Brunswick's community has campaigned for the protection of the former Hoffman Brickworks in Brunswick for many years. This site contains key documents and links.
Inspiration
At the former Hoffman Brickworks, the Brick Press Shed and former Engine House are yet to be restored. Our vision for these buildings is for repurposed spaces focussed on the industrial heritage of the site, combined with sympathetic uses – such as community and commercial spaces for the arts. All it takes is the will of the developer, the right team of engineers and architects, and the backing of the community.
Canberra Glassworks – Australia’s leading centre for contemporary glass art, craft and design, housed in the historic Kingston Power House. Images thanks to Canberra Glassworks.
Carriageworks – A contemporary performing arts centre housed in the former Everleigh Carriage Workshops, NSW. The venue also hosts a weekly farmers market. Images thanks to Carriageworks.
The Spotswood Pumping Station at Scienceworks in Melbourne showcases the original machinery and equipment from the 1890s used to pump Melbourne’s sewerage. Images thanks to Museums Victoria.
Gasworks Arts Park – An arts precinct for programs, workshops and activities, housed in the former South Melbourne Gas Plant. Images thanks to Gasworks Arts Park.
River Studios is a space for a collective of artists, designers and craftspeople. River Studios holds 62 studio spaces in a 1930s warehouse in West Melbourne. Images thanks to River Studios.
The National Museum of Industrial History in Pennsylvania USA is housed in the former Electric Repair Shop of the Bethlehem Steel plant site. Images thanks to NMIH.
Craft Central at The Forge is a creative charity hosting studio space, co-working space, plus gallery, event, workshop and exhibition space, in a repurposed shipbuilding warehouse, The Forge in London. Images thanks to Craft Central.
Our vision is for history + creativity
Our vision for the Brickworks is to activate the spaces of the Brick Press Shed and Engine House with creativity and community. We want to preserve the industrial history of the buildings and brick-making equipment to provide a powerful interpretive experience for visitors. We believe that with historic interpretation as the primary use of the spaces, we can add commercial and community creative uses to make these buildings come alive. They would become the heart of the former Hoffman Brickworks.
Conserving Brunswick's Historic Brickworks 