Circa Morris-Nunn is the most awarded architectural practice in Tasmania and has achieved national and international recognition in many genres for our outstanding designs. As director of Circa Morris-Nunn, Professor Robert Morris-Nunn has been widely represented in many publications, both nationally and internationally.
2018
Mac01 Hotel
AIA Tas Commercial Architecture Award 2018, a timber clad hotel responding to the working port historic context
2015
Brooke Street Pier
AIA Tas Commercial Architecture Award 2015, an innovative new floating structure on Hobart's waterfront
2013
Mountain Retreat Medical Centre
AIA National Commercial Architecture Award 2013 for its enlargement of an established medical practice in South Hobart
AIA Tasmania: Colin Philp Commercial Architecture Award 2013
Princes Wharf No1 Shed
AIA Tasmania: Urban Design Award 2013 for its response to revitalising the wharf building and its urban relationship within Sullivans Cove
Meeting Room at St Marys Cathedral Centre
AIA Tasmania: Alexander North Award for Interior Architecture 2013 for its multifunctional space and dome, popularised by the Pantheon and St Peter's Basilica
2012
42 Goulburn St
AIA Tasmania: (The Roy Smith Heritage Award) conversion of a early 19th century pub into two elegant apartments
St Marys Centre
AIA Tasmania: (Public Architecture Commendation) first stage of the revitalisation of St Mary’s Cathedral
Princes Wharf No1 Shed
AIA Tasmania: (Public Architecture Commendation) the conversion of a waterfront shed to be a new multifunctional cultural facility
2011
Saffire Resort
Australian Timber Design Award : National Winner
Hospitality Design Awards for Creative Achievement: Judges Special Award
AIA Tasmania : The Colin Philp Commercial Award
AIA Tasmania: Colorbond Award for the exemplary use of steel in this innovative development.
2009
Port Arthur Prototype
AIA Tasmania: (Small Buildings Commendation) the construction of a prototype for a new ecologically based resort
2008
IXL Redevelopment
RAIA Henry Hunter Award this award represents the highest possible achievement of any Heritage project in Tasmania judged on a triennial basis.
2007
IXL Redevelopment
RAIA John Lee Archer Award this award represents the highest possible achievement of any public project in Tasmania judged on a triennial basis.
2006
Edwards Middleton Residence
RAIA Tasmania (Heritage Award) 2006 the renovation of two former church halls into a new family residence
Islington Hotel
RAIA Tasmania (Heritage Commendation) the renovation of a Regency Mansion into an exclusive new boutique hotel
2005
IXL Redevelopment
RAIA National Special Jury Award 2005 this national architectural award is a most prestigious accolade possible for a project in Australia
RAIA Tasmania (Public Buildings Award)
RAIA Tasmania (Heritage Award)
RAIA Tasmania (Environment Award)
RAIA Tasmania (Interiors Award)
National Finalist and Commendation, Interior Design Awards
Environmental Award, 2005 Australian Timber Design Awards
2004
Forest EcoCentre
RAIA John Lee Archer Award 2004
2003
Forest EcoCentre
RAIA National Award for Sustainable Architecture 2003 the project recognised for its contribution to ecological advances
RAIA Tasmania (Sustainability Award)
RAIA Tasmania (Commercial Architecture Award)
RAIA Tasmania (Colorbond Award)
Northbury
RAIA Tasmania (Heritage Citation) 2003 the restoration of the Queen Victoria room with its unique magazine wallpaper
2002
Forest Eco Centre
TDA Australian Award recognising the best timber building in Australia 2002
Hatherley House
RAIA Tasmania (Interiors Award) 2002 the conversion of a large Italianate residence into a boutique 5 star hotel
2001
Dorney House Revisited
RAIA Tasmania (Heritage Award) 2001 the restoration of an important 1950’s residence and a sympathetic extension.
1999
Inveresk Roundhouse
RAIA National Architectural Awards (Citation) an annulus shaped structure housing a covered market over an old loco shed
Inveresk Roundhouse RAIA Tasmania (Colorbond Award)
1998
Forestry Headquarters
RAIA National Architectural Awards (Finalist)
RAIA Tasmania (Recycled Buildings Award) 1998 the recycling of warehouses into new offices, with a living forest in an atrium
RAIA Tasmania (Colorbond Award) 1998 the integration of timber and steel in the dome recognised for its ingenuity
Corumbene Aged Care
RAIA Tasmania (Interiors Award) 1998 a nursing home which reflects the traditions of the Derwent Valley, recognised internationally as one of the most innovative aged care buildings
RAIA National Architectural Awards (Finalist)
1997
Elizabeth St Mall Canopy
RAIA Tasmania (Colorbond Award) the wave shaped canopy over the Hobart Mall recognised for its ingenuity
1995
Northern Midlands Council Chambers
RAIA Tasmania (Recycling Award) restructuring of the interior of the existing council offices to add extra space
RAIA Tasmania (Interiors Award)
Strahan Visitors Centre
RAIA John Lee Archer Award
1994
The Eye Clinic
RAIA Tasmania (Non-residential Commendation) recycling of disused buildings into an eye hospital
1993
Strahan Visitors Centre
RAIA Tasmania (Civic Design Award)
1992
Pipers Brook Winery
RAIA Tasmania John Lee Archer Award
1991
Pipers Brook Winery
RAIA Tasmania (Corporate Design) 1991 a winery reflecting the spirit of Australian viniculture in the French tradition
1990
Foyer, Southern Cross Network
RAIA Tasmania (Interiors) 1990 inserting a new conservatory as the public area of a TV network headquarters
1989
Rokeby
RAIA Tasmania (Corporate Design) 1989 new outbuilding creating a high quality environment for merino sheep breeding
1988
Building Q, T.S.I.T.
RAIA Tasmania (Non-residential) 1988 a residential college for 72 students at the northern campus of the University
1987
Bungawitta Child Care Centre
RAIA Tasmania (Non-residential) 1987 a 50 place child care centre recognised as one of the world’s most innovative
1986
Etosha
RAIA Tasmania (Residential)1986 a new house exploring the English Arts & Crafts traditions in Australia
1985
St. Margaret’s Wing of Aldersgate
RAIA Tasmania (Non-residential) 1985 a 16 bed nursing home extension which created a major internal social space
1984
Woolmers Coachman’s Cottage
RAIA Tasmania (Conservation) 1984, upgrading a 1820s historic structure as accommodation reflecting its heritage