Robert William Morris-Nunn AM (born 23 September 1949) is an Australian architect.
Robert Morris-Nunn, AM | |
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 Robert-Morris Nunn, 2017 | |
| Born | 23 September 1949 |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | Circa Morris Nunn |
| Website | www |
He has practised in Tasmania for over 30 years, during which time he has won over 50 state and national awards.[1][2]
Early life and practice
editBorn in Newcastle, New South Wales, Morris-Nunn studied architecture at the University of Sydney.[2] His name until at least his twenties was Robert Arthur Nunn. The importation of "William Morris" and the dropping of his father's given name, Arthur must have occurred after he reached his twenties.
From 1979 to 1984 he was principal designer for Glenn Smith Associates in Launceston. During this time he explored Tasmania's heritage buildings, including Australia's richest collection of Georgian buildings. He has been involved in many heritage projects since, often in collaboration with artists and craftspeople. He has consulted to the National Trust of Australia (Tasmania) and the Tasmanian Heritage Commission on the classification of buildings from both the 19th and 20th centuries.[3]
Private practice
editIn 1984 Morris-Nunn began his independent private practice in Launceston, before moving, in 1993, to Hobart, where he has been since.[2]
Education
editAfter graduating from the University of Sydney in 1972 and moving to Tasmania, Morris-Nunn began lecturing part-time in design at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) alongside his professional practice. In 2006 he completed a Master of Architecture (by invitation) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).[4] He continues to lecture at UTAS, and was an adjunct professor in the School of Architecture and Design from 2009–2013.[5]
Awards
editIn 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.[6]
In 2010 Robert Morris-Nunn was awarded the President's Prize (Tasmania), seen as a Lifetime Achievement Award, by the Australian Institute of Architects.[7]
His firm MN+ A, which is now Circa Morris Nunn Chua, has won the greatest number of design awards ever received by any individual or architectural practice in Tasmania, past or present.[2]
List of Notable Works
editAll of Morris-Nunn's works are in Tasmania, Australia. From restored and reimagined heritage building including the Henry Jones Art Hotel and IXL buildings, Macquarie Wharf Number 2 Shed, Princes Wharf Number 1 Shed to new builds including Mac 01, Morris-Nunn has played a major in shaping the waterfront area of Tasmania's capital city, Hobart.[8]
The floating building Brooke Street Pier, was the first of its kind in Australia.[9] It includes the ferry terminal[10] to the art museum, Museum of Old and New Art (Mona).
Completed
edit2024 Hobart Penitentiary, Unshackled, Convict immersive experience.[11][12]
2021 Moss 25 Boutique Hotel, Salamanca Place[13]
2019 Moss 39, Boutique Hotel, Salamanca Place, Hobart.[14]
2017 Mac 01, Hunter St, Hobart</ref>https://wp.architecture.com.au/tasawards/2018-awards/2018-commercial-architecture/mac-01/</ref>.
2015 Brooke Street Pier, Hobart[15][16]
2013 Macquarie Wharf Number 2 Shed, Hobart[17]
2011 Princes Wharf Number 1 Shed, Hobart[18]
2010 Saffire Resort, Coles Bay[19][20][21]
2006 Islington Hotel, South Hobart[22]
2005 Henry Jones Art Hotel and IXL Redevelopment, Hobart[23]
2002 Forest Eco Centre, Scottsdale[24]
1997 Forestry Tasmania Headquarters, Hobart[25]
1997 Corumbene, New Norfolk[26]
1993 Strahan Visitors Centre, Strahan[27]
1987 Bungawitta Child Care Centre, Newnham[28]
1983 Woolmers Coachman's Cottage, Longford[29]
Proposed or under construction
edit2014 Macquarie Wharf Number 1, Hobart[30]
2015 The Springs Resort and Visitors Centre, Mt Wellington[31]
2015 Recherche Bay Resort, Recherche Bay[32][33]
2015 Detached Art Tower, Hobart[34]
References
edit- ^ [1] Australian Institute of Architects, Awards, 1998–2013, Morris-Nunn. Retrieved 24 June 2015
- ^ a b c d Glaetzer, Sally. "Passionate Tasmanian architect Robert Morris-Nunn is building on his success". 31 January 2015. News Corp. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ [2] ABC, Robert Morris-Nunn, Preserving Heritage, transcript of interview by George Negus. Retrieved 25 June 2015
- ^ [3] Robert Morris-Nunn, Masters by Invitation, RMIT, October 2006, Story Telling, Durable Visual Record, Architecture in Tasmanian literature: The Great Mah-Jong Hall on Sarah Island, South West Tasmania, Gould's Book of Fish – a novel in twelve fish
- ^ [4] UTAS, Art Forum Hunter Street – Robert Morris-Nunn, 26 July 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2015
- ^ [5] Australian Honours Database Search. Retrieved 26 January 2017
- ^ [6] InDesignLive, Tasmanian Architecture Awards 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2015
- ^ https://www.themercury.com.au/lifestyle/passionate-tasmanian-architect-robert-morrisnunn-is-building-on-his-success/news-story/587de914280cd60cce6c7fd55870d6b8 [bare URL]
- ^ https://www.themercury.com.au/lifestyle/passionate-tasmanian-architect-robert-morrisnunn-is-building-on-his-success/news-story/587de914280cd60cce6c7fd55870d6b8 [bare URL]
- ^ "Visit Mona".
