Constructed in 1911 as the Philip Smith Training College, the Philip Smith Centre is an important example of ‘hygienic’ design, which values light and ventilation. It references the Gothic character of the adjacent Domain House, while being an Arts and Crafts building and has been maintained as a community education building since 1997. Lovell Chen […]
A schoolhouse that has stood the test of time with several incarnations as an educational institution – opening in 1850 as the High School of Hobart Town, becoming the University of Tasmania in 1892, and subsequently used by a variety of Tasmanian educational institutions – it became known as Domain House in the 1970s and […]
The façade of the State Library of Tasmania (now Libraries Tasmania) is the earliest example of a Modernist glass curtain wall in Hobart, with sleek mid-century details throughout. Come and explore The Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts which features nationally significant Tasmanian colonial art, books, and objects.
Located in the old Hobart Fire Brigade’s 1911 Head Station, the Tasmania Fire Museum houses a collection of the state’s fire-fighting history, including a hand-drawn fire pump from 1826. Please […]
Explore and discover Hobart’s fabulous colonial architecture around the CBD. By the end of this walking tour, you will be able to tell your Gothic from your Doric and never […]
The Supreme Court of Hobart is an exemplary, enduring piece of public architecture that makes a poised contribution to the city of Hobart. The plaza between the two court buildings […]
A schoolhouse that has stood the test of time with several incarnations as an educational institution – opening in 1850 as the High School of Hobart Town, becoming the University […]
Currently rising on one of Hobart’s shadier sites, this new home is designed for ultimate comfort, health, and resilience. With triple glazing, airtight construction, and heat-recovery ventilation, every detail maximises […]
Have you noticed the transformations that are happening at the Hobart Airport? Come on a tour with one of the architects working behind the scenes to learn about how the […]