Panniher, Leterrermairrenener and Tyerrernotepanner people of the Stoney Creek Nation
Tasmania
A historic 1800s building on Launceston’s High Street has been thoughtfully transformed into a contemporary dental practice that harmoniously blends heritage preservation with modern healthcare design. The renovation and expansion project, featuring interior design by Emma Heidke of Symmetrie, reimagines the traditional clinical environment while honoring the building’s architectural legacy.
The design balances old and new through considered material choices, with dark finishes highlighting original heritage brickwork alongside calming timber tones and green accents. Natural elements, including stone counter and handcrafted Tasmanian timber furniture, create a tranquil patient experience enhanced by views to an adjacent Georgian garden.
Architectural features like mirrored rooflines and copper-toned aluminium detailing unify the old and new spaces, while vaulted ceilings and large windows flood the doubled practice with natural light. The result is a therapeutic environment that elevates patient wellbeing while celebrating Launceston’s architectural heritage.
Our vision to transform the patient experience through a bold renovation project that pushed the boundaries of a typical clinical environment prototype was realised by Cumulus Studio. Cumulus’ design has created significant benefits to the way that we work, as well as the way that our patients experience the practice, by creating a unique space that evokes positive and peaceful emotions, without compromising on our very high standards of professionalism in health, wellbeing and hygiene. We are extremely proud to welcome our patients into this beautiful practice.
Dmitry Troyanovsky, Project Architect
Todd Henderson, Design Architect
Tara Broun, Project Architect
Kylie Harvey, Graduate of Architecture
Ronja Scherer, Graduate of Architecture
6ty, Town Planner
GHD, Traffic
Engineering Solutions Tasmania (EST), Electrical Consultant
Collective Consulting, Engineer
Symmetrie, Interior Designer
Pitt & Sherry, Building Surveyor
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
