Architects: Rudolph Koch (1909); Restoration by Lovell Chen (2021-ongoing), Builder: Hansen Yuncken

Constructed in 1910 as the Philip Smith Training College, the Philip Smith Centre is an important example of ‘hygienic’ design, which valued light and ventilation for student health.  Lovell Chen with Hansen Yuncken are sympathetically restoring the building to its original glory, as a purpose-built learning and teaching facility for the University of Tasmania.

Open House is an annual architecture program that opens some of Tasmania’s most unique buildings to the public, including private homes and historic buildings across lutruwita Tasmania. We acknowledge that Open House takes place on the land of the traditional owners of lutruwita (Tasmania) and pay respects to the palawa people, Tasmanian Aboriginal Community and to Elders - past, present and emerging.

For detail of the full Open House Hobart 2023 program, head to openhousehobart.org

Ticket Conditions

Bookings open 10 am Thursday 19 October 2023.  Tickets are free but are also limited and in high demand – if you are unable to attend please cancel your ticket via booking link or contact the Open House Hobart team: tas@architecture.com.au