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Robert Morris-Nunn

b. 1949

Australian architect

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About Robert Morris-Nunn

Born 1949. Robert Morris-Nunn is an Australian architect.

Robert William Morris-Nunn (born 23 September 1949) is an Australian architect.

He has practised in Tasmania for over 30 years, during which time he has won over 50 state and national awards.

Early life and practice Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Morris-Nunn studied architecture at the University of Sydney.

Private practice In 1984 Morris-Nunn began his independent private practice in Launceston, before moving, in 1993, to Hobart, where he has been since. He continues to lecture at UTAS, and was an adjunct professor in the School of Architecture and Design from 2009–2013.

Awards In the Australia Day Honours, 2017, Morris-Nunn was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to commercial architecture in Tasmania, to tertiary education, to professional institutes, and as a role model.

In 2010 Robert Morris-Nunn was awarded the President's Prize (Tasmania), seen as a Lifetime Achievement Award, by the Australian Institute of Architects.

His firm, MN+ A (now Circa Morris Nunn Chua), has received more design awards than any other individual or architectural practice in Tasmania, both historically and currently.

The floating building Brooke Street Pier, was the first of its kind in Australia. to the art museum, Museum of Old and New Art (Mona).

Completed 2024 Hobart Penitentiary, Unshackled, Convict immersive experience.

2021 Moss 25 Boutique Hotel, Salamanca Place

2019 Moss 39, Boutique Hotel, Salamanca Place, Hobart.

2017 Mac 01, Hunter St, Hobart

2015 Brooke Street Pier, Hobart

2013 Macquarie Wharf Number 2 Shed, Hobart

2011 Princes Wharf Number 1 Shed, Hobart

2010 Saffire Resort, Coles Bay

2006 Islington Hotel, South Hobart

2005 Henry Jones Art Hotel and IXL Redevelopment, Hobart

2002 Forest Eco Centre, Scottsdale

1997 Forestry Tasmania Headquarters, Hobart

1997 Corumbene, New Norfolk

1993 Strahan Visitors Centre, Strahan

1987 Bungawitta Child Care Centre, Newnham

1983 Woolmers Coachman's Cottage, Longford

Proposed or under construction 2014 Macquarie Wharf Number 1, Hobart

2015 The Springs Resort and Visitors Centre, Mt Wellington

2015 Recherche Bay Resort, Recherche Bay

2015 Detached Art Tower, Hobart

2015 Rosny Hill Sanctuary, Rosny

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Sydney
Employers
University of Tasmania
Awards
Member of the Order of Australia
Also known as
Robert William Morris-Nunn

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert Morris-Nunn?

Australian architect

When was Robert Morris-Nunn born?

Robert Morris-Nunn was born on 23 September 1949 in Newcastle.

What is Robert Morris-Nunn's occupation?

Robert Morris-Nunn is an architect.

What nationality is Robert Morris-Nunn?

Robert Morris-Nunn is Australian.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Robert Morris-Nunn

Β· Wikidata: Q20985552

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