- ^ "Unshackled: Hobart Penitentiary".
- ^ "2024 Tasmanian Architecture Awards – Winners Revealed".
- ^ "Moss 25: People's Choice - 2021 Tasmanian Architecture Awards".
- ^ "Moss 39: People's Choice - 2020 Tasmanian Architecture Awards".
- ^ Brooke Street PierBrooke Street Pier. Retrieved 23 June 2015
- ^ [7] Brand Tasmania, Floating pier is thoughtfully radical. Retrieved 23 June 2015
- ^ [8] Seabreezes, Dedicated Cruise Terminal Completed at Hobart. Retrieved 23 June 2015
- ^ [9] Parliament of Tasmania, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, Princes Wharf Renewal Project. Retrieved 12 May 2015
- ^ [10] Tasmanian boutique hotel named world's best, ABC News, 13 November 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2015
- ^ [11] Australian firm takes title of Hotel of the Year 2011 with mantaray-inspired Saffire Resort, World Architecture News, 17 June 2011. Retrieved 23 June 2015
- ^ [12] Bookmark, World's Best Boutique Hotel kept water-tight. Retrieved 25 June 2015
- ^ [13] Australian Institute of Architects, Islington Hotel. Retrieved 23 June 2015
- ^ [14] ArchitectureAU, Henry Jones IXL. Retrieved 25 June 2015
- ^ [15] Forest Eco Centre. Retrieved 12 May 2015
- ^ "Forestry Tasmania". Gandy & Roberts. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Blythe, Richard (2000). "Magic realist architecture: three buildings by Robert Morris-Nunn". Australian and New Zealand Journal of Art. 1: 94–106. doi:10.1080/14434318.2000.11432656. S2CID 193642837.
- ^ [16] Key Elements Contributing to Effective and Sustainable Visitors Centres: An Evaluation of the Strahan Visitor Centre, Tasmania, Australia, Liza Fallon and Lorne K. Kriwoken, Research Report, CRC Sustainable Tourism, 2002
- ^ [17] LINC, Tasmanian Archives, Bungawitta Child Care Centre. Retrieved 23 June 2015
- ^ [18] Department of the Environment, Woolmers Estate. Retrieved 23 June 2015
- ^ [19] The Mercury, 12 February 2014, HCC gives green light to $35m luxury hotel at Macquarie Wharf No 1 in Hobart. Retrieved 12 May 2015
- ^ [20] The Mercury, 12 March 2015, Optimism for Morris-Nunn Springs Proposal says Tasmanian Tourism Council chief. Retrieved 12 May 2015
- ^ [21] ABC News, 24 February 2015, Floating 'eco-resort' proposed for wilderness gateway in southern Tasmania. Retrieved 12 May 2015
- ^ [22] Brand Tasmania, History inspires Recherche Resort. Retrieved 13 May 2015
- ^ [23] The Mercury, 13 June 2015, Detached Art Tower: See it as our big,bold opportunity. Retrieved 25 June 2015
- ^ [24] The Mercury, 28 April 2015, Leading architect's bold eco-resort vision for Rosny Hill. Retrieved 13 May 2015
- ^ [25] City of Clarence, Rosny Hill reveals potential to become top tourist destination. Retrieved 13 May 2015