Queen Victoria Gunpowder Magazine - Open House Hobart

Photographer: Nina Hamilton

Photographer: Nina Hamilton

Photographer: Nina Hamilton

Photographer: Nina Hamilton

Photographer: Nina Hamilton

Photographer: Nina Hamilton

Photographer: Nina Hamilton

Photographer: Nina Hamilton

Photographer: Nina Hamilton

Photographer: Nina Hamilton

Built: 1851

Tucked away and almost hidden on the Queen’s Domain, the historic Victoria Gunpowder Magazine was built in 1851 with vaulted ceilings and a similarly shaped basement. An extra bay was added in 1861. It was used as an explosives magazine up until 1970.

Open: 10 am – 4pm

Locations

Domain

Hobart

Building Types

Army Barracks

Fort

Architectural Period

Mid-Twentieth Century (1940-1960)

Features

Heritage

History of Hobart

Accessibilities

Level Changes

Uneven Surfaces

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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.

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The public exhibition for the 2023 Tasmanian Archi

The public exhibition for the 2023 Tasmanian Architecture Awards in Hobart is approaching. Please note that there has been a date and location change for the Hobart launch:

Location: BRICKWORKS DESIGN CENTRE, 7-9 Franklin Wharf, Hobart
Date: THURSDAY 15th JUNE
Time: 5.30 - 7.00 pm

The projects will be on display until Tuesday, 4 July. So drop in and see this year’s entries and cast your vote in the 2023 People's Choice to be in the draw for amazing prizes. Register via the link in the bio.

We hope to see you there!

It's National Volunteer Week. So we'd like to give

It's National Volunteer Week. So we'd like to give a massive shout out to the incredible army of volunteers who help make Open House Hobart such a success.

There have been 100s of volunteers over the 10 years that the OH Hobart (and OH Launceston) program has been running. They are the heart and soul of the event every year, and we couldn’t run Open House without them.

Here's a few of our favourite snaps from the past couple of years.

Photos: @ninahamiltonphotography

#oh_hobart #oh_launceston

Voting in the 2023 People's Choice is open! Check

Voting in the 2023 People's Choice is open!

Check out all the entries in the 2023 Tasmanian Architecture Awards and cast a vote for your favourite project.

There's fabulous prizes up for grabs from our friends at @duluxaus, @smegaustralia, @blundstoneau and @waverleymills. So get voting.

Voting is either in-person at the exhibition* or via the link in bio.For all the details, check out the website.

*Launceston exhibition dates: 12 – 25 May 2023
*Hobart exhibition dates: 9 June – 11th July 2023

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The 2023 Tasmanian Architecture Awards Exhibition

The 2023 Tasmanian Architecture Awards Exhibition launches tonight in Launceston! There's still time to RSVP. See the link in bio.

The Tasmanian Architecture Awards are proudly supported by the following local partners:

Principal: @bluescopeaus
Major National Partners: @duluxaus @brickworksbp
National Corporate Partners: @bondor @lysaght_australia @fielderssteel @boschaustralia
National Supporting Partners: @builtenvironmentchannel, NBS
National Insurance Partner: Planned Cover
National Media Partner: @architecture_au
State Sponsors: @accesssolutionstasmania, Aldanmark, Allegion, @cosentino_au @brickworksbp @fairbrother_construction @mckaytimbertas, @southern_lighting Tasmanian Heritage Council
In-Kind Partners: @duluxaus @themercury

📷 @ninahamiltonphotography

#tasarchiawards2023
#tasmanianarchitectureawards2023

The 2023 Houses Awards @housesmagazine shortlist h

The 2023 Houses Awards @housesmagazine shortlist has been announced, and we're thrilled to see three Tasmanian residential projects in the mix.

01. House Alteration and Addition under 200 square metres
H House by @so__architecture
Photographer @seanfennessy

02. New House under 200 square metres
Pop Top by @licht_architecture
Photographer @adam.gibson.photo

03. House in a Heritage Context
Tate Extension by @prestonlanearchitects
Photographer @adam.gibson.photo

Winners will be announced at a gala presentation will be held on Friday 28 July 2023 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Congratulations and good luck!

Head to the link in bio to see the full image gallery of shortlisted projects.⁠

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2023 TASMANIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS EXHIBITION LAUN

2023 TASMANIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS EXHIBITION LAUNCH | LAUNCESTON + HOBART

Join us for the launch of the Tasmanian Architecture Awards Exhibition, which is being held in both Launceston and Hobart.

LAUNCESTON
When: Thursday, 11 May 2023
Time: 5.30 pm – 7 pm
Where: Brickworks Design Centre, 81 Brisbane Street, Launceston

HOBART
When: Thursday, 8 June 2023
Time: 5.30 pm – 7 pm
Where: Brooke Street Pier – Boarding Level, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart

The Launceston exhibition launch will be held this year at the Brickworks Design Centre, on Thursday, 11 May 2023 and will be open to the public until Thursday, 25 May 2023.

