Pierre Burrows

Burrows was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England, to a Huguenot family in 1842. Burrows went was educated at Norwich Grammar School and received his architectural qualifications in Norwich. Burrows and his brother, Arthur, came to New Zealand aboard the Victory arriving in Auckland in 1865. Burrows married 12 July 1886 at St David's Presbyterian Church on Symonds Street. ==Architectural career==

Burrows undertook private practice work around Auckland until joining the Public Works Department in 1874 as Chief Draughtsman. After Colonial Architect William Clayton died in 1877 Burrows was appointed to be in charge of the department, although he did not hold the role of Colonial Architect. In 1895 Burrows rejoined the Public Works Department and was working on the main trunk railway line at Hunterville. Burrows was also responsible for work in the wider lower-central North Island before transferring to the Wellington office in 1905 after the Hunterville office had closed. Burrows retired in 1908. Burrows likely lost the role due to poor government finances and austerity. ==Personal life==

Burrows died in New Plymouth 21 April 1920 and was buried at Te Henui Cemetery. During his first tenure with the Public Works Department Burrows lived in Karori with his family. Burrows rented out the home Glendaurel, now registered as a category 2 building with Heritage New Zealand. Burrows attended St Mary's Anglican Church with his family whilst living in Karori. Burrows designed a parochial hall for the congregation. ==Legacy==

Victoria University of Wellington has a scholarship in Burrow's honour for Bachelor of Architectural Studies students. The scholarship was established by Burrow's granddaughter. ==List of works==