Waite Building

Originally designed by Walter Hervey Bagot the Waite Building epitomises Peter Waite’s vision for an Agricultural Institute. The work of architects Woods, Bagot, Jory & Laybourne Smith, it is a significant South Australian building in the Georgian Revival style

Construction took place in various stages between the 1920s and 1960s with the building of the John Melrose, John Darling, Ranson Mortlock and AEV Richardson Laboratories and the East Wing. 

The building and the grand vista are best viewed from the western frontage of the building.

Taken from Waite Campus - Self Guided Tour of the Western Precinct brochure, University Collections, 2015