 Mc Rae intended that the completed buildings would form a quadrangle around a formal garden, and the second, or southern portion, was designed and constructed -30 to plans prepared by architects John Reid and Son.These largely followed the formula devised by McRae, but with additional openings to the parapet, and a set back top floor, whose rendered finish somewhat compromised the original intent.This section of the building was constructed for the Department of Agriculture, but since 1967 has been occupied by the Department of Education.