Muwinina and Mumirimina people
Tasmanian
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) comprises a collection of contemporary and historic structures, including the rare and intact Bond Store, and adjacent Watergate Wall. The conservation of these 200-year-old buildings was essential due to recent weather damage and ongoing deterioration.
Purcell, known for their expertise in retrofit, creative reuse, repair, and conservation, were engaged as the Heritage Architect to re-render and re-roof the Bond Store to its original state and stabilise and re-render the Watergate Wall at the sites entrance. Following extensive archival research and fabric analysis, Purcell and the wider team identified the structural and fabric matters compromising the integrity of the significant features. Rectifying these issues and using traditional materials and techniques returns both environmental and social benefit for the community.
This project revitalized a crucial historical site, strengthening the bond between Tasmania’s heritage and its community, while enriching educational opportunities and enhancing the visitor experience.
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) has a property portfolio of 16 buildings that make up one of the most significant collections of heritage buildings in Australia. The important infrastructure and building maintenance works work undertaken by Purcell and other heritage specialists will protect TMAG’s heritage buildings and collections into the future. These included works to stabilise and re-render the Watergate Wall and rendering of the walls and replacement of the roof of the Bond store. As well as being functional the works are beautiful and have added significantly to the aesthetic value and visitor experience of TMAG.
Lucy Burke-Smith, Project Architect
Tracey Skovronek, Project Architect
Hugh Jones, Graduate
Heritage & Slate Roofing, Roofing
Heritage Solid Plastering, Traditional lime rendering
JMG Engineers, Structural Engineer
Latitude Heritage, Archaeology
Pudding Lane, Building Surveyor