Come join us for an Unlocked site tour at an exciting new residential build by Archier and hear about how the project utilises their new Candour architectural prefab system. Meeting place will be advised to attendees via email. Keep in mind this is an active site and sturdy footwear is required. This event has a […]
Expressions of interest are being sought from Australian Institute of Architects members who wish to represent the Institute on the International Union of Architects (UIA) Commissions and Work Programmes.
Join UIA Past President Louise Cox AO and Institute CEO Cameron Bruhn to have your questions answered and discover what is involved.
The Tasmanian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects invites you to the 2023 Open House Hobart program launch. Join us for a drink and be one of the first to get your hands on the highly anticipated 2023 Open House Hobart printed program. This year's launch event features our Open House Hobart ambassador, architecture […]
One of the district’s earliest properties with connections to significant original settlers, George Weston Gunning and George Burn, Roslyn Estate is a 200-year-old historic homestead in the picturesque Coal River Valley in Tasmania. The stunning heritage-listed Georgian building is entirely made of convict bricks with an imposing tower as a unique feature in Tasmania. The […]
This house has links to so much of Tasmania’s early history! Originally known as the Jolly Farmers Inn, it was built in stages with the basement brick structure dating back to 1826. The house was built by Simon McCullough, an Irish convict pardoned for his role in apprehending a murderer in 1825. It is thought […]
Constructed in 1881 for David Hamilton Hughes (1853-1926), Morville stands as one of the last 19th-century country houses in the Coal River Valley. Situated at the heart of an 1,100 acre property, the eight-roomed house, along with a kitchen and servants' room, formed the central hub of an extensive homestead complex. Unfortunately, the outbuildings, including […]
Commissioned by Mrs. Eveleen Brettingham-Moore (1862-1938), Santa Fe is a manifestation of her Catholic faith and commitment to the Arts and Crafts movement. The house also reflects her mastery in woodcarving—an aspect often overlooked in Tasmania's artistic history. Little is known about Brettingham-Moore’s woodcarving training, but her legacy is embodied in her home and community […]
Richmond Gaol is Australia's oldest intact prison; established in 1825, it predates the penal colony at Port Arthur. Originally a 13.5-square-meter building, overcrowding in the early 1830s led to modifications by Colonial Architect John Lee Archer, expanding the structure with separate wings for male and female prisoners. A two-story addition in 1833 accommodated the gaoler […]
Constructed between 1831 and 1842 by James and Henry Buscombe, 'Richmond's builders,' prominent businessmen and developers responsible for several key local structures. Oak Lodge served as the residence for Henry Buscombe, until purchased by Captain James and Jane Boothe in 1843. The Georgian-style two-story sandstone main house, with basement and attic levels, stands as a […]
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.
