The Tasmanian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects will launch the 2026 Tasmanian Architecture Awards Exhibition in Hobart this Thursday evening at Brooke Street Pier, showcasing the breadth and quality of architectural projects submitted to this year’s state awards program.
The free public exhibition launch will be held at on Thursday 21 May from 6.00pm to 7.30pm, bringing together architects, industry professionals, clients and the wider community to celebrate Tasmania’s built environment.
The exhibition features entries from across the state in this year’s Tasmanian Architecture Awards, highlighting projects that demonstrate innovation, sustainability, heritage sensitivity and design excellence across a diverse range of sectors and scales.
Also featured are projects eligible for the Henry Hunter Triennial Prize, recognising outstanding work completed over the previous three years in the heritage, interior architecture and small project architecture categories.
Tasmanian President, Daniel Lane, said the exhibition offers an opportunity for the public to engage directly with the architecture shaping Tasmania’s communities, cities and landscapes.
“Architecture has a profound impact on how we live, work and connect. This exhibition celebrates the creativity and expertise of Tasmanian architects, and the important role good design plays in creating vibrant, resilient and inclusive places,” Lane said.
“The awards program continues to showcase the extraordinary depth of talent within Tasmania’s architectural profession, from small regional projects to significant civic and public works.”
The Tasmanian Architecture Awards form part of the national awards program run by the Australian Institute of Architects, recognising excellence in architectural design and practice across Australia.
The award recipients will be announced at an awards presentation event on May 30, to be held in Hobart.
The exhibition will be on show at Brooke Street Pier until June 9. All Tasmanians are invited to take a look at the breadth of new architecture being produced in the state and vote for their favourite project in the People’s Choice for a chance to win Tasmanian prizes, either at the exhibition, or online at https://www.architecture.com.au/awards/2026-national-architecture-awards/2026-tasmanian-architecture-awards-entrant-gallery.
The exhibition launch is free to attend, with registration essential.
2026 Tasmanian Architecture Awards Exhibition Launch | Hobart
Thursday 21 May 2026 (exhibition remains on view until Tuesday 9 June 2026)
6.00pm – 7.30pm
Brooke Street Pier
12 Franklin Wharf
Hobart
VIEW ALL THE 2026 ENTRIES IN THE TASMANIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
HENRY HUNTER TRIENNIAL PRIZE ELIGIBLE PROJECTS:
- The Shed, University of Tasmania | Wardle
- Glenorchy Child and Family Learning Centre | Morrison & Breytenbach Architects
- Philip Smith Centre | Lovell Chen
- Murdolo Apartments | ROSEVEAR STEPHENSON
- Finlay Street | Christopher Clinton Architect
- Arch South | ROSEVEAR STEPHENSON
- TERROIR Hobart Office | TERROIR
- Unshackled! – a convict memorial | Circa Morris-Nunn Chua
- Parliament Square | Design 5 – Architects, fjcstudio (formerly fjmtstudio), JPDC and Years Months Days
- Inveresk Library, University of Tasmania | Wardle
Media contact:
Jennifer Nichols – Executive Director, Tasmanian Chapter
0409 216 526
jennifer.nichols@architecture.com.au
Cover image: Queens Walk Housing | Cumulus Studio | Photographer: Adam Gibson