Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Reconnecting a Hobart landmark to its past
With our expertise in retrofit, creative reuse, repair, and conservation, Purcell were engaged as heritage architect to re-render and re-roof the Bond Store to its original state and stabilise and re-render the Watergate Wall at the site's entrance.
Preserving Tasmania
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is situated on the traditional lands of the Palawa people and comprises a collection of contemporary and historic structures, including the first permanent structure built in Hobart, the rare and intact Bond Store, together with the adjacent Watergate Wall. The conservation of these 200-year-old buildings was essential due to recent weather damage and ongoing deterioration.
With the wider team we identified the structural and fabric matters compromising the integrity of the significant features. Rectifying these issues and using traditional materials and techniques has returned both environmental and social benefit for the community.
The project has revitalised a crucial historical site, strengthening the bond between Tasmania’s heritage and its community. We are continuing to support TMAG with technical advice and heritage consultancy across the various historic buildings, including their recent engagement working on Customs House and the Henry Hunter Galleries.
– Lucy Burke Smith, Partner, Purcell
Purcell continue to support TMAG with technical advice and Heritage Consultancy across the various historic buildings, including their recent engagement working on Customs House and the Henry Hunter Galleries
Team
- Tracey Skovronek Managing Director
- Lucy Burke-Smith Partner
Details
- Client Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Team Hobart Team
- Location nipaluna Country, Hobart
- Country Australia
- Listing Status State
- Photography Matt Sansom
