# The Hedberg

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Performance arts and teaching facility for the University of Tasmania

The Hedberg Type Public Established 9 August 2021; 4 years ago (9 August 2021) Affiliations University of Tasmania Vice-Chancellor Rufus Black[1] Location Hobart , Tasmania , Australia Website hedberg.com.au

**The Hedberg** is performing arts campus and teaching facility that encompasses the historic **[Theatre Royal](/source/Theatre_Royal%2C_Hobart)** and the **[University of Tasmania](/source/University_of_Tasmania)** (**UTAS**) through a collaborative partnership which also included the [Australian](/source/Australian_Government) and [Tasmanian Governments](/source/Tasmanian_Government).[1]

## History

UTAS acquired the 1926 Hedberg Brothers mechanics warehouse building and carpark on the corner of Campbell and Collins Streets, adjoining the Theatre Royal. In 2007, the Theatre Royal and UTAS approached the Tasmanian Government for funding a joint venture in the creation of a performance precinct.[2] Hobart’s Liminal Architecture team, as principal consultant, designed the building in collaboration with Singaporean architectural firm [WOHA](/source/WOHA) commencing in 2013.[3][4] Archaeological work was completed in 2018 with consultation from the Tasmanian Heritage Council.[1]

Built at a cost of $110m, the six-storey Hedberg building was officially opened by the Minister for the Arts, the Hon [Elise Archer](/source/Elise_Archer) MP on 9 August 2021.[5]

## Theatre Royal

Main article: [Theatre Royal, Hobart](/source/Theatre_Royal%2C_Hobart)

## Facilities

Name Use Capacity Notes Claudio Alcorso Foyer Social Space A socialising space honouring Italian-born entrepreneur and environmentalist Claudio Alcorso, who aided the development of the Tasmanian Centre for the Arts at Sullivans Cove. Vanessa Goodwin City Room Creative Space Rooftop terrace providing spaces for creative collaboration and small-scale corporate events. Named for Vanessa Goodwin, the former Attorney-General of Tasmania and UTAS alumni. Ian Potter Recital Hall Auditorium 289 seats Acknowledges Australian philanthropist Ian Potter. Hosts a 289 seat auditorium, specifically tuned sonic and equipped with live-streaming technology for a wide range of performances. The Salon Auditorium 150 seats The Salon is a performing space and recording studio constructed within the original Hedberg garage. Theatre Royal Auditorium 698 seats The original 1837 Theatre Royal auditorium. Studio Theatre Black box Theatre 300 seats Built within the Hedberg.

## Awards

**Tasmanian Architecture Awards**[6][7]

- *Tasmanian Architecture Medal* (2022)

- *Alan C Walker Award* for Public Architecture (2022)

- *Dirk Bolt Award* for Urban Design (2022)

- *Roy Sharrington Smith Award* for Heritage (2022)

- *COLORBOND Award* for Steel Architecture (2022)

- *Alexander North Award* for Interior Architecture (2022)

## See also

- [List of theatres in Hobart](/source/List_of_theatres_in_Hobart)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Underway_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Underway_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Underway_1-2) Ducker, Amanda (2 April 2020). ["The $110m Hedburg arts centre is underway"](https://www.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/the-110m-hedburg-arts-centre-is-underway/news-story/6587a9161716e9c348248c41dc3d604b). [The Mercury](/source/The_Mercury_(Hobart)). Retrieved 18 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-architectureau_2-0)** Norrie, Helen (25 May 2021). ["Embedded narratives: The Hedberg"](https://architectureau.com/articles/the-hedberg/). architectureau.com. Retrieved 18 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-wallpaper_3-0)** Wu, Daven (17 January 2022). ["Tasmania's The Hedberg bridges old and new through culture and architecture"](https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/the-hedberg-liminal-woha-hobart-tasmania). wallpaper.com. Retrieved 18 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-dezeen_4-0)** Astbury, Jon (16 February 2022). ["The Hedberg: a theatre that shines like an abalone shell"](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/02/16/liminal-architecture-woha-hedberg-theatre-tasmania-architecture/). dezeen.com. Retrieved 18 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-UTAS_5-0)** ["Performance, partnership and giving at the heart of Hedberg"](https://www.utas.edu.au/alumni/news-and-publications/news-items/performance,-partnership-and-giving-at-the-heart-of-hedberg). [University of Tasmania](/source/University_of_Tasmania). 8 September 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Awards1_6-0)** ["2022 Tasmanian Architecture Awards"](https://architectureau.com/articles/2022-tasmanian-architecture-awards/). architectureau.com. 11 June 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Awards2_7-0)** ["Excellence on show at Tasmanian Architecture Awards"](https://www.buildaustralia.com.au/news_article/excellence-on-show-at-tasmanian-architecture-awards/). buildaustralia.com.au. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2022.

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