Fisher House
436 Churchill Avenue, Hobart
Photographer: Brady Michaels
Photographer: Brady Michaels
BOOKINGS OPEN 12PM AEDT, THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER 2022
Architect: Esmond Dorney (1991)
Designed for ballroom dancers Geoff and Maxine Fisher, this is Esmond Dorney’s last house, completed just after his death in 1991. Fisher House includes a sprung floor ballroom and indoor swimming pool on the ground floor, which also houses an archive of ballroom dancing ephemera that gives it a museum-like atmosphere. The upstairs level is dominated by a large living area featuring Dorney’s signature curved ceiling, a sunken circular lounge and extensive glazing that provides panoramic views of the Derwent River and eastern shore. Each room in the house is uniquely shaped, thanks to the irregular form of the house. Through Open House Hobart, Maxine’s house and its quirky private collection will be made public for the first time.
Tours: Saturday 12 November, 10 am, 10.30 am, 11 am and 11.30 am
Duration: 20 Minutes
Location
Sandy Bay
Building Types
Intact Interior
Residential
Architectural Period
Late Twentieth Century (1961-2000)
Features
Architectural Design
New to Program
Accessibilities
Stair Access Only
Steep Incline
Paddy Dorney
Paddy Dorney is a retired member of the governing Council and the Senate of the University of Tasmania. He has taught architecture at UTAS School of Architecture and was the Student President of the University for some years. He has worked in concert with the Australian Institute of Architects to present the very exciting and successful Open House Program from its origin, ten years ago. Read more
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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)