Members of the Tasmanian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects are invited to enjoy a light lunch and a formal roundtable discussion with industry colleagues at our next practice forum.
Members of the Tasmanian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects are invited to enjoy a light lunch and a formal roundtable discussion with industry colleagues at our next practice forum.
REG/U/CATION (formerly Regi-Frustration) aims to provide candidates preparing for APE Part 3 with an immersive simulation of exam scenarios in a group format.
Join EmAGN Tas for our Beers with Peers event. Drop by for a drink, chat and weekly debrief with fellow archi peers and allied professionals. Bring a friend or come along and make some new ones. Stay for a minute or a while - this event is very informal, purely a catch up with others […]
The Temporality of Being explores the relationship between time and human existence through the Dorney House. Drawing on Heidegger’s philosophy in Being and Time, the house serves as a metaphorical landscape, where past, present, and future converge. It reflects how time shape’s identity and memory, becoming a living framework for understanding the profound effects of […]
This abandoned zoo once housed a wide variety of animals including lions, tigers, leopards, elephants, monkeys and polar bears, and is most notably remembered as the home of the last captive thylacine (died 1936). Wander amongst the remains of old animal enclosures at this fascinating site.
Join Ian Johnston for an informal sketching and water colouring session to reflect on our city with creative eyes. These session take place at the Domain and Brooke Street Pier, providing many different outlooks across Hobart, the River Derwent, through to Salamanca and up to kunanyi/Mount Wellington.
Architects: Alexander Dawson (opened 1850), Cumulus Studio in association with heritage architects Paul Johnston Architects and Peter Freeman Conservation Architects and Planners (2015), Cumulus Studio (2017) 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 […]
Constructed in 1911 as the Philip Smith Training College, the Philip Smith Centre is an important example of ‘hygienic’ design, which valued light and ventilation. It references the Gothic character of the adjacent Domain House, while clearly being an Arts and Crafts building and has been maintained as a community education building since 1997. Lovell […]
Also known as Bangor, 1 Short Street is a carpenter gothic house. First occupied by William Edward Best, a draper, Bangor was run for many decades as a boarding house. In 1974 it became the legal offices of the Tasmanian Aboriginal Land Council. Now a home, a new bathroom and adjoining Wunderkammer have been recently […]
Backed with over 30 years of international evidence, Passivhaus is a tried & tested solution that gives us a range of proven approaches to deliver net-zero-ready new and existing buildings optimised for a decarbonised grid and augmented for occupant health and wellbeing. Passivhaus buildings provide a high level of occupant comfort using very little energy […]
Housing has become a key issue in Australia, with housing availability and affordability becoming increasingly challenging. SPECULATE II: 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 […]
“Everyone deserves a home: urban densification is the cure for the housing crisis” This year’s panel discussion picks up where we left off from last year’s discussion about affordable, low impact medium density housing. Since then, the housing crisis has only deepened making high quality urban densification urgently needed. Through a series of curated questions, […]
The International Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects is pleased to invite you to our Singapore Boarding Pass event. Join us for an engaging evening of presentations, connect with colleagues and share experiences working in architecture internationally.
Since its inception in 2003, the ‘3 Over / 4 Under’ forum has provided a vibrant platform for three established and four emerging practitioners from architecture and related disciplines to share their concepts, opinions, practice philosophies, and design strategies through a series of concise and engaging presentations.
Take a one hour guided walking tour of Hobart after dark through the eyes of a lighting professional. Learn how the lighting we add to our city impacts the way we use it and the environment around us. Hosted by members of Dark Sky Tasmania, this walk will provide a unique insight into urban lighting […]
We need your help for a great cause. The annual fundraiser auction for the Hobart Women’s Shelter is on again this year, and we’re on the hunt for fabulous art pieces to make it a success. This could be paintings, prints, photographs, drawing, digital prints, ceramics, timber, sculpture or jewellery that you’ve made or designed. […]
Our mate Tim Ross @modernister reckons architecture is ace and he’d like to tell you why; so he’s coming to Hobart to do exactly that. Part slideshow, part stand-up comedy, and part architecture talk, Architecture is Ace sees Tim doing what he loves best — telling stories anchored by his passion for architecture. It’s funny, factual and […]
English novelist Anthony Trollope once wrote that Tasmania should make jam for all the world. Henry Jones did just that, and now his iconic IXL jam factory is a world class hotel that marries 19th century industrial design with contemporary architecture and an impressive collection of Tasmanian art. The hotel is part of a unified […]
Fusilier Cottage in Battery Point was built in the late 1830s for Angus McLeod, a Scottish musician and soldier. McLeod taught music from his home and also made it the headquarters for his Quadrille Band, which entertained crowds of Hobartians. Like McLeod, its new owners combine business and family under the one roof. In 2018, […]
The Bridge of Remembrance in Hobart links two of the city’s most significant public spaces – the Cenotaph and Soldiers Memorial Avenue on the Queens Domain. The design is respectful to the sensitive cultural heritage and environmental values of the site. It is elegant and restrained while being open to multiple interpretations, providing the space, […]
Beneath what we know as the Bank Arcade are the remains of Hobart’s oldest known building. Owner John Short will bring the history of this curious building to life by combining stories of previous owners, photographs, artwork and archaeology. Join John for an overview of the built history of the site and find out what […]
Explore the city with photographer and storyteller Brady Michaels, author of Signs of Australia: Vintage Signs from the City to the Outback. This one-hour walk around Hobart’s CBD will reveal the hidden and not-so-hidden secrets of Hobart’s built environment, viewed through the lens of vintage signage, advertising and design. Every vintage sign tells a story, […]
Anglesea Barracks is one of Australia’s most significant historical military precincts. It includes the Guard House, Military Hospital, the two-storey Soldiers’ Barracks, Drill Hall and Military Gaol, many of which were designed by colonial architect John Lee Archer. With buildings made of convict brick and local sandstone dating back to 1814, The Barracks is the […]
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 creates a diagonal landscape link between St David’s Park, the adjacent Parliament House and the Sullivans Cove waterfront. The Court strives to combine the Modernist […]
MACq01 is Australia’s first storytelling hotel located on Hobart’s stunning waterfront and combines premium accommodation with a visitor experience embedded with unforgettable local stories. The MACq01 building was once a bustling wharf market and later a giant shipping shed. Today, it has been transformed into a world-class waterfront visitor experience. Each room in the hotel […]
St David’s Cathedral is widely regarded as the finest Australian example of the work of leading Victorian architect George Frederick Bodley. Built in the Gothic Revival style, Bodley’s plans were followed throughout the 68-year construction and include stained glass windows, an arcaded entrance and impressive bell tower. The cathedral is on the register of the […]
This 1920s cottage renovation and extension better connect the interior with the north-facing rear garden for a couple and their young child. The well-loved cottage with a double-fronted facade of white stucco and asymmetrical gables has an informal and endearing character. Plan and section are tightly worked to yield a playful arrangement of internal spaces […]
This convict-built, heritage-listed church dates back to 1841. Designed in the Gothic Revival style by convict architect James Blackburn, Holy Trinity is regarded as one of Hobart’s most prominent Colonial buildings and is now owned by the Greek Orthodox Church. It features an impressive bell tower, the oldest bells made for an Australian church and […]
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. There’s lots more to discover inside!
