Did you know that AHS offers an on-call archaeology service? That’s right, we have experienced archaeologists available around the clock, for those times that you come across something unexpected during excavation, construction or even when surveying a project. At AHS, we understand that your project runs around the clock, and sometimes waiting to undertake archaeological […]
The Mulgrave Gallery in Cairns – formerly the Mulgrave Shire Council Chambers – has won the Eddie Oribin Award for Building of the Year at the Far North Queensland Australian Institute of Architects Awards, celebrating the incredible adaptive reuse of the 1912 building. This prestigious award is the highest honour, named after renowned Cairns-based architect […]
You may have heard the term ‘adaptive reuse’ thrown around, but what exactly does it mean? Adaptive reuse is a philosophy that breathes new life into existing structures, finding contemporary functions for buildings that in many cases have outlived their original purpose. It’s about seeing the potential in a derelict warehouse, a forgotten pub, or […]
The Australian cultural heritage landscape has witnessed a pivotal shift, with the recent High Court decision in the Gumatj compensation case against the Commonwealth. As widely reported, the Commonwealth’s appeal was dismissed, solidifying the initial judgment that the Gumatj clan’s country was not acquired “on just terms” when originally leased to mining company Nabalco in […]
AHS has been working on the State heritage listed Grand View Hotel in Cleveland, Queensland, as the historic pub is transformed as part of a $6 million renovation project. Initial works at the Grand View Hotel uncovered some incredible historical features, most notably a well-preserved water well and cistern hidden beneath the concrete floor […]
Abbi began a work experience program at AHS while completing her archaeology degree. She left such a strong impression that AHS offered her a continuing consultant role upon her graduation. Now Abbi takes on her own projects, including field programs, while also providing valuable support to the AHS team. After completing her Bachelor of Arts […]
Earlier this month AHS director, Benjamin Gall, spotted that the ‘EK’ Holden displayed at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) for its ‘On the Edge’ exhibit was in fact…an FB Holden! A colossal mishap and one Ben set out to rectify, setting the record straight. Ben alerted TMAG and local media to the incorrect […]
AHS directors, Benjamin and Linda Gall, recently attended the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) National Architecture Awards for 2024, where they accepted a coveted Australian Commendation for International Architecture Award for Gall and Associates on behalf of Dr Anthony Gall. The award highlights Gall and Associates’ work on the ActiCity Centre for Dance and Movement-Based […]
AHS Senior Heritage Consultant and Team Lead, Julia Pritchard, takes us for an all-access tour of the recently restored Naldham House in Brisbane’s CBD
Our Senior Heritage Consultant and Team Lead, Julia Redshaw, provides a close-up look at the incredible heritage piles found during the development of Waterfront Place in Brisbane. The piles were unearthed during demolition works, discovered beneath the site, ranging from six to nine metres in length. Despite the muddy conditions, the piles were salvaged and […]
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