Henderson in “Australian Architecture” by Davina Jackson
“Australian Architecture: a history” by Davina Jackson (2022, Allen and Unwin) is an exciting new exploration of the full scope of Australin architectural history from pre-history to the present. It … Continue reading
The first National Library in Canberra
Today on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the National Library of Australia stands as one of the most outstanding buildings in Canberra. Clad in carrera marble, and built in … Continue reading
Brisbane’s GPO and Henderson
Brisbane’s architectural heritage has not fared well. Notoriously, many beautiful colonial buildings were demolished in the 1960s and ‘70s, and proper heritage legislation had to wait until the 1990s. It … Continue reading
Fortitude Valley Commonwealth Bank
I have found a new addition to the list of Commonwealth Banks designed by EH Henderson – this time in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. The National Archives in Brisbane have a … Continue reading
The Sydney GPO Extension
The Sydney GPO Extension was one of the largest projects undertaken by the Commonwealth in the 1930s – at a total cost of £1,000,000 for the building and the land … Continue reading
Grafton Commonwealth Bank – “a modern, attractive design”
Henderson’s work on Commonwealth Banks is nowhere more prominent than in New South Wales. During the 1930s, his work was profiled by Building magazine, with high praise indeed. The Grafton … Continue reading
Bondi Beach Post Office and Henderson
Bondi Beach and surfing have a strong resonance in Australian culture. While in colonial times public bathing was actually illegal, by the turn of the century the public love of … Continue reading
Underwater Golf…or Henderson and the Royal Canberra Golf Club
Henderson loved to play golf – and his passion extended to helping extend and design the club house of the Royal Canberra Golf Club – which now lies beneath the … Continue reading
Henderson’s Golden Key that Opened Parliament
A new exhibition at the Museum of Democracy at Old Parliament House will feature the Golden Key used to officially open Parliament House in 1927. EH Henderson designed this key. … Continue reading
Commonwealth Bank 219-225 Bourke St
This week I was contacted by Georgina Criddle who is a visual artist currently presenting a twelve-week long site-specific exhibition and newsletter at West Space, located on level 1 of the old … Continue reading
Edwin Hubert Henderson Architect 