Following the success of the Newcastle Open 08, the Newcastle AAA has opened several fresh new buildings for 2009. 
The Newcastle Open is the perfect event for those interested in exploring the city’s award-winning contemporary designs and cultural legacy of our heritage buildings. Newcastle is often remarked upon for its unique showcase and concentration of a range of architectural styles all within walking distance in the city.
Participants will experience the building in its urban context and the wide range of buildings provided by the Newcastle Open are located in an area of the city bound by Newcastle East, The Hill, Darby Street and the Civic and Honeysuckle precincts. Notable architectural examples abound in this area, examples by creative architects that bring to the public what Brian Suters calls, “the happiness of architecture.”
This is a great day to be out and about and gives people the chance to see award-winning designs and spaces normally restricted to the public.
A visit to each building is enhanced by the insight provided by expert guides and the informed comment offered by many of the buildings’ owners and users.
Together with the generosity of the participating building owners, Newcastle Open 2009 is set to celebrate Newcastle’s recent architectural achievements.
Book now to register your interest. 4925 2265.
ADULT $30
FAMILY( 2 Adults) $50
CONCESSION $20
Children under 12 are free
MORNING SESSION
9am to 11am
Newcastle East Housing Development. Unit No. 83.
1989 Suters Architects - RAIA Award. Developed as public housing units.
No1 Scott Street Newcastle East Apartment Block. Iconic Location .
EJE Architects. Penthouse only open for viewing.
Stevenson Place. David Haertsch Architect. Modern Terrace in
historic precinct. 2007. Award winning architect.
Earp Gillam Bond Store. Adaption of 1888 warehouse by Menkens.
Architects Suters Architects 1993. RAIA Award 1993. BOMA award 1994.
Customs House. Historic building by James Barnet (1877).
Adaption 1990, Suters Architects . Award winning.
The Lock-Up Cultural Centre. Former Police Station of 1861- Architects Barnet, Lewis and
Vernon. Adaptations and additions Suters Architects. 1988.
Shield Apartment. 115 King St. Adaption of former Fire Station by Architect
Menkens. Current design by owners. Design incorporates original structure.
Savage(Brown) House. 114 Church Street. 1963. An example of Sydney School.
Raymond Wilson Architect.
LATE MORNING SESSION
11.15am to 1.30pm
NCC Administration Building, King Street Newcastle-1977. Distinctive
circular form. Precast construction. Romberg and Boyd, Wilson and Suters
(in association).
Newcastle City Hall, Civic Centre. Original building 1929, Architect Henry
White. Adaption 1981 by Suters and Busteed. RAIA Award 1982.
Civic Theatre and Playhouse. Original Architect Henry White. Restoration Suters Architects Snell. Playhouse adaption of Wintergarden (1978 and 2004).
Nesca-University House, Watt Space. 1939. Art Deco/Modernist design by Emile Sodersteen. Workshop areas adapted to Gallery (Watt Space).
The Forum, Honeysuckle. Historic portside building adapted to Gym.
Buzacott Webber Architects 2007. Original building 1881.
Maritime Centre. Former timber cargo shed adapted to Museum.
Architect Cecilia Wells 2007.
Wine Selectors Centre. No 1 Wright Lane Honeysuckle. Adaption of Railway Building by EJE Architects.
Lee Wharf Apartment Building. Honeysuckle Drive.
Robinson Apartment (Endeavour Close) 2/5 Dawson Street, Cooks Hill. 1980. Original Architect, Snell. Interior Designs Jo Bizon 2006.
Tonge House. 122b Bruce Street, Cooks Hill. Modern freestanding house at back of 19th century terrace. Architect Martin Hunt.
TAFE Hunter Street (opposite Union Street) Romanesque style. W.E. Kemp Architect. 1896. Alterations and additions by Government Architect. Gallery (former P.O.) Suters Architects. 2008.
Sparke Helmore Building. 32 Honeysuckle Drive. Building part of Honeysuckle Development. Suters Architects.
The Australian Architecture Association (AAA) is dedicated to increasing public awareness of modern architecture. AAA pursues this mission through a comprehensive program of tours, lectures, exhibitions and special events. The AAA has developed a series of tours of some of Newcastle's most important buildings in and around the city. The group of dedicated volunteer tour leaders have undertaken research and training to develop and present these tours.
For further information : Australian Architecture Association