Joseph Reed (1823-1890)
Joseph Reed, an English born architect, arrived in Melbourne in 1853, and was the second commissioned architect of the University after Francis Maloney White, who had designed the Quadrangle. The first University building designed by Reed was the National Museum (now demolished) followed by the Old Wilson Hall, Elisabeth Murdoch building and the Baldwin Spencer building.
His partnership with Fredrick Barnes as Reed & Barnes and later as Reed, Henderson and Smart and its successors, continued to serve the University until about 1907. After his death, the practise continued with a change of partners and name. Today it is known as Bates Smart Pty Ltd.
Other examples of Reed's work include the State Library of Victoria, the Royal Exhibition Buildings, and the Bank of New South Wales on Collins Street (the facade was later integrated with the Old Commerce Building, now in the Glyn Davis Building). His style showcased high quality public buildings with ecclesiastical features.
Reed & Barnes designed the National Museum in 1863.
Reed designed the Old Wilson hall in 1882.
Reed & Barnes designed the original single storey Elisabeth Murdoch Building in 1884.
Reed & Barnes completed the north extension of the old Quad in 1874.
Reed along with Henderson & Smart designed the Baldwin Spencer building in 1887.
The old facade of The Bank of New South Wales designed by Reed in 1856 was incorporated in the Old Commerce Building.