Museum of Old and New Art

Hansen Yuncken began work on the architecturally striking Museum of Old & New Art (MONA). Designed to showcase owner David Walsh’s $150 million collection of art, this landmark building was to be the largest privately owned museum in Australia.

The building was a remarkable feat, and is considered Australia’s best private gallery space. It has had a dramatic effect on Hobart’s culture and economy, and has shifted the city’s image of itself. It has also crystallised Hansen Yuncken’s reputation for building world-class exhibition spaces.

‘MONA is a career one-off for me and for my team. There’s an immense feeling of satisfaction to have been involved. It’s a very complex project. It’s very challenging as a construction project, not only in its contractual methodology but also in its construction techniques and the finishes and fitout required to achieve such an amazing building. It was almost a surreal experience to go through and see it being used in the manner in which it’s intended. A fantastic experience.’
— Bruce Maher, Former Tasmanian State Manager.