The Parthenon

Volume 1, Numbers. 1 - 4. This was the first volume to be published by the IAAS, with No. 1 published in October 1926, which became a quarterly issue. Our copy has bound the first 4 editions of volume one into one book (the 4 journals released quarte…

Volume 2, Numbers 1-4. The second volume's highlights include the ongoing conflict between the IAAS and RIBA concerning the New Registration bill, the appointment of the new President Vincent Alexander Lawson (1928) and the formation of country b…

Volume 3, Numbers 1 - 4.  The main highlights between 1928-9 were: the Third Annual Dinner that took place 6th Oct 1928 at Hotel Cecil, London, and the Third Annual Meeting of the association. This volume also includes a caricature illustration…

Volume 4, Numbers 1 - 6. The main highlights between 1929-30 were: the 4 year anniversary of the IAAS and a reflection on the past achievemants and future aspirations, announcement that the journal would be pubished bi-monthly instead fof quarte…

Volume 5, Numbers 1 - 6.  1930 - 1931The main highlights include 5th annual dinner, Edwin Luten's appointment as president, an update on the registration bill and the recreation of Commemoration New Dehli stamps that included an illustration…

Volume 6, Numbers 1 - 6. The main highlights include: the first overseas branch in Melbourne, Australia was approved, Miss Grace Cope (Australian architect) was elected an honorary member and a branch in Montreal, Canada was in the works.

Volume 7, Numbers 1-11 (Part 1 no.1-6, Part 2 no. 7-11).The main highlights include: announcement that the Parthenn would be a monthly issue, a new branch established in Hamilton, New Zealand, and honorary member Grace Cope wrote a letter regarding t…

Volume 8, Numbers 1-12. The main highlights include the IAAS HQ move from 1 Willbraham Place to 43 Grosvenor Place, Belgrave Square, London in 1934. The HQ was officially inaugerated on the 30th July 1934 and guests were welcomed in by the Presi…

Volume. 9, Numbers 7-12. The main highlights include the libel settlement between IAAS and RIBA, thye IAAS's officially congratulations to the Queen Elizabeth II for her silver jubilee, 13th Intenrnational congress of architects that took pl…

Volume 10, Numbers 1-12. The main highlights include: the 1935 visit to Rome for the 13th internatinal congress of architects, whereby delegates met with Mussolini, a resultion was passed to establish a Midland's branch, and the IAAS Easter Confe…

Volume 11, Numbers 1-12.Main highlights include: establishment of the western chapter in Bristol, RJ's donation of Pirenesi's Architecture of Rome to the IAAS Library, Eulogy for the forthcoming eulogy of King George's coronation, Archite…

Volume 12, Numbers 1-12.Main highlights include: obituary following the death of VP Lord Rutherford, ongoing problem with proposed examination regulation in the amended Architects registration bill, the 12th annual banquet to celebrate Lutyens retire…

Volume 13, Numbers 1-12.Main highlights include: the creation and Constitution of the Special Air Raid Committee (ARP) and sub committees (eg air raid shelters, ARP refuges in existing buildings etc), HQ change from Grosvenor Place to 75 Eaton Place,…

Volume 14 (all four books), Numbers 1-12. Main highlights include: announces that the running pf the IAAS would remain the same regardless of WW2 (eg can still use the HQ rather than evacuate), ladies section of the rifle club set up and MH Pres…

Volume 15, Numbers 1-12.Main highlights include: the civil defence committee relase advice on how to claim for damages from air raids, a summary of the War Damage Bill and the IAAS's recommendations in light of this bill, Victor Peel appointed th…

Volume 16, Numbers 1-12.Main highlights include Sir Edwin Lutyens who was awarded the Order of Merit in the New Year. Such an award can only be awarded to 24 members and was the first ever architect to be honored with this award.

Volume 18, Numbers 1-12.Main highlights include: an annoiuncement and obituary of Sir edwin Lutyens death and personal tribute from Major GBJ Athoe, General Secretary of IAAS.

Volume 19, Numbers 1-12.Main highlights include: preparations for the upcoming 21st anniversary of IAAS, by encourgaing members to contribute to a gift of a silver plate

Volume 20, Numbers 1-12.Main highlights include: Plaque commemorating edwin lutyens placed in the entrace hall of HQ, celebration dinner for the 21st anniversary held 16th september (the day the IAAS received confirmation of their incorporation) at t…

Volume 21, Numbers 1-12. The main highlight was the celebrartion of the IAAS's 21 year anniversary and most of the company events were involved in these celebrartions. These included: the IAAS Building Science Convention held in Caxton Hall, West…

Volume 22, Numbers 1-12.  Main highlights include: General Secretary Athoe's 21st anniversary dinner (17th Oct 1947), the Lutyens Memorial Committee set up in 1944 released their plans to honour Lutyens memory through the release of 4 volume…

Volume 23, Numbers 1-12. Main highlights include: the IAAS Midlands branch dinner and dance at the Midland Hotel, Birmingham (23rd oct 1948), the announcement of the death of past president Charles forbes campbell and the appointment of new president…

Volume 25, Numbers 1-12. Main highlights include: the IAAS silver Jubilee dinner and dance report of proceedings and speeches (13th nov 1950), IAAS council approved changes to examinations whereby examinations were extended to all branches for joint…

Volume 26, Numbers 1-12. Main highlights include:  the IAAS obituary for the late King George VI, the IAAS council appointed the new Architect's sectional committee that were invloved with architect memberships, and a reflection on the educa…

Volume 27, Numbers 1-12. Main highlights include: Devon and Cornwall Chapter presented an Oak plaque to the IAAS HQ (coat of arms are of the County of Devon and Duchy of cornwall), report of the coronation banquet and ball 15th may 1953, at Annual Di…

Volume 28, Numbers 1-6 (bimonthly). Main highlights include: the appointment of new president Lieutenant Colonel AE Henson, IAAS Council Meeting agreed to send a telegram to the Queen congratulating her safe return from the commonwealth tour, and the…

Volume 29, Numbers 1-6 (bimonthly). Main highlights include: the IAAS annual dinner and dance at dorchester hotel (9th Feb 1955), the AAS Coat of Arms granted by the College of Heralds and notice of HQ change from 75 Eaton Place to 29 Belgrave Square…