Henry Hunter designed many of Tasmania's major buildings between 1858 and 1888. He was a devoted follower of the Gothic revival style and was particularly influenced by Pugin.

All Saints Church Hobart 1858, Henry Hunter architect

He also designed many significant classical style buildings.

Proposed plan for the Town Hall, Hobart Town, 1863
Henry Hunter, architect

Other Architects in the collection

Alan Walker, who trained with Hunter from the early 1880s, is well represented in the collection and was a major exponent of art nouveau design. His plans date from about 1890 to the 1920s.

There are over 1500 drawings in the collection and range in significance from a fishing box to town halls, from major residences to school urinals.

Also represented are architects Banderet, Bodley, Davidson & Spong, Fagg, Heyward, Johnson, Johnston, Ricards, North, Salier and Wardell.