Records of Bunning & Madden, 1961-1988 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2974694
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Bunning & Madden (Firm)
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid available at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1961-1988]
- 12.90 m. (86 boxes)
- Summary:
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MS 9871 comprises files consisting mostly of correspondence between Bunning & Madden, their builders, subcontractors and the National Capital Development Commission (NCDC) which had the responsibility for overseeing all development in the Parliamentary Triangle. The collection also includes contract documents and tenders (86 boxes).
- Biography/History:
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Following a limited competition, the Sydney architectural firm Bunning & Madden, in association with Tom O'Mahony, were chosen in 1961 to design the National Library of Australia building on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. In 1988, Bunning & Madden's formal association with the Library ended.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no.: MS 9871.
- Related Material:
- Collection of Bunning and Madden slides of the design and construction of the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 1960-1968; Located at; National Library of Australia Pictures collection PIC/13634/1-166 LOC Cold Store PIC POT.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid (7 p.) available in the Special Collections Reading Room.
- Subject:
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- Bunning & Madden (Firm) -- Archives
- National Library of Australia -- Buildings -- Design and construction
- Architectural firms -- Australia -- Archives
- Architecture -- Australia
- Library buildings -- Australian Capital Territory -- Canberra -- Design and construction
- Canberra (A.C.T.) -- Buildings, structures, etc
- Time Coverage:
- 1961-1988
- Occupation:
- Architects
- Also Titled:
- Records of Bunning and Madden
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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