Stroll the grounds of Woodbury, once derelict, this grand Gothic Revival home (extended c1870) has been lovingly brought back to life by Linda and Allen Cooper. From rebuilding cottages and outbuildings to crafting period-style timberwork and even adding a stone-walled garden and greenhouse (c2019), their passion shines through every detail. Explore restored history, wander tree-lined […]
Built in 1837 by publican John Vincent, Callington Mill in Oatlands once milled grain and produced bootleg whisky. Restored in 2010, it became the only working Lincolnshire tower mill in the southern hemisphere. Today it’s also Tasmania’s largest whisky distillery, blending industrial production with a welcoming cellar-door experience. Join Cumulus Studio’s architects for a guided […]
Built in 1842 by Reverend George Otter and Mary Anne Wedge, Glebe House is one of Kempton’s finest historic homes. Once an “Establishment for Young Ladies,” it later became a private residence and even hosted a shop built in 1921. Remarkably unaltered, it retains the original joinery. Today archaeologist Brad Williams continues its faithful restoration, […]
Near Kempton, Lonsdale began as a modest 1823 Colonial Georgian farmhouse, later gaining a grand Victorian Georgian front in 1855. Its bread oven, stonework, timber lintels and hidden shingle roof hint at settler life and rising pastoral fortunes. For over 150 years a family home, it’s now lovingly preserved by Alan Townsend, whose careful restoration […]
Sharpen your pencils and join Patricia Hopwood-Wade for an inspiring urban sketching session, exploring the elegance of Georgian architecture! You’ll learn how to capture quirky doors, elegant windows, and balance proportions while creating your own Georgian-inspired masterpiece. Even better, it all happens inside the Oatlands Supreme Court House (1827)—a rare heritage gem. Whether you’re a […]
Housing has become a key issue in Australia, with housing availability and affordability becoming increasingly challenging. SPECULATE III: Housing Futures presents ideas developed by students from the School of Architecture & Design at the University of Tasmania for multi-residential housing in Hobart to provide more diverse housing typologies closer to the city and services. These […]
Join experts in historical research to learn how to dive into the archives and explore your house’s story. Hosted by Dr Imogen Wegman from the Family History Program at the University of Tasmania, in collaboration with the State Library and Archives of Tasmania.
A Q&A on how architects and developers work together to deliver better housing. Affordable housing is often seen as a challenge, but it’s also a shared opportunity. 1+2 Architecture and The Young Group come together to explore how their different perspectives, priorities, and skillsets can align to deliver high-quality, cost-effective housing that serves real community […]
We need your help to support a great cause. The Sheltered Ground Exhibition + Silent Auction is back in 2025, raising funds for the Hobart Women’s Shelter. Come along, bid, and help celebrate creativity and community. The event is organised by the Tasmanian Emerging Architects and Graduates Network (EmAGN), with all proceeds going directly to […]