Architectural partnership formed circa 1951 between VALENTINE SMYTH VALENTINE SMYTH and BENJAMIN COWSER BENJAMIN COWSER . In 1954 they were joined by BRIAN EMERSON BRIAN EMERSON . Cowser retired from practice in the mid 1960s.
Address: 31 College Gardens, Belfast, <=1953->=1964.
See WORKS.
References
Marie A. McHugh, 'The Quiet Man: the life and works of Benjamin Cowser, a dissertation submitted to Queen's University of Belfast, Department of Architecture, 30 Apr 1990, for the Diploma in Advanced Architectural Studies, 12.
IB 95, 14 Feb 1953, 173.
IB 106, 7 Nov 1964, 866.
21 work entries listed in chronological order for SMYTH & COWSER
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CO. ANTRIM, BELFAST, BALLYSILLAN ROAD, BALLYSILLAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL |
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1953 |
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New. Builder: J.M. Reilly, Ltd. According to McHugh designed by Cowser. |
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IB 100, 11 Jan 1958, 30; Marie A. McHugh, 'The Quiet Man: the life and works of Benjamin Cowser, a dissertation submitted to Queen's University of Belfast, Department of Architecture, 30 Apr 1990, for the Diploma in Advanced Architectural Studies, 27-28, Figs. 33-38
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CO. ANTRIM, ANTRIM, NORTHERN BANK |
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1957 |
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New. McHugh says designed by Cowser. |
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Marie A. McHugh, 'The Quiet Man: the life and works of Benjamin Cowser, a dissertation submitted to Queen's University of Belfast, Department of Architecture, 30 Apr 1990, for the Diploma in Advanced Architectural Studies, 29-30, Fig.55.
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CO. ANTRIM, BELFAST, DONEGALL SQUARE NORTH, NO. 009 (BELFAST BANK) |
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1957-58 |
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New. McHugh says designed by Cowser. |
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IB 100, 23 Aug,4 Oct 1958, 608,729; Marcus Patton, Central Belfast: an historical gazetteer (UAHS, 1993), 118; Marie A. McHugh, 'The Quiet Man: the life and works of Benjamin Cowser, a dissertation submitted to Queen's University of Belfast, Department of Architecture, 30 Apr 1990, for the Diploma in Advanced Architectural Studies, 28-29, Figs. 39-42
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CO. ANTRIM, BELFAST, LISBURN ROAD, CITY HOSPITAL |
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1958 |
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Wakehurst House geriatric unit. McHugh says designed by Cowser; project completed by Brian Emerson. Cost:£200,000. |
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IB 100, 14 Jun,4 Oct 1958, 425,727(illus.); Marie A. McHugh, 'The Quiet Man: the life and works of Benjamin Cowser, a dissertation submitted to Queen's University of Belfast, Department of Architecture, 30 Apr 1990, for the Diploma in Advanced Architectural Studies, 30-31, Figs. 43-45
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CO. ANTRIM, BELFAST, OXFORD ROAD, BUS STATION |
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1959 |
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McHugh says designed by Cowser. £80,000. |
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IB 101, 22 Aug 1959, 609; Marie A. McHugh, 'The Quiet Man: the life and works of Benjamin Cowser, a dissertation submitted to Queen's University of Belfast, Department of Architecture, 30 Apr 1990, for the Diploma in Advanced Architectural Studies, 32-33, Figs. 49-52
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CO. ANTRIM, BELFAST, LISBURN ROAD, CITY HOSPITAL |
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1960 |
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Nurses' training centre. McHugh says designed by Cowser. Cost: £35,000. |
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IB 102, 23 Jul 1960, 551Marie A. McHugh, 'The Quiet Man: the life and works of Benjamin Cowser, a dissertation submitted to Queen's University of Belfast, Department of Architecture, 30 Apr 1990, for the Diploma in Advanced Architectural Studies, 31-32, Figs. 46-48
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CO. DERRY, COLERAINE, MANOR HOUSE |
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1964 |
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Divisional heath offices, clinic, nurses' accommodation. |
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IB 106, 29 Aug,12 Sep,7 Nov 1964, 667,701,866
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CO. DOWN, KILKEEL, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HALL |
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? |
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McHugh says designed by Cowser. (Is this the Mourne Memorial Church Hall begun1961, see IB 103, 11 Nov 1961, 893?) |
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Marie A. McHugh, 'The Quiet Man: the life and works of Benjamin Cowser, a dissertation submitted to Queen's University of Belfast, Department of Architecture, 30 Apr 1990, for the Diploma in Advanced Architectural Studies, 33.
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CO. DOWN, NEWCASTLE, SLIEVE DONARD HOTEL |
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McHugh says swimming pool designed by Cowser. |
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Marie A. McHugh, 'The Quiet Man: the life and works of Benjamin Cowser, a dissertation submitted to Queen's University of Belfast, Department of Architecture, 30 Apr 1990, for the Diploma in Advanced Architectural Studies, 33.
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