Asylum turned arts precinct scoops top architecture award
A former asylum for women has been transformed into a thriving arts precinct, winning a top architecture award. The project turned a grim history into a vibrant space, offering new opportunities for artists and the community. It’s a powerful example of how thoughtful design can heal and inspire.
Dark rain clouds hover overhead and a brisk wind blows around the old brick buildings clustered on the top of Jacksons Hill on Melbourne’s outskirts.
The Sydney Morning Herald