John James Joass
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John James Joass was a Scottish
architect
, born in Dingwall
, Scotland
. His father William Cumming Joass was an established architect in that town.
The son was given basic training with his father, and then in 1885 articled with John Burnet
& Son in Glasgow
, Scotland. In 1890 he moved to the firm of Robert Rowand Anderson
, and then in 1893 to London
, England
. After a number of positions he joined John Belcher
's practice in 1896. He became a partner in 1905, and continued the practice after the death of Belcher in 1913.
In 1905, the partnership was working on the remodeling of a country house in Tapeley Park
, in the village of Instow
, Devon
. This had started in 1898 and continued until 1916, so was presumably completed by Joass after his partner's death.
The partnership undertook the Royal Insurance office in Piccadilly
, London in 1907-09. Joass was also joint architect of Whiteleys
department store, which opened in 1911, and the re-building of the Swan and Edgar department store, after 1920.
He retired to Poole
, Dorset sometime after 1930. He was an avid sailor of small sailing craft.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
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...
, born in Dingwall
Dingwall
Dingwall is a town and former royal burgh in the Highland council area of Scotland. It has a population of 5,026. It was formerly an east-coast harbor but now lies inland. Dingwall Castle was once the biggest castle north of Stirling. On the town's present-day outskirts lies Tulloch Castle, parts...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. His father William Cumming Joass was an established architect in that town.
The son was given basic training with his father, and then in 1885 articled with John Burnet
John Burnet (architect)
John Burnet was a Scottish architect who lived and practised in Glasgow. He was born the son of soldier and trained initially as a carpenter, before becoming a Clerk of Works...
& Son in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, Scotland. In 1890 he moved to the firm of Robert Rowand Anderson
Robert Rowand Anderson
Sir Robert Rowand Anderson RSA was a Scottish Victorian architect. Anderson trained in the office of George Gilbert Scott in London before setting up his own practice in Edinburgh in 1860. During the 1860s his main work was small churches in the 'First Pointed' style that is characteristic of...
, and then in 1893 to London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. After a number of positions he joined John Belcher
John Belcher (architect)
John Belcher was an English architect.Belcher was born in Southwark on 10 July 1841, London. His father of the same name was an established architect. The son was articled with his father, spending two years in France from 1862 where he studied contemporary architecture...
's practice in 1896. He became a partner in 1905, and continued the practice after the death of Belcher in 1913.
In 1905, the partnership was working on the remodeling of a country house in Tapeley Park
Tapeley Park
Tapeley Park is a country house located near the village of Westleigh in Devon, England.William Clevland, who went on to become King of the Banana Islands grew up here....
, in the village of Instow
Instow
Instow is a village in north Devon, England. It is on the estuary where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet, between the villages of Westleigh and Yelland and on the opposite bank of Appledore....
, Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
. This had started in 1898 and continued until 1916, so was presumably completed by Joass after his partner's death.
The partnership undertook the Royal Insurance office in Piccadilly
Piccadilly
Piccadilly is a major street in central London, running from Hyde Park Corner in the west to Piccadilly Circus in the east. It is completely within the city of Westminster. The street is part of the A4 road, London's second most important western artery. St...
, London in 1907-09. Joass was also joint architect of Whiteleys
Whiteleys
Whiteleys is a shopping centre in London, England. It was London's first department store, located in the Bayswater area. The store's main entrance was located on Queensway.-History:...
department store, which opened in 1911, and the re-building of the Swan and Edgar department store, after 1920.
He retired to Poole
Poole
Poole is a large coastal town and seaport in the county of Dorset, on the south coast of England. The town is east of Dorchester, and Bournemouth adjoins Poole to the east. The Borough of Poole was made a unitary authority in 1997, gaining administrative independence from Dorset County Council...
, Dorset sometime after 1930. He was an avid sailor of small sailing craft.