The Muwinina people of Nipaluna, Lutruwita
Tasmania
This 1910 Federation home in New Town, Hobart, has been recalibrated to support contemporary family life while retaining its heritage character. The original layout of dark corridors, segregated rooms and awkward circulation is refined through precise internal adjustments that improved privacy, storage and spatial relationships within the existing footprint.
A new addition aligns with the original building in both plan and form, freeing up a social, greened space that addresses the street and reestablishes the homes prominence within its neighbourhood. A large glazed studio opening reinforces this connection, while window proportions and roof heights reference existing rooflines and bay windows.
Inside, colour and crafted detail bring warmth and delight, from a green drenched kitchen, a playful children’s bathroom to a rich, burgundy bedroom suite. Sustainability measures, improved insulation and material reuse deliver a quiet, comfortable and energy efficient home embedded within its suburban context.
Our new home blends the charm of our existing federation architecture with a bold new beginning. The transition from old to new also reflects how we live, with more attention to connection and social interaction while also providing simple and functional spaces for a modern and busy family. The attention to detail and quality finishes creates a peaceful and calm environment, allowing us to get about our day with ease. Spaces of separation and connectedness work in tandem with the use of light to draw everything together. We couldn’t be happier.
Rachel Licht, Project Architect
Jason Licht, Project Architect
Sammy Bailey, Graduate of Architecture
Poppy Brown, Graduate of Architecture
Gandy and Roberts, Structural Engineer
RED Sustainability, ESD Consultant
Pitt & Sherry, Building Surveyor
Purcell, Heritage Consultant
Gandy and Roberts, Hydraulic Consultant
Leary Cox & Cripps, Land Surveyor