Ancanthe Park

Ancanthe Park

Ancanthe Park is located on the fringe of Hobart and is a gateway to the foothills of Mount Wellington. The park is of historical and cultural significance. The design idea behind the new amenity block is mainly driven by the idea to create a facility that can be utlised by different user groups including the art society (Lady Franklin Museum), mountain bikers, bushwalkers and families. The bus shelter was moved from its original location to create a waiting area inside the park which blends in with its surrounding of the old Lady Franklin Museum. The new buildings have been well received and widely used by diverse groups. The form, materials and location compliment the cultural and historical significance of the site and make it a successful addition to the park fabric.

Architect

City of Hobart & McCarthy Reed Architects

Practice Team
Steve McCarthy – Project Architect
Martin Schmidt – Design Architect

Consultant / Construction Team
Tascon Constructions – Builder
Aldanmark Consulting Engineers – Engineer
Nina Hamilton – Photographer
Alastair Bett – Photographer