Nestled in the rural surrounds of Bruny Island, Tasmania, Coopworth is a contemporary interpretation of a country farmhouse. The house converses with the ever-changing landscape that includes Coopworth sheep, the wide-ranging views to the water and mountain ranges beyond, as well as the weathering red lead shacks dotted over the island. The footprint of the […]
BIG.SHED.HOUSE is an alterations and additions to a great, big 100-year-old apple shed, designed as boutique self-contained short-stay accommodation. The house sits on a hill near the Huon River, on a gently sloping site planted with native vegetation, and adjacent to the client’s (an author/artist) studio. Key to the success of the project was an […]
Who Lived in Your House? 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. Please remember to bring your laptop.
From Cold House to Cozy Home: Overcoming the Challenges of Energy Efficiency in Tasmanian Buildings The next event in our popular series of sustainable building talks will help you transform your home into a sustainable, comfortable living space. Discover the science of passive solar design, embodied energy, and the prevention of mould. The talk will […]
The International Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects is pleased to invite you to our Kuala Lumpur Boarding Pass event. Join us for an engaging evening, connect with colleagues and share experiences working in architecture internationally.
Join us for an informal training session on the PlanBuild portal. You will be taken through several features and functions demonstrated live with the portal on screen, there will be opportunity to ask questions, ensuring you have a sound knowledge of the PlanBuild Tasmania Enquiry Service and Application Service. The PlanBuild Tasmania project is a State […]
Juhanni Pallasmaa's 'The Thinking Hand' identifies that our work culture places so much emphasis on the virtual world that, the mind and body risk becoming disconnected. However, through the union of mental and manual skills, such as drawing, craftsmanship and artistic work can be fully realised. To help sharpen your analogue skills and step away […]
Join EmAGN for our annual installation of LAUNCH, an event designed specifically for recent architecture graduates and those early in their careers. Entering the workforce can be daunting, but this event offers valuable insights to ease that transition.
The Southern Tasmania Regional Land Use Strategy (STRLUS) is being updated. The Institute invites members to a round table discussion to help inform a response to the public consultation.
The University of Tasmania, School of Architecture and Design and the Tasmanian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects are pleased to invite you to the launch of the 2024 Barry McNeil Graduate Prize Exhibition.
On Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November, join us for a weekend away to Bruny Island with the EmAGN crew!
The Victorian Chapter will host the 2024 Honours Presentation at The State Library Victoria on Monday 25th November. We invite you to experience an incredible evening as we honour a range of members who will be accepting fellowships and prizes from across the architectural spectrum. The celebration will continue as we share drinks and canapes, […]
The EmAGN TAS team invite you to join them for the LUNCHBOX CPD series! We’re inviting local technical industry consultants to give short presentations for members to watch during their lunch break. We’re excited to welcome two speakers for this event. Bradford Mashman, Managing Director of Recovery (TAS) Pty Ltd. Bradford is a Churchill Fellow, […]
Member Lean in: Building research partnerships through ARC Linkage projects. How can research partnerships between architects and researchers help address issues relevant to both parties? What forms of collaboration can be fostered? What types of benefits flow to those involved? This session will discuss ongoing research partnerships between the Learning Environments Applied Research Network at the […]
Mid-Century Milieu: Revitalising Geelong's Hidden Gems Plus Architecture, in collaboration with Mitchell & Eades, Chroma Group, HGW Projects and Tract, have joined forces with client BEKL to revitalise Eden Oak, a cherished mid-century site designed by McGlashan Everist in Geelong. EmAGN Victoria invites you to a special event focused on mid-century revitalisation and adaptive reuse. […]
We are excited to invite you to register for the Far North QLD 2024 President's Lunch and EOY Event! Mix and mingle with friends and colleagues and get a chance to meet and greet the Queensland Chapter President, Russell Hall. The Queensland President's lunches are a series of lunches held throughout the six Queensland regions. […]
We are very excited to host this year's 2024 EAP breakfast with Jennifer McMaster! Jennifer is a Founding Director of TRIAS, and the recipient of both the 2024 NSW and National Emerging Architect Prizes.
The Beyond Uni Series SONA Office Crawl gives architecture students a unique opportunity into the inner-workings of different architecture practices.
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.
