Joseph Charles Fowell (2 August 1891 – 3 July 1970) was a prominent Australian 20th century architect. Renown for his ecclesiastical architecture, Fowell was primarily responsible for the design of over forty churches in New South Wales and Victoria, including Catholic churches at (1937), (1939) and (1941). Born in Albany, Western Australia and educated in England, Fowell returned to Australia in 1919 where he worked with Professor Leslie Wilkinson at Sydney University. In 1926 Fowell became an assistant to Henry Budden. Fowell created a number of architectural partnerships including: Fowell and McConnel: 1928-1939, with Kenneth McConnel Fowell and Mansfield: 1939-1946 with J. L. S. Mansfield Fowell, Mansfield & Maclurcan: 1946-1962 with D. C. B. Maclurcan Fowell, Mansfield, Jarvis & Maclurcan: 1962-1970 with O. R. Jarvi Notable works References Bibliography Australian Dictionary of Biography Father Laurie Bent, St Augustines, Yass, 2006. External links Royal Australian Institute of Architects Sulman Awards About St Annes Church, Bondi; NSW Heritage About BMA House, Sydney; Australian Heritage Database RAIA: Significant Lost & Altered Sydney Office Buildings 1891 births 1970 deaths Architects from Western Australia Recipients of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects’ Gold Medal People from Albany, Western Australia New South Wales architects