The foundation is set

Our vision is to cultivate a cultural precinct in the centre of Nipaluna/Hobart — a destination to celebrate and showcase the creative spirit and story of the city.

Encompassing nearly an entire city block, In The Hanging Garden will weave the site’s historical fabric, local stories and contemporary elements to build on a distinct and much-loved sense of place, and retain cherished layers of Nipaluna/Hobart’s history.

Aerial view of a city block between Murray, Watchorn, Bathurst, and Liverpool Streets, with parking lots and buildings highlighted over a faded city map background.
People gather and socialize at tables under a large, open-roofed greenhouse structure with glass panels, surrounded by plants and exposed brick walls, creating a lively outdoor dining atmosphere.
People dine and socialize at wooden tables in a lively, sunlit restaurant with hanging plants and greenery, creating a relaxed, garden-like atmosphere.

A place in progress

While we continue to refine plans, our Placebook sets out the guiding principles for the In The Hanging Garden precinct.

These principles will be shaped through ongoing consultation with the community and stakeholders to ensure every possibility is explored and considered. Once established, these guiding principles will drive all future design decisions as they come to life.

The Placebook also provides an overview of the current masterplan strategy, aimed at inviting locals and visitors to immerse themselves into an authentic experience of the city, weaving in the site’s history and existing heritage fabric.

The next evolution will transform the space into a series of hospitality and live music venues, tiered gardens, a hotel, commercial spaces, communal areas, and a diverse residential offering all interconnected via a network of intimate and vibrant laneways.

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A dimly lit concert hall with glowing aisle lights, showing a band performing on stage under blue and purple lights while a seated audience watches from the darkened theater.
A dimly lit lounge with vintage lamps, red walls, framed pictures, cozy couches, and a few people seated, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere.
A singer performs on stage under red and purple lights, holding a microphone. The audience in the foreground watches and films the concert with their phones.

Watch the future take shape

The transformation of In The Hanging Garden is just beginning, and the next chapter will be our most exciting yet.

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Riverlee and DarkLab acknowledges and respects the Palawa people as the traditional and ongoing owners and custodians of the skies, land and water of Lutruwita. We pay our respects to their elders both past and present and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.