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In 1925, Hugh Vivian Taylor formed a partnership with fellow Melbourne Architect, Garnet Argyle Soilleux, a collaboration that lasted for many years and had a significant impact on Australian Architecture. For many years the firm, H. Vivian Taylor & Soilleux operated out of an office on Collins Street in Melbourne. In 1933, prominent modernist architect, Best Overend, joined the firm as a partner, and for several years, the practice operated as Taylor, Soilleux & Overend. This partnership continued until 1937, when Overend departed, and the firm it returned to the previous name.
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- 1 2 Phillip Goad; Julie Willis (2012). The encyclopedia of Australian architecture. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521888578.
- ↑ "Movie Theaters Designed by H. Vivian Taylor, Soilleux & Overend". cinematreasures.org. Retrieved 2024-09-22.