Forgan Smith Building

The Forgan Smith Building is the centrepiece of the Great Court structure in the main campus of the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia.^[1]

History

The construction of the building began in 1937, and it was finished in the early 1950s.^[1] Its construction was started as an economic stimulus project by the Premier of Queensland, William Forgan Smith, during the Great Depression.^[1] It now carries Forgan Smith's name.

The Forgan Smith Building.

Description

The building is 299 metres long, with a 22.7 metre central tower, with an Arts wing to its east, and a Law wing to its west, and a library and a great hall in both ends.^[1] The style of the building is described as "inter-war stripped classical style", as well as Art Deco.^[1]

References

1 2 3 4 5 Moore, Clive (2011). "The Forgan Smith Building and the Great Court at the University of Queensland" (PDF). Crossroads. 5 (2): 19–33.

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[:0-1] 1 2 3 4 5 Moore, Clive (2011). "The Forgan Smith Building and the Great Court at the University of Queensland" (PDF). Crossroads. 5 (2): 19–33.

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