Carroll & Batchelor facts for kids

Carroll & Batchelor was a team of architects in Dublin, Ireland. They worked together from about 1892 until 1905. This team, made up of James Rawson Carroll and Frederick Batchelor, was famous for designing many hospitals in Dublin. These hospitals were built during the Victorian era, a time when Queen Victoria ruled.

Who Were Carroll & Batchelor?

This section tells you more about the two architects who formed the partnership. They both had a big impact on Dublin's buildings.

James Rawson Carroll's Early Life

James Rawson Carroll was born in Dublin in 1830. He started learning about architecture at a special school in 1846. This was the Royal Dublin Society's School of Drawing in Architecture. He then worked for other architects to gain experience. Around 1857, Carroll started his own architecture business.

Forming the Partnership

Carroll and Frederick Batchelor decided to work together around 1892. They formed their architectural partnership, Carroll & Batchelor. This team became well-known for their important building projects. The partnership lasted until Carroll retired in 1905.

Amazing Buildings They Designed

Carroll & Batchelor designed many important buildings, especially hospitals. Their work helped improve healthcare in Dublin. They often used red brick and terracotta in their designs.

• Hardwicke Fever Hospital (1893): They built a new isolation hospital here. This was for patients with infectious diseases.
• Richmond Surgical Hospital (1899–1901): This hospital was built in a style called English Renaissance. It featured new red brick and terracotta.
• Royal Hospital for Incurables (around 1900): Now known as Royal Hospital Donnybrook. Carroll & Batchelor designed a new home for nurses here.
• Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital (1902–1906): They designed a completely new hospital building. This hospital helped people with eye and ear problems.
• St. Mark's Ophthalmic Hospital: They added new buildings for patients. These included spaces for outpatients and 120 inpatients.
• St. Edmundsbury Hospital, Lucan (1902): They made additions and repairs to this hospital.
• Whitworth Fever Hospital (around 1900): Also known as Drumcondra Hospital. They added the outermost blocks to this hospital.