ICN: Comp: Hobart Waterfront International Design Competition

Hobart Waterfront International Design Competition

Hobart's historic waterfront, Sullivans Cove, faces south towards 
Antarctica and is bordered by the River Derwent and the imposing Mount 
Wellington Range. This dramatic backdrop creates a natural amphitheatre 
and at its lowest point, where water meets land, is a unique opportunity 
to revitalise this part of the city.

The Hobart Waterfront International Design Competition seeks visionary 
design proposals for one of the city's historical sites, an area where 
cultural importance is reflected in a unique collection of heritage 
buildings.

The Competition Area is a broad band of space framed by the street-grid 
of the city. As the place where the Hobart Rivulet met the cove, it 
played an important role in Aboriginal life. The safe anchorage and 
fresh water supply were a vital factor in the early occupation of 
Tasmania and the foundation of Hobart.

The Competition Area is located on the least active side of Sullivans 
Cove and is currently the weakest connection between the city centre and 
the waterfront.

The creative challenge is to embrace the area's rich history and design 
a contemporary cultural hub to revitalise the space.

Full Details
http://www.hwidc.tas.gov.au/brief/