McDonnell Dixon & Downes

The architectural partnership of McDonnell & Dixon was often referred to as McDonnell Dixon & Downes during the years 1928 to 1935 when J.V. Downes joined the remaining partner William Dixon after the death of McDonnell. Downes left on 29 September 1935 to start his own office.

1928 – Former Bank of Ireland, Royal Avenue, Belfast

Architect: Joseph V. Downes, McDonnell, Dixon & Downes

A fabulous Art Deco building finished in Portland Limestone,

Joseph Vincent Downes (1891-1967)

Joseph Vincent Downes studied at University College Dublin and as an apprentice with O’Callaghan &

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McDonnell Dixon & Downes

1928 – Former Bank of Ireland, Royal Avenue, Belfast

Joseph Vincent Downes (1891-1967)

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