Edward Henry Rembert : collection of architectural perspectives, ca. 1935-1948

PXD 892

fonds

ca. 1935-1948, 1959

Graphic Materials, Textual Records, Architectural and Technical Drawings

421008

Architectural and Technical Drawings - 12 architectural drawings (6 on tracing paper, 3 on paper, 2 on butter paper, and 1 blueprint) - 78.5 x 47.6 cm. or smaller
Textual Records - (typescript) specification (16 pages)

Rembert worked as an architect in the Government Architect's Branch of the New South Wales Public Works Department from 1926 to 1965. This collection of designs in domestic architecture are properties that were designed for Rembert's family and friends. Five of the houses were built and only one of the plans in this collection was not constructed.
Reference: E.H. Rembert, the life and work of the Sydney architect, 1902-1966 / G.P. Webber. Sydney : University of Sydney, 1982.

1. Adlide house, Neirbo Avenue, Hurstville, 1935
2. Barrow house, Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls (not constructed), ca. 1935
3-6. Milton house, Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls, ca. 1948 (specifications included). Includes addition dated 1959
7. Johnson House, Weemala Road, Northbridge, late 1930's
8. Lambert house, Gordon Road, Leura, 1945
9-13. Rembert house ("Fairway"), Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls, 1935. Includes modification plan ca. 1940's

Residences arranged in alphabetical order using owners surname where available.

Some are signed and dated