ARTIST IMPRESSIONS OF REDEVLOPMENT. CREDIT: RIVERLEE AND SIX DEGREES AND DARKLAB
ARTIST IMPRESSIONS OF REDEVLOPMENT. CREDIT: RIVERLEE AND SIX DEGREES AND DARKLAB
upstairs or working upstairs, the ground floor is what will really make it meaningful for them.”
a project.
By definition for development, heritage is usually a challenge. In our business, we usually see it as something that brings opportunity and character. We actually seek out heritage buildings and heritage precincts to develop, it’s what gives our projects character, meaning, personality and soul,” Lee says. “History itself is fascinating if you embrace it. How we build on, in and around it, that’s always a challenge. Urban design is something that’s very subjective, but I guess heritage is something that’s become a bit of a brandmark for all Riverlee projects. I’d say 80 to 90 per cent of our projects have a big portion of heritage in it. We always say that we build with heritage and not over it.”
A newly deigned entrance to the precinct and the beginning of a pedestrian link connecting Watchorn and Murray Streets are also part of stage of the development, while the second and third stages will involve the establishment of additional hospitality and live music venues, tiered gardens and communal areas – all connected by laneways. Lee says once complete the precinct would further enhance Tasmania’s reputation as a destination hot spot for tourists and locals alike. “Amenities are always a good thing and that’s what the Hanging Garden has brought I think. It’s a bit of activity, brought life back to the city proper, it’s bought another excuse for people to come into the city with greenery. There are a lot of parks and gardens but real green space that is active, that you can gather and commute at, that’s pretty rare in the city. So that’s what we’ve tried to bring now and hopefully into the future with the multiple iterations of our master plan. “The last three to four years has been a very interesting journey. We started the Hanging Garden as a hospitality business back in 2019… since then we’ve watched and learned and we’ve updated and refurbished it and we’ve added spaces. Every time we see a better way to activate a space, we’ve taken that on, so it’s been quite a fun journey.” With heritage buildings such as Wellington House and the Tattersalls Hotel involved in the development, careful consideration has been required to preserve existing facades. And although dealing with history has its challenges, it is something that lures Riverlee to
ARTIST IMPRESSIONS OF REDEVELOPMENT. CREDIT: RIVERLEE AND SIX DEGREES AND DARKLAB
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