Hyde Park Barracks
Adopting the strictest approach to the conservation and interpretation of its complex layers of heritage fabric, the project was developed with the client and heritage authorities, with comprehensive advice from the conservation architects.
Historic Imagery
Sketches
Drawings
A continuing process of site investigation, research and briefing covered every aspect of the project, formalising an approach to the fabric and the required new fittings, services and display hardware. The philosophy of each detail was discussed from concept to finished drawing, with the aim of both conserving and communicating the various phases of occupation of the 175-year old Barracks.
The Greenway Gallery is a special 250m2 exhibition space with full conservation standard air-con and lighting, and a flexible system of display panels and showcases, purpose designed for the Barracks.
The second level reflects the Victorian period occupancy, and accommodates displays including an Archaeology Room, where a new floating construction of steel and glass contains many of the artefacts found on the site. The third level was reconstructed to its Greenway-era state.
Original surfaces were conserved with the surviving finish intact, while non-original surfaces were either repainted in colours determined from scrapes, or left neutral. All new work is clearly distinguishable, and has a deliberately strong architectural character to bring the present and the past together, giving each its own clear identity.
Awards
1992 RAIA Francis Greenway Award.
1992 RAIA National Lachlan Macquarie Award.
1992 ‘Museum of the Year’ Award.
1992 RAIA Greenaway Award for Heritage. Hyde Park Barracks Museum.
1992 RAIA National Lachlan Macquarie Award Conservation Category. Hyde Park Barracks Museum.
1992 ‘Museum of the Year’ Award. Hyde Park Barracks Museum.
Team
Peter Tonkin, Brian Zulaikha, Bryon Harford, Julie Mackenzie.
Collaborators
TZG Heritage.
Photography
Scott Frances.