The Hobart exhibition launch will be held this year at the Brooke Street Pier, Hobart, on Thursday, 8 June 2023 and will be open to the public until Thursday, 11 July 2023.

Pop in and see this year’s entries and cast your vote in the People's Choice. Stay tuned for the amazing prizes we have lined up.

Bookings essential, RSVP via the link in bio.

#tasmanianarchitectureawards2023

2023 TASMANIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS EXHIBITION | LA

2023 TASMANIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS EXHIBITION | LAUNCESTON

Join us for the 2023 Tasmanian Architecture Awards Exhibition launch at the Launceston Brickworks Studio.

Thursday 11 May 2023 | 5.30 - 7.00 pm
Brickworks Studio, Brisbane St

The exhibition will be open to the public until Thursday 25 May 2023. Pop in and see this year's entries and cast your vote in the People's Choice.

Register for the Launceston launch via the link in bio. RSVP essential.

The Tasmanian Architecture Awards are proudly supported by the following local partners:

Principal: @bluescopeaus
Major National Partners: @duluxaus @brickworksbp
National Corporate Partners: @bondor @lysaght_australia @fielderssteel @boschaustralia
National Supporting Partners: @builtenvironmentchannel, NBS
National Insurance Partner: Planned Cover
National Media Partner: @architecture_au
State Sponsors: @accesssolutionstasmania, Aldanmark, Allegion, @cosentino_au @brickworksbp @fairbrother_construction @mckaytimbertas, @southern_lighting Tasmanian Heritage Council
In-Kind Partners: @duluxaus @themercury

📷 @ninahamiltonphotography

#tasarchiawards2023
#tasmanianarchitectureawards2023

30-YEAR GREATER HOBART PLAN | MEMBERSHIP BRIEFING

30-YEAR GREATER HOBART PLAN | MEMBERSHIP BRIEFING SESSION

Join us and the director of Hobart City Deal | Department of State Growth, Rod Malcomson, for a membership briefing session about the Greater Hobart Act 2019, which was created by the Greater Hobart Committee and is made up of Tasmanian Government Ministers covering four portfolios and the Mayors of Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough councils. The objective of the Committee is to work collaboratively on strategic land use and infrastructure planning to help guide the growth and development of the city.

The Committee released a Vision for Greater Hobart in August 2021, and followed this up with the 30-Year Greater Hobart Plan in August 2022 which provides the strategic direction for the development of the city over the next 30 years.

Bookings via the link in bio.

Date - Thursday, 20 April 2023
Time - 12 pm - 1 pm
Location - Tas Chapter, 1/19a Hunter Street, Hobart
Price - Members / Free, Non-Members / $10

Photo: Nina Hamilton

Join us on Saturday, 25 Feb, to hear from the arch

As the year comes to a close, we’d like to say a

As the year comes to a close, we’d like to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone involved in Open House Hobart!

Thank you to the building owners, architects, custodians, organisations, designers, historians and tour leaders who opened their doors and showed people around this fantastic city of ours. Your generosity in sharing your knowledge, homes and buildings isn’t taken for granted; we sincerely appreciate the time and energy it takes to prepare spaces to showcase to the public. There wouldn’t be an Open House Hobart program without you!

Thank you to our amazing army of volunteers, numbering 300+ people. You are the heart and soul of the event every year - we couldn’t run Open House Hobart without you!

Thank you to all our sponsors and partners, whose support helps Open House Hobart in so many ways: @cityofhobarttas @eventstasmania @futagodesign @accesssolutionstasmania @brickworksbp @harrisonagents @tas_ports @architecture_au, the Tasmanian Government for their support of the program and the Australian Institute of Architects, Tasmanian Chapter @architects_tas for producing the program.

We would also like to make some special mentions to our collaborators: @modernister, @festivalofarchitectureandsound and @ninahamiltonphotography.

And lastly, thank you to everyone who attended the event and made it the success that it was!

We hope you all have a safe and happy Christmas, and we look forward to seeing you all next year.

#oh_hobart #oh_hobart2022 #openhousehobart #openhousehobart2022 #lutriwita #hobart #tasmania #discovertasmania #hobartandbeyond #hobarttasmania #hobartcity #hobartlife #hobartevents #hobartlocal #abchobart #ilovehobart #hobartlove #tasarchitecture #tasmanianarchitecture #tasmanianarchitect #tassiestyle #cityofhobart

Drum roll please...it's time to announce the winne

Drum roll please...it's time to announce the winners of the 2022 Open House Hobart photo competition!

As always, it's been tricky to narrow down the field, and this year, we've decided to award 4 third-place accolades. Thank you to everyone who entered the 2022 OHH photo competition - we were thrilled with the amazing photos everyone shared from the weekend.

The @waverleymills blanket goes to @straightlinesgirl for their amazing photo of the lights and besser blocks at Clarence City Council.

