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Biography
Edward Sydney "Sidney" Luttrell (20 June 1872 – 17 July 1932) was an architect in Tasmania and New Zealand.
He and his older brother Alfred Edward Luttrell (October 21, 1865—May 7, 1924) were partners of S. & A. Luttrell, a firm of architects and building contractors noted for its contributions to New Zealand architecture, both in terms of style and technology.
The practice was established in Launceston, Tasmania in 1897 when Alfred who was operating his own architectural practice, went into partnership with his brother and former apprentice Sidney, under the original name "A. & S. Luttrell". The brothers moved to Christchurch, New Zealand, and by 1902 were submitting tender notices there.
Edward Sidney was also noted for his keen interest in horse racing. He was a part-owner of Sasanoff, winner of the Melbourne Cup in 1916.
Selected works
- Christchurch
- King Edward Barracks
- Royal Exchange building (later known as the Regent Theatre)
- New Zealand Express Company building (later known as the MLC Building and Manchester Courts)
- Theatre Royal
- Chapel for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd at Mount Magdala
- St Mary's Convent Chapel (currently known as Rose Historic Chapel)
- Warner's Hotel; 1910 addition of a fourth storey
- The interior of the Odeon Theatre was remodeled by Edward Sidney in 1927
Elsewhere
- New Zealand Express Company Building, Dunedin (currently known as Consultancy House)
- St Mary's Catholic Church, Hokitika