Pop Top
New Town (address given to registrants only)
Photographer: Adam Gibson
Photographer: Adam Gibson
Photographer: Adam Gibson
BOOKINGS OPEN AT 10 AM ON THURSDAY, 19 OCTOBER 2023
Architect: Licht Architecture (2022)
Located on a tight suburban block, the Pop Top extension exemplifies an innovative approach to urban infill, repurposing the often-overlooked suburban garage, and establishing a discrete, elevated studio apartment. The project was an exercise in balancing a sense of spatial generosity in a small footprint while maintaining privacy for its occupants and surrounding neighbours.
Closely nestled near its neighbours, clever screening allows the building to direct the eye to kunanyi/Mt Wellington and Hobart’s Northern Suburbs whilst shielding occupants from looking onto close neighbours. Angled fins extend as a fence demarcating private / public zones, softened by considered planting.
This award-winning project works hard to provide enjoyment through a sculpted internal ceiling, light and shadow throughout the day, pops of colour and framed views, and is an adept spatial contribution to larger issues of affordability, densification, and intergenerational living.
Open: Saturday 11 November 2023, 10 am – 1 pm
Note: This house is a general open; however, you must register via the booking link to receive the location details. This is a shoe-free household.
* On Saturday, 11 November, Open House Hobart ask everyone to observe a minute silence at 11 am for Remembrance Day.
Location
New Town
Building Type
Residential
Architectural Period
Contemporary (2001-current)
Features
Architectural Design
Architecture & Sound
New to Program
Accessibility
Level Changes
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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)