Upon completion of his articles he went to England and successfully sat for the intermediate and final examinations of the Royal Institute of British Architects. In London his circle of friends included George Washington Lambert and Arthur Streeton, and he served as secretary of the  Chelsea Arts Club.
After completing his legal training, he traveled to England and successfully completed the Royal Institute of British Architects' exams. During his time in London, he befriended George Washington Lambert and Arthur Streeton, and held a position as secretary for the Chelsea Arts Club.