GSA Guide - Brisbane Arcade Claimed

Since the deaths of James Mayne in 1939, and Mary Mayne in 1940, Brisbane Arcade has been operated by a board of trustees acting on behalf of their estates, with operating proceeds benefiting the University of Queensland School of Medicine.

History: 

The Brisbane Arcade was built in 1923 for its owners Dr James Mayne, and his sister Miss Mary Emelia Mayne. It was designed by Richard Gailey (Junior), who is regarded as one of Queensland's most important earlier architects.

Architectural details of interest include the Edwardian Baroque style street facades, original terrazzo stairs, balustrades and dado paneling. The arcade was refurbished in 1995 maintaining the “Old World Charm”. It is occupied by 50 up-market specialty stores.

Building Materials: 

The building that incorporates the shops and arcade known as Brisbane Arcade is constructed with bricks.

The ground floor outside walls are clad with a highly contorted pink to grey biotite orthogneiss (amphibolite to granulite grade) with sporadic clasts of banded amphibolite. The orthogneiss was probably imported from northern India.

The floors and light-coloured panels are terrazzo. Lift areas near