Modernister – Tim Ross | An Afternoon At Dorney House
24 Gardenia Grove, Sandy Bay
Photographer: Nina Hamilton
Photographer: Remi Chauvin
Photographer: Remi Chauvin
Photographer: Remi Chauvin
Fresh from his acclaimed ABC TV series Designing A Legacy, comedian and self proclaimed “design nerd” Tim Ross returns to Hobart for an intimate afternoon in the Dorney House, featured in the documentary.
In this brand new show, Tim takes us on a hilarious, nostalgic, personal and often poignant journey though our unique relationship with the Australian home.
“Hilarious” The Age.
“It’s like a funny love letter to the Australia we grew up in.” Mark Humphies. 7.30, ABC TV.
This event is supported by the City of Hobart and Open House Hobart.
Shows:
Sunday 13 November | 12 pm (SOLD OUT)
Sunday 13 November | 3 pm
Cost: $65 per person
Location
Sandy Bay
Building Type
Intact Interior
Architectural Period
Mid-Twentieth Century (1940-1960)
Feature
New to Program
Accessibilities
Level Changes
Stair Access Only
Steep Incline
Uneven Surfaces
Tim Ross
Comedian, self proclaimed ‘design nerd’ and Open House Hobart Ambassador Tim Ross has always had a passion for architecture. Over the last six years, he has performed his live Man About the House live show in architecturally-significant buildings and homes all over the world, followed by numerous architecture and design-themed talks, television shows and publications that tap into the essence of Australian life. Read more
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Share your pics of your favourite places and the stories that go with them on Instagram or Facebook, using the hashtags #oh_hobart and #oh_launceston to enter this year’s photo competition. Stay tuned for a host of prizes.
![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)