Charles Beatson

Architectural career Beatson trained under his father until his father's death in 1870. Beatson then took over his father's portfolio in Richmond and Nelson. Including work on the Holy Trinity Church in Richmond.

In May 1873 Beatson took up a role in Wellington as assistant to William Clayton, the Colonial Architect. After Clayton's death in 1877 Beatson was assistant to his successor, Pierre Burrows. After Burrows lost the role in 1884 Beatson held the position and titled himself as Colonial Architect. In 1884 Beatson drafted an Italianate for the General Assembly Library, although the building was never constructed under Beatson's design. Designed by William Beatson originally and following his death Charles Edward Beatson removed the chancel, vestry, and belfry to save costs. These were all later added to the church. An addition to the rear of the church was designed by a different architect, possibly based on designs by Beatson.

Personal home for Beatson and his family. Demolished in 2018

Beatson was the architect for the restoration/reconstruction of the original building designed by Thomas Turnbull that was destroyed by fire.