168 YEARS OF HISTORY

Established in 1855 by renowned architect, Henry Hunter, the firm has made a remarkable contribution to the architectural landscape of Lutruwita/Tasmania. The first 75 years (1855-1931) the practice worked on a vast number of projects under different architects. These included: St Mary’s Church, in Franklin (1856), St John’s Church, in Glenorchy (1859), Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery (TMAG), in Hobart (1861), St Johns Church, in Ross (1868), Colonial Mutual Assurance Society Ltd Branch Office, in Hobart (1882), Town Hall, in Bothwell (1901) & Formby Hotel, in Devonport (1931). 

 

Further projects from the 1930s onwards include: Hairdresser for Arthur Pipkin, in Battery Point (1932), Alterations at St Peter’s Hall Brisbane/Harrington St, in Hobart (1937), R.S.A.I.L.A. Huonville Memorial (1945), St David’s Cathedral Hall & Offices, in Hobart (1953), AMP New Hobart Headquarters (1960), Mercury-restoration of Ingle Hall, in Hobart (1967), City Hall renovations, in Hobart (1975), Law Society Refurbishment, in Hobart (1986), Moorilla Museum & Chalets (1996), New Town High School MDT & Catering (1998), Link Building UTAS, in Sandy Bay (2001), Swansea Bark Mill (2005), Ambulance Tas, in Campbell Town (2020) & Goodwood Primary School (2019). 

    1870's

    TASMANIAN
    RACING CLUB
    GRANDSTAND

    1880's

    GOULDBURN
    STREET
    SCHOOL

    1900's

    POST &
    TELEGRAPH
    OFFICE
    HOBART

    1930's

    ST. DAVID’S
    CATHEDRAL

    1950's

    DUNLOP
    BUILDING

    1960's

    AMP SOCIETY
    CRN

    1990's

    MOORILLA
    MUSEUM

    2000's

    GOULBURN
    STREET
    SCHOOL