He is one of a number of Queensland architects to have benefited from the wide publication of his work, in relation to the exploration of a local regional style of architecture.
[1] Born in Brisbane, Australia, Rex Addison was growing up in a family of tradesmen working in a building industry.
He was resonance with the rich mix of friendly materials created by Frank Lloyd Wright when he started his architecture studies.
[2] His house and studio, two of the three buildings at the centre of this discussion, won the Robin Dods Award in the RAIA’s 2000 program.
"[3] Examples of his works, including Taringa House (1999)[5] and Studio (1997), have been exhibited at the Queensland Art Gallery.