The Peacock Centre | Xsquared Architects
In 2016, North Hobart’s Peacock Centre was significantly damaged by arson.
After substantial investigation, Xsquared Architects established that it would be possible to restore it to its original condition.
The restoration, ‘rising from the ashes’, reflects a parallel vision for a new service model for people with mental health issues in accordance with the world standard Trieste Model of mental health care.
A second devastating arson fire occurred on 24 December 2021 that consumed large parts of the completed work as well as causing significant additional damage. A very large part of the restoration work that had been completed had to be carried out for a second time, and the setback had a massive psychological impact on everyone working on the project.
Notwithstanding, the Peacock Centre has been successfully reinstated as a notable feature of the North Hobart urban environment.
