4 APRIL 2024
“One to Watch - Licht Architecture”
Houses Magazine - Issue 157
We are very excited to be featured in the latest Issue 157 of Houses Magazine!!
“The early work of this Tasmanian practice reveals spatial and experiential richness derived from the complementary skills of its directors.”
With thanks to the team at Houses, words by Jude Abell, and photography by Adam Gibson, Anjie Blair, and Kishka Jensen.
Click HERE to read the article!
7 JULY 2023
2023 Award for Residential Architecture - Houses (Alterations and Additions), Tasmanian Awards
We are proud and excited to announce that Pop Top has won the Award for residential Architecture - Houses (alterations and additions) at the 2023 Tasmanian Architecture Awards!! We are stoked!
Jury Citation: The Pop Top extension exemplifies an innovative approach to urban infill, repurposing the often-overlooked suburban garage, and establishing a discrete, elevated studio apartment, imbuing a sense of civic responsibility within the streetscape. The project tackles privacy concerns with a strategic focus on both the occupants’ experience and the needs of neighbours, enabling seclusion on a small site while maintaining unobstructed views towards kunanyi/Mt Wellington.
Spatial efficiency is a key consideration for the interior design that expertly balances open, light-filled living spaces with more intimate spaces for retreat, catering to a wide range of occupant needs. A sculpted ceiling creates spatial largess, and strategically positioned highlight windows with luminous coloured shrouds provide unexpected and joyous reflected daylight.
Pop Top shows how strategic additions to current suburban housing stock can provide opportunities for shared neighbourly amenities and intensified community. It is an adept spatial contribution to larger issues of affordability, densification, and intergenerational living.
JUNE 2023
2023 Houses Awards (magazine) Shortlist: Pop Top
We are so proud that Pop Top has been shortlisted for the 2023 Houses Wards in the New Houses under 200m2 category. We are looking forward to celebrating with all of the shortlisted practices at the Art Gallery of NSW at the end of July. See the link below for more details!
Houses Awards 2023 Shortlist - link
Citation summary: On a tight suburban block, Pop Top is perched on top of an existing garage. Balancing spatial generosity in a small footprint, this project maintains the privacy and amenity of its occupants and neighbours. Pop Top reflects the client’s personality - sophisticated and ready to host a party.
May 2023
The Local Project: Feature Article
We are chuffed to see Pop Top featured by The Local Project. Check out the full article here:
Article extract: “Redefining small-scale living, Pop Top House gives new meaning to condensed architecture, making use of under-utilised airspace above an existing garage to establish an independent dwelling. Licht Architecture utilises simplicity and restraint to design a structure that connects to and expresses the lifestyle of the owners, adding amenity through a cleverly planned addition.”
13 JUNE 2022
2022 Tasmanian Emerging Architect Prize
We are delighted to announce that Director Jason Licht has been announced as the 2022 Tasmanian Emerging Architect Prize recipient at the Tasmanian Architecture Awards over the weekend!! We are stoked! Follow the link to see all of the award and prize winners!
Jury Citation: Jason Licht has made outstanding contributions to architectural design, community and leadership in Tasmania. He has continuously worked on award-winning projects, in his former role as Associate at Cumulus Studio and as Director of his own practice, Licht Architecture. Jason has made a significant contribution to Tasmanian regional tourism developments, and has also been recognised as a future leader, through his involvement in the Tasmanian Leaders Program and SKAL/TCIT Future Tourism Leaders Scholarship which supported his ongoing research into regional tourism architecture in Tasmania. He has proven himself over the years to be a supportive and collegial member of the architecture community, acting as EmAGN Chair, Chapter Councillor and Vice President of the Tasmanian Chapter of the Institute. As both a community leader and architect, Jason has a clear trajectory toward developing an enduring architectural practice with a high design and innovation ethic at its core.
09 JUNE 2022
Licht Architecture is looking for an energetic, design-focussed architect or graduate with 2-7 years experience to join our Hobart Studio.
Our fresh but awarded practice has a strong focus on delivering playful, considered, client focussed outcomes with a strong emphasis on experience and delight. We are excited to be currently working on exciting residential, community, hospitality and tourism focussed projects of varying scales and are looking to expand our team.
We’d love to hear from you if you’re a fun, hardworking design lover who is keen to be involved in all stages of a project - from concept design through to project completion.
We are looking for an eager all-rounder who has the following skills:
ArchiCAD (preferred but not essential)
2D and 3D documentation with an eye for detail
Photoshop + Indesign presentation skills
Excellent communication and time management
Self motivated and capable of working in a team environment or independently
Confidence to liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and council
Full time or part time position available.
If this sounds like you and you want to work in a friendly, peachy coloured office - please email your CV and portfolio to hello@lichtarchitecture.com.au by COB Friday 24th June 2022 - be sure to make that CV pop!
22 FEBRUARY 2022
We’re excited to announce that Jason has been selected as one of the jurors for the 2022 Tasmanian Architecture Awards. Jason is stoked to be a part of the awards process and is excited to hear about and visit projects entered in this years awards.
04 NOVEMBER 2021
2021 National Commendation for Small Project Architecture: Floating Sauna Derby
WOW! We are absolutely stoked with the announcement that our Floating Sauna at Derby (NE Tasmania) has been awarded a Commendation at the 2021 National Architecture Awards for Small Project Architecture. Big thanks to the jury and congratulations to our client Nigel - we are so happy to have been able to make your floating sauna dream a reality. If you haven’t already, do yourself a favour and head to Derby and take the plunge!
04 AUGUST 2021
The Local Project Feature: From Land to Lake – Floating Sauna by Licht Architecture
Floating Sauna has been featured on The Local Project! Head over to read the article and view some additional pics.
24 JUNE 2021
Our Argyle Studio has been announced as a finalist for the 2021 Dulux Colour Awards in the ‘Commercial Interior: Workplace and Retail’ category! We had so much fun designing this peachy fun workspace. Good luck to all entrants. Make sure you check out the finalists - oh how fun using colour is!
06 JUNE 2021
2021 Tasmanian Chapter Architecture Awards
THE PETER WILLMOTT AWARD FOR SMALL PROJECT ARCHITECTURE - Floating Sauna Derby
We are over the moon - Floating Sauna Derby has won the highest award for Small Project Architecture over the weekend! Congratulations to all entrants and category winners. We had an excellent night up in Launceston celebrating and are excited that it will now be nominated at a National level!
23 APRIL 2021
Chapter Council Appointment!
Jason has been successful in being appointed to the AIA Tasmanian Chapter Council. His appointment will be for a 2 year period. Jason is keen to reignite his involvement at an Institute level. He has previously held the role of AIA Tasmanian Chapter Vice President in 2017-18.