PROGRAM
18th November |
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No 1 Scott Street
An example of an apartment block that uses colour, scale and
architectural fenestration to minimise its presence in one of
Newcastle's most visited and iconic locations. The apartment captures
views while allowing cross ventilation to minimise heating and cooling
with careful location of drying areas. Architect: EJE.
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Earp Gillam Bond Store (Cnr of Telford St + Stevenson Pl)
The former warehouse is now the home one of Newcastle's largest and longest running architectural firms, Suters. The
building has undergone a number of adaptations and is currently at the end of it's last major renovation to accommodate its
modern use.
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Chambers Apartments (67 Hunter Street)
The building is a modern adaptation of the former Commercial Bank of Australia, an example of the evolving nature of the
city. The apartment contains some features associated with the former bank, but is essentially of today, with residential
finishes and living spaces. Architect: Brian Suters Building Architect: Suters Architect.
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Bourke (87 Wolfe St)
The multi-award winning residence designed by Newcastle architect Brian Suters in 1974, is a modern townhouse in a
heritage area consisting predominantly of late 19th century terraces. The house is built on a narrow block in the Bauhaus
tradition with connecting vertical spaces. Blackett Award for Architecture in 1980. Architect: Brian Suters.
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Acculon (Cnr Brown St + Hunter St)
Acculon is a gateway building that articulates its corner position. The building contains large verandah spaces oriented
towards the major views. The building appeals to people who want the convenience of an inner city dwelling while sharing
a communal roof garden courtyard. Architect: EJE.
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Conservatorium (Cnr Laman St + Ackland St)
The conservatorium located on a site next to the former Salvation Army Citadel contains the educational organs of the
Newcastle University’s school of music with class rooms, practice spaces and a 500 seat performance hall. The building
evokes an art deco design with a tower to re ect the former Salvation Army adjoining building, which also houses the
Conservatorium. Architect: NSW Government Architect in association with Suters Architects.
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| MID-MORNING SESSION (11.30am - 1:30pm) |
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Ostinga (86 Newcomen Street)
A renovation of formerly dark and decrepit timber cottage bringing light into the house and locating living rooms to access
the expansive views. Designed by the owners son, the house is winner of State Award (RAIA). Architect: David Ostinga. |
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YMCA Apartments (Cnr Wolfe St + King St)
The adaptive re-use of the former YMCA building containing retail and residential. It has been carefully detailed to reveal
the character of the former building, while making it suitable for modern living and use. The building takes full advantage of
the expansive views, the awkward topography and old laneway. Architect: Jackson Teece.
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Lance Villa (Cnr Brown St + Church St)
A house attributed to Newcastle's most notable architect of the 19th century Frederick Menkens. The house has been
renovated internally for modern living sympathetic with the original design. Architect: Frederick Menkens.
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Schreiber Hamilton (86 Darby St)
This is the home of one of a small but innovative architectural
practice that retains its period façade with significant interior
modifcations to accommodate the firm and practice space. Schreiber
Hamilton was the most successful Newcastle firm at
2007 Lower Hunter Design Awards. Architect: Schreiber Hamilton.
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Admin Building (Cnr Wheeler Pl + King St)
The Admin building is one of the most unique and iconic buildings in the city. The building stands predominantly freely, with
bridge attachment to the former adjoining Fred Ash building. The project was carried out by an association of Wilson&
Suters & Romberg & Boyd Architects. An urban design concept related to the Town Hall & Nesca House. Architects:
Romberg & Boyd - Wilson & Suters.
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University House (Cnr Ackland St + King St)
Formerly known as NESCA House (Newcastle Energy Supply Council Authority) it was associated with the management of
the local energy distribution and sales of appliances. It was purchased by the University of Newcastle and has since
undergone a number of modifications while retaining much of the heritage charm. Architect: Emile Sodersten & EJE.
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Town Hall (Cnr King St + Wheeler Pl)
The sandstone clad Inter-war Classical style building is one of Newcastle's most iconic and celebrated buildings. The
building contains a number of multi-use spaces, council offices, council chambers and a larger mural by one of Australia's
most famous artists of the 20th century, John Olson. A major adaption occurred in the 1980’s which received a State
Award for architectural excellence. Architect: Original - Henry White. Adaption - Suters Architects.
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| AFTERNOON SESSION (2:30pm - 4:30pm) |
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Tucker Terrace (Tyrrell St)
The house located on one of the most challenging sites on one of the city's steepest roads. It is a modern residence with
openings to magnificent panoramic views and heritage sympathetic ornamentation. Architect: Chris Tucker.
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Civic Theatre (Cnr Hunter St + Wheeler Pl)
Designed originally by the Sydney architect Henry White, designer of both the City Hall and Sydney's State Theatre, the
Spanish Baroque style 1500 seat space house a large audience in a small space without compromising views of the stage.
The building was subject to renovation, modification and restoration in the early 1990's. Architects: Suters Architects.
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The Forum Harbourside Gym (Workshop Way near Merewether St)
The gym is located in one of the only remaining portside stone/brick buildings associated with varying use during the
industrial period. The building has been sensitively adapted to retain the heritage significance while making it amenable to
a contemporary use, which helps activate the foreshore. Architects: Buzacott Webber.
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Civic Playhouse (Cnr Hunter St + Wheeler Pl)
The Playhouse is an insertion of a 200 seat performance space into the Edwardian Wintergarden. The Playhouse was built
in 1978, but was closed in the 1990's due to access constraints and re-opened in 2004 with major upgrades. This space is
designed to hold theatre in the round and smaller productions in the Civic Precinct. Architect: Suters Architects.
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Maritime Centre (Cnr Honeysuckle Drv + Wright St)
This is one of the only remaining port-side industrial buildings retained after the decommissioning of the working
waterfront. The recent renovations have sensitively modified and adapted the building to be safely used in its new function
as a museum. Architect: Cecilia Wells + EJE Heritage.
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7 Honeysuckle Drive
A prime example of the most contemporary apartment living with outlook to the working harbour, only a stone's through
from the foreshore. Architect: Crone Partners Architectural Studio – January 2006
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Sparke Helmore (32 Honeysuckle Drv)
This is one of the Newcastle's most recent office buildings and the first of a suite to land on the Honeysuckle waterfront.
Part of a duo with adjoining Price Waterhouse Building. Architect: Suters Architects.
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Hunter Water (36 Honeysuckle Drv)
The clients desire for an iconic building has been met. Modern, open plan office spaces on a working harbour. Architect:
Crone Partners Architectural Studio.
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