Basic Biographical Details
| Name: | Edwin George Goodson Bax |
| Designation: | |
| Born: | 1881 |
| Died: | 1962 |
| Bio Notes: | Edwin George Goodson Bax was articled to Thomas Dinwoody who had an extensive practice specialising in hospital design. During this period he also attended classes at the Architectural Association. He was a fine draughtsman and produced drawings which were published in the A A Sketch Book. He joined the LCC Architect's Department in 1902. He was admited ARIBA in 1905. At the LCC he was immediately employed on designing a series of new fire stations. He later gained all round experience and in 1930 when hospitals and asylums came under the remit of the LCC he was at once employed on a survey of the hospital service. This developed into the planning and erection of many new hospital buildings and units including the first portion of the post-graduate Medical School at Hammersmith Hospital. He was elected FRIBA in 1935. During the Second World War he was appointed co-ordinating officer for the heavy rescue service at regional headquarters. He was awarded the OBE for this work. Bax was known for his enthusiasm and energy in all areas of his work as well as being kindly and considerate to his colleagues. |
Private and Business Addresses
| The following private or business addresses are associated with this : | |||||
| Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | |
 | Yewhurst, Kidbrooke Grove, Blackheath, London, England | Private(?) | 1939 * | ||
* earliest date known from documented sources.
Employment and Training
Employers
| The following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details): | |||||
| Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | |
| London County Council Architects' Department (LCC Architects' Department) | 1902 | Architect | ||
RIBA
RIBA Proposals
| This proposed the following individuals for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details): | |||
| Name | Date proposed | Notes | |
| Stephen Sutherland | 4 April 1938 | for Associateship |
References
Bibliographic References
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| Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | |
| RIBA | 1939 | The RIBA Kalendar 1939-1940 | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | ||
Archive References
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| Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | |
| England and Wales | Births, marriages and deaths | ||
| London Metropolitan Archives | Biographical volumes on Council architects | ||