Cedric Ian Turner
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Cedric Ian Turner | |
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 Cedric Ian Turner (1948) | |
| Born | 22 February 1922 Kew, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 11 September 1983 (aged 61) |
| Other names | C. Ian Turner |
| Education | University of Melbourne |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | C. Ian Turner & Associates |
Cedric Ian Turner (22 February 1922 – 11 September 1983) was an Australian architect and jazz enthusiast.
Born 22 February 1922 in Kew, Victoria, Cedric Ian Turner graduated Melbourne Grammar School and began a Bachelor in Architecture at University of Melbourne in 1939. Before completing his studies, he enlisted in the Australian Army in 1941, but was discharged after five months due to health problems.[1]
He worked as a draftsman for Sydney R. Bell & Associates until 1945 when he joined Yuncken, Freeman Brothers, Griffiths & Simpson.[1] Due to leaving his studies incomplete when he joined the Army, Turner wasn't able to register as an architect until April 1946 after completing additional studies in his spare time.[2] He later established his own practice C. Ian Turner & Associates in Melbourne, with work including a mix of small-scale residential projects and larger-scale industrial, commercial and civic projects.[2] His residential work was known for considering the occupants views in the home design.[3][4] C. Ian Turner & Associates were the architects behind a redevelopment of The Capitol Theatre in Melbourne, which begun in 1965, and included the creation of the Capitol Arcade.[5]
Turner continued his practice until the late 1970s, after which he became an associate to town planner Kenneth Bethell. He continued this work until his death in 1983.[1]