Black Swan
58 Barrack Street, Hobart
Saturday, Nov 07
Architect: Preston Lane (2025)
Black Swan: Revealing the Layers
The Black Swan is a heritage-listed building located on a prominent corner at the edge of the city, addressing a busy urban intersection. Originally constructed as a hotel, the building was destroyed by fire in 1835 and subsequently altered many times, resulting in the loss of original fabric and clarity. Prior to intervention, the building was in a near-derelict condition, with severe internal deterioration including missing floors, removed ceilings and windows, and incomplete circulation. The project is underpinned by a philosophy of careful regeneration, prioritising repair, revelation and restraint. Rather than reconstructing a singular historical moment, the design embraces the layered history of the building, clearly distinguishing between old and new while allowing the original Georgian structure to re-emerge as the primary architectural presence.
Open : Sat 7 Nov 10.00am – 4.00pm
Locations
CBD
Hobart
Building Types
Accommodation
Commercial
Retail and Offices
Architectural Period
Contemporary (2001-current)
Features
Architectural Design
New to Program
Accessibility
Stair Access Only
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![Open House Hobart and the Emerging Architects and Graduates Network (EmAGN) Tasmania @emagn_tas would like to thank everyone who kindly bid in this year's annual Sheltered [Ground] Silent Auction.
We watched the last-minute bidding war on some items (looking at your chair, @other_furniture_) with absolute glee; because, together, you helped raise over $8000 for the Hobart Women's Shelter @hobartwomensshelter. Legends. THANK YOU!!
If you missed out on an item, but you'd still like to support HWS, please head to the link in bio to make a donation. Your financial help plays a critical role in supporting service delivery and therapeutic programs, and fund strategic projects such as building long-term homes. Such programs provide opportunities for women and children to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Finally, congratulations to those who outbid everyone else – enjoy your beautiful pieces, knowing there's a string of jealous individuals who missed out. Don't worry! We'll do it all again next year.
Image: Isabel and Elsie, prototype houses for Hobart Women's Shelter, by Christopher Clinton Architect @christopher__clinton with Core Collective Architects @core_collective | Photographer: Nina Hamilton @nina.hamilton.photo](https://openhousehobart.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)