The unknown architect who built Australia's capital city Canberra

By Kristie Kellahan
Updated January 18 2016 - 5:18pm, first published 4:56pm
Hyatt Hotel Kurrajong Canberra. The original building was designed by John Smith Murdoch.
Hyatt Hotel Kurrajong Canberra. The original building was designed by John Smith Murdoch.
The Museum of Australian Democracy. Photo: Andrew Merry
The Museum of Australian Democracy. Photo: Andrew Merry
Old Parliament House, the Museum of Australian Democracy. Photo: Andrew Merry
Old Parliament House, the Museum of Australian Democracy. Photo: Andrew Merry
Old Parliament House, the Museum of Australian Democracy. Photo: Andrew Merry
Old Parliament House, the Museum of Australian Democracy. Photo: Andrew Merry
Hyatt Hotel Canberra. The original building was designed by John Smith Murdoch.
Hyatt Hotel Canberra. The original building was designed by John Smith Murdoch.

He's one of the most prolific architects of Australian landmark buildings and you've probably never heard of him.

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