This project transforms an iconic outback Queensland pub into stage 1 of a cultural and tourism hub. The building contains an information centre, history room, a commercial tenancy, and sets out the shell for an art gallery.

© Christopher Frederick Jones

Architects: M3 Architecture

Location: Barcaldine QLD 4725, Australia

Architect In Charge: M3 Architecture

Area: 465.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Christopher Frederick Jones

© Christopher Frederick Jones

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From the architect. This project transforms an iconic outback Queensland pub into stage 1 of a cultural and tourism hub. The building contains an information centre, history room, a commercial tenancy, and sets out the shell for an art gallery.
© Christopher Frederick Jones

The pub, which was built in 1910, closed down a number of years ago and was purchased by the Barcaldine Regional Council in 2011. The Council?s vision was for a distinctive contemporary statement on a prominent corner in the main street. As Council?s architects, we proposed an outcome that would communicate this vision as well as celebrate the existing building.Our design focuses on a series of new layered experiences. The project is a respectful, contemporary version of the single skin buil...