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30/10/2026

“A Little Connection Goes a Long Way”

October is Mental Health Month, a timely reminder that caring for the wellbeing of our healthcare workers is just as important as caring for the patients they serve.
We had the privilege of designing and delivering new staff amenity facilities for the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department, working alongside with Department of Health and Hansen Yuncken, with a shared focus on supporting staff mental health and wellbeing.
Working in an Emergency Department comes with immense pressures. Having a dedicated space to step away, recharge, connect with colleagues and take a moment to breathe can make a meaningful difference.
We believe good healthcare design goes beyond patient care. It is equally about creating supportive environments for the people who deliver that care every day.
Because looking after those who look after us matters.

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29/10/2026

40 YEARS ... a new millennium

Continuing our 40-year retrospective, we arrive at the 2000s—a decade of bold ideas that reshaped the way we design.

Two major milestones defined this chapter of our story: the creation of our MAKO modular designs and our growing involvement in Tasmanian tourism projects. Together, they challenged us to explore compact, transportable architecture and design immersive spaces that celebrate Tasmania’s unique natural environment.

Looking back, this period laid so much of the groundwork for the sustainable, site-responsive work we continue to do today.

Swipe through for a look at our 2000s archive.

Next stop: the 2010s →

20/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognise everyone affected by breast cancer and highlight the importance of screening in supporting early detection.
Through our work on breast screening and breast care facilities, we have been privileged to learn from the clinicians, care teams and communities who use these spaces. Their experiences remind us that good healthcare design starts with listening.
As architects, we have a role in helping make the screening experience more welcoming. Privacy, clear wayfinding, natural light and small moments of comfort deserve careful consideration, alongside the practical needs of delivering care.
At JAWSARCHITECTS, we bring these lessons into each project, working closely with healthcare teams to create spaces that support dignity, reassurance and access to care.
This month, we acknowledge the dedicated teams delivering these vital services and the patients, families and carers at the heart of this work.

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05/10/2026

TASMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS REFURBISHMENT Pt 2

To honour its remarkable setting on the Tasman Peninsula, the interior incorporates warm local materials including rich Tasmanian Blackwood and custom carpets inspired by the geometric forms of the nearby Tessellated Pavement.

Beyond creating an inclusive, welcoming space, the project champions sustainability by significantly reducing demolition waste and embodied carbon, ensuring this important asset is fit for the future.

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02/10/2026

Creative Solutions: Thinking Outside the Square

JAWS was proud to have our Director, Hanz Lee, speak on a panel for the Australia New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine (ANZSPM) conference last Saturday.
Hanz spoke to the panel topic of “Creative Solutions: Food for Thought, Space to Breathe, Music to our Ears”. He talked about his design experience in palliative care and ways in which spaces can best be catered towards the patient whilst working within the strict building codes found in health services in Tasmania.

Hanz used a render of a project he is currently working on to show how effective and creative design can be in palliative care spaces. With good design, palliative care can be a comfortable place for shared stories, quiet company, and everyday family moments. Hanz talked about how different design elements have impact on a patient and their loved ones. For example, an outlook above the bed can offer calm and connection beyond the room.

He joined the panel conversation with Maxine Glanger (Chair and Palliative Medicine Specialist at Palliative Care Service Northern Tasmania), Heather Kent (CEO of Palliative Care Tasmania), Emily Sanzaro (Occupational Therapist), and Paul Amourgis & Carly Palmer (Van Diemens Land Creamery).

29/09/2026

40 YEARS ... from the archives

As we continue to celebrate 40 years of JAWS, we’re taking a look back through the archives at some of the projects that have shaped our practice along the way.

This chapter takes us through the 1990s and into the 2000s, a period of change, growth and some projects that may still look familiar today.

While the decades, people and projects continue to evolve, many of the things we value have remained constant: thoughtful responses to place, enduring relationships and architecture designed for the people who use it.

Here’s a small snapshot of this chapter in the JAWS story.

Next stop: the 2000s →

24/09/2026

Looking good MAVERIC BUILDERS PTY LTD !

23/09/2026

40 years....and a story that goes back even further.

Forty years ago, John Jacob, Jamieson Allom, Neil Wade along with David Button registered the company JACOB ALLOM WADE PTY LTD. The practice is significantly older than its trading name though. When John Jacob was starting out he joined forces with the experienced and renowned Harry Hope and formed HOPE & JACOB ARCHITECTS way back in the 1950's. Harry Hope already had a major influence on Hobarts architectural scene since the 1930s.

Now we are known as JAWS ARCHITECTS. Our founders and leaders may have passed on the baton, but we know that we have them to thank for laying a solid foundation built on vision, respect and a genuine desire to make our built environment a place where we can thrive.

Our current team thank our previous directors & leaders:
Harry Hope
John Jacob
Jamieson Allom
Neil Wade
Keith Drew

Neal Mackintosh

18/09/2026

TASMAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS REFURBISHMENT

We’re excited to share a look at the newly refurbished Tasman Council Chambers!
After more than five decades of service, the existing building has been thoughtfully transformed into a contemporary, light-filled workplace designed to better serve both our community and the people who work within it.

Working within the existing footprint, the redesign focuses on improving accessibility, enhancing public engagement, and fostering internal collaboration. By removing enclosed offices, natural light is now able to pe*****te deeper into the floor plan, opening up shared views of the surrounding landscape and improving daily connections between staff and visitors.

Swipe through to take a look inside!
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11/09/2026

COAL RIVER FARM

The JAWS team has recently completed the commercial fit-out of the new Coal River Farm tenancy in the Hobart International Airport.

The project is defined by two key ideas: storytelling and movement. Storytelling walls communicate Coal River Farm through its farm, chocolate, cheese, w**e and Tasmanian identity. The layout was organised around two clear pathways drawing passengers into the tenancy towards the counter, chocolate displays and storytelling walls. These pathways were reinforced through feature ceiling lighting, creating a visual cue that guides movement through the space. The furniture layout was then aligned with these routes to maintain clear circulation while strengthening the overall spatial organisation.

Make sure to stop by and enjoy some of their artisanal cheese and chocolate when you next fly!

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