Supreme Court Of Tasmania

BOOKINGS OPEN AT 10 AM ON THURSDAY, 19 OCTOBER 2023

Architect: Department of Public Works, Peter Partridge (1970s)

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 concept of an ‘alien object floating in the landscape’ with contextual regard to the neighbouring buildings and street.

Join Supreme Court judges and architect, Peter Partridge, on a unique guided tour of the highest court in the state, which includes court rooms, underground tunnels and criminal holding cells. Inside, marvel at the Modernist details and exquisite Tasmanian timber joinery of the court rooms while judges share their insight into the judicial process.

The Supreme Court, Hobart, by Department of Public Works/Peter Partridge won the 25 Year Award for Enduring Architecture at the Australian Institute of Architect’s 2010 National Architecture Awards.

Tour: Saturday 11  November 2023, 11:30 am + Sunday 12 November 2023,  12:30 pm

Duration: 1.5 hours

Note: Due to security requirements this tour requires full name of each attendee. Please provide on booking.

*  On Saturday, 11 November, Open House Hobart asks everyone to observe a minute silence at 11 am for Remembrance Day.