Vouchers for @blundstoneboots go to both @Inbetweenmountainandsea and @straightlinesgirl for their stunning photos of the Butterfly House bathroom window and the staircase at Clarence City Council chambers.

Copies of the @tasmania.living books go to @jillsummers, @mactrackn, @imo_weg and @inbetweenmountainandsea.

We would like to thank our generous partners: @cityofhobarttas @eventstasmania @futagodesign @accesssolutionstasmania @brickworksbp @harrisonagents @tas_ports @architecture_au @architects_tas and the Tasmanian Government for their support of the program.

Congratulations to everyone and thank you to all of you who shared photos from the weekend.

#oh_hobart #oh_hobart2022 #openhousehobart #openhousehobart2022 #lutriwita #hobart #tasmania #discovertasmania #hobartandbeyond #hobarttasmania #hobartcity #hobartlife #hobartevents #hobartlocal #abchobart #ilovehobart #hobartlove #tasarchitecture #tasmanianarchitecture #tasmanianarchitect #tassiestyle #cityofhobart

OHH PHOTO COMPETITION | Closes 30 November Hit us

OHH PHOTO COMPETITION | Closes 30 November
Hit us with your best shot!
See. Snap. Share. Win.

A reminder that the OHH photo competition is still open, and we'd love to see Open House Hobart through your eyes. There are some great prizes to be won, including the new Tasmania Living book, two pairs of Blundstone boots and a Waverley woollen throw.

To enter, simply share your photos of your favourite buildings, tours and events from this year’s Open House Hobart program on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #oh_hobart. Full terms and conditions can be found on our website (link in bio).

The competition commences (AEDT) 12/11/2022 at 10am and ends on (AEDT) 30/11/2022 at 11.59pm. Photos can be shared on Instagram or Facebook anytime during this period, but photos must be taken during the Open House Hobart weekend (12-13 November 2022) and feature a building or event from this year’s program.

Image credit: Nina Hamilton. All other images courtesy the suppliers.

We would like to thank our generous partners. @cityofhobarttas @futagodesign @accesssolutionstasmania @brickworksbp @harrisonagents @tas_ports @architecture_au @architects_tas and of course @waverleymills, @blundstoneau, @tasmania.lving, @thamesandhudsonau

#oh_hobart #oh_hobart2022 #openhousehobart #openhousehobart2022 #cityofhobart #lutriwita #hobart #tasmania #discovertasmania #hobartandbeyond #hobarttasmania #hobartcity #hobartlife #hobartevents #hobartlocal #abchobart #ilovehobart #hobartlove #southhobart #tasarchitecture #tasmanianarchitecture #tasmanianarchitect #tassiestyle

Well that’s a wrap. Thanks for coming to see our

Well that’s a wrap. Thanks for coming to see our buildings this weekend. Some came as a family, some on a date, others took the opportunity to be Mayor, if only for a moment. Tell us what you enjoyed the most?

The iconic Butterfly House was designed by Esmond

The iconic Butterfly House was designed by Esmond Dorney I had forgotten the playful colourful ceilings and the owners great styling and personal touches. They have commissioned Penny Malone a Tasmanian Textile Artist to design curtains that respond to the era and personality of the Architecture.

A home can evolve over time with a vision or even

A home can evolve over time with a vision or even perhaps a blurry plan that allows you to bring your own personality to a place. This 1860’s home was derelict when Maddy and Nic Goodwolf bought it. Bruce Goodsir the architect helped them shape the initial home with great integrity and commitment to the memory of what had come before. Over time the family have grown and adapted to include artist studios, yoga studios and as the children grew artist residencies. The people who have moved through here are evident, you can feel their energy. Thankyou Nic for opening your home and sharing with us the life and garden that has grown here knitting together many worlds, many histories.

Oh Hobart! Oh Barry! This weekend we remember Barr

Oh Hobart! Oh Barry! This weekend we remember Barry McNeill and thank him for his generosity to Architecture the profession, to education and a commitment to Planning. His family were always part of his career as much of his work happened in his home. His home was his studio. Thank-you Pat, Mary and Jane McNeill for generously opening your family home and reminiscing with us today. Pat his wife told me once with a gentle smile that Barry’s last words were, “please don’t let them forget about the City Plan’.

A shout out to the 250 volunteers this weekend who

A shout out to the 250 volunteers this weekend who made this event possible. Building owners, tour guides with excellent stories and to our youngest volunteer Barshy Verrier Saul. We thank-you all.

Thanks to Noor Parkar for these photos from Callin

Thanks to Noor Parkar for these photos from Callington Mill, Oatlands designed by Cumulus Studio

Mary Mary Bar, part of the Tasman has steel shutte

Mary Mary Bar, part of the Tasman has steel shutters behind the 1883 windows. This made the entire room a safe. Here gold and titles were stored. These elements are expressed as part of the interior fit out.

The Tasman Hotel. 1820 patina of the old hospital.

The Tasman Hotel. 1820 patina of the old hospital. The interiors celebrate original architectural features and thoughtfully integrate old with new.