Salamanca Building, Parliament Square
Salamanca Building Parliament Square
The Salamanca Building is the first stage of Hobart's Parliament Square redevelopment for the Tasmanian Government. V-form columns mark its double-height entry from Salamanca Place.
The entry
V-form columns mark the double height entry to the new office building and form an iconic address to the public space from Salamanca Place. Terracotta and sandstone facades are combined with glass and timber to create a warm and elegant addition between the Parliament House and the Davey Street heritage fabric.
The interiors concept
The interiors concept explores the expression of a contemporary Tasmanian Government building and sets out to create an inclusive sense of identity for staff and visitors. The organic and welcoming design language incorporates references to the enduring beauty of the Tasmanian landscape.
Explore the interiors of Salamanca Building, Parliament Square.
Awards
| 2025 | Australian Institute of Architects (Tasmanian Chapter) | John Lee Archer Triennial Prize | |
| 2023 | Australian Institute of Architects (Tasmanian Chapter) | Colin Philp Award for Commercial Architecture | |
| 2023 | Australian Institute of Architects (Tasmanian Chapter) | Roy Sharrington Smith Award for Heritage Architecture | |
| 2023 | Australian Institute of Architects (Tasmanian Chapter) | Urban Design Award | |
| 2023 | Australian Institute of Architects (National) | Commercial Architecture, shortlist | |
| 2023 | Australian Institute of Architects (National) | Urban Design, shortlist | |
Press
| 8 Jul 2025 | Tasmanian Times | Architecture Awards: Design for Land, People, Possibility | |
| 1 Jul 2023 | ArchitectureAU | Meetings of old and new: 2023 Tasmanian Architecture Awards | |
| 22 Oct 2018 | Indesign | Ministry by design: fjmt’s Salamanca Building | |
