Joseph Reed (architect)
Joseph Reed | |
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| Born | 1823 Cornwall, England |
| Died | 29 April 1890 (aged 67) Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | State Library of Victoria Melbourne Town Hall St Michael's Uniting Church |
| Projects | Royal Exhibition Building |
Joseph Reed (1823 – 29 April 1890) was an English-born architect in Melbourne, Australia in the Victorian era. Considered the city's greatest, his prolific works include many of the city's most loved buildings and significant heritage listings. Among his most famous designs is the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, completed for the 1880 International Exposition.
He established his practice in 1853, which through various partnerships and name changes, continues today as Bates Smart, one of the oldest firms continually operating in Australia.