2020 National Architecture Awards: The Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage Architecture

Jury citation

The restoration of the convict-built Bozen’s Cottage makes a noteworthy contribution to the heritage of Tasmania’s Oatlands, thanks to the inspired and sensitive approach taken in making contemporary additions to such a modest structure. This award acknowledges the commitment of impassioned clients and dedicated architects.

A new timber layer lines the interior of the four-room cottage, a reminder of the original 180-year-old structure and a reference to the first carpenter’s spirit and technique, as typified by the door framing. The original stonework has been restored, except where knowledge of the original is missing, in which case a contemporary and exquisitely scaled intervening window bay gives district views and light to the interior.

This detailed and important work has prepared Bozen’s Cottage for another 180 years of comfortable habitation. The architecture promotes a view of historic workmanship while simultaneously projecting an engaging future.

For more coverage, read the project review by Stuart King from Houses 132.

Project credits

Architect Taylor and Hinds Architects; Project team Mat Hinds, Poppy Taylor, Ken Beheim-Schwarzbach; Builder Jackman Builders: Engineer Aldanmark Consulting Engineers.

Bozen’s Cottage is located in Oatlands, Tasmania, and built on the land of the palawa/pakana people of lutruwita.