1968 – National Library of Australia, Canberra, Australia

Architect: Walter Bunning, Bunning & Madden

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The architect of the National Library of Australia in Canberra was Walter Bunning,of Bunning and Madden, who designed the “Contemporary Classical” building, using marble and granite for a grand, columned structure that opened in 1968.

Published September 7, 2009 | Last Updated December 8, 2025