle' which was featured in "Domestic architecture in Australia" edited by William Hardy Wilson
William Hardy Wilson
William Hardy Wilson was an Australian architect, artist and author. He "is regarded as one of the most outstanding architects of the twentieth century".-Early years:...
(Sydney : Angus and Robertson, 1919). These homes had elements of the Federation Arts and Crafts
Australian architectural styles
Australian architectural styles, like the revivalist trends which dominated Europe for centuries, have been primarily derivative.-Background:...
and Federation Bungalow
Australian architectural styles
Australian architectural styles, like the revivalist trends which dominated Europe for centuries, have been primarily derivative.-Background:...
styles.
After the departure of Kent, the firm became known as Budden & Greenwell and in this period Greenwell designed the Inter-War Gothic
Australian architectural styles
Australian architectural styles, like the revivalist trends which dominated Europe for centuries, have been primarily derivative.-Background:...
styled Killara Congregational Church
Congregational Union of Australia
The Congregational Union of Australia was a Congregational denomination in Australia.Two hundred and sixty of its congregations joined the Uniting Church in Australia, which was formed in 1977 by the union of congregations of the Congregational Union, Methodist Church of Australasia, and...
, which is now a Uniting Church in Australia
Uniting Church in Australia
The Uniting Church in Australia was formed on 22 June 1977 when many congregations of the Methodist Church of Australasia, the Presbyterian Church of Australia and the Congregational Union of Australia came together under the Basis of Union....
parish, the Woolloomooloo 'Bay Mothers and Wives Memorial to Soldiers' http://www.warmemorialsnsw.asn.au/Details.cfm?MemNo=191 and the 'Harrison House' (now Weis Restaurant) in Toowoomba
Toowoomba, Queensland
Toowoomba is a city in Southern Queensland, Australia. It is located west of Queensland's capital city, Brisbane. With an estimated district population of 128,600, Toowoomba is Australia's second largest inland city and its largest non-capital inland city...
.
In 1931, while in partnership as 'Greenwell & Shirley', Greenwell designed the 'Norman House' in Vaucluse
Vaucluse, New South Wales
Vaucluse is an eastern suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Vaucluse is located north-east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government areas of Waverley Council and the Municipality of Woollahra....
.
Private life
At the age of 53, Greenwell married Sibyl Enid Vera Munro MorrisonSibyl Morrison
Sibyl Enid Vera Munro Morrison was the first female barrister in New South Wales, Australia. She graduated LL.B from the University of Sydney's law school in 1924.-Early life:...
, a divorcee who was the first female barrister
Barrister
A barrister is a member of one of the two classes of lawyer found in many common law jurisdictions with split legal professions. Barristers specialise in courtroom advocacy, drafting legal pleadings and giving expert legal opinions...
in New South Wales, at St Stephen's Presbyterian Church on 16 March 1937.
Legacy
He died at Collaroy 7 February 1961, and his estate funded the 'Carlyle Greenwell Research Fund' at Sydney University for student research, field work and original literary work in Anthropology.A substantial bequest to the Art Gallery of NSW included works by George Lambert
George Lambert
George Lambert may refer to:*George Lambert , played for Fitzroy Football Club in the early 20th century*George Lambert , English cricketer...
, Sydney Long
Sydney Long
Sydney Long was an Australian Artist.Born on 20 August 1871 at Ifield, Goulburn, New South Wales, Sydney Long began formal art classes at the New South Wales Art Society in 1890. in 1894 his Heidelberg School-influenced painting 'By Tranquil Waters' caused a small scandal, but was purchased by the...
, Kenneth McQueen and John Passmore
John Passmore
John Passmore AC was an Australian philosopher.Passmore was born in Manly, Sydney. He graduated from the University of Sydney with first-class honours in English literature and philosophy, and went on to study to become a secondary-school teacher...
.
Over many years he was also a major donor to the Australian Museum
Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is the oldest museum in Australia, with an international reputation in the fields of natural history and anthropology. It features collections of vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, as well as mineralogy, palaeontology, and anthropology